HARRISBURG, Pa. — As students gear up for getting back to school, Pennsylvania childrens’ advocates are asking parents to ensure kids are up-to-date on routine immunizations and annual well-child visits. Pennsylvania Partnerships For Children, with the state chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, has released guidance to keep kids safe and healthy this school year.
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Read more in PPC’s State of Early Care and Education in Pennsylvania report:
👉 https://www.papartnerships.org/report/report-state-of-early-care-and-education-in-pennsylvania-november-2025/
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“This report is a wake-up call,” said Kari King, president & CEO of Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children said in a statement. “Pennsylvania’s youngest learners are being left behind, and our economy is paying the price.” via @CPBJ
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💼 PA loses $6.65B each year from child care shortages — including $2.4B in lost earnings for working moms.
Learn more in PPC’s State of Early Care and Education report 👶📘
👉 https://www.papartnerships.org/report/state-of-early-care-and-education-in-pennsylvania/
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A big thank you to our partners @PreK4PA and @StartStrongPA for helping us put this report together!
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👉 https://www.papartnerships.org/report/report-state-of-early-care-and-education-in-pennsylvania-november-2025/
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