Sep 26, 2023
Sep 18, 2023
Baby Safety Month.
Babies are our most vulnerable population. They need the help of trusting and caring adults in their lives to get their basic needs met.
That's why it's on us to make sure we are providing safe environments for them to grow and develop in.
Some things you can do to keep babies safe while in your care are:
- Go online and open the New York State Child Day Care Regulations
for the modality of care you provide. Search the word "infant" and "baby" to review all relevant regulations to be sure you are in compliance,
especially in the areas of safe sleep.
- Get on the floor so you can see things from the child's level and assess any potential hazards.
- Visit the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website to sign up for communication on the latest recalls.
- Anchor large pieces of furniture and televisions to reduce tip hazards.
- Cover outlets, put gates at the top and bottom of stairs, remove blind cords and put safety latches on cabinets and toilets.
- Remove anything that poses a choking hazard.
Sep 13, 2023
National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month.
Childhood obesity is a complex disease with many contributing factors such as genetics, eating patterns, physical activity levels
and sleep routines. According to the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC), "childhood obesity is a serious health problem in the United States where 1 in 5 children and adolescents are affected."
If not addressed, childhood obesity can often last into adulthood and can lead to lifelong health issues such as diabetes, certain cancers
and sleep disorders.
As a child care provider you have a unique opportunity to reduce obesity risks by providing children of all ages with safe places
and spaces for physical activity, healthy meals and snacks, plenty of water for hydration and time to rest.
You can find many obesity prevention programs in community, child care, school and health care settings on the New York State
Department of Health's website. Be sure to
share this information and other resources about childhood obesity with colleagues and families.
Sep 11, 2023
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Sep 05, 2023
National Preparedness Month.
You never know when an emergency might happen so it's vital that you are prepared. That's why September observes National Preparedness Month.
Emergencies include natural disasters (floods, snowstorms, tornadoes, etc.) and human-made disasters (fires, terrorism, crime, etc.).
The type of emergency determines the type of action you should take– evacuation (relocate) or shelter in place (stay where you are).
Make sure everyone knows when to choose which option and what they should do.
It's important to practice both evacuation and shelter in place drills with children so everyone knows what to expect if an emergency
should occur. New York State Child Day Care Regulations provide specific information on when you should be conducting your different
preparedness drills.
This is a great time to take out your emergency plan and review it to see if it needs any updating. Once it's ready to go, make sure
everyone in the program knows what it says and how to follow it.
The NYS Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) has a safety and emergency planning section that contains information on home safety,
disaster preparedness, disaster recovery, trauma response, activities for children and resources. Check it out for great ideas you can
implement in your program and share with families so everyone can be prepared.
Aug 28, 2023
Aug 21, 2023
Children's Eye Health and Safety Month.
August is Children's Eye Health and Safety Month. It's important to take good care of your eyes because they help you see
clearly and understand the environment around you. Good eye health is also a major contributor to success in school.
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
signs of vision loss include:
- closing or covering one eye,
- squinting the eyes or frowning,
- complaining that things are blurry or hard to see,
- having trouble reading or doing other close-up work, or holding objects close the eyes in order to see, and
- blinking more than usual or seeming cranky when doing close-up work.
Some things you can do to promote good eye health are:
- provide information to families and staff via a newsletter or program bulletin board,
- encourage families to schedule an eye exam for their child,
- promote the wearing of sunglasses when outdoors, and
- take a look at your menu to see if you can add foods that promote eye health such as dark leafy
greens (spinach, kale and collard greens) and fish (tuna, salmon and halibut).
Aug 14, 2023
August is National Sandwich Month.
According to the USDA, on any given day 47% of adults eat a sandwich and nearly one-half of all sandwiches are eaten at lunch.
Miriam Webster, defines a sandwich as:
- two or more slices of bread or a split roll having a filling in between; or
- one slice of bread covered with food; or
- something resembling a sandwich, especially composite structural materials consisting of layers often of high-strength
facings bonded to a low strength central core.
Try some of these ideas in your program to help celebrate sandwiches:
- Take a look at your current menu. Are there any sandwiches on it? If not, add one.
If yes, see if there is a way you could jazz it up by switching up an ingredient or adding a new one.
You can find some CACFP sandwich recipes online.
- Poll the children to find out what their favorite sandwiches are and share the results with families in a newsletter
or by having a family luncheon where you serve the winner.
- Try a sandwich such as a torta, Bành Mì or gyro. Ask families to share sandwich recipes or samples from their cultures.
- Tell the children what the dictionary definition of a sandwich is and have conversations.
Some items you could debate are hamburgers, quesadillas, wraps, tacos and lasagna.
- Invent your own sandwich and have a taste test; poll others in the program to get their thoughts.
- Assemble a sandwich recipe book and sell it as a fundraiser.
Aug 11, 2023
Aug 07, 2023
August is Get Ready for Kindergarten Month!
The term Kindergarten readiness may bring to mind thoughts about learning the alphabet, numbers, shapes and colors.
But there's so much more to it than that. Having social, emotional and behavioral skills are equally important. That's
why we need to focus on the development of the whole child.
Here are some tips from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) to
help prepare children
for Kindergarten you can share with families:
- help them develop independence at home,
- focus on self-help skills,
- teach responsibility,
- develop and follow routines,
- read aloud to the child,
- engage in meaningful literacy activities, and
- acknowledge their feelings.
Jul 31, 2023
Jul 27, 2023
Workforce Retention Grant.
On May 31, 2023, Governor Kathy Hochul announced a $500 million investment in the Fiscal Year 2024 budget to bolster New York's
child care workforce through the Workforce Retention Grant program. Funding from the program will support up to 150,000 child care
workers with bonus payments ranging from $2,300 to $3,000 to staff in caregiving roles, as well as funding to support child care
program's efforts to recruit new staff, offer sign-on and referral bonuses, and more.
The Workforce Retention Grant program is for eligible New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS)
licensed/registered school-age child care programs (SACC), day care centers (DCC), family day care homes (FDC),
group family day care homes (GFDC), small day care centers (SDCC) and Ney York City Department of Health and
Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) permitted Article 47 group day care centers (GDC).
The Application portal
for the Workforce Retention Grant program is now open! It closes September 15th.
Jul 24, 2023
Don't forget to update your ECETP profile!
Earlier this year, ECETP and OCFS collaborated to implement a training certificate data transfer that makes it easier
to track and report your ECETP training completions. All you need to do is update your ECETP profile.
Videos detailing the process can be found in both English and Spanish in the
"Featured Videos" section of the ECETP website.
Remember, if you have recently applied for fingerprinting or have changed child care programs, go to the ECETP website and
update your facility information in your ECETP profile today.
Jul 17, 2023
July is National Anti-Boredom Month.
As we get deeper into the summer season, we begin to hear the children utter those all too familiar words, "I'm bored!"
Feeling bored from time to time is normal, but those who get bored easily are more prone to depression, anxiety and
aggression. There are many ways you can help children combat boredom, including:
- offering them opportunities to investigate a new hobby such as gardening or bird watching;
- getting a change of scenery through a walk around the neighborhood or going on a field trip;
- providing them opportunities to learn a new skill such as playing an instrument or cooking;
- involve them in volunteer efforts by making art or thank you cards and sending them to a local nursing home, fire house or police department;
- rotating toys, materials and books in the program to mix things up;
- going on a scavenger hunt;
- introducing new board games and active play ideas.
Jul 10, 2023
July is National UV Safety Awareness Month!
July is prime time to be outdoors enjoying the warm weather. However, the more time you spend outdoors during the day,
the more exposure you have to the sun's harmful Ultraviolet (U.V.) rays– invisible radiation that comes from the sun,
tanning beds and sun lamps. These rays can damage our skin and eyes all year round, on cloudy and cool days.
To protect yourself, apply sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 and wear a hat and sunglasses. For
more information about sun safety,
visit the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) website.
Jul 05, 2023
July is National Picnic Month!
July is National Picnic Month, so what a great time to take snack or lunch outside or to a blanket on the carpet
(if the weather isn't cooperating). Possible themes for summertime picnics with children include tea party, teddy
bear or favorite stuffed animal, colors, carnival or camping
Hosting a program-wide picnic afterhours or on a weekend is also a great opportunity to involve families so you
can get to know them better in a casual setting. You could ask families to bring a dish to share that is special
to their family and ask them to contribute the recipe to a program cookbook. Make sure you plan for a day/time
that works best for your families by emailing an electronic survey or a paper survey.
Either way, changing up the scenery and routine a bit can help alleviate boredom and spark creativity so
happy picnicking!
Jun 29, 2023
June OCFS DCCS Newsletter.
Make sure you check out the second edition of the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) Division of Child Care Services (DCCS)
quarterly newsletter. The June 2023 issue
of the OCFS DCCS Newsletter contains information on the budget, diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility resources,
the Comprehensive Background Check System, and more. It's now available on the OCFS website in English and Spanish.
Jun 26, 2023
Jun 22, 2023
New "Tip Sheets" for legally exempt child care providers and enrollment agencies.
We are pleased to announce the availability of two new resources for legally exempt child care providers and enrollment agencies.
These tip sheets provide summaries of the training requirements for enrollment, re-enrollment, and enhanced reimbursement rates for
legally exempt informal providers and group programs. Please feel free to download and print these documents for your reference or
to share with enrolled legally exempt providers and programs. Enrollment agency staff can also find these tips sheets on the
Child Care Assistance website.
Jun 20, 2023
New York Milk Bank.
The New York Milk Bank provides safely pasteurized donor human milk to premature and medically fragile babies in local NICU's
when their mothers' own milk is unavailable or insufficient. You can save lives by donating your extra breast milk for use.
Becoming a New York Milk Bank Donor takes 4 easy steps: a screening call, an application, free blood test and once approved,
your first milk donation. Contact them today for more information.
Jun 14, 2023
New e-Learning course available: "Documentation and Record Keeping for Enrolled Legally Exempt Providers and Programs".
The newest e-learning course "Documentation and Record Keeping for Enrolled Legally Exempt Providers and Programs" is
available for training. This fully narrated course explains what business records you need to keep as an enrolled legally
exempt provider or program. The training lists what documentation is required by the regulations in Part 415,
Child Care Services. It also reviews other records you should keep as a best business practice. And finally, it offers
tips for organizing written or electronic records and developing a system for keeping everything up to date.
This course will provide you with 1.5 hours of training in the following OCFS training topics:
- Child Care Program Development
- Safety and Security
- Business Records
- Statutes and Regulations Pertaining to Child Day Care
Register for the newest e-learning course today.
Jun 12, 2023
National Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Month.
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) half of our plate should be filled with fruits and vegetables.
June is the time of year when many early garden crops are harvested, so what a great time to add more fresh fruits and
vegetables to your menu.
Here are some ideas to help you celebrate:
- if possible, take the children to visit a local farmer's market or farm to learn about fresh fruits and vegetables in their community,
- start a program garden,
- keeping possible food allergies in mind, have a weekly fruit or vegetable show and tell where you introduce a new piece of produce
to the children- have them observe the item using all of their senses, and
- review your program's menu to see places you could add additional fresh fruits and veggies to lunches and snacks.
Jun 09, 2023
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Jun 05, 2023
June is National Safety Month.
The health and safety of the children in your care is your number one priority. June is National Safety Month so try
to incorporate some of these ideas into your programming:
- review and update your program’s Emergency Plan;
- check the first aid kits throughout the program and update as needed;
- enroll in a first aid/CPR class or other training about safety;
- take the children on an indoor and outdoor safety scavenger hunt and ask them for
ideas on how to make the spaces safer for everyone;
- share information about water safety with families; and
- open the Child Day Care Regulations
for the modality of care you work in, search the word "safe" or "safety" and make sure the program is in compliance.
Jun 01, 2023
Jun 01, 2023
Publicación de la encuesta de compensación y beneficios.
A través del apoyo de la subvención PDGB5 de Nueva York, se abre una encuesta integral de compensación y beneficios para
educadores de la primera infancia y se alienta a los educadores de la primera infancia a completarla. Esta encuesta publicada
por New York Works for Children establecerá datos de referencia, informará futuras inversiones en el campo y los resultados
se resumirán en un informe publicado a fines de año. Sus respuestas específicas permanecerán completamente anónimas.
¡Haga oír su voz! Realice la encuesta hoy: tarda unos 10 minutos.
Jun 01, 2023
Dear Provider Letter: DEIA Toolkit.
The Office of Children and Family Services recently distributed a Dear Provider Letter advertising the creation of a
DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility) Toolkit.
DEIA fosters acceptance, confidence and empathy with all people and diverse, multicultural spaces lead to enriching environments.
The Toolkit is meant to support child care programs in their creation of an enhanced environment that creates safe, joyful,
healthy, nurturing and comforting spaces. We encourage you to go to the OCFS website and check out the materials.
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May 22, 2023
National Get Caught Reading Month.
Maps, instructional manuals, recipes, food labels, books, short stories, poems, magazines, brochures, street signs–
we're constantly surrounded by words begging to be read.
You can help instill a life-long love of reading in children in many ways, including visiting the local library,
making different types of reading materials available to children and adults throughout all areas of the program at
all times, organizing a program-wide reading night, or photocopying the cover of books you've read with the children
and displaying them in the program.
May is National Get Caught Reading month so no matter where you are or what you're doing, find time for you and the
children to read, read, read!
May 19, 2023
May 15, 2023
National Dental Care Awareness Month.
Brushing teeth twice a day, flossing, avoiding sugary snacks and seeing a dentist twice a year can help reduce
the risk of cavities, infections and the need for expensive long-term dental repairs.
May is National Dental Care Awareness Month so this is a great time to read books about visiting a dentist, ask
a dental professional to visit your program or set up a dentist’s office in your dramatic play area where children
can practice brushing teeth on stuffed animals or dolls.
Remember, good oral health leads to good overall health so be sure to share information about proper oral care
with families as well.
May 08, 2023
Early Childhood Educator and Provider Appreciation Week.
As an early childhood educator or child care provider, you juggle many challenges. Every day you provide safe
environments and activities, serve healthy meals and snacks, build strong relationships, attend training, have
tough conversations and navigate regulations and paperwork.
That's why New York State celebrates Early Childhood Educator and Child Care Provider Appreciation Week
from May 8-12, 2023. Visit our YouTube channel to watch a video celebrating you and all you do.
Always remember, you are essential and we THANK YOU for your continued dedication, commitment and passion
to the children and families of New York State.
May 05, 2023
May 01, 2023
May is National Mental Health Awareness Month.
Taking care of your mental health is just as important as taking care of your physical health.
If you have an ear infection, you go to the doctor – no questions asked. If you have a cavity, you
go to the dentist – again, no questions asked. So, if you are feeling anxious, stressed or depressed,
or see signs of negative mental health in others, seek help – no questions asked.
Be sure to check in with children as well to see how they are feeling and provide them with strategies
they can use when they are experiencing different emotions. This will help instill in them a positive
attitude about mental health they can use throughout their lives.
Some things you can do with children are building time for meditation and deep breathing into your
daily routine, taking time out for mindful moments, discussing different emotions and emotional vocabulary
and doing daily check-ins using a how are you feeling today chart and sharing this information with
families.
Visit the CDC website for more information about mental health
and tools and resources.
Apr 26, 2023
Apr 24, 2023
Sign Up for CPSC recall notices.
As a child care provider, one of your most important jobs is to provide the children in your care with a safe and
healthy environment where they can learn, play and grow.
One way to do this is by visiting the Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC) website to search or sign up for
information on latest product recalls. Signing up is easy- just click on the yellow "Choose Your Recall Email" button,
fill out the information and click next. CPSC will then email you information so you never miss a recall notice.
Apr 17, 2023
April 22nd is Earth Day.
April 22nd is Earth Day– a day to come together as a community to do something specific to raise awareness about
issues such as pollution, deforestation and climate control.
There are special things you can do on that day to celebrate the Earth such as planting a tree, picking up litter
in a local park or playground, or having a program-wide celebration. There are also
things you can do every day to
help protect the planet.
Remember, we only get one Earth, so we all must do our part to keep it clean and healthy. Happy Earth Day!
Apr 11, 2023
We are pleased to announce a new training opportunity for enrolled legally exempt group programs.
Program directors and/or qualified trainers may now access our On-Demand Training to conduct in-service training for
their staff.
On-Demand Training provides 24/7 access to a selection of previously recorded webcasts and current eLearning courses.
On-Demand Trainings were developed in partnership with OCFS, and successful completion of these courses can help your staff
meet the OCFS training requirements, including the pre-service health and safety requirement. Course materials include
handouts and directions for conducting the trainings. At the end of each training session, participants will be required
to pass a post-test in order to receive training credit. They will also need to complete an online participant reaction
questionnaire.
Read more about On-Demand training on our website,
or send us an email for more information: pdp-on-demand@albany.edu.
Apr 07, 2023
Apr 05, 2023
Reminder: Quarterly Profile Update.
Earlier this year, ECETP and OCFS collaborated to implement a training certificate data transfer that makes it easier
to track and report your ECETP training completions. All you need to do is update your ECETP profile.
Videos detailing the process can be found in both English and Spanish in the "Featured Videos" section of the ECETP website.
Remember, if you have recently applied for fingerprinting or have changed child care programs, go to the ECETP website and
update your facility information in your ECETP profile today.
Mar 29, 2023
New CCAP (Child Care Assistance Program) Eligibility Questionnaire.
Did you know that families you work with may be eligible for child care at low or no cost
through the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP)? OCFS has released a new online CCAP Eligibility
Questionnaire to help families see if they may be eligible. The questionnaire is quick, simple,
and available in 13 languages.
Visit the CCAP website for resources including a link to the questionnaire, information
on what CCAP means for both families and providers, and more.
Mar 27, 2023
Auto Injector Initiative.
An estimated one (1) in 13 children is impacted by allergies. Many children experience events
for the first time while in child care, these may include new foods and insect bites. There is no
way to predict when a child will have an allergic reaction. If anaphylaxis were to occur, is your
child care program prepared to respond? Epinephrine is the first line drug of choice for the
emergency treatment of severe allergic reactions. Having a non-patient specific auto-injector in
your program's emergency tool kit, and the knowledge of how to use it, is a lifesaving investment.
So why wait? Visit the OCFS website and participate in the cost-free
Auto Injector Initiative today!
Mar 23, 2023
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Mar 17, 2023
Virtual Class Opportunities in April 2023.
Registration is now open for all second-quarter virtual classes and two popular, interactive courses
in April still have seats available! Secure your spot today for "Do You Know Why? The Importance of
Understanding Allergies" on April 4th and "Town Hall Meeting: Child Abuse and Maltreatment" on April 20th.
Class capacity is limited, so register today to secure your seat.
Mar 13, 2023
March is national developmental disabilities awareness month.
Developmental disabilities are conditions that impair a child's physical, learning, language or behavior.
Having a good understanding about developmental milestones can help identify possible delays.
Visit the CDC webpage for
information and resources about milestones you can share with colleagues and families.
If you have concerns about the development of a child, talk to the family and suggest they reach out to
the
New York State Early Intervention Program (ages 0-3), the Committee on Preschool Education (CPSE)
of the child's school district (ages 3-5) and the Committee on Special Education (CSE) of the child's
school district (ages 5-21).
Remember, early detection of developmental disabilities is key to limiting the impacts on the
child's long-term development. As the New York State Early Intervention program says,
"Early Help Makes a Difference."
Mar 10, 2023
Mar 08, 2023
New e-Learning course available.
The newest e-Learning course “Lead: The Hidden Danger in Drinking Water” is available for training.
During this fully narrated course trainees will learn what lead is, how it can affect children, what
they can do if they find it in their drinking water and information on the Office of Children and
Family Service’s Lead Testing in Drinking Water Program.
This course will provide 1-hour of training in the following OCFS training topics:
Register today.
Mar 08, 2023
Nuevo curso electrónico disponible.
El curso electrónico más reciente, "Plomo: El peligro oculto en el agua potable" ya está
disponible como capacitación. Durante este curso totalmente narrado, los alumnos aprenderán qué es el plomo,
cómo puede afectar a los niños, lo que pueden hacer si lo encuentran en su agua potable, e información
sobre el Programa de pruebas de plomo en agua potable de la Oficina de Servicios para Niños y Familias.
Este curso imparte 1 hora de capacitación en los siguientes temas de capacitación de la OCFS:
Inscríbase hoy.
Mar 01, 2023
March is brain injury awareness month.
There are two types of brain injuries: non-traumatic and traumatic. Non-traumatic brain injuries begin
internally due to disease, poisoning, a hereditary condition, lack of oxygen, stroke or other internal
medical conditions. Traumatic brain injuries occur due to external force such as motor vehicle accidents,
sports or recreational injuries, domestic violence, falls or child abuse.
For more information on advocacy and support to people and families living with brain injuries, visit
the Brain Injury Association of New York State website.
For training about brain injuries and young children,
register for our eLearning: "Prevention and Identification of Brain Injuries, including Abusive Head Trauma".
Feb 21, 2023
Feb 15, 2023
The newest e-Learning course "Building on the Foundation of Health and Safety" is available for training.
During this fully narrated course trainees will receive a review of important information presented in
the Foundations in Health and Safety e-Learning. They will also be provided with updates and new information
in all areas of the federally mandated health and safety requirements.
This course will provide 5-hours of training in the following OCFS training topics:
- Principles of Childhood Development
- Safety and Security
- Child Care Statutes and Regs
- Adverse Childhood Experiences
- Nutrition and Health
- Business Records
- CAM Statutes and Regs
- Child Care Program Development
- CAM ID and Prevention
- Shaken Baby Syndrome
Register today.
Feb 13, 2023
February is National Canned Food Month
Canned goods are reasonably affordable, require little to no preparation and have a long shelf life,
making them an emergency preparedness necessity.
It's important to store your canned goods properly and not consume any after their expiration date.
This can be confusing because cans may have an expiration date and/or a “best by” date printed on them.
Visit the Consumer Reports website for more information on this and other things to keep in mind about
your canned goods.
Feb 06, 2023
CPSC Sleepwear Recall
On January 19, 2023 the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
recalled 6 different models of NewCosplay Children's Sleepwear because it failed to meet federal
flammability standards for children's sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children. Visit the
CPSC website and scroll down the page for more information about the specific items being recalled and
what to do if you have them.
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El curso eLearning, "¿Qué es el cuidado infantil legalmente exento?" se encuentra ahora disponible en español.
Este curso totalmente narrado está dirigido a proveedores legalmente exentos inscritos
y a las personas interesadas en convertirse en proveedores legalmente exentos inscritos.
La capacitación aborda por qué el cuidado infantil legalmente exento inscrito podría ser la opción
apropiada para familias o proveedores. Define los distintos tipos de cuidado infantil legalmente
exento. Por último, ofrece a los participantes una descripción general de las regulaciones del
estado de Nueva York que deben cumplir los proveedores legalmente exentos inscritos.
Este curso provee 1 hora de capacitación en los siguientes temas de capacitación de OCFS:
- Desarrollo de un programa de cuidado infantil
- Estatutos y regulaciones relacionados al cuidado infantil
Regístrese hoy.
Jan 04, 2023
The e-Learning course, "What Is Legally Exempt Child Care?," is now available in Spanish.
This fully narrated course is targeted to enrolled legally exempt providers and people
interested in becoming enrolled legally exempt providers. The training discusses why enrolled
legally exempt child care might be the right option for families, or un-enrolled providers.
It defines the different types of legally exempt child care. Finally, it gives participants
an overview of the New York State regulations enrolled legally exempt providers must follow.
This course will provide you with 1 hour of training in the following OCFS training topics:
- Child Day Care Program Development
- Statutes and Regulations Pertaining to Child Day Care
Register today.
Jan 02, 2023
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Dec 19, 2022
The eLearning course, "Child Care Requirements and Resources for Legally Exempt Providers" is now available in Spanish.
This fully narrated course explains how to use the resources in the Enrollment Information Packet
for Legally Exempt Providers (OCFS-7026) to promote children’s health and safety. It summarizes
circumstances under which providers are required to contact families and enrollment agencies.
The course also describes the different kinds of inspections that programs and providers may undergo,
how to prepare for them, and what to expect during an inspection.
This course will provide you with 1.5 hours of training in the following OCFS training topics:
- Safety and Security
- Nutrition and Health
- Business Records
- Statutes and Regulations Pertaining to Child Day Care
- Child Care Program Development
Register today.
Dec 19, 2022
El curso eLearning, "Requisitos y recursos de cuidado infantil para proveedores legalmente exentos" se encuentra ahora disponible en español.
Este curso totalmente narrado explica cómo usar los recursos en el Paquete informativo
de inscripción para proveedores de cuidado infantil legalmente exentos (OCFS-7026-S) para promover
la salud y seguridad de los niños. Resume las circunstancias en las que los proveedores deben
contactar a las familias y agencias de inscripción. El curso también describe los distintos tipos
de inspecciones a las que los programas y proveedores pueden tener que someterse, cómo prepararse
para ellas y qué esperar durante una inspección.
Este curso provee 1.5 horas de capacitación en los siguientes temas de capacitación de OCFS:
- Seguridad y protección
- Nutrición y salud
- Mantenimiento de récords de negocio y gerencia
- Estatutos y regulaciones relacionados al cuidado infantil
- Desarrollo de un programa de cuidado infantil
Regístrese hoy.
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Dec 02, 2022
EIP is now accepting applications for the 2023 scholarship year.
We are pleased to announce some exciting changes with the start of the 2023 scholarship year. The income chart levels
have increased to allow more providers the ability to participate, the annual scholarship caps for both college and
credential training have increased to $2,500, and income is no longer an eligibility factor for CRP/FA scholarships.
Training must begin and end in 2023 to be considered for a scholarship.
The 2022 scholarship year is now closed, and we are no longer accepting applications.
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Aug 15, 2022
The new eLearning "Identifying and Responding to Anaphylaxis" is now available in English and Spanish.
We're pleased to announce the availability of two new eLearnings. The "Identifying and Responding to Anaphylaxis:
Elijah’s Law" course has been updated in both English and Spanish. The new versions are titled "Identifying and
Responding to Anaphylaxis" and "Identificando y Respondiendo a la Anafilaxia". These courses have been revised to
reflect the expansion of OCFS's non-patient-specific epinephrine-auto injector initiative.
You can read more about it in the Dear Provider Letter here.
Licensed and registered programs may now receive 3 epinephrine auto-injector packs (2 injectors, 1 training device in
each pack). These packs are available in the following doses: infant/toddler, child, and older child/teen/adult.
The courses have been expanded to include information on the availability of the new doses and how to get them.
As a result, they now provide 1.5 hours of training in the following OCFS training topics:
- Principles of Childhood Development
- Nutrition and Health
- Safety and Security Procedures
- Business Record Maintenance and Management
You can find the English and Spanish courses in our eLearning catalog.
These courses are also available as On-Demand Trainings. Check out the On-Demand section of our website for more information.
Aug 15, 2022
El nuevo curso eLearning "Identificando y Respondiendo a la Anafilaxia" se encuentra ahora disponible en inglés y español.
Nos place anunciar la disponibilidad de dos nuevos cursos de eLearning.
El curso "Identificando y Respondiendo a la Anafilaxia: Ley de Elijah" ha sido actualizado al inglés y al español.
Las nuevas versiones se titulan "Identifying and Responding to Anaphylaxis" e "Identificando y Respondiendo a la
Anafilaxia". Estos cursos han sido revisados para reflejar la expansión de la iniciativa del autoinyector de
epinefrina no específico al paciente de OCFS. Usted puede leer más sobre esto en la carta de Estimado Proveedor aquí.
Programas licenciados y registrados ahora pueden recibir hasta 3 paquetes de autoinyectores de epinefrina
(2 inyectores, 1 aparato de entrenamiento en cada paquete). Estos paquetes se encuentran disponibles en las siguientes dosis: infante/niño pequeño, niño, y niño mayor/adolescente/adulto.
Los cursos se han expandido para incluir información acerca de la disponibilidad de las nuevas dosis y
cómo conseguirlas. Como resultado, ahora proveen 1.5 horas de capacitación en los siguientes temas de capacitación de
OCFS:
- Principios del Desarrollo Infantil
- Nutrición y Salud
- Seguridad y Procedimientos de Seguridad
- Mantenimiento de Récords de Negocio y Gerencia
Usted puede encontrar los cursos en inglés y español en nuestro catálogo de eLearning.
Estos cursos también se encuentran disponibles como capacitaciones En-Demanda. Visite la sección de En-Demanda de nuestra página electrónica para más información.
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May 16, 2022
Infant Formula Shortages
On May 12, 2022, Governor Hochul announced resources for New York families amid nationwide infant formula shortages. Please visit the OCFS website for details or go to
the Governor's site for more information.
Please share this information with impacted families!
Mar 28, 2022
Mar 28, 2022
Sabe usted que: ¿no puede ver, oler o probar el plomo en el agua?
Haciendo una prueba es la única forma de saber si hay plomo presente. La Oficina de Servicios para
Niños y Familias (OCFS, por sus siglas en inglés) se enorgullece de implementar el Programa de Pruebas de Plomo
en el Agua Potable, sin costo alguno, para centros de cuidado infantil autorizados y registrados.
Visite la página web de la OCFS para obtener
más información y conocer todos los detalles sobre este programa.
Mar 28, 2022
Mar 28, 2022