Early Childhood Education Credentials Consultant Request for Applications
Application deadline Jan. 28, 2022
Pennsylvania’s Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) through its partnership with the Pennsylvania Key is seeking to contract with an individual to develop two, system-supported Early Childhood Education Credentials. This work will add two additional, system-supported options for child care staff to Pennsylvania’s Career Pathway-an alternative Level A ECE Competency Credential and an alternative Level B ECE Competency Credential. Interested applicants should submit information no later than Friday, Jan. 28, 2022, 4:00 p.m. Learn more.
Jan. 15 Last Day to Enroll for Pennie
Pennie connects you with financial aid and helps you shop for, compare, and buy health insurance. Nearly everyone qualifies for savings because of the American Rescue Plan! Did you know Pennie has a savings calculator to get a sense of what plan/subsidy for which one might be eligible, and ways to contact Assistors to help explain the options and Brokers who work for the companies that can help compare plans and make decisions. Take a look at the scenarios to see the impact of the American Rescue Plan can have for Pennie customers. Open enrollment for Pennie ends on Jan. 15, 2022.
ARPA Stabilization Grant
Four weeks remain until the ARPA Stabilization Grant Jan. 31, 2022 application deadline, so don't delay! Apply now. Need assistance in Spanish? Click here.
Coming Soon: Compliance Announcements
OCDEL will be releasing several policy announcements that pertain to the child care regulations for certified child care facilities so child care providers understand what is required to be in compliance with the established CCDF regulations and the Pennsylvania Child Care Regulations. Read more.
