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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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Nov 09, 2026

November is Early Childhood Mental Health Awareness Month, and as the season of togetherness arrives, it's a fitting moment to remember that not every child's holiday experience is calm or predictable. 

Behavior is communication, taking the time to understand what a child is telling us can be one of the most meaningful investments we’re able to make.

The Understanding Challenging Behavior in Legally Exempt Child Care e-Learning course is available now. This fully narrated training examines the why behind children's behaviors while sharing realistic strategies that you can use to address challenging behavior. It also explores the importance of self-care and offers ways to address your own feelings of stress—because caring for yourself is part of caring for children.

Register today at ecetp.pdp.albany.edu and refine your strategies so that you can meet every behavior this season with curiosity rather than confusion, and every child with the understanding they deserve.


Nov 09, 2026

Noviembre es el Mes de Concienciación sobre la Salud Mental en la Primera Infancia, y con la llegada de la temporada de unión, es un buen momento para recordar que la experiencia de las fiestas de cada niño no siempre es tranquila o predecible. 

El comportamiento es una forma de comunicación, y tomarse el tiempo para entender lo que un niño nos está diciendo puede ser una de las inversiones más significativas que podemos hacer.

El curso en línea Comprender el comportamiento desafiante en el cuidado infantil legalmente exento ya está disponible. Esta capacitación totalmente narrada examina el porqué del comportamiento de los niños mientras comparte estrategias realistas que puede usar para enfrentar comportamientos desafiantes. También explora la importancia del cuidado personal y ofrece formas de manejar sus propios sentimientos de estrés, porque cuidarse a sí mismo es parte de cuidar a los niños.

Inscríbase hoy en ecetp.pdp.albany.edu y perfecciona sus estrategias para que pueda enfrentar cada comportamiento esta temporada con curiosidad en lugar de confusión, y a cada niño con la comprensión que se merece.


Oct 30, 2026

Are you looking for in-service training opportunities? 

On-Demand Training gives you 24/7 access to more than 20 training topics. They include handout materials, activities, and directions for conducting On-Demand Training sessions. Directors and/or qualified trainers in child day care centers, school-age child care programs, family and group family day care homes, enrolled legally exempt group programs, and qualified trainers in Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies (CCR&Rs) can apply to become On-Demand Trainers.

Learn more about On-Demand Training!


Oct 30, 2026

¿Busca oportunidades de capacitación en el trabajo? 

La capacitación de On-Demand le ofrece acceso 24/7 a más de 20 temas de capacitación. Incluyen folletos, actividades e instrucciones para dictar las sesiones de capacitación de On-Demand. Los directores o capacitadores calificados en centros de cuidado infantil, programas de cuidado de niños en edad escolar, hogares de cuidado diurno familiar grupal y familiar, programas de grupos legalmente exentos inscritos y capacitadores calificados en Agencias de Recursos y Referencias de Cuidado Infantil (CCR&R, por sus siglas en inglés) pueden aplicar para convertirse en capacitadores de On-Demand.

¡Conozca más sobre la capacitación de On-Demand!


Oct 27, 2026

Additional Active Supervision training dates! 

Due to popular demand more sessions of Anticipate and Engage & Redirect: Active Supervision Strategies have been added to the calendar:

  • Tuesday 10/27 from 1-2:30PM
  • Monday 11/2 from 6-7:30PM

This session is offered simultaneously in English and Spanish. Successful completion earns 1.25 hours of OCFS-approved training credit and fulfills the OCFS training topics of Child Care Statutes and Regulations, Safety and Security, Principles of Childhood Development, and Child Care Program Development.

Register today on our website.


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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)

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International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET)

The Professional Development Program is accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and offers IACET CEUS for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard.

IACET is recognized internationally as a standard development organization and accrediting body that promotes the quality of continuing education and training.