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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 14, 2025

July is Disability Pride Month, a time to honor the strength of diversity and the many contributions of individuals with disabilities. 

For early care providers, this month serves as a powerful reminder of the role that we play in maintaining inclusive spaces where children of all abilities can thrive.

Inclusion is about more than simple accessibility; it's about creating spaces where children with disabilities feel valued, supported, and empowered to explore their potential. You can explore our eLearning courses, Implicit Bias in Early Education, for information on how implicit, or unrecognized bias can influence children, families and staff and Understanding and Supporting Children with Special Needs, to gain practical tools for adapting activities, collaborating with families, and addressing barriers—ensuring all children can participate fully and succeed.

Partnerships are at the heart of inclusion, and these resources will help you strengthen your rapport with families and specialists to create personalized support plans. You'll also discover practical ways to recognize and address barriers—from physical spaces to social interactions and mindsets—creating equal opportunities for all children to succeed.


Jul 14, 2025

Julio es el Mes del Orgullo por la Discapacidad, un momento para honrar la fuerza de la diversidad y las numerosas contribuciones de las personas con discapacidad. 

Para los proveedores de cuidado infantil, este mes sirve como un poderoso recordatorio del papel que desempeñamos en el mantenimiento de espacios inclusivos donde los niños de todas habilidades pueden prosperar.

La inclusión va más allá de la simple accesibilidad; se trata de crear espacios donde los niños con discapacidades se sientan valorados, apoyados y empoderados para explorar su potencial. Puede explorar nuestros cursos de eLearning, Sesgo implícito en la primera infancia, para obtener información sobre cómo el sesgo implícito, o no reconocido, puede influir en los niños, las familias y el personal, y Comprender y ayudar a los niños con necesidades especiales, para obtener herramientas prácticas para adaptar actividades, colaborar con las familias y abordar las barreras, asegurando que todos los niños puedan participar plenamente y tener éxito.

Las asociaciones son el corazón de la inclusión, y estos recursos le ayudarán a fortalecer su relación con las familias y los especialistas para crear planes de apoyo personalizados. También descubrirá formas prácticas de reconocer y abordar barreras -desde los espacios físicos hasta las interacciones sociales y actitudes- creando oportunidades equitativas para que todos los niños tengan éxito.


Jul 07, 2025

Virtual Class Registration NOW Open. 

We are pleased to announce that registration for the next session of virtual class training is now open.

Classes will offer information on safe sleeping environments for children, providing care for children with special needs and more.

Seats will fill up fast so visit the website and register today!


Jul 07, 2025

La registración para las Clases virtuales YA está abierta. 

Nos complace anunciar que la registración para la próxima sesión de capacitación en Clase virtual ya está abierta.

Las clases ofrecerán información sobre entornos de sueño seguro para los niños, brindar atención a niños con necesidades especiales y más.

¡Los asientos se llenarán rápidamente, así que visite el sitio web y regístrese hoy!


Jun 30, 2025

Are you looking for in-service training opportunities? 

On-Demand Training gives you 24/7 access to more than 20 training topics. They include handout materials, activities, and directions for conducting On-Demand Training sessions. Directors and/or qualified trainers in child day care centers, school-age child care programs, family and group family day care homes, enrolled legally exempt group programs, and qualified trainers in Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies (CCR&Rs) can apply to become On-Demand Trainers.

Learn more about On-Demand Training!


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OCFS Reviewed Distance Learning Courses

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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)

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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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