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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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Jun 09, 2025

June is National Safety Month and a time to reflect on the importance child care providers play in protecting the well-being of young children. 

In programs across New York, safety isn't just about rules - it's about creating environments where children can explore, learn, and grow with confidence.

One of the most effective ways to strengthen safety practices is by staying up-to-date with training offered by our Early Childhood Education and Training program. That's why we're highlighting the Foundations in Health and Safety e-Learning course, and the progressive course, Building on the Foundation of Health and Safety. Both courses cover essential topics like:

  • Safe sleep practices to prevent SIDS
  • Emergency preparedness and response planning
  • Prevention of infectious diseases
  • Recognition and elimination of hazards

This comprehensive training helps you meet key requirements while giving you practical strategies to enhance daily safety in your program.

Make safety your focus this June! Visit the ECETP Training Calendar to enroll in these valuable courses and take an important step toward creating the safest possible environment for the children in your care.


Jun 09, 2025

Junio es el Mes Nacional de la Seguridad y un momento para reflexionar sobre la importancia que los proveedores de cuidado infantil desempeñan en proteger el bienestar de los niños pequeños. 

En los programas de Nueva York, la seguridad no se trata solo de reglas, sino de crear entornos donde los niños puedan explorar, aprender y crecer con confianza.

Una de las maneras más efectivas de fortalecer las prácticas de seguridad es mantenerse al día con capacitación que ofrece nuestro Programa de Educación y Capacitación de la Primera Infancia. Por eso, destacamos el curso eLearning "Aprendizaje a distancia sobre fundamentos de salud y seguridad" y el curso progresivo "Desarrollando sobre los fundamentos de salud y seguridad". Ambos cursos abarcan temas esenciales como:

  • prácticas de sueño seguro para prevenir el síndrome de muerte infantil súbita (SIDS);
  • preparación y planificación de la respuesta ante emergencias;
  • prevención de enfermedades infecciosas; y
  • reconocimiento y eliminación de peligros.

Esta capacitación integral le ayuda a cumplir con los requisitos clave mientras le proporciona estrategias prácticas para mejorar la seguridad diaria en su programa.

¡Haga de la seguridad su prioridad este junio! Visite el Calendario de capacitación de ECETP para inscribirse en estos valiosos cursos y dar un paso importante hacia la creación del entorno más seguro posible para los niños a su cuidado.


May 29, 2025

Additional "Active Supervision" Training Offerings. 

We are pleased to announce that two more dates for the "Active Supervision in Child Care" virtual training have been added to our calendar.

  • Wednesday, June 4 from 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM
  • Friday, June 20 from 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM

This may be your last chance to get this important training in your portfolio, so REGISTER TODAY!


May 29, 2025

Sesiones adicionales de la capacitación "Supervisión activa". 

Nos complace anunciar que se han añadido dos fechas más para la capacitación virtual "Supervisión activa en el cuidado infantil" a nuestro calendario.

  • miércoles, 4 de junio de 1 a 2:15 PM
  • viernes, 20 de junio de 1 a 2:15 PM

¡Esta puede ser la última oportunidad de obtener esta importante capacitación en su portafolio, así que REGÍSTRESE HOY!


May 27, 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!


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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

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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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