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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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Apr 17, 2025

The e-Learning course "Understanding Challenging Behavior in Legally Exempt Child Care" is now available in Spanish. 

This fully narrated course examines the "why" behind children’s behaviors. It shares strategies you can use with all children to help address challenging behavior. This course also discusses the importance of self-care and ways you can address your own feelings of stress.

This course will provide you with 1.5 hours of training in the following OCFS training topics:

  • Principles of Child Development
  • Safety and Security
  • Child Care Program Development
  • Adverse Childhood Experiences

Register today.


Apr 17, 2025

El curso eLearning "Comprender el comportamiento desafiante en el cuidado infantil legalmente exento" se encuentra ahora disponible en español. 

Este curso completamente narrado examina el motivo subyacente a los comportamientos de los niños. Incluye estrategias que puede emplear con todos los niños para abordar comportamientos desafiantes. En este curso también se analiza la importancia del cuidado personal y los modos en que puede abordar su propio estrés.

Este curso imparte 1.5 horas de capacitación en los siguientes temas de capacitación de la OCFS:

  • Principios de desarrollo infantil
  • Seguridad y protección
  • Desarrollo de un programa de cuidado infantil
  • Experiencias adversas en la niñez

Inscríbase hoy.


Apr 14, 2025

National Garden Month. 

April is National Garden Month, a time when nature reminds us of growth, resilience, and new beginnings. As the days grow warmer and brighter, we can see firsthand how nurturing environments help living things thrive.

This spring let's extend that same thoughtful care to the emotional well-being of the children in our programs. Many young learners carry unseen burdens, and early educators play a critical role in recognizing signs of trauma and offering support.

Through compassionate connections and trauma-informed practices, we can help children feel secure enough to blossom. Like preparing fertile soil for seeds to take root, creating a safe and predictable space is key. Join our virtual class, "Identifying and Helping Children Who Have Experienced Trauma" on April 23rd to discover practical ways to foster healing and resilience in your program. Together, we can turn this season of growth into an opportunity for meaningful support. Register today on the ECETP training calendar and help every child flourish.


Apr 14, 2025

Mes Nacional de los Jardines. 

Abril es el Mes Nacional de los Jardines, una época en la que la naturaleza nos recuerda el crecimiento, la resiliencia y los nuevos comienzos. A medida que los días se vuelven más cálidos y brillantes, podemos ver de primera mano cómo los entornos enriquecedores ayudan a los seres vivos a prosperar.

Esta primavera, extendamos ese mismo cuidado reflexivo al bienestar emocional de los niños en nuestros programas. Muchos estudiantes jóvenes llevan cargas invisibles, y los educadores de la primera infancia desempeñan un papel fundamental en el reconocimiento de los signos de trauma y en la oferta de apoyo.

A través de conexiones compasivas y prácticas informadas sobre el trauma, podemos ayudar a los niños a sentirse lo suficientemente seguros como para florecer. Al igual que preparar un suelo fértil para que las semillas echen raíces, es clave crear un espacio seguro y predecible. Únase a nuestra clase virtual, "Identificando y ayudando a los niños que han experimentado trauma" el 23 de abril para descubrir formas prácticas de fomentar la curación y la resiliencia en su programa. Juntos, podemos convertir esta temporada de crecimiento en una oportunidad para un apoyo significativo. Regístrese hoy en el calendario de capacitación de ECETP y ayude a todos los niños a prosperar.


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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.


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