Jan 31, 2019
IMPORTANT new information is available regarding EIP Scholarships for CDA Assessment and Renewal Fees. Please read!
Jan 18, 2019
El Programa de Incentivo Educativo (EIP) 2019. Cuidado Infantil del Estado de Nueva York, Programa de Incentivo Educativo: Solicitud de becas y folleto informativo (2019).
Dec 17, 2018
OCFS has launched the Facility Application and Management System (FAMS). FAMS is a secure process that will first be available to all new Day Care Center (DCC) and School-Age Child Care (SACC) applicants to complete and submit their initial application for a child care license or registration online. Check out this video to learn more.
Dec 10, 2018
New Online Course: Prevention and Identification of Brain Injuries, Including Abusive Head Trauma (AHT). The newest e-Learning course "Prevention and Identification of Brain Injuries, Including Abusive Head Trauma (AHT)" is available for training.
During this fully narrated course you will learn information pertaining to common causes of brain injuries in children as well as brain injury prevention tips that can be used in childcare programs and shared with families. Learning points of the training are enhanced throughout using video clips and interactive exercises.
This course will provide you with 2 hours of training in the following OCFS training topics: Principles of childhood development, focusing on the developmental stages of the age groups for which the program provides care, Safety and security procedures, Education and information on the identification, diagnosis and prevention of shaken baby syndrome, Statutes and regulations pertaining to child day care, Statutes and regulations pertaining to child abuse and maltreatment, and Child abuse and maltreatment identification and prevention.
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What is the Facility Application and Management System (FAMS)? Will it affect my child care program? This video provides an introduction to FAMS – why to use it, how to use it, and all of the exciting features the system has to offer.
The concept of sustainability has many layers; it's helpful to break it down into small chunks or big ideas. From "6-07-18 Educating for Sustainability".
This video explains how you can use common themes or essential questions to help enhance your existing curriculum and incorporate opportunities for sustainability education. From "6-07-18 Educating for Sustainability".
Dr. Peter Gray, author of "Free to Learn," defines play and discusses why unleashing the instinct of play makes children happier, more self-reliant, and better students for life. From "6-07-18 Educating for Sustainability".
This video highlights tips for incorporating science, technology, engineering, art and math into your existing programming. From "6-07-18 Educating for Sustainability".
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