Early Learning Providers

 
 
 
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Early Learning Programs

ELRC Region 5 partners with the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) to support a variety of early learning programs and educators with the certification process, subsidized child care program enrollment, and more. Learn how ELRC Region 5 can provide support to early learning programs in Allegheny County as they work through and reach continuous quality improvement goals.

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Child Care Works (CCW)

Child Care Works (CCW) makes it possible for low-income families to find reliable child care near their home or work and provides financial assistance to help them afford it. ELRC Region 5 works with early learning programs and relative care providers that are interested in serving children who receive a CCW subsidy.

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Professional Growth Opportunities

Early care and education professionals provide critical support for working families and their young children. ELRC Region 5 connects early childhood educators to professional growth opportunities both online and in-person.

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Resources

ELRC Region 5 and our partners have curated resources throughout Allegheny County to support all early childhood professionals who seek to improve the quality of their work and their programs.

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