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March 29, 2023

March Recalls on Children’s Products

Parents and caregivers should be aware of several child-related product recalls. Learn More Here is a list of March recalls collected from the following major federal agencies: the Consumer Product…

March 23, 2023

Pennsylvania Key Offering School Age Child Care Mental Health Consultation

The Pennsylvania Key Infant-Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation (IECMHC) Program is now offering School Age Child Care (SACC) Mental Health Consultation, with support from the Office of Child Development and…

March 23, 2023

Child Care Career Openings in Pittsburgh

Are you looking for open child care positions? Early learning programs in the Greater Pittsburgh Area are hiring! See featured jobs for this week. Child Care Positions in Pittsburgh Head…

March 22, 2023

OCDEL Ends Option for Director Instructor PQAS

The Pennsylvania Office of Child Development & Early Learning (OCDEL) recently ended the option for individuals to apply for the Director Instructor (DI) Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS). Effective March…

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March 22, 2023

Additional Course to be Required for PQAS Certification

The Pennsylvania Office of Child Development & Early Learning (OCDEL) recently adopted a new set of Professional Standards and Competencies for Early Childhood Educators (PA PSCECE), which require an additional…