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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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Jul 24, 2025

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!


Jul 24, 2025

¿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!


Jul 21, 2025

National Ice Cream Month. 

July is National Ice Cream Month, a time for sweet treats and joyful moments in early childhood programs. While ice cream brings smiles, it's also a great opportunity to reinforce health and safety practices — especially for the 1 in 13 children with food allergies who may be at risk for anaphylaxis.

As child care providers, the role you play in creating an inviting and safe space for all of the children under your watch cannot be understated. This month, consider taking our e-learning course Identifying and Responding to Anaphylaxis and discover an inclusive approach that will help you to:

  • Recognize allergy symptoms and prevent exposure to common triggers (like milk or nuts in ice cream)
  • Respond confidently during an allergy-related emergency
  • Adapt activities so children with dietary needs can safely join the fun

As summer gets into full swing, sweeten the joy of ice-cream themed discovery with STEM-based experiments, sensory play, and practical strategies to ensure every child is protected.

Sprinkle some learning into your schedule this July with some of our great training opportunities found in the ECETP Training Catalog!


Jul 21, 2025

Mes Nacional del Helado. 

Julio es el Mes Nacional del Helado, una época de dulces y momentos de alegría en los programas de primera infancia. Si bien el helado alegra el día, también es una excelente oportunidad para reforzar las prácticas de salud y seguridad, especialmente para 1 de cada 13 niños con alergias alimentarias, quienes podrían estar en riesgo de anafilaxia.

Como proveedores de cuidado infantil, su papel en la creación de un espacio acogedor y seguro para todos los niños bajo su cuidado es fundamental. Este mes, considere tomar nuestro curso en línea Identificando y respondiendo a la anafilaxia y descubra un enfoque inclusivo que le ayudará a:

  • Reconocer los síntomas de las alergias y prevenir la exposición a desencadenantes comunes (como la leche o las nueces en el helado)
  • Responder con confianza durante una emergencia relacionada con una alergia
  • Adaptar las actividades para que los niños con necesidades dietéticas puedan unirse a la diversión de forma segura

A medida que el verano está en pleno apogeo, endulce la alegría del descubrimiento con temática de helado con experimentos basados en STEM, juegos sensoriales y estrategias prácticas para garantizar que todos los niños estén protegidos.

¡Incorpore un poco de aprendizaje a su agenda este julio con algunas de nuestras excelentes oportunidades de capacitación que se encuentran en el Catálogo de capacitación de ECETP!


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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

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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.

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