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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
HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro’s proposed state budget for 2025-26 has won the enthusiastic support of State Rep. Melissa Shusterman, D-Chester, who calls the plan a vital investment in Pennsylvania’s …
How Melissa Shusterman’s Support for Shapiro’s Bold Budget Could Transform Your Community’s Future Read More
PAOLI, PA — Facing an urgent early childhood education staffing crisis, State Representative Melissa Shusterman states she will present a legislative proposal designed to recruit and retain educators critical to …
Shusterman Introduces Legislation to Combat Pennsylvania’s Childcare Staffing Crisis Read More