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Carnegie Library Launches Summer Reading Challenge
Carnegie Library Launches Summer Reading Challenge

The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh has opened registration for its citywide summer reading challenge that includes events and prizes.

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News, Families, ProvidersNathan DukeMay 19, 2025Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, summer reading challenge, KiwiCo, Nintendo Switch, Pittsburgh Zoo, Beanstack, Tiniebox
Child Mind Institute Provides Resources on Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Child Mind Institute Provides Resources on Oppositional Defiant Disorder

Oppositional defiant disorder is a condition that is characterized by a frequent pattern of angry or irritable moods and argumentative or defiant behavior that is typically diagnosed in childhood.

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Providers, News, FamiliesNathan DukeMay 19, 2025The Child Mind Institute, ADHD, anxiety, oppositional defiant disorder, conduct behavior
OCDEL Provides Update on Certification Regulation Rewrite Project
OCDEL Provides Update on Certification Regulation Rewrite Project

The Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) shared a video in which its deputy secretary, Shante’ Brown, discusses an update on its Certification Regulation Rewrite project.

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Providers, NewsNathan DukeMay 14, 2025Shante Brown, OCDEL
PA Promise for Children Releases May Booklist for Preschoolers
PA Promise for Children Releases May Booklist for Preschoolers

PA Promise for Children has released its list of books for preschoolers for May that includes eight books across four categories.

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Providers, News, FamiliesNathan DukeMay 14, 2025books for preschoolers, PA Promise for Children, The Grumpy Morning, Harry the Dirty Dog, Mrs. McNosh Hangs Up Her Wash, The Flea's Sneeze, Caps for Sale, Jesse Bear What Will You Hear, Cara Cooks Pancit
Tips for Protecting Children from Tick Bites During Warmer Seasons
Tips for Protecting Children from Tick Bites During Warmer Seasons

The spring and summer months bring warmer weather, but also ticks, which are more active at this time of year.

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Providers, News, FamiliesNathan DukeMay 13, 2025ticks, tick bites, lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, PA Promise for Children
Rapid Response Team Provides Educator Coaching, Resources for Children in Danger of Expulsion
Rapid Response Team Provides Educator Coaching, Resources for Children in Danger of Expulsion

Trying Together and Early Learning Resource Center (ELRC) 5’s Rapid Response Team provides hands-on coaching for educators and resources for families and caregivers to prevent the expulsion or suspension of children in early childhood education.

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News, Providers, FamiliesNathan DukeMay 13, 2025Rapid Response Team, ELRC Region 5, Trying Together, expulsion, suspension
Clairton Public Library Hosts Weekly Children’s Story Hour
Clairton Public Library Hosts Weekly Children’s Story Hour

Parents of children in kindergarten and grade schoolers will have the opportunity to promote their children’s love of books during a weekly event at the Clairton Public Library.

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News, Families, ProvidersNathan DukeMay 12, 2025Clairton Public Library, Reading Room Children's Story Hour, Millvue Acres
Pennsylvania Key Releases Resources to Prevent Measles Outbreak
Pennsylvania Key Releases Resources to Prevent Measles Outbreak

The Pennsylvania Key has released new resources on measles as part of its health-related trends in early childhood for May.

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Providers, News, FamiliesNathan DukeMay 12, 2025measles outbreak, measles vaccination, The Pennsylvania Key, Pennsylvania Department of Health
ELRC Provider Support Line Available to Help Child Care Providers
ELRC Provider Support Line Available to Help Child Care Providers

A new Early Learning Resource Center (ELRC) provider support line is now available to help child care providers with ELRC agreements.

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News, ProvidersNathan DukeMay 8, 2025early learning resource center, ELRC provider support line, OCDEL
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ELRC Region 5
304 Wood Street, STE 400,
Pittsburgh, PA, 15222,
United States
412.350.3577 elrc5@alleghenycounty.us
Hours
Mon 8:30am - 5pm
Tue 8:30am - 7pm
Wed 8:30am - 5pm
Thu 8:30am - 5pm
Fri 8:30am - 5pm

Contact

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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