Created in 2007 by the Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL), The Pennsylvania Key implements the work and supports the policies developed and managed by OCDEL. Learn More. >
Created in 2007 by the Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL), The Pennsylvania Key implements the work and supports the policies developed and managed by OCDEL. Learn More. >Beginning Sept. 14, 2026, the PD Registry Designation System will be updated so that a program’s Valid Through Date reflects the date its next annual renewal is due. This means the Valid Through Date will move from three years in the future to one year in the future.
What’s not changing?
No action is needed at this time. Programs should continue to follow their current renewal schedule.
Additional improvements to the Designation System will be introduced in January 2027, with more information to come as we get closer to implementation.
Email the PD Registry team all questions.