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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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Mar 17, 2025

We are pleased to announce that the virtual training "Active Supervision in Child Care" is now available as an On-Demand training in both English and Spanish. 

Approved On-Demand trainers can access the training materials through their Training Portal account.

On-Demand Training provides 24/7 access to a selection of previously recorded webcasts and current eLearning courses. On-Demand Trainings were developed in partnership with OCFS, and successful completion of these courses can help providers meet the OCFS training requirements. Course materials include handouts and directions for conducting the trainings. You can view a complete list of the On-Demand Training courses and the OCFS training topics they cover.

If you are looking for more information on becoming an On-Demand trainer visit the ECETP website: PDP - For Training Organizations and Trainers.


Mar 17, 2025

Nos complace anunciar que la capacitación virtual "Supervisión Activa en el Cuidado de Niños" ya está disponible como capacitación On-Demand tanto en inglés como en español. 

Los formadores aprobados de On-Demand pueden acceder a los materiales de formación a través de su cuenta del Portal de Formación.

On-Demand Training proporciona acceso las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana a una selección de webcasts previamente grabados y cursos de eLearning actuales. Las capacitaciones bajo demanda se desarrollaron en asociación con OCFS, y la finalización exitosa de estos cursos puede ayudar a los proveedores a cumplir con los requisitos de capacitación de OCFS. Los materiales del curso incluyen folletos e instrucciones para llevar a cabo las capacitaciones. Puede ver una lista completa de los cursos de formación bajo demanda y los temas de formación de OCFS que abarcan.

Si está buscando más información sobre cómo convertirse en un capacitador On-Demand, visite el sitio web de ECETP: PDP - Para Organizaciones de Capacitación y Capacitadores.


Mar 10, 2025

Virtual Class Registration NOW Open. 

We are pleased to announce that registration for the next session of virtual class training is now open.

Classes will offer information on helping children who have experienced trauma, safety throughout the year, moving and grooving in your child care program, child abuse and maltreatment and more.

Seats will fill up fast so visit the website and register today!


Mar 10, 2025

La registración para las clases virtuales YA ESTÁ ABIERTA. 

Nos complace anunciar que la registración para la próxima sesión de capacitaciones de clases virtuales ya está abierta.

Las clases ofrecerán información sobre cómo ayudar a los niños que han experimentado un trauma, seguridad durante todo el año, moverse y bailar en su programa de cuidado infantil, abuso y maltrato infantil y más.

¡Los asientos se llenarán rápidamente, así que visite el sitio web y regístrese hoy!


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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.

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