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ECELS partners with the PA Key and OCDEL to provide health and safety support for ECE programs in PA.

11/09/2026

: Almost all children will have had by their 2nd birthday? While RSV may look like a common cold, it can lead to severe illness and hospitalization. Learn how to help at www.nfid.org/rsv.

11/03/2026

Today is Election Day! 🗓️ The winners of these races will make decisions affecting Pennsylvania’s children and families for years to come — which is why it’s critical to get out and exercise your right to vote!

10/31/2026

Happy Halloween! 👻🧟‍♀️ Make sure to review these Halloween safety tips from Nemours before trick-or-treating tonight! https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/halloween.html

10/27/2026

October 25th-31st is National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week! Lead is a hidden supervillain in homes—silent and dangerous. It can hide in paint, dust, soil, and even water. Learn where it lurks and protect your family like a superhero.🏠 epa.gov/lead/actions

10/20/2026

Children’s immune systems begin learning from the moment they are born. The recommended childhood immunization schedule is designed to help protect children when they are most vulnerable to serious diseases — not because they need “more” protection, but because they need protection at the right time. Learn more about the AAP recommended childhood vaccine schedule here: https://ow.ly/CrQs50ZVVra

10/11/2026

Can you spot the clutter? This Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month, take the Challenge with your family and friends to show off your safe infant sleep skills. Learn more about the challenge at https://go.nih.gov/wrGQSQb.

10/08/2026

🌳Today is Children's Environmental Health Day!🌿

Outdoor play is more than just fun—it supports children’s physical health, development, well-being, and connection to the world around them.

The Pennsylvania Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights (COBOR) was created by the PA AAP's Climate and Environmental Health Committee with support from Prescribe Outside. It encourages families, educators, pediatricians, and community partners to make outdoor experiences a meaningful part of children’s lives. 🌞

👉 Learn more about the Pennsylvania Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights:
https://ow.ly/MQtj50ZVoNl

PA Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics

10/05/2026

October 4th-10th is Fire Prevention Week 🚒 Creating and practicing a home fire escape plan, as well as making sure all smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers, and fire sprinkler systems are up to date, are the best ways to make sure your family is prepared in case of a fire. Visit https://sparky.org/ for tons of activities and resources for both kids and parents!

09/28/2026

Flu season is quickly approaching! A flu vaccine is the best way to protect against serious complications of flu. Last season, about 85% of kids who died from the flu were not vaccinated. Visit https://www.healthychildren.org/English/news/Pages/aap-(influenza)-flu-prevention-recommendations-for-2026-27.aspx for the AAP's flu prevention and treatment recommendations for 2026-27.

09/15/2026

As children return to child care and early learning programs, good hand hygiene is one of the simplest ways to help prevent the spread of germs. Make handwashing part of the daily routine! 💧 Use clean, running water and soap, and scrub hands for at least 20 seconds. Help young children learn by making handwashing a routine—and modeling good habits yourself!

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661 Moore Road, Suite 200
King Of Prussia, PA
19406

Website

http://www.ecels-healthychildcarepa.org/

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