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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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Jan 16, 2026

Cornell Research Study on Workplace Supports, Health, and Wellbeing. 

Cornell University is conducting a research study focused on the workplace supports, health, and wellbeing of early childhood educators across New York State. The university is working with early childhood staff across the state to gain a better understanding of what makes people feel supported and valued at work, as well as what could strengthen ECE workplaces.

Cornell invites ECE educators to complete a 20–25 minute online survey. As a thank-you, participants will be entered into a drawing for one of twenty $100 gift cards. Your responses will help build a broader understanding of the early childhood education workforce and provide a better understanding of what supports are needed.

Take the Cornell University ECE Workplace survey.

Participation in the survey is completely voluntary. If you have questions regarding this research study or the survey, please reach out to the team at healthbehavlab@cornell.edu


Jan 09, 2026

Don't Miss Out! - "Supervision in Child Care: The Principles of 'Environment' and 'Staff Supervision'". 

In case you missed it in 2025, we have added more offerings of "Supervision in Child Care: The Principles of 'Environment' and 'Staff Supervision'".

Sign up for one today!

  • Tuesday, January 13, 1pm-2:15pm
  • Monday, January 19, 9am-10:15am
  • Monday, January 19, 1pm-2:15pm
  • Wednesday, January 28, 6pm-7:15pm
  • Friday, February 6, 1pm-2:15pm

This 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 for Virtual Classes today! We look forward to seeing you there.


Jan 09, 2026

¡No se lo pierde! - "Supervisión en el cuidado infantil: Los principios de 'Entorno' y 'Supervisión del personal'". 

En caso de que lo haya perdido en 2025, hemos agregado más ofertas de "Supervisión en el cuidado infantil: Los principios de 'Entorno' y 'Supervisión del personal'".

¡Regístrese en uno hoy!

  • martes, 13 de enero, 1:00 p.m.-2:15 p.m.
  • lunes, 19 de enero, 9:00 a.m.-10:15 a.m.
  • lunes, 19 de enero, 1:00 p.m.-2:15 p.m.
  • miércoles, 28 de enero, 6:00 p.m.-7:15 p.m.
  • viernes, 6 de febrero, 1:00 p.m.-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 una prueba 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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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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