January 11, 2023 2023 Orientation Training Schedule for Prospective Operators of Child Care Facilities The Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) has released the updated 2023 Orientation Training Schedule for Prospective Operators of Child Care Facilities. Learn More The 2023 Orientation schedules are available for Central, Northeast, Southeast and Western regions of Pennsylvania. All orientation sessions are available virtually only. Those interested in participating must first complete within one year from the orientation, the Better Kid Care Department of Human Services’ training. For full details, please see the individual regional information.
May 6, 2022 CDA Scholarship Available for Family and Group Child Care Home Providers Pennsylvania’s Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) and the PA Key invite Family Child Care Home and Group Child Care Home providers to apply for a scholarship to complete a Child Development Associate (CDA) through Better Kid Care. About Better Kid Care’s CDA coursework is independent, self-paced and exclusively online. This scholarship opportunity cannot be used for CDA renewals. Once awarded, recipients will receive a payment code to access the online coursework through Better Kid Care. This program also requires the purchase of a CDA textbook package and this cost can be reimbursed through the Rising STARS Tuition Assistance program. The Pennsylvania Key will provide instructions for all of this and offer ongoing logistical support. All coursework must be completed on or before Nov. 30, 2022. Apply Family Child Care Home or Group Child Care Home providers interested in this opportunity must submit a completed application via Microsoft Forms for consideration by Sunday, May 15, 2022. Questions? For more information or questions, contact Amy Barrett at amybar@pakeys.org.
