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.

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

Download OCDEL's 2005-2006 Annual Report (PDF) or visit the Department of Public Welfare and Department of Education websites for more information.

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