The Confluence Podcast

A starting point for news and information from the Bureau of Certification Services

Confluence means a flowing together. In a literal sense, it’s about rivers. But it’s more often used to talk about the coming together of factors or ideas. Join us for our monthly podcast that will take you on a journey to understand the complexities of OCDEL’s Bureau of Certification Services DHS Certification Services Bureau in partnership with stakeholders across the commonwealth, most importantly Early Childhood providers, children, and families.

Your Hosts

Ruby Martin

Director of Bureau of Certification Services

Chris Loos

Regional Manager for Western Region

Episodes

Graphic for The Confluence Podcast, Episode #9 titled ‘Facility File Requirement Fundamentals: Understanding What’s Required and Why,’ featuring two people high-fiving outdoors with a cityscape in the background.

Episode #9 – Facility File Requirement Fundamentals: Understanding What’s Required and Why

In hopes to clarify any confusion, this episode of The Confluence Podcast, walks providers through what...
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Episode 8 – Announcement C-25-03: Policy for Transferring Care Between Child Care Facility and School

Join us for Episode 8 of OCDEL’s Certification Services Podcast as Ruby Martin and Chris...
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Episode #7 – The Market Rate Survey, Understanding the How, Why, What and When

Special guest Phil Sirinides from Penn State and the Office of Child Development and Early...
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Episode #6 – Preventing Child Behaviors that Challenge Us and Resources Available to Providers

For this episode, we will explore a variety of prevention strategies for behaviors we know...
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Episode #5 – Understanding The Complex Differences Between Certification and Quality Initiatives

There is sometimes confusion around what is general health and safety and certification requirements and...
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Episode #4 – Building Comprehensive Networks for Home-Based Providers

This episode explores the Building Comprehensive Networks for Home-Based Providers through Home Grown grant opportunity....
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Episode #3 – Clarifying the Child Protective Service Law (CPSL) Requirements for Child Care

In this episode we discuss and clarify announcement C-25-01 pertaining to CPSL requirements for provisional...
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Episode #2 – Exploring the Revised Health and Safety Trainings

During this episode, we will be diving deep into the content of the new Health...
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Episode #1 – Introduction & What is Federal Monitoring

Join Ruby Martin, Director of Bureau of Certification Services and BCS Division Chief, Chris Loos...
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