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HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s Department of Human Services on Tuesday announced the delayed opening of the 2025-26 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, while also rolling out major new investments aimed …
LIHEAP Opens After Shutdown as PA Launches $25 Million Plan to Shore Up Child Care Read More
BRISTOL, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro used a Wednesday visit to a Bucks County child care center to spotlight a major workforce initiative included in Pennsylvania’s newly enacted 2025–26 budget: …
Budget Breakthrough: Shapiro Rolls Out Surprise Bonuses for Child Care Workers Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) marked a milestone this week with the successful completion of its first-ever Early Head Start Child Care Partnership Education Summit. Held July …
CCIU Hosts First Regional Early Head Start Education Summit, Uniting Five Counties Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Wednesday, July 9, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives approved bipartisan legislation designed to modernize and improve the Keystone STARS program, the state’s rating system that guides …
Pennsylvania House Advances Bill to Strengthen Childcare Quality Ratings Read More
LANCASTER, PA — Kiddie Academy® Educational Child Care has officially opened its 350th franchised location in Lancaster, PA, marking a significant milestone for the family-owned national child care provider. The …
Kiddie Academy Celebrates Opening of 350th Location in Lancaster Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A growing crisis in Pennsylvania’s early care and education sector took center stage on Monday as lawmakers, advocates, and child care providers gathered to call for urgent …
Pennsylvania Leaders Rally to Address Early Education Teacher Shortage Read More
If you’re adding a child to your family, it’s an exciting time, and you have much to anticipate. Of course, this new addition will bring many changes in your life, …
Financial Moves for a Growing Family Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Shapiro Administration has announced the launch of a no-cost water sampling initiative aimed at eliminating lead contamination in the drinking water of schools and childcare facilities …
Pennsylvania Offers Free Testing to Remove Lead from Schools’ Drinking Water, Safeguarding Children’s Health Read More HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania is grappling with a childcare staffing crisis that has left many families without access to affordable care, threatening the livelihoods of parents and guardians while straining …
Pennsylvania’s Childcare Crisis Deepens: Families Struggle as Workforce Shrinks and Costs Rise Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania families struggling to find affordable childcare could soon see relief, thanks to Governor Josh Shapiro’s bold 2025-26 budget proposal. Presented at CrossPoint Early Learning Center in …
Struggling to Find Childcare? Governor Shapiro’s Bold Plan Could Transform the Lives of Pennsylvania Families Read More