ECE PDO

Welcome!

Welcome to the Early Childhood Education Professional Development Organization (ECE PDO) at Public Health Management Corporation (PHMC)! As one of two statewide Professional Development Organizations across Pennsylvania we support the early childhood education (ECE) workforce in Philadelphia and surrounding counties (Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery) while Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania operates in the Central, Northeast, Northwest and Southwest regions of the state.

In partnership with the Office of Child Development and Early Learning, we support direct access for the ECE workforce to pursue career pathways that lead to degrees or credentials. By coordinating with Early Learning Resource Centers to improve the quality of ECE programs, we address the existing barriers to degree attainment. Participants can choose between online, face-to-face, and hybrid options.

NEW to our website is our ECE PDO at PHMC Work Plan! CLICK HERE for more information about the goals, strategies and activities of the ECE PDO.

Please check back for updates on our Career Advising Services. In the meantime, email us with any questions at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

News and Announcements

FY24 RFQ for Pediatric CPR and Pediatric First Aid

Applications Due June 14, 2023

The ECE PDO at PHMC is currently soliciting applications for the provision of Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR training services to eligible early learning professionals in Philadelphia and the Southeast Region of Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery Counties July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. Certified organizations and individuals are encouraged to review the information below, and submit applications by Wednesday, June 14, 2023.

RFQ Application Materials:

Please submit all questions regarding the RFQ to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

To learn more about Pediatric CPR and Pediatric First Aid requirements and training, CLICK HERE.
To learn more about the ECE PDO at PHMC, visit ECEPDO.PHMC.org

COVID-19/Coronavirus Communication

PHMC and the ECE PDO continue to monitor information on COVID-19/coronavirus. We are focused on quality care for all participants and ensuring organizational preparedness, including our employee’s health and wellness. We are continuing to provide services to our clients and are ensuring extra preventive and precautionary measures are in place based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Philadelphia Department of Public Health. If you have a specific question about ECE PDO at PHMC’s services, please contact 267-773-4400 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Pennsylvania to Invest $10 Million to Support Early Childhood Educators in Career Development

Governor Tom Wolf announced today that his administration will make a $10 million investment in Pennsylvania's children through a workforce development program that will help early childhood workers gain valuable credentials and advance their professional careers.

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This website is supported by the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) of Pennsylvania's Department of Human Services (DHS) and Pennsylvania's Department of Education (PDE). For more information, visit dhs.pa.gov and education.pa.gov.

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Applications Due June 14, 2023

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