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).
Message from Tracey Campanini, OCDEL Deputy Secretary
Both Governor Wolf and Secretary Levine have been stressing the concerns for added caution as we are seeing increased incidence of COVID-19 cases statewide. OCDEL has been hearing there is concern the Administration will take bold actions similar to the spring and issue closure notice to child care.
 
Please assist in communicating that as of Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, there are NO plans to issue closure notices to child care. With the added health and safety protocols in place, child care can continue to operate. 
 
In the event COVID-19 community spread reaches a level where more aggressive actions are needed, we will communicate any changes related to closure as quickly as possible.

Thank you for supporting this clarification.
 
Tracey Campanini, Deputy Secretary
Wolf Administration COVID-19 Announcements
Nov. 17, 2020: As Pennsylvania experiences a resurgence of COVID-19 cases with significantly higher daily case counts than in the spring and hospitalizations on the rise, the Wolf Administration has identified four new mitigation efforts, which Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine recently announced. Get more info.
Announcement 20 #17 Child Care Works Payment During the Proclamation of Disaster Emergency
Nov. 20, 2020: The Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL), Bureau of Policy and Professional Development, has released the Announcement 20 #17 Child Care Works Payment During the Proclamation of Disaster Emergency. The Announcement provides information to child care programs participating in Child Care Works (CCW) through the Early Learning Resource Centers (ELRC). Get more info.
Reminder: Submit Your Comments for Proposed Changes to Subsidized Child Care Eligibility Regulations by Dec. 14, 2020
The public comment period for proposed changes to the subsidized child care eligibility regulations 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3041 is open until Dec. 14, 2020. Changes to the current subsidized child care eligibility regulations are being proposed that may impact families, children, and early childhood education providers. Get more information.