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).
Special Announcement: 2021-22 Governor’s Executive Budget Overview
Feb. 5, 2021: The Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) released the Special Announcement: 2021-22 Governor’s Executive Budget Overview, Office of Child Development and Early Learning. Click to read.
Family Newsletters - February
Feb. 1, 2021: Family-friendly early learning newsletters with info and resources for families and early childhood education partners.
Certification Announcement DS 21-01
Feb. 2, 2021: The Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) has released the Announcement DS 21-01 Monitoring Coordination Across Dually Licensed Programs and Programs with PA Pre-K Counts and Head Start Supplemental Assistance Programs. Language regarding PDE private licensed school (also referred to as Private Academic School (PAS) has been updated since the original release on Feb. 2.
February 2021 PA Early Ed News
Feb. 3, 2021: An inside look at Pennsylvania's early childhood education system with important information for those invested in Early Childhood Education. Click to read.
Sprayer Safety Recall
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reports a recall for the Victory Innovations and Protexus Electrostatic Sprayers, as the sprayer’s rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack can overheat and melt, posing a risk of the product catching fire and/or exploding. Early childhood educators should check if these sprayers were purchased for use in disinfectant procedures.