Welcome to the ECE Recap where you can find the
most recent and important information from the
Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL).
Didn't Receive Your Market Rate Survey Letter?

If your after school program is closed for the summer, or you're a certified child care provider who didn't receive your letter for the Market Rate Survey, you can still participate! Just email the facility name(s) and MPI to the Institute of State and Regional Affairs at [email protected] or leave a toll-free voicemail with the info at (866) 982-6433. You will then receive a weblink to access the survey.
Updated COVID-19 Best Practices for Early Childhood Education

Updated information is now available for COVID-19 Best Practices for Early Childhood Education (ECE). The updated information includes the Isolation and Quarantine Visuals, clarification of obsolete certification policies related to COVID-19, 6 Things to Know about COVID-19 Vaccination for Children, and more. This information helps keep ECE professionals informed on best practices for keeping children, staff and families safe and healthy as they continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic.