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).
Printable "Face Covering Required" Flyer

OCDEL has received outreach from providers and families related to the requirement for adults and children to continue to wear approved face coverings in early learning settings. The following flyer has been developed to support staff and families' understanding about current face covering requirements. The flyer can be printed and distributed to families or hung throughout your facility. Programs who find this to be helpful are encouraged to download the flyer and use it as you think best in your program. 


We know child care providers and families are eager to understand how face covering mandates during child care activities will change as the Executive Orders for mitigation of COVID-19 are lifted.  We are working to update policy and communications and will issue updates as quickly as possible.
PA Pre-K Counts RFA Letter of Intent - Deadline Thursday

3:00 pm, June 10, 2021, is the deadline for the required Letter of Intent (LOI) for the competitive Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts Request for Application (RFA).

Learn How to Apply.
The 2021-22 Pennsylvania Head Start Supplemental Assistance Program Request for Application

The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE), Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) has announced a competitive Head Start Supplemental Assistance Program (HSSAP) Request for Application (RFA) for fiscal year 2021-22. HSSAP applicants must submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) using the template by the June 24, 2021, 3:00 pm deadline.

Learn How to Apply.
The Pennsylvania Key Offers Refund of Director Credential and/or School-Age Professional Credential Application Fee(s)

The Pennsylvania Key is offering an opportunity to receive a one-time refund of the application fee for any Director Credentials and School-Age Professional Credentials earned between July 1, 2020, and June 20, 2021.

See the announcement and learn more here.
Family Newsletters for June
Family-friendly early learning newsletters with info and resources for families and early childhood education partners.
Pennsylvania Early Ed News
An inside look at Pennsylvania's early childhood education system with important information for those invested in early childhood education is now available in the June edition of the PA Early Ed News.
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