The Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Early Learning Policy and Professional Development has released the
Announcement ELRC 22-02 Child Care Technology Access Award. The purpose of this Announcement is to announce the Child Care Technology Access Award for the purchase of certain identified tools aimed at increasing technology access and supporting business practices and enhance classroom activities. The Child Care Technology Access Award will allow eligible DHS certified child care providers to choose technology tools from the pre-determined list.
In order to provide needed technology assistance, OCDEL, in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Key (PA Key), is providing the opportunity for eligible DHS certified child care providers to order certain technology tools. The Child Care Technology Access Award will utilize available federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Act (CRRSA) funding. This one-time award will provide much needed technology access to further support child care businesses.
- Child Care Technology Access Award Eligibility Requirements,
- Child Care Technology Access Award Amounts,
- Technology Tools Available Through the Child Care Technology Access Award,
- Applying for the Child Care Technology Access Award,
- Child Care Technology Access Award Ordering Information, and more.