OCDEL Issues Monitoring Clarification for Dually Licensed Programs

The Office of Child Development and Early Learning has issued an announcement to clarify the distinction of and interaction between Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) licensed programs, PDE funded programs, and Department of Human Services (DHS) licensed child care as it relates to program monitoring and or complaint investigation.

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Pennsylvania supports a mixed delivery system of services for children birth through age five through both PDE and DHS licensed and funded programs. In many cases providers hold multiple licenses and grants across multiple commonwealth departments. In some cases, there has been confusion about when providers should be monitored and what program regulations apply when multiple licenses and grants are held by a provider.

For details, read the full announcement: Announcement DS 21-01 Monitoring Coordination Across Dually Licensed Programs and Programs with PA Pre-K Counts and Head State Supplemental Assistance Programs.