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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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Jul 23, 2026

Summer is officially here! That means the days are getting longer and hotter. 

Did you know the hottest part of the day is between 10 AM and 3 PM?

It's important to keep that in mind when taking children outside for active play.

Young children are more susceptible to heat-related illnesses than adults because their smaller bodies allow for heat to reach their center more quickly, they get dehydrated more easily, and they are not good at knowing when they are thirsty.

You can help keep children safe outside during hot weather by:

  • Checking the CDC Heat Risk Dashboard and Child Care Weather Watch Chart daily;
  • Checking the Air Quality Index daily;
  • Ensuring outdoor play equipment is ok to use (not too hot);
  • Adjusting your outside schedule and activities;
  • Providing sun protection (shade, hats, sunscreen, etc.); and
  • Having water (extra breastmilk or formula for infants) available throughout the day.

Check out the Featured Video section of the ECETP website for more information on heat-related illnesses.


Jul 23, 2026

¡El verano ha llegado oficialmente! Eso significa que los días se están volviendo más largos y calurosos. 

¿Sabía que la parte más calurosa del día es entre las 10 a.m. y las 3 p.m.?

Es importante tenerlo en cuenta cuando saca a los niños a jugar al aire libre.

Los niños pequeños son más susceptibles a las enfermedades relacionadas con el calor que los adultos porque sus cuerpos más pequeños permiten que el calor llegue a su centro más rápido, se deshidratan más fácilmente y no son buenos para saber cuándo tienen sed.

Puede ayudar a mantener a los niños seguros afuera durante el clima caluroso haciendo lo siguiente:

  • revisar diariamente el CDC Heat Risk Dashboard (Panel de riesgo por calor de los CDC) y el Monitoreo del clima para el cuidado de niños;
  • revisar diariamente el Índice de Calidad del Aire;
  • asegurarse de que el equipo de juego al aire libre esté bien para usar (que no esté demasiado caliente);
  • ajustar su horario y actividades al aire libre;
  • proporcionar protección solar (sombra, sombreros, protector solar, etc.); y
  • tener agua disponible durante todo el día (leche materna extra o fórmula para bebés).

Consulte la sección de Video destacado en el sitio web de ECETP para obtener más información sobre las enfermedades relacionadas con el calor.


Jun 29, 2026

Summer is officially here! (Finally) 

That means registration for upcoming Virtual Classes is now open.

We will be offering sessions on:

  • Tuesday, July 28 from 6-7:30PM, Modeling Mindfulness
  • Monday, August 3 from 6-7:30, Do You Know Why? The Importance of Understanding Allergies
  • Monday, August 17 from 6-7:30PM, Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP)
  • Tuesday, September 1 from 1-2:30PM, Safety throughout the Year
  • Tuesday, September 1 from 6-7:30PM, Safety throughout the Year
  • Thursday, September 17 from 1-2:30PM, Town Hall Meeting: Child Abuse and Maltreatment
  • Thursday, September 17 from 6-7:30PM, Town Hall Meeting: Child Abuse and Maltreatment

These training sessions:

  • are offered simultaneously in English and Spanish;
  • provide 1.5 hours of OCFS-approved training credit upon successful completion of the training;
  • fulfill OCFS training topic requirements; and
  • require you to successfully complete a post-test within 48 hours of the training to get credit (no re-tests are available).

Many of these classes have a waitlist. If you have successfully registered for one and your plans change, please cancel your registration so someone on the waitlist can get into the class. We thank you for your assistance.

Visit the ECETP website to register today!


Jun 29, 2026

¡El verano ya está aquí oficialmente! (¡Por fin!) 

Esto significa que ya está abierta la inscripción para las próximas Clases virtuales.

Ofreceremos sesiones el:

  • martes, 28 de julio de 6:00 a 7:30 p. m., Cómo modelar la atención plena
  • lunes, 3 de agosto de 6:00 a 7:30 p. m., ¿Sabes por qué? La importancia de comprender las alergias
  • lunes, 17 de agosto de 6:00 a 7:30 p. m., Práctica adecuada para el desarrollo (DAP, por sus siglas en inglés)
  • martes, 1 de septiembre de 1:00 a 2:30 p. m., Seguridad durante todo el año
  • martes, 1 de septiembre de 6:00 a 7:30 p. m., Seguridad durante todo el año
  • jueves, 17 de septiembre de 1:00 a 2:30 p. m., Reunión pública: Abuso y maltrato infantil
  • jueves, 17 de septiembre de 6:00 a 7:30 p. m., Reunión pública: Abuso y maltrato infantil

Estas sesiones de capacitación:

  • se ofrecen simultáneamente en español e inglés;
  • brindan 1.5 horas de crédito de capacitación aprobado por OCFS tras completar exitosamente la capacitación;
  • cumplen con los requisitos de los temas de capacitación de OCFS; y
  • requieren que complete satisfactoriamente una prueba posterior dentro de las 48 horas posteriores a la capacitación para obtener el crédito (no hay posibilidad de repetir la prueba.).

Muchas de estas clases tienen lista de espera. Si se ha inscrito exitosamente en una y sus planes cambian, por favor cancele su inscripción para que alguien de la lista de espera pueda acceder a la clase. Le agradecemos su ayuda.

¡Visite el sitio web de ECETP para registrarse hoy!


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OCFS Reviewed Distance Learning Courses

Distance Learning Options

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

Download: Medication Administration Training (MAT) brochure (PDF format)

Go to our for providers page for more resources!

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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.