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).
CDC Releases Updated COVID-19 Guidance for Operating Early Care and Education/Child Care Program

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released updated information for COVID-19 Guidance for Operating Early Care and Education/Child Care Programs, as of Jan. 28, 2022, which include updated guidance to reflect new quarantine and isolation guidance and recommendations, specifying the circumstances when isolation and quarantine periods can be shortened, and updated guidance regarding staying up to date with COVID-19 vaccines.

It is consistently OCDEL's message to follow the CDC COVID-19 Guidance for Operating Early Care and Education/Child Care Programs. If a change is issued, we will immediately communicate to the ECE community.  
Updated OCC Compliance Announcements

OCDEL has released several policy announcements that pertain to the child care regulations for certified child care facilities. Child care providers can go to the Pennsylvania Key website to understand what is required to be in compliance with the established CCDF regulations and the Pennsylvania Child Care Regulations. Compliance dates for these Announcement will be April 29, 2022.
 
In the coming weeks, OCDEL will release the policy announcement, Updated Emergency Preparedness and Response Planning Regulations and Requirements for Child Care Facilities.
Today is the Final Day to Apply for ARPA Stabilization Grant

Today, Monday, Jan. 31, 2022, is the final day to apply for the ARPA Stabilization Grant. Funds can be used for past, current and future expenses in the following categories:
  • Personnel Costs;
  • Rent/Mortgage and Utilities;
  • Facilities Maintenance and Insurance (excluding major renovations);
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Cleaning and other Health and Safety Practices;
  • Equipment and Supplies;
  • Goods and Services; and
  • Mental Health Supports for Employees and Children.
Office of Developmental Programs Training Needs Survey
Survey Deadline Feb. 11, 2022

The Office of Developmental Programs: Bureau of Supports for Autism and Special Populations (ODP: BSASP), and the Autism Services, Education, Resources and Training Collaborative (ASERT) are trying to learn more about the training needs of professionals related to the implementing Positive Behavior Supports. The data collected from this survey will be used by ODP to inform training that reflects the needs of provider and professional organizations throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and beyond. This survey is anonymous and any contact information provided will be kept separately from the survey responses.

Please click this link to complete the survey by the Feb. 11, 2022, deadline.
Upcoming Deadlines