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The Professional Development (PD) Registry is a technology system that supports and validates professional achievements for early childhood professionals in Pennsylvania.

Celebrate National Early Literacy Month! 📚❤️Every story shared, song sung, and conversation had with a child helps build...
09/02/2026

Celebrate National Early Literacy Month! 📚❤️

Every story shared, song sung, and conversation had with a child helps build the foundation for a lifetime of learning. This National Early Literacy Month, take time to read together, explore new books, and create joyful literacy moments as a family.

Inspired by Dolly Parton’s belief in helping children develop a love of reading, we invite you to discover simple tips, activities, and resources that support early literacy at home. Learn more at: https://papromiseforchildren.com/september-is-national-early-literacy-month/

Coming Soon - A PD Registry Designation System Update! Beginning Sept. 14, 2026, the PD Registry Designation System will...
09/02/2026

Coming Soon - A PD Registry Designation System Update!

Beginning Sept. 14, 2026, the PD Registry Designation System will be updated so that a program’s Valid Through Date reflects the date its next annual renewal is due. This means the Valid Through Date will move from three years in the future to one year in the future.

What’s not changing?
- This does not change the three-year validity of a Keystone STARS designation.
- Programs will continue to maintain their STAR designation as long as they complete their annual renewals and meet all other eligibility requirements.

No action is needed at this time. Programs should continue to follow their current renewal schedule.

Additional improvements to the Designation System will be introduced in January 2027, with more information to come as we get closer to implementation.

All questions can be sent via email to [email protected].

Child Care providers and early educators often ask when it is appropriate to take kids outside when there are air qualit...
09/01/2026

Child Care providers and early educators often ask when it is appropriate to take kids outside when there are air quality warnings. OCDEL receives guidance from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protections (DEP) on air quality and here are the recommendations. https://www.pakeys.org/hazardous-outdoor-air-quality-what-to-do/

The PA Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL)'s Deputy Secretary, Shante' Brown, kicks off September's N...
09/01/2026

The PA Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL)'s Deputy Secretary, Shante' Brown, kicks off September's National Early Literacy Month with a special welcome video! Watch the video and get resources you can use to celebrate! https://ow.ly/VEnh50ZCrKs

The Pennsylvania Key has an open position for a Fiscal Data Specialist! Learn more at https://bit.ly/4devz4v
08/31/2026

The Pennsylvania Key has an open position for a Fiscal Data Specialist! Learn more at https://bit.ly/4devz4v

The Pennsylvania Key is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Workforce Credentials Supervisor to join our team. This i...
08/31/2026

The Pennsylvania Key is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Workforce Credentials Supervisor to join our team. This individual will play a critical role in supporting and enhancing our organization's mission by providing strategic leadership to advance a comprehensive early childhood workforce development system in alignment with the Pennsylvania Key (the PA Key) and the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL). Learn more at https://ow.ly/BZjM50ZAsV6

On August 25, 2026, the Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) Bureau of Certification Serv...
08/26/2026

On August 25, 2026, the Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) Bureau of Certification Services released "Episode 12: How To Protect Yourself from Falsified Documents in Your Child Care Program" of their podcast The Confluence.

Join your host, Ruby Martin, Bureau Director of Certification Services with special guest, Central Region, Regional Manager, Brad Hamm, as we discuss what falsified documents could look like, how to prevent receiving them, and the repercussions.

Listen to Episode 12: pakeys.org/confluence-ep12
About the Podcast: pakeys.org/confluence-podcast

Started in 2024, the Confluence Podcast comes from the Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL)'s Bureau of Certification Services. Confluence means a flowing together. In a literal sense, it’s about rivers. But it’s more often used to talk about the coming together of factors or ideas. Join host Ruby Martin, Director of OCDEL's Bureau of Certification Services for a podcast that will take you on a journey to understand the complexities of OCDEL’s Bureau of Certification Services, DHS Certification Services Bureau in partnership with stakeholders across the commonwealth, most importantly early childhood providers, children, and families.

PA Child Care Providers: The reporting deadline for the 2026 Annual Child Care Immunizations Reporting Survey is quickly...
08/24/2026

PA Child Care Providers: The reporting deadline for the 2026 Annual Child Care Immunizations Reporting Survey is quickly approaching. The Department of Health (DOH) appreciates those who have already submitted the survey and strongly encourages all other child care providers to complete the survey before it closes on August 31, 2026. Learn more: https://ow.ly/ROJr50ZBBco

The Pennsylvania Key is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Workforce Credentials Supervisor to join our team. This i...
08/17/2026

The Pennsylvania Key is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Workforce Credentials Supervisor to join our team. This individual will play a critical role in supporting and enhancing our organization's mission by providing strategic leadership to advance a comprehensive early childhood workforce development system in alignment with the Pennsylvania Key and the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL). Learn more at https://ow.ly/1umf50ZAsQQ

September is National Early Literacy Month, and now is the perfect time to start planning!Early learning providers, scho...
08/07/2026

September is National Early Literacy Month, and now is the perfect time to start planning!

Early learning providers, schools, libraries, community organizations, businesses, and local leaders can help build a strong foundation for Pennsylvania's youngest learners by becoming an Early Literacy Champion.

From story walks and book drives to family literacy events and classroom activities, there are many ways to get involved. Explore ready-to-use resources and ideas from PA's Promise for Children and start planning today so you're ready for September 1!

🔗 https://papromiseforchildren.com/september-is-national-early-literacy-month/ -champ

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