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September 8, 2022

Child Tax Credits Available to Be Claimed

The Office of Child Development & Early Learning (OCDEL) and the Pennsylvania Key have issued a reminder that certain individuals may still be able to receive their unclaimed Child Tax…

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September 7, 2022

PD Registry Fall Spanish Speaking Virtual Office Hours

The Pennsylvania Key will host recurring office hours for Spanish speaking early childhood education providers interested in learning more about the Professional Development (PD) Registry. Learn More The PD registry…

September 6, 2022

Professional and Family-Friendly Resources Available to Support Early Learning

Early learning materials are available at no cost to Pennsylvania early learning programs (including Early Intervention and evidence-based home visiting programs), kindergarten classrooms, afterschool programs, and other programs who reach…

September 5, 2022

Nominate an Afterschool Champion

Pennsylvania Statewide Afterschool Youth Development Network (PSAYDN) is accepting nominations for the 2022 Afterschool Champion Awards. Learn More Champions should demonstrate outstanding work in developing, supporting, and promoting meaningful high-quality…

August 31, 2022

August Recalls on Children’s Products

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