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 One Week Away to Submit OCDEL Early Head Start Child Care Partnerships (EHSCCP) RFA


Monday of next week is the March 20, 2023, deadline for interested child care providers to apply for the Early Head Start Child Care Partnership (EHSCCP) grant. In addition, the Q&A recorded webinar session has been posted and is available.


The grant provides partnership opportunities to high-quality child care providers to serve 324 income eligible infants and toddlers in their community. Learn more.

Certified Child Care Providers: Have you ordered your two free Carbon Monoxide Detectors?


If you're a Pennsylvania certified child care provider, you are eligible to receive two complimentary Carbon Monoxide Detectors. The Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) is making these detectors available to certified child care providers, but the ordering and placement of detectors is not a regulatory requirement. Certified child care providers should have received an email from School Health on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, with directions. See the original release for more details. 

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