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July 10, 2020

COVID-19: Updated Guidance for Child Care Programs

To maintain the health and safety of their staff and the families they serve, all child care facilities and programs that continue to remain open or that are preparing to…
Two young children and one adult play together, putting individual colored knobs into a plastic, purple base that sits on the floor.
Picture: Young children sitting on a carpet, playing with small toys and cards. In the center, a young boy in orange looks off to the left.

July 10, 2020

OCDEL Releases an “Opening a Child Care Facility” Toolkit

To support individuals interested in opening their own child care program, the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) released the “Opening a Child Care Facility in Pennsylvania” toolkit…
Picture: Young children sitting on a carpet, playing with small toys and cards. In the center, a young boy in orange looks off to the left.
A young child plays with bubbles at a local park.

July 8, 2020

Remake Learning Days Across America to Return in Spring 2021

Remake Learning Days Across America (RLDAA) will return to 15+ regions across the country from April 22 – May 23, 2021. In Southwestern Pennsylvania and West Virginia, the local Remake…
A young child plays with bubbles at a local park.
Image: Two young children stand together at a table, both playing with small colorful blocks.

July 2, 2020

Online Fire Safety Training Now Available for Child Care Centers

Attention child care providers! Does your program need to complete fire safety training? The Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) is temporarily accepting an online fire safety…
Image: Two young children stand together at a table, both playing with small colorful blocks.
Image: Two young children kneel on the floor together, playing at the Homewood Early Learning Hub.

July 1, 2020

Grants Available for Small Businesses in Pennsylvania

The COVID-19 Relief Pennsylvania Statewide Small Business Assistance program will provide grants ranging from $5,000 to $50,000 to small businesses that have been economically impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Eligibility…
Image: Two young children kneel on the floor together, playing at the Homewood Early Learning Hub.
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