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A group of young children sit together in a circle on the ground, writing on pieces of paper and talking to an early learning professional.

July 25, 2022

OCDEL Announces Obsolete Certification Announcements

The Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL), Bureau of Early Learning Policy and Professional Development and Bureau of Certification Services have issued that several Announcements for certified…

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July 19, 2022

Supporting Social-Emotional Development and Mental Health of Young Children

The U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Education (ED) recently issued a Dear Colleague letter with recommendations to support the social-emotional development and mental health of young…

July 14, 2022

Allegheny County DHS Hosts Community Meetings

The Allegheny County Department of Human Services (DHS) is inviting community members to attend a virtual presentation about the state of human services in the county. About Department of Human…

July 8, 2022

Early Learning Pennsylvania Response to 2022-23 State Budget

The principal partners of Early Learning Pennsylvania (ELPA), a statewide coalition of advocates focused on supporting young Pennsylvanians from birth to age five, believes the Commonwealth’s economic recovery hinges on…

Child care professional reading to baby.

July 8, 2022

Diapers and Baby Book Distribution Event Set for Families

Families with babies ages birth through 18 months are invited to receive diapers, as well as a Best Books for Babies 2022 book bundle, during a free event taking place…