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PA Dept. of Health Announces Infant Botulism Outbreak Linked to Formula
The Pennsylvania Department of Health has issued a health alert network announcement regarding an infant botulism outbreak that is linked to infant formula.
Toy Drives Ramp Up in Pittsburgh Region for Holiday Season
As the holiday season nears, toy drives in southwestern Pennsylvania are ramping up to provide families in need of help with toys and gift cards.
PA One Book Initiative Names Its 2026 Selection
The Pennsylvania One Book initiative has announced that its 2026 PA One Book selection is “The Great Cookie Kerfuffle.”
PA Promise for Children November Booklist Includes 8 Selections for Children
PA Promise for Children has released a list of eight books for children in November in its Kindergarten Here I Come newsletter.
ECE Professionals Must Submit T.E.A.C.H. Scholarship Application for Spring by Nov. 14
Early childhood education professionals interested in attending college for the upcoming spring semester should apply for the TEACH scholarship by the November deadline.
PennAEYC Calling for 2026 VOICE for Children Award Nominations
PennAEYC is calling for nominations for the 2026 VOICE for Children Award, which is the only statewide award in Pennsylvania that recognizes the grassroots leaders whose work affects the quality of care for young children in diverse settings.
Trying Together Exec Director to Participate in Discussion on How Child Care Shapes PA Economy
Trying Together Executive Director Cara Ciminillo will take part in an upcoming virtual discussion on how child care shapes Pennsylvania’s economy.
PA Partnerships for Children’s Report Describes State “Crisis” in Early Childhood Education
Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children’s 2025 State of Early Care and Education report described the state’s early childhood education system as a “crisis” for families, educators, and the state’s economy.
After-School and Summer Program Leaders Asked to Take OST Survey
The Learning Agenda and the William Penn and McElhattan foundations are calling for Pennsylvania after-school and summer program leaders to take part in a survey on out-of-school programming.