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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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Jun 29, 2026

Summer is officially here! (Finally) 

That means registration for upcoming Virtual Classes is now open.

We will be offering sessions on:

  • Tuesday, July 28 from 6-7:30PM, Modeling Mindfulness
  • Monday, August 3 from 6-7:30, Do You Know Why? The Importance of Understanding Allergies
  • Monday, August 17 from 6-7:30PM, Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP)
  • Tuesday, September 1 from 1-2:30PM, Safety throughout the Year
  • Tuesday, September 1 from 6-7:30PM, Safety throughout the Year
  • Thursday, September 17 from 1-2:30PM, Town Hall Meeting: Child Abuse and Maltreatment
  • Thursday, September 17 from 6-7:30PM, Town Hall Meeting: Child Abuse and Maltreatment

These training sessions:

  • are offered simultaneously in English and Spanish;
  • provide 1.5 hours of OCFS-approved training credit upon successful completion of the training;
  • fulfill OCFS training topic requirements; and
  • require you to successfully complete a post-test within 48 hours of the training to get credit (no re-tests are available).

Many of these classes have a waitlist. If you have successfully registered for one and your plans change, please cancel your registration so someone on the waitlist can get into the class. We thank you for your assistance.

Visit the ECETP website to register today!


Jun 29, 2026

¡El verano ya está aquí oficialmente! (¡Por fin!) 

Esto significa que ya está abierta la inscripción para las próximas Clases virtuales.

Ofreceremos sesiones el:

  • martes, 28 de julio de 6:00 a 7:30 p. m., Cómo modelar la atención plena
  • lunes, 3 de agosto de 6:00 a 7:30 p. m., ¿Sabes por qué? La importancia de comprender las alergias
  • lunes, 17 de agosto de 6:00 a 7:30 p. m., Práctica adecuada para el desarrollo (DAP, por sus siglas en inglés)
  • martes, 1 de septiembre de 1:00 a 2:30 p. m., Seguridad durante todo el año
  • martes, 1 de septiembre de 6:00 a 7:30 p. m., Seguridad durante todo el año
  • jueves, 17 de septiembre de 1:00 a 2:30 p. m., Reunión pública: Abuso y maltrato infantil
  • jueves, 17 de septiembre de 6:00 a 7:30 p. m., Reunión pública: Abuso y maltrato infantil

Estas sesiones de capacitación:

  • se ofrecen simultáneamente en español e inglés;
  • brindan 1.5 horas de crédito de capacitación aprobado por OCFS tras completar exitosamente la capacitación;
  • cumplen con los requisitos de los temas de capacitación de OCFS; y
  • requieren que complete satisfactoriamente una prueba posterior dentro de las 48 horas posteriores a la capacitación para obtener el crédito (no hay posibilidad de repetir la prueba.).

Muchas de estas clases tienen lista de espera. Si se ha inscrito exitosamente en una y sus planes cambian, por favor cancele su inscripción para que alguien de la lista de espera pueda acceder a la clase. Le agradecemos su ayuda.

¡Visite el sitio web de ECETP para registrarse hoy!


Apr 15, 2026

"Do You Know Why? Safe Sleeping" Virtual Class Registration. 

April showers bring May (and June) training! Registration for upcoming "Do You Know Why? Safe Sleeping" virtual classes are now open.

We will be offering sessions on:

  • Thursday, May 14 from 6p.m.-7:30p.m.
  • Monday, June 8 from 6p.m.-7:30p.m.

These training sessions:

  • are offered simultaneously in English and Spanish;
  • provide 1.5 hours of OCFS-approved training credit upon successful completion of the training;
  • fulfill OCFS training topic requirements of safety and security procedures, statutes and regulations pertaining to child day care, nutrition and health needs of infants and children, and child day care program development; and
  • require you to successfully complete a post-test within 48 hours of the training to get credit (no re-tests are available).

Many of these classes have a waitlist. If you have successfully registered for one and your plans change, please cancel your registration so someone on the waitlist can get into the class. We thank you for your assistance.

Visit the ECETP website to register today!


Apr 15, 2026

Registración para la clase virtual "¿Sabes por qué? Sueño seguro". 

¡Las lluvias de abril traen capacitación en mayo (y junio)! La registración para las próximas clases virtuales "¿Sabes por qué? Sueño seguro" ya está abierta.

Ofreceremos sesiones el:

  • jueves, 14 de mayo de 6 p.m. a 7:30 p.m.
  • lunes, 8 de junio de 6 p.m. a 7:30 p.m.

Estas sesiones de capacitación:

  • se ofrecen simultáneamente en español e inglés;
  • brindan 1.5 horas de crédito de capacitación aprobado por OCFS tras completar exitosamente la capacitación;
  • cumplen con los requisitos de temas de capacitación de OCFS sobre procedimientos de seguridad, estatutos y regulaciones relacionadas con el cuidado diurno infantil, necesidades de nutrición y salud de bebés y niños y desarrollo de programas de cuidado diurno infantil; y
  • requieren que complete satisfactoriamente una prueba posterior dentro de las 48 horas posteriores a la capacitación para obtener el crédito (no hay reexámenes disponibles).

Muchas de estas clases tienen lista de espera. Si se ha registrado exitosamente en una y sus planes cambian, por favor cancela su registración para que alguien en la lista de espera pueda entrar a la clase. Le agradecemos su ayuda.

¡Visite el sitio web de ECETP para registrarse hoy!


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