EIP Information for Day Care Providers

General information
2009 EIP Brochure and Application (PDF format) OR APPLY ON-LINE NOW!	updated 01.07.09
Cuidado de Niños del Estado de Nueva York Programa de Incentivo Educacional Folleto de solicitud e información 2009 (PDF)	updated 03.25.09
Check the status of your 2009 EIP application online!
Information about the Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential

EIP Forms and Waivers
EIP Release of Information Form	updated 03.06.09

Resources
Opening Doors: How To Choose Quality Training for the Early Care and Education Field (PDF format)	updated 07.15.04
30 Hours and Beyond: The who, what, when, where, why and how of your New York State child day care training requirements (PDF format)	updated 02.07.08

Web Links

• New York State
• New York State Office of Children and Family Services
• Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition
• National Association for Family Child Care
• National Child Care Association
• New York State Child Care Coordinating Council
• CUNY (City University of New York)
• SUNY (State University of New York)
• NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children)
• NYSAEYC (New York State Association for the Education of Young Children)
• FCCANYS (Family Child Care Association of New York State, Inc.)
• NYC Early Childhood Professional Development Institute
• New York State Early Childhood.org
• Higher Education Services Corporation
• A listing of colleges by state with links to respective web pages
• www.scholarships.com - Free scholarship search and financial aid information
• www.finaid.org - The smart student guide to financial aid

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• What does EIP pay for?
• How much am I eligible for?
• Are there award limits based on the type of training I choose?
• Who accepts EIP awards?
• How do I find out if the training organization I've selected participates in EIP?
• Who receives the scholarship money?
• How long does it take to process my application?
• What forms do I need to send in?
• What is the EIP scholarship process?
• Will EIP reimburse me if I have already paid for my course?
• What should I do if my course is cancelled after I receive the Award Notification?
• Why is the type of training printed on EIP award notifications?
• What if I decide not to take the course or I do not complete it?
• Are EIP awards considered income by the IRS?
• Can homework or other assignments be included in the number of training hours per class?
• Can I apply if I work in New York but live outside of New York State?
• How can I contact EIP?