OCDEL is asking all relative-neighbor child care providers who would like to receive the J&J vaccine to register to receive the vaccine by submitting a registration request form no later than March 26, 2021.
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Eligible schools and child care facilities can receive free water lead testing and related training and technical support through the Pennsylvania Voluntary Lead in Child Care and School Drinking Water Testing Program.
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Regulations for child care centers, group child care homes, and family child care homes in Pennsylvania were updated in the Pennsylvania Code to reflect December 2020 changes.
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OCDEL has issued additional information, guidance, and the attestation form for the distribution of the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 (CRRSA).
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Daylight saving time 2021 begins at 2 a.m. local time on Sunday, March 14, meaning we will “Spring Forward” and move our clocks ahead one hour. Daylight saving time is a great time to check a few other items around your program.
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Pennsylvania’s Promise for Children is collecting stories from families and Early Childhood Education (ECE) professionals to feature during Month of the Young Child in April.
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The funding will be issued beginning April 20, 2021 and will be divided to support child care providers through multiple channels.
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CCW reimbursements will be increased to the 40th percentile of the market rate for child care in the provider’s region, up from approximately the 25th percentile where most of Pennsylvania’s child care providers currently sit.
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In March, the ELRC Region 5 will kick off Ask the Coaches, a monthly one-hour discussion for child care owners, directors, and teaching staff. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions, network with peers, and learn about resources that support all things Keystone STARS.
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