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Early Childhood Education and Training Program

e-Learning trainings are a convenient way for all child care providers in New York State to meet their required training hours at no cost.

Funding is available to help child care providers obtain professional development and education, to help facilities offset the cost of MAT training.

Virtual Classes offer interactive online training on early childhood education topics. Classes are instructor-led and feature video, interactive discussion, activities and resources. Classes can be taken on a desktop computer, smart phone, tablet or other device.

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Oct 06, 2025

National Learning and Development Month. 

October is National Learning and Development Month and a perfect time to celebrate our shared commitment to growth, both for the children we nurture and for ourselves as early educators. As a child care professional in New York, you are at the heart of this mission, fostering curiosity and building the framework for all future learning.

Honor this invaluable role child care providers like you play in shaping young minds this month by focusing on your own learning journey. Explore the wide range of available trainings on ecetp.albany.edu, such as our Introduction to New York State Child Day Care Regulations e-Learning course or the Virtual Class Do You Know Why: Safe Sleeping.

Let your learning space reflect the high, educational standards that we work to maintain with trainings that provide powerful techniques for creating a rich, engaging environment and deliberate support to help each child reach developmental milestones.

This October, join us in recognizing that our most profound impact begins with a dedicated educator. Be sure to redeem this opportunity for professional growth, strengthening your practice to ensure a brighter, more enlightened future for every child in your care.


Oct 06, 2025

Mes Nacional de Aprendizaje y Desarrollo. 

Octubre es el Mes Nacional de Aprendizaje y Desarrollo, y un momento perfecto para celebrar nuestro compromiso compartido con el crecimiento, tanto de los niños que cuidamos como de nosotros mismos como educadores de la primera infancia. Como profesional del cuidado infantil en Nueva York, usted está en el corazón de esta misión, fomentando la curiosidad y construyendo la base para todo aprendizaje futuro.

Honra este valioso papel que los proveedores de cuidado infantil como usted desempeñan en la formación de las mentes jóvenes este mes, enfocándose en su propio viaje de aprendizaje. Explora la amplia gama de capacitaciones disponibles en ecetp.albany.edu, como nuestro curso en línea Introduction to New York State Child Day Care Regulations (Introducción a las regulaciones de cuidado infantil diurno del Estado de Nueva York) o la Clase virtual ¿Sabes por qué? Sueno seguro .

Deje que su espacio de aprendizaje refleje los altos estándares educativos que nos esforzamos por mantener con capacitaciones que proporcionan técnicas poderosas para crear un ambiente enriquecedor y estimulante, y apoyo deliberado para ayudar a cada niño a alcanzar sus indicadores del desarrollo.

Este octubre, únase a nosotros para reconocer que nuestro impacto más profundo comienza con un educador dedicado. Asegúrese de aprovechar esta oportunidad de crecimiento profesional, fortaleciendo su práctica para garantizar un futuro más brillante y esclarecedor para cada niño bajo su cuidado.


Sep 29, 2025

Are you looking for in-service training opportunities? 

On-Demand Training gives you 24/7 access to more than 20 training topics. They include handout materials, activities, and directions for conducting On-Demand Training sessions. Directors and/or qualified trainers in child day care centers, school-age child care programs, family and group family day care homes, enrolled legally exempt group programs, and qualified trainers in Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies (CCR&Rs) can apply to become On-Demand Trainers.

Learn more about On-Demand Training!


Sep 29, 2025

¿Busca oportunidades de capacitación en el trabajo? 

La capacitación de On-Demand le ofrece acceso 24/7 a más de 20 temas de capacitación. Incluyen folletos, actividades e instrucciones para dictar las sesiones de capacitación de On-Demand. Los directores o capacitadores calificados en centros de cuidado infantil, programas de cuidado de niños en edad escolar, hogares de cuidado diurno familiar grupal y familiar, programas de grupos legalmente exentos inscritos y capacitadores calificados en Agencias de Recursos y Referencias de Cuidado Infantil (CCR&R, por sus siglas en inglés) pueden aplicar para convertirse en capacitadores de On-Demand.

¡Conozca más sobre la capacitación de On-Demand!


Sep 15, 2025

FUN, NEW Literacy Trail. 

On August 28, 2025, the New York State Literacy Trail debuted in 10 New York State parks. Each park's adventure features a book that highlights the relationship between children, their communities, and the outdoors. The books were carefully selected and matched to the parks based on topics and special features of the parks. The idea is that each book will help promote early literacy and inspire children's imaginations through stories that illustrate the connection between childhood and the outdoors.

Be on the lookout for the Dear Provider Letter that was issued on August 28, 2025.

For more information on The Literacy Trail, visit the New York State Literacy Trail website.


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OCFS Reviewed Distance Learning Courses

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Distance Learning (e-Learning) Courses

This video describes how to use the OCFS Reviewed Distance Learning Courses page, clarifies what courses count for training credit and which ones do not, and tells how to determine when a distance learning course can be used by providers to help them fulfill their required training hours.


The New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Bureau of Training offers FREE 24/7 online Mandated Reporter Training in Child Abuse and Neglect/Maltreatment Identification.

Read about the Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential

Download: Medication Administration Training (MAT) brochure (PDF format)

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The Professional Development Program is accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and offers IACET CEUS for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard.

IACET is recognized internationally as a standard development organization and accrediting body that promotes the quality of continuing education and training.

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