The PA Keys has updated the approved Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR Providers and Curriculums chart to include the number of PQAS hours participants will be awarded for each course.
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Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) activity is increasing in Pennsylvania and nationwide, and levels are higher than usual for this time of year.
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DHS applicants who register under Identogo for fingerprints will now have the opportunity to receive their results electronically via email. This opportunity only applies to results with no record.
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Child care providers no longer will receive CCW payments for children who are absent due to COVID-19.
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Child care operators will have the opportunity to pick up several cases of Lysol wipes at distribution sites.
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OCDEL is providing opportunities to participate in informational webinars and regional meetings to learn about the Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts (PA PKC) program prior to the rebid process.
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To continue to assist DHS-certified child care providers in addressing the ongoing workforce crisis, the Work Force Support Grant 2.0 is now available.
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OCDEL and DOH work together to ensure the health of children who receive care in a child care setting.
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All staff in certified child care programs must have preservice or orientation training (to be completed within three months) and an annual minimum of 12 hours in health and safety professional development.
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