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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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Dec 19, 2025

Holiday Greetings from ECETP! 

The entire team at the Professional Development Program's Early Childhood Education and Training Program extends warm wishes for a joyful holiday season and a peaceful new year. As we reflect on 2025, we thank you for your unwavering dedication to the children of New York. Let's carry this spirit of care into 2026 together!

Now is the perfect time to plan for your professional growth in the coming year. This investment in your skills will ensure that you feel confident and prepared to start the year on a strong note. Please check in with https://www.ecetp.pdp.albany.edu for announcements about future trainings and additions to our training catalog. Give yourself the gift of learning this new year!


Dec 19, 2025

¡Saludos navideños de parte de ECETP! 

Todo el equipo del Programa de Desarrollo Profesional para la Educación y Capacitación de la Primera Infancia les desea unas felices fiestas y un próspero año nuevo. Al reflexionar sobre el año 2025, les agradecemos su inquebrantable dedicación a los niños de Nueva York. ¡Sigamos juntos con este espíritu de compromiso en 2026!

Ahora es el momento perfecto para planificar su desarrollo profesional para el próximo año. Esta inversión en sus habilidades le garantizará la confianza y la preparación necesarias para comenzar el año con buen pie. Visite https://www.ecetp.pdp.albany.edu para consultar los anuncios sobre futuras capacitaciones y las novedades de nuestro catálogo de cursos. ¡Regálese la oportunidad de aprender este nuevo año!


Nov 24, 2025

"Do You Know Why? Safe Sleep" Virtual Class Registration. 

The registration for our final virtual class for 2025, "Do You Know Why? Safe Sleep", is now open!

Join us to explore the importance of safe sleep and learn valuable information so you can provide safe sleep environments for the children in your care. Because the more you know, the safer children are.

Visit the ECETP website today to secure your seat.


Nov 24, 2025

Inscripción para la Clase virtual: "¿Sabes por qué? Sueño seguro". 

¡Ya está abierta la inscripción para nuestra última Clase virtual de 2025: "¿Sabes por qué? Sueño seguro"!

Únase a nosotros para explorar la importancia del sueño seguro y aprender información valiosa para que pueda proporcionar entornos de sueño seguros para los niños a su cuidado. Porque cuanto más sabe, más seguros están los niños.

Visite el sitio web de ECETP hoy para asegurar su lugar.


Nov 19, 2025

NEW TRAINING- "Supervision in Child Care: The Principles of 'Environment' and 'Staff Supervision'" 

The safety of children is the driving force behind the New York State Child Day Care Regulations and it's at the root of everything you do.

Throughout 2025 we offered "Active Supervision in Child Care" training where we discussed creating a culture of safety in your program, defining competent supervision and describing the Head Start six active supervision strategies.

This first session in the series was attended by thousands of you, so we are pleased to announce that registration is now open for part two: "Supervision in Child Care: The Principles of 'Environment' and 'Staff Supervision.'"

As a result of this training, you will be able to describe a culture of supervision, implement changes to your child care environment and explain how staff should be positioned in your program to promote active supervision.

Dates and times include:

  • Monday 11/24/25 from 1-2:15pm
  • Wednesday 12/3/25 from 6-7:15pm
  • Friday 12/19/25 from 1-2:15pm

Each session:

  • is offered simultaneously in English and Spanish.
  • provides 1.25 hours of OCFS-approved training credit upon successful completion of the training.
  • fulfills the OCFS training topics of principles of childhood development, safety and security, child care statutes and regulations and child care program development.
  • requires you to successfully complete a post-test within 48 hours of the training to get credit (no re-tests are available).

Visit the ECETP website to register today! We look forward to seeing you there.


Nov 19, 2025

NUEVA CAPACITACIÓN - "Supervisión en el cuidado infantil: Los principios de 'Entorno' y 'Posicionar al Personal'" 

La seguridad de los niños es la fuerza impulsora detrás de las Regulaciones de cuidado diurno infantil del Estado de Nueva York y está en la base de todo lo que usted hace.

A lo largo de 2025, ofrecimos la capacitación "Supervisión activa en el cuidado infantil", donde discutimos la creación de una cultura de seguridad en su programa, la definición de una supervisión competente y la descripción de las seis estrategias de supervisión activa de Head Start.

A esta primera sesión de la serie asistieron miles de ustedes, por lo que nos complace anunciar que la inscripción ya está abierta para la segunda parte: "Supervisión en el cuidado infantil: Los principios de 'Entorno' y 'Posicionar al Personal.'"

Como resultado de esta capacitación, usted podrá describir una cultura de supervisión, implementar cambios en su entorno de cuidado infantil y explicar cómo debe estar posicionado el personal en su programa para promover una supervisión activa.

Las fechas y horarios incluyen:

  • lunes 11/24/25 de 1 a 2:15 p.m.
  • miércoles 12/3/25 de 6 a 7:15 p.m.
  • viernes 12/19/25 de 1 a 2:15 p.m.

Cada sesión:

  • se ofrece simultáneamente en español e inglés;
  • imparte 1.25 horas de crédito de capacitación aprobado por la OCFS al completar exitosamente la capacitación;
  • cumple con los temas de capacitación de la OCFS sobre principios del desarrollo infantil, seguridad y protección, estatutos y regulaciones de cuidado infantil y desarrollo de programas de cuidado infantil; y
  • requiere que complete exitosamente un examen posterior dentro de las 48 horas posteriores a la capacitación para obtener crédito (no hay reexámenes disponibles).

¡Visite el sitio web de ECETP para registrarse hoy! Esperamos verlo allí.


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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.

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