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Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL)

Created in January 2007, the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) brings together all aspects of early learning and development for children ages birth through five years old in the departments of Education and Public Welfare. This new office incorporates the Department of Education’s early childhood programs, Head Start, school pre-kindergarten, full-day kindergarten and preschool Early Intervention program, as well as the child care, early intervention and family support programs currently associated with the Office of Child Development in the Department of Public Welfare.

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OCDEL oversees many of Pennsylvania's programs to help families and communities promote early learning opportunities for our young children.

Watching Zoe become more of an individual
A Chester County mom shares her desire for her daughter to participate with PA Pre-K Counts.

Braeden is learning so much!
A Butler County mom conveys how much her son, Braeden, is learning in his PA Pre-K Counts class at Bulter County Children's Center.

From the provider perspective
An Executive Director at Cen-Clear Child Services conveys that PA Pre-K Counts is having a strong and positive impact on Pennsylvania's children.

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