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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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May 08, 2024

National Provider Appreciation Day is May 10 - THANK YOU! 

As a child care provider you play a pivotal role in the development, education and well-being of our youngest children. You read stories, sing songs, dance silly dances, serve healthy snacks and meals, clean up messes, plan stimulating activities, kiss boo-boos, give hugs, high-fives and handshakes… and that's all in the first hour on the job. 😊 You also work closely with co-workers and other service providers, attend training, complete paperwork, and communicate with families every day. You are a pillar of the community- a constant in a child's life and families know they can depend on you to provide them with quality care.

In honor of National Provider Appreciation Day, we want to take a moment to say we see you. We recognize the enormous contributions you make to our communities and we are grateful for all you do each and every day to provide safe and healthy environments for children and their families!


May 08, 2024

El dia nacional de apreciación al proveedor es mayo 10 - ¡Gracias! 

Como proveedor de cuidado infantil usted juega un rol esencial en el desarrollo, educación y bienestar de nuestros niños mas jóvenes. Usted lee historias, canta canciones, baila bailes graciosos, sirve meriendas y comidas saludables, limpia desordenes, planea actividades estimulantes, besa heridas, da abrazos, choca las cinco y da apretones de mano… y eso es todo en la primera hora del trabajo. 😊 Usted también trabaja cercanamente con compañeros de trabajo y otros proveedores de servicio, atiende capacitaciones, completa papelería, y se comunica con familias cada dia. Usted es un pilar de la comunidad – un constante en la vida de los niños y las familias saben que pueden depender de usted para proveerles cuidado de calidad.

En honor al dia nacional de apreciación al proveedor, queremos tomarnos un momento para decirles que los vemos. Nosotros reconocemos las contribuciones enormes que usted hace para nuestras comunidades y estamos agradecidos por todo lo que usted hace cada y todos los días para proveer ambientes seguros y saludables para los niños y sus familias.


May 08, 2024

Happy Provider Appreciation Week! 

In honor of you and all you do for the children and families of New York State, we are excited to share this message of thanks from the New York Early Childhood Professional Development Institute.


May 02, 2024

Since 1984, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) has recognized May as "National Allergy Awareness Month." 

The AAFA picked May because it is peak season for allergy and asthma flare-ups, making it the perfect time to educate everyone. Their theme this year is empowering individuals, families and the community to save and improve lives for people with asthma and allergies. You can find more information about Allergy Awareness Month on the AAFA website.

Did you know?

  • More than 100 million people in the US have asthma and/or allergies.
  • About 20 million people in the US have food allergies (16 million adults/4.3 million children).
  • There is NO cure for asthma or allergies.

Visit these resources to learn more:


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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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