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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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Nov 10, 2025

NEW Virtual Class- Supporting Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility in Child Care. 

Exposing children to the importance of embracing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) fosters an environment that cultivates acceptance, confidence, and empathy. Discussing race, culture, and differences feeds a child's curiosity and allows them to understand it's okay to be unique and helps them feel seen, heard and valued.

That's why we're excited to announce that registration is now open for the newest virtual class… "Supporting Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility in Child Care."

Join us to learn about important DEIA terms, why DEIA work is important in child day care programs, components of the OCFS DEIA Toolkit and your role as a child care provider in getting this important work done.

Visit the ECETP website today to secure your seat.


Nov 10, 2025

NUEVA Clase virtual: Apoyo de la diversidad, la equidad, la inclusión y la accesibilidad en el cuidado infantil. 

Exponer a los niños a la importancia de incorporar la diversidad, la equidad, la inclusión y la accesibilidad (DEIA por sus siglas en inglés) genera un entorno que fomenta la aceptación, la confianza y la empatía. Hablar sobre raza, cultura y diferencias despierta la curiosidad de un niño y le permite entender que está bien ser único y le ayuda a ser visto, escuchado y valorado.

Por eso nos alegra anunciar que ya está abierta la inscripción a nuestra nueva Clase virtual... "Apoyo de la diversidad, la equidad, la inclusión y la accesibilidad en el cuidado infantil".

Súmese para aprender términos importantes sobre DEIA, por qué la DEIA es importante en los programas de cuidado infantil, los componentes del Kit de herramientas de DEIA de la OCFS y su rol como proveedor de cuidado infantil al hacer este trabajo importante.

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


Oct 20, 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 11/3/25 from 6-7:15 pm
  • Wednesday 11/5/25 from 1-2:15 pm
  • Tuesday 11/11/25 from 9-10:15 am
  • Tuesday 11/11/25 from 1-2:15 pm
  • Thursday 11/13/25 from 6-7:15 pm
  • Monday 11/24/25 from 1-2:15 pm
  • Wednesday 12/3/25 from 6-7:15 pm
  • Friday 12/19/25 from 1-2:15 pm

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.


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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.


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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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