Offices of Child Development and Early Learning OCDEL
The Pennsylvania Key is an important and trusted partner of OCDEL. Policy and certification announcements are shared
News & Newsletter
OCDEL’s Bureau of Certification Services issues periodic information about meeting childcare regulations through the Certification News.
Go to the website for these areas of interest.
Information For Providers:
OCDEL Providers Child Care Regulations Find Your Early Learning Resource Center for Child Care
Federal Monitoring Early Intervention Providers Provider Certification
Services For Parents:
OCDEL Resources for ParentsOCDEL Programs Child Care
Find Your Early Learning Resource Center for Child Care Works Early Intervention Services Keystone STARS OCDEL Bureaus
Bureau of Certification Services Bureau of Early Intervention Services Bureau of Policy and Professional Development Bureau of Operations and Monitoring
There are five child development regional offices in Pennsylvania. Each regional office is responsible for childcare facilities located in specific counties grouped by geographic area. Concerns or complaints about childcare providers can be directed to the Regional Child Development Office below.
Western Region Phone: 1-800-222-2149
Central Region Harrisburg Office Phone: 1-800-222-2117
Northeast Region Scranton Office Phone: 1-800-222-2108
Southeast Region North and South Phone: 1-800-346-2929
Additional OCDEL Resources
PA Early Learning Dashboards K-12 Race to the Top OCDEL Announcements Child Care Works STARS Practice-Based Coaching-Handout Research TPOT