Sep 16, 2024
Better Breakfast Month.
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It gives you the energy to get off on the right foot and fuels your mind and body for success.
Eating breakfast has several health benefits, including better digestion, improved metabolism, and lower cholesterol levels. Research shows that
children who have a healthy meal at the beginning of the day consistently perform and behave better at school. Not to mention, taking the time to
sit together for a meal at the start of the day gives you the opportunity to check in with one another and discuss any upcoming events.
A complete breakfast should contain a balance of the major food groups: protein, dairy, fat and carbohydrates.
There are many resources you can share with families if they need assistance providing healthy meals and snacks. Some include the National
School Breakfast Program, the National School Lunch Program, the School Pantry Program, the BackPack Program, Kids Café and Summer Meal Programs.
For information about these programs and how to find services in your area, visit
Feeding America.
Additionally, families in need can also reach out to their school district, local faith-based organizations, food banks or
Child Care Resource Center (formerly known as Child Care Resource and Referral agency) for assistance.
One way you can celebrate better breakfast day on September 26 is by inviting families to a program-wide breakfast. Hosting this
type of event will provide an opportunity for families to get know one another, get to know the staff, and get their day started in a
healthy and positive way.
Sep 09, 2024
Virtual Class Registration is Open!
October finds us in the home stretch of 2024. How are you doing with your OCFS training requirements?
Live, virtual classes are available in English and Spanish. They will discuss safe sleep practices and how to improve or maintain
a positive provider/regulator relationship so you can provide children with a safe and healthy environment where they can learn and grow.
Each class offers 1.5 training credit hours in OCFS approved training topics.
Seats fill up quickly, so visit the ECETP website and register for Virtual Class training today.
Sep 06, 2024
In the event a child experiences anaphylaxis, would you know what to do?
Do you have the tools to save a life? If not, the New York State Office of Children and Family Services Non-Patient
Specific Auto-Injector Initiative offers training, resources, and epinephrine auto injectors to eligible child care programs.
Epinephrine is a life-saving medication that can be given to anyone who is experiencing the signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction.
It is safe, fast acting and easy to administer.
Find out more about Allergy Awareness and the Auto-Injector Initiative so you will know what to do.
Aug 26, 2024
New training opportunity for family and group family day care homes.
We are pleased to announce that On-Demand Training is now available for family and group family day care staff, substitutes, and volunteers.
On-Demand Training gives you 24/7 access to a selection of previously recorded webcasts and current eLearning courses. They include handout
materials, activities, and directions for conducting On-Demand Training sessions. Successful completion of On-Demand Training courses counts
toward fulfilling the OCFS training requirements.
Qualified family and group family providers can now apply to become On-Demand Trainers. If eligible, you can use On-Demand Training to
conduct trainings for your staff, substitutes, and volunteers. Please note that due to the responsibilities associated with facilitating
On-Demand Training, trainers conducting On-Demand training are not eligible for training credit or certificates.
You can learn more about On-Demand Training, and apply to become a trainer, by visiting the
On-Demand section of our website.