Air Quality Concerns

Canadian Wildfires are significantly impacting the air quality in our region. Caring for Our Children states "Supervising adults should check the air quality index (AQI) each day and use the information to determine whether all or only certain children should be allowed to play outdoors."

OCDEL ECE Recap - June 5, 2023

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).

Work Force Support Grant 2.0 Reporting Forms Due

Reporting forms for the Work Force Support Grant 2.0 are due by June 30, 2023. Staff Award and Payroll Tax Assistance funds should have been spent within 30 days of receiving the grant funds. Staff Recruitment funds should have been spent within 90 days. Completed reporting forms can be sent to grants@cccforpa.org.

Lancaster - Lebanon LICC Family Night Out at the Park

Wednesday, June 21 | 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Join the Lancaster - Lebanon LICC Family Night Out at the Park with locations in both Lancaster and Lebanon counties! Ice cream, games, bubbles, connections and more will be available. Children birth - 5 years of age (and their siblings!) are welcome to join the fun!

Barriers and Facilitators of Center-Based ECE Program Participation in the CACFP

A study on center-based participation in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) has shown one of the key barriers to be the cumbersome paperwork. However, a number of other benefits do exist.

Understanding Autism

Every child experiences the world differently, including kids with autism. Even though all of our friends are different, they all want love, friendship, and to have fun!

Summer Rhythms and Movement

Music and arts can provide activities that extend beyond traditional learning boundaries, crossing between STEM, social-emotional, health and wellness, and more! Mizzen provides great FREE resources - just take a moment to create an account!