If you’ve considered providing your expertise to childcare professionals throughout Pennsylvania, consider becoming a PQAS Instructor. The Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System ...

In 2026, Pennsylvania’s Infant/Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation (IECMHC) program proudly celebrates 20 years of partnering with child care providers to support young ...

Mandatory Site Visit: June 2, 20206 Proposal deadline: July 6, 2026 Do you have a passion for early childhood education? If so, the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Indu...

As of September 30, 2025, the federal funding for the National Resource Center (NRC) for Health and Safety in Child Care and Early Education, which hosted the Caring for Our Childr...

Use this free national repository of nature sounds from national parks & other natural places worldwide to enhance phenomena & explore nature sounds as a nature-based lesson. ...

From simple, subtle scrape nests that camouflage in their surroundings to elaborately woven pendulous orbs, bird nests are so varied! Discover all 10 nest categories in a free, ...

What is PQAS? The Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) is a statewide approval system implemented by The Pennsylvania Key and the Office of Child Development and Early L...

Monday, April 27, 2026 | 1:00 – 2:30 PM Location: Zoom ( Join Meeting ) Meeting Minutes Welcome & Opening Remarks (Leah Spangler) Pennsylvania Budget & Funding Updates...

Learn about camouflage & adaptations using the Hide-n-Seek Wildlife Slideshow , created by the VA Dept. Game & Inland Fisheries. Students try to find the camouflaged animals on...

Angel L. Avery-Wright How often do you require children to ‘get a book and read’? Do you notice that children avoid the book area in your room? Do the children choose books during...

Researchers recently examined the impact of the Jump Start infant and early childhood mental health consultation program on exclusionary discipline practices across 270 early c...

TEACH offers early learning professionals a debt-free path to higher education, supporting them as they work to become stronger teachers and earn thriving wages. Help get the word...

According to a new report by Jon Valant and Lindsay Weixler of Brookings, administrative burdens in the application process for social safety net programs keep many families fr...

This summer, the fourth annual Work of Fred Rogers Conference will be an enriching, practice-focused event designed for educators and professionals dedicated to the well-being of ...

National Home Visiting Week, April 20-24, 2026, celebrates and recognizes home visitors and their positive impact on maternal and child health outcomes. Home visiting connects pre...

The PA Game Commission (PGC) offers free Pennsylvania Wildlife Resource Loaner Kits for formal & informal educators. Each kit contains lesson plans, activities, & hands-on lea...

Getting kids to sleep well can feel impossible, but understanding the science of sleep and building healthy routines can make all the difference. In this episode of Thriving Kids...

Welcome to the “Let’s Talk Quality” blog feature where we spotlight a member of the Pennsylvania Program Quality Assessment (PQA) Team each month. Have fun getting to know our tea...

Check out this new resource to help you find Professional Development Events in the PD Registry. How to Search for Professional Development Events

The April Health Trends in ECE focuses on Well-Child Visits – Checkups for Success! Well-child visits are associated with fewer hospitalizations and emergency department use. D...