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July 12, 2024

Pre-K for PA, Start Strong PA Respond to 2024-25 State Budget

Pre-K for PA and Start Strong PA have issued statements that the state budget fails to address the crisis in the early childhood sector. The two advocacy campaigns – which…
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July 11, 2024

Brown Clarifies Provider Agreements in Video Announcement

Shante’ A. Brown, the Office of Child Development and Early Learning’s deputy secretary, has released an announcement regarding updated provider agreements for certified child care providers. Learn More The video…
Image: An early learning professional sits on the floor with three young children, playing together with a box of colored pencils and paper.
Image: An early childhood professional sits at a table, working diligently on their laptop while looking at notes on their cell phone.

July 10, 2024

PA Launches ELS Website to Replace Management Systems Used by State Agencies

Pennsylvania has launched a new website dedicated to the Enterprise Licensing System (ELS) project. Learn More The goal of this project is to implement a single ELS that addresses licensing…
Image: An early childhood professional sits at a table, working diligently on their laptop while looking at notes on their cell phone.

July 10, 2024

Allegheny County Parents and Family Members Invited to Take Early Intervention Survey

Parents and family members of children in Allegheny County are invited to participate in a survey regarding their experience with early intervention services in the county. Learn More The survey…

July 9, 2024

Nia Harris Chosen as OCDEL’s Bureau of Operations and Monitoring Director

Pennsylvania’s Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) has named Nia Harris as its Director of Bureau of Operations and Monitoring. Learn More Harris was previously OCDEL’s Director of…
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