Save the Date - OCDEL ECE Conference

March 25 & 26, 2024

Mark your calendars for this voluntary training opportunity, focused on high-quality resources to support the social emotional development of young children, with an emphasis on trauma informed care. Designed for directors and teachers of child care and after school care programs, the conference will be located in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Additional details to come!

CDA Information Session

Thursday, November 2 | 1:30 pm

Join for an in-depth conversation about how obtaining a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential can support your program and further staffs' career development! We will review basics of the CDA and tour the CDA Council website!

October is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month

Raise awareness and celebrate the many abilities of individuals with Down syndrome. Get involved by joining the 21-Day Inclusion Challenge sponsored by the National Down Syndrome Society.

Vaccine Confidence Training through Better Kid Care

Families can benefit from receiving vaccine information and support from their early childhood education (ECE) professionals even when vaccinations are required for children enrolled in licensed ECE programs. Learn resources and strategies to feel more comfortable having these conversations with families.

Outdoor Learning Environment Pilot Project

Community Connections for Children is excited to introduce an Outdoor Learning Environment Pilot Project to support child care programs in enhancing their outdoor learning environments (OLEs) and nature-based early childhood education (NbECE) practices. This pilot project is open to child care programs within Early Learning Resource Centers 8, 9, and 10 through an application process.

Questions - contact Elizabeth Marcello at EMarcello@cccforpa.org.