Presenters and Proposals Sought for Early Childhood Conferences

Presenters and proposals are being sought for several upcoming conferences relating to early childhood education in Pennsylvania.

News, ProvidersNathan DukeFebruary 18, 2025OCDEL, early childhood education, Division for Early Childhood, Pre-K Counts, Head Start

Registration Open for OCDEL’s 2025 Early Childhood Education Conference

Registration is open for the Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL)’s 2025 Early Childhood Education Conference.

News, ProvidersNathan DukeFebruary 10, 2025OCDEL, Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Early Childhood Education Conference

DHS Western Regional Office Has Moved

Pennsylvania’s Department of Human Services’ (DHS) Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) Western Region - Bureau of Certification Services has moved.

News, Providers, FamiliesNathan DukeJanuary 28, 2025OCDEL, Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning

PA Child Care Facilities Can Apply for Lead Testing and Reduction Grant

Pennsylvania child care facilities are invited to apply for the Voluntary School and Childcare Lead Testing and Reduction Grant, the Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) said.

Providers, NewsNathan DukeJanuary 20, 2025lead testing, lead reduction, OCDEL, WIIN 2107: Voluntary School and Childcare Lead Testing and Reduction Grant, Safe Water Drinking Act, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

OCDEL Releases CPSL Compliance Notice for DHS-Certified Facilities

The Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning’s (OCDEL) Bureau of Early Learning Policy and Professional Development and Bureau of Certification Services has released a new compliance notice regarding the Child Protective Services Law (CPSL).

Providers, NewsNathan DukeJanuary 15, 2025OCDEL, The Pennsylvania Key, child care facilities, Department of Human Services, Child Protective Services, Early Learning Resource Centers

OCDEL: There’s Still Time to Complete Early Childhood Education Survey

Pennsylvania’s Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) is reminding early child care facility workers that they still have time to complete a survey for early childhood professionals.

Providers, NewsNathan DukeJanuary 14, 2025OCDEL, Office of Child Development and Early Learning, The Pennsylvania Key, Penn State Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts, Head Start

OCDEL Announces Update to Health and Safety Pre-Service Training and PD Requirements

The Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) has announced updates to health and safety pre-service training and professional development requirements.

Providers, NewsNathan DukeDecember 20, 2024OCDEL, DHS, health and safety training, professional development requirements

UPDATE: OCDEL Announces Increase to CCW Base Payment Rates

The Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) announced on December 9 an increase to the Child Care Works (CCW) base payment rates for Department of Human Services certified providers.

Providers, NewsNathan DukeDecember 20, 2024Office of Child Development and Early Learning, OCDEL, Department of Human Services, Child Care Works, CCW base payment rates

OCDEL Announces CCW Base Payment Rate Increase for DHS Certified Providers

The Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning’s (OCDEL) Bureau of Policy and Professional Development has released an announcement on an increase to Child Care Works (CCW) base payment rates for Department of Human Services (DHS) certified providers.

Providers, NewsNathan DukeDecember 9, 2024OCDEL, Child Care Works, CCW base payment rates, Department of Human Services, Maximum Child Care Allowance, Office of Child Development and Early Learning, ELRC

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