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. >
On February 19, 2025, the Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) Bureau of Certification Services released a new episode of their podcast The Confluence. “Episode #3: Clarifying the Child Protective Service Law (CPSL) Requirements for Child Care” discusses and clarifies announcement C-25-01 pertaining to CPSL requirements for provisional hiring in all child care program types and answer some asked questions from the field. Listen now and learn more. >