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).
Deadline Extended for Special Initiative for Janssen, Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine 
Early Childhood Education (ECE) professionals who did not submit their information during the initial phase of the Special Initiative for Janssen, Johnson & Johnson (J&J) COVID-19 Vaccine will have the opportunity to register during a second survey collection phase that will be open until 5:00 pm on Friday, March 19, 2021. Information from providers who submitted their registration request during the first phase of the Initiative has been shared with the retail pharmacy partners. 

To better understand the vaccine needs, OCDEL is requesting ECE Directors complete the OCDEL Survey of Immunization Needs.

ECE professionals who would like to submit a registration request for the vaccine, should click here.

COVID-19 vaccinations are our best defense against this virus. All approved vaccines have been rigorously tested. They are safe and effective and will help us reach herd immunity and keep ourselves, our loved ones, and our communities safe from this virus. Learn more about COVID-19 vaccines at www.pa.gov.covid.

The intent of the Special Initiative is to provide the J&J vaccine to professionals working in Federal Head Start, Early Head Start Grantees, Early Intervention Providers, Home Visiting/Family Support Providers, Family/Relative Providers, Unlicensed Private/Faith-based Preschools, Private Nursery Schools and Certified Child Care Programs. 

Please feel free to share this information with colleagues working within these programs across the commonwealth. 
The Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) has posted additional information, guidance, and the attestation form for the distribution of the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 (CRRSA). This funding will further support child care providers across Pennsylvania as they deal with impacts of COVID-19. Read more.
PA Voluntary Lead in Child Care and School Drinking Water Testing Program 
Governor Wolf has announced a free program that will help schools and child care facilities identify and address potentially harmful lead exposure to children. Read more.