Start Strong PA and OCDEL Hosting Child Care Provider Listening Sessions November 30, 2023, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Recurring Start Strong PA partners and the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) Deputy Secretary Shante’ Brown are hosting 13 virtual child care provider listening sessions. Choose the Child Care Listening Session based on a child care program’s Early Learning Resource Center (ELRC) and register today! Home-based providers have an additional evening option available! Listening Sessions Thursday, […]
Drop-In Playtime at The Hub & Family Center December 5, 2023, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Recurring The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center 7219 Kelly Street, Pittsburgh, PA Does your family need a new space to play? Are your children tired of playing at home, but it’s getting too cold to go outside or to the park? Join The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center for drop-in playtime hours! The Hub & Family Center's play space will be open for families to […]
Women’s Rap December 8, 2023, 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Recurring Are you a single mom or caregiver in need of some self-care? Women’s Rap provides a safe place for communication, encouragement, and reflection. Event Details Second Friday of Every Month 6 - 7:30 p.m. Location The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center 7219 Kelly Street Pittsburgh, PA 15208 Learn More For more information, contact […]
NAFCC Professional Development: Business Plan Fundamentals December 11, 2023, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm Family child care educators are invited to join the National Association of Family Child Care (NAFCC) for a professional development course led by consultant specialist Marjorie Mallard. Participants will learn to simplify the process, understand key components, and gain practical skills in market analysis, identifying a target audience, strategic marketing, financial projections, and risk assessment. […]
Capturing Moments: Planning For and Conducting Classroom Observations January 8, 2024, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm The ELRC Region 5 is offering a professional development opportunity for your early learning educators. This session will introduce early education professionals to the importance and value of purposeful observation. Through whole and small group discussions and activities, attendees will understand what observation is and identify various types of observation used in the classroom. They […]