The Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) Intro
The Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL)
https://www.education.pa.gov/Early%20Learning/Pages/default.aspx
OCDEL is a collaborative effort between the PA Department of Education and the PA Department of Human Services
OCDEL pulls together the services under one department for ages 0-5 to help minimize the challenges of moving from Early Intervention (DHS) to
Early Learning/Headstart (DOE). Included in OCDEL is Child Care as well.
Parents, schools, childcare providers, Early Intervention and Head Start programs, libraries, community organizations, and other stakeholders
have joined with OCDEL to provide high-quality early childhood programs
and effective family support programs to address
challenges faced by families that affect school readiness and academic success.
On the website, you will find information on all of the following.
Child Care Providers
Child Care Works
Early Intervention
Early Learning Standards
Family Support Programs
Keystone STARS
OCDEL Preschool Programs
Professional Development
Resources
Family Engagement Framework - Companion Guide for Families (PDF)
Find Childcare and Early Learning Programs
Competitive Grant Awardees
Pre-K Counts Grants (PDF)