Jan 23, 2023
Dear Provider Letter: Updates about Comprehensive Background Checks.
On December 8, 2022 OCFS issued a Dear Provider Letter in English and Spanish containing important
information and updates about comprehensive background checks that could impact your child care
program. You are encouraged to read it carefully and visit
CCDBG Background Checks at OCFS (ny.gov)
for additional information. You can also contact your licensing or registration representative for
additional assistance.
Jan 18, 2023
January is National Bath Safety month.
Each year thousands of people of all ages visit the emergency room due to bathroom-related
slips and falls. You may not provide baths in your program but here is some
important information you can share with families to make bath time safer.
Jan 13, 2023
Happy 2023! Is your New Year's resolution to get more training?
If yes,
visit the ECETP website to register for upcoming virtual classes on topics such as understanding
allergies, children with special needs, developmentally appropriate practice, mental health and
nutrition. All classes offer 1.5 training credit hours in OCFS approved training topics.
Jan 12, 2023
NEW for 2023: Income is no longer used as a factor to determine eligibility for
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid (CPR/FA) training scholarships.
Applicants only need to send proof of employment and SSN verification with their EIP Application.
The maximum annual scholarship is $125 for classroom training or up to $95 for blended training that
includes online training with an in-person skills testing component. These scholarships are in
addition to the other maximum annual amounts.
Jan 10, 2023
Consumer Product Safety Commission announces Rock 'n Play Sleeper Recall.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission is reaching out again to warn against using Rock ‘n Play
Sleepers. Since the initial recall in April 2019, at least 8 deaths have occurred.
For additional information, visit CPSC.gov.
Safe sleep practices are outlined in the regulations.
Please share this information with families. Thank you.