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ELRCs to Pay Registration Fees for CCW Children
ELRCs to Pay Registration Fees for CCW Children

Effective January 1, 2023, ELRCs will begin paying a registration fee to DHS certified child care providers for all CCW newly enrolled children.

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Maria PisanoDecember 22, 2022
The Early Childhood Credential Project Needs Your Voice!
The Early Childhood Credential Project Needs Your Voice!

The Early Childhood Credential Project Team is interested in understanding the ways in which early childhood providers access educational opportunities.

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News, ProvidersMaria PisanoDecember 15, 2022
Deadline Extended: Apply for the 2023 Terri Lynne Lokoff Teacher Awards
Deadline Extended: Apply for the 2023 Terri Lynne Lokoff Teacher Awards

The application deadline has been extended through January 6, 2023 for the 2023 Terri Lynne Lokoff Teacher Awards.

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News, ProvidersMaria PisanoDecember 15, 2022terri lynn lokoff teacher awards, early child care, pennsylvania early child care, national child care teacher of the year, helene marks award
Free Training Available: Strengthening Business Practices for Child Care Programs
Free Training Available: Strengthening Business Practices for Child Care Programs

Training content and activities are designed to strengthen child care providers’ foundational knowledge of sound fiscal management and business operations.

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News, ProvidersMaria PisanoDecember 12, 2022
Free Science Center Programs for Northside Families and ECE Classrooms
Free Science Center Programs for Northside Families and ECE Classrooms

The Carnegie Science Center is offering free programs for Northside families and early childhood classrooms.

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News, Providers, FamiliesMaria PisanoDecember 7, 2022
Applications Open for 2023 Pennsylvania Equity in ECE Champion Awards
Applications Open for 2023 Pennsylvania Equity in ECE Champion Awards

The awards bring awareness to and highlight the equity work being done within Pennsylvania’s early childhood education and afterschool settings.

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News, ProvidersMaria PisanoDecember 7, 2022
Toolkit: Families and Schools Partnering for Children’s Literacy Success
Toolkit: Families and Schools Partnering for Children’s Literacy Success

A new toolkit helps families and schools work together to support children’s literacy success in and out of school.

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Maria PisanoDecember 6, 2022
Survey: How Do You Play?
Survey: How Do You Play?

The Playful Pittsburgh Collaborative is seeking input from the public to gain a better understanding of how caregivers, educators, child care professionals, and kids in Pittsburgh currently play.

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News, Families, ProvidersMaria PisanoDecember 5, 2022
New Date Set for UnConference: Race Equity in Practice
New Date Set for UnConference: Race Equity in Practice

This Unconference will include a variety of ways that ECE staff can support and advocate for more racially equitable programs through play, literacy, environment, and more.

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Maria PisanoDecember 2, 2022
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Main Office

304 Wood Street, Suite 400
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-1928

Satellite Locations

Toll-Free Phone 1.888.340.3572
Phone 412.350.3577
Fax 412.350.3575

elrc5@alleghenycounty.us

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Hours

Wood Street

Monday–Friday:
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Visit the Satellite Locations page for those hours.

The Early Learning Resource Center Region 5 downtown office and satellites are open for families and professionals interested in accessing services and support. At this time, appointments are strongly preferred.

Virtual and phone appointments continue to be available for convenience and safety.

Virtual after hours personal interviews and provider orientations also are available on an as-needed basis.

ELRC Region 5 currently offers evening phone hours on the first and third Tuesdays from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.

Find Support Near You

The Allegheny County Family Resource Map provides caregivers of young children the opportunity to locate available supports closest to them, including food, housing, new parent, and employment resources.

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