ELRC News

ELRC Updates & Opportunities

Annual Child Care Immunization Survey

The PA Dept of Health is asking all licensed child care providers to complete the Annual Child Care Immunization Survey by September 19, 2025, in accordance with state immunization reporting requirements. The survey format has changed, but no additional questions were added. Any questions regarding the survey can be emailed to RA-DHImmunize@pa.gov.

Available resource materials include:

Complete Survey

OCDEL Announces 2025-26 Keystone STARS Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Awards

OCDEL has released Announcement ELRC #25-03 announcing the 2025-26 CQI Awards, paid to eligible child care programs with a DHS regular Certificate of Compliance and designated as a Keystone STAR 2, 3, or 4.

Learn More about CQI Awards

Learning Opportunities

Conscious Discipline Fall Community of Practice

We're offering a FREE community of practice Conscious Discipline: Building Resilient Schools and Homes. Topics include Brain Building, School & Home Family, and Safety & Connection. The series will be held on Tuesdays in September from 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm.

Learn More - CD CoP

Director Boot Camp - Fall Series

Designed for all directors, this FREE series focuses on DHS, STARS/Best Practices, Family Engagement, Business Practices, and Leadership. The 5-week fall series will be held Tuesday mornings from 9:30 am - 11:30 am beginning October 7, for a total of 10 PQAS hours.

Learn More - DBC CoP

Fall Credential Courses - Registration Ends Soon!

HACC is offering upcoming CDA and SAPC credential courses, including a Spanish CDA cohort. Registration is currently open, with various deadlines based on the selected cohort. For questions, contact Melissa Nagengast at HACC.

Learn More - Credential Options

Additional SAPC Opportunity

Northampton Community College is offering the School Age Professional Credential (SAPC) Program starting Fall 2025. This specialized diploma prepares educators for roles in school-age child care and before/after-school programs.

Learn More - Northampton SAPC

Upcoming Webinar - Balloons in the Air: How Child Care Professionals Can Support Families Impacted by Substance Use

Wednesday, August 20 | 2:00 pm

Are you a child care professional looking to gain insight into how you can better understand and support families affected by substance use disorders (SUDs)? Consider registering for this informative webinar from the National Center on Health, Behavioral Health, and Safety.

Learn More and Register

Additional Information

Office Furniture Available

Looking to upgrade your workspace? We have three filing cabinets available on a first-come, first-serve, you-haul basis. Two filing cabinets are four drawers tall and designed for letter-sized files. The third filing cabinet has 5 drawers. Please see the photos for reference. If interested, please contact Carrie Becker at CBecker@cccforpa.org.