Almost One-Third of Programs Have Responded to OCDEL's 2022 Market Rate Survey

Almost one-third (32%) of Pennsylvania's certified child care and after school programs have responded to OCDEL's 2022 Market Rate Survey (MRS) to evaluate future child care related programming and policy decisions, ​including Child Care Works rate setting (through Aug. 25, 2022).

Is your early learning program represented?

The last day for early entry into the raffle is Sept. 1. Surveys completed & postmarked by that date will be entered 3x into the drawing to receive one of 100 $100 Amazon e-gift cards. If you can't make the Sept. 1 date, you can still send your survey, as surveys will be collected until October 11, 2022. Those with questions about the 2022 Child Care Market Rate Survey or who need help submitting the survey, should contact the Institute of State and Regional Affairs at ChildCareResearch@psu.edu or leave a toll-free voicemail at (866) 982-6433. Learn more.

Now Open: Application for Competence and Confidence Partners in Policy and Policy Making for Families of Children in Early Intervention (C2P2 EI)

Please share with the families you serve that the Competence and Confidence Partners in Policy and Policy Making for Families of Children in Early Intervention (C2P2 EI) 22-23 application is now open! C2P2 EI is focused on recruiting families who have children currently in Early Intervention and are interested in growing their leadership in partnering with their child's EI team and the EI system at the statewide and potentially national levels. Applications are due Sept. 9, 2022. Learn more.

Candid Conversation about Child Care Challenges Pennsylvania is Facing this Fall

OCDEL's Deputy Secretary, Tracey Campanini, recently discussed child care challenges facing Pennsylvania, and resources for families and ECE providers. Watch the video.

Check Your Voter Registration Status

It’s easy to find out if you are already registered to vote in Pennsylvania. You can check your voter registration status online or by phone.

• Use the Find Voter Registration Status form on the Pennsylvania Department of State web site.
• Contact your county voter registration office.  
• Call 1-877-VOTESPA.

If you are registered to vote, you do not have to register again in Pennsylvania unless you change your address, name, or political party. If you are not registered in Pennsylvania to vote, there's still time! Oct. 24, 2022, is the last day to register before the Nov. 8, 2022, election.