News
August 1, 2018
Certified Child Care Provider Renewals
Certified child care providers in Pennsylvania are subject to an annual inspection of their facility. Upon completion of the inspection, the provider will be notified of the Office of Child…
July 18, 2018
Pilot Launches This Fall for Infant/Toddler Child Care
Beginning September 2018, OCDEL will use $2 million of the increased Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) funding to pilot contracting for slots for infants and toddlers participating in…
July 18, 2018
OCDEL Announces Child Care Reimbursement Changes
The PA Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) announced the Child Care Works (CCW) program will both lift the base rate freeze for STAR 1 and STAR 2…
July 17, 2018
CitiParks Opens Accessible Spray Parks
Cool off and have fun this summer with the City of Pittsburgh’s 7 Spray Parks. Accessible for all (including toddlers and those using wheelchairs), Spray Parks offer a chance for…
July 17, 2018
Take the Survey: Carbon Monoxide Monitors in Child Care Centers
Share your thoughts on carbon monoxide monitors in child care centers. The Pennsylvania Association for the Education of Young Children (PennAEYC) and the Pennsylvania Child Care Association (PACCA) released a…