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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 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!


Mar 07, 2025

Time to Spring Forward. 

Daylight Savings Time begins this coming Sunday, March 9. This means clocks turn forward one hour resulting in more light in the evening and less light in the morning.

While you change your clocks take some time to complete other program maintenance and administrative tasks such as:

  • Checking smoke and carbon monoxide detectors to be sure they are in good working order and have fresh batteries.
  • Conduct a program Shelter in Place drill and document it has been done.
  • Review first aid kit and emergency bag supplies and replenish any as needed.
  • Check in with families to verify that contact information on file is still valid and update it as needed.
  • Check staff training records to confirm everyone is on target to meet their requirements and have them register for something if needed.

Although this means we lose an hour of sleep, it also means that spring is right around the corner (March 20)!


Mar 07, 2025

Es hora de saltar hacia adelante. 

El horario de verano comienza el próximo domingo 9 de marzo. Esto significa que los relojes se adelantan una hora, lo que da como resultado más luz por la noche y menos luz por la mañana.

Mientras cambia sus relojes, tómese un tiempo para completar otras tareas administrativas y de mantenimiento del programa, tales como:

  • revisar los detectores de humo y monóxido de carbono para asegurarse de que estén en buen estado de funcionamiento y tengan baterías nuevas;
  • llevar a cabo un simulacro de refugio en el lugar del programa y documentar que se ha realizado;
  • revisar el botiquín de primeros auxilios y los suministros de la bolsa de emergencia y reponga los que sea necesario;
  • consultar con las familias para verificar que la información de contacto en el archivo siga siendo válida y actualícela según sea necesario;
  • revisar los registros de capacitación del personal para confirmar que todos están en el camino correcto para cumplir con sus requisitos y pídales que se registren para algo si es necesario.

Aunque esto significa que perdemos una hora de sueño, ¡también significa que la primavera está a la vuelta de la esquina (20 de marzo)!


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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)

Go to our for providers page for more resources!

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