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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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May 29, 2025

Additional "Active Supervision" Training Offerings. 

We are pleased to announce that two more dates for the "Active Supervision in Child Care" virtual training have been added to our calendar.

  • Wednesday, June 4 from 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM
  • Friday, June 20 from 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM

This may be your last chance to get this important training in your portfolio, so REGISTER TODAY!


May 29, 2025

Sesiones adicionales de la capacitación "Supervisión activa". 

Nos complace anunciar que se han añadido dos fechas más para la capacitación virtual "Supervisión activa en el cuidado infantil" a nuestro calendario.

  • miércoles, 4 de junio de 1 a 2:15 PM
  • viernes, 20 de junio de 1 a 2:15 PM

¡Esta puede ser la última oportunidad de obtener esta importante capacitación en su portafolio, así que REGÍSTRESE HOY!


May 27, 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!


May 27, 2025

¿Busca oportunidades de capacitación en el trabajo? 

La capacitación de On-Demand le ofrece acceso 24/7 a más de 20 temas de capacitación. Incluyen folletos, actividades e instrucciones para dictar las sesiones de capacitación de On-Demand. Los directores o capacitadores calificados en centros de cuidado infantil, programas de cuidado de niños en edad escolar, hogares de cuidado diurno familiar grupal y familiar, programas de grupos legalmente exentos inscritos y capacitadores calificados en Agencias de Recursos y Referencias de Cuidado Infantil (CCR&R, por sus siglas en inglés) pueden aplicar para convertirse en capacitadores de On-Demand.

¡Conozca más sobre la capacitación de On-Demand!


May 19, 2025

Mental Health Awareness Month: Building Strong Foundations for Emotional Well-Being. 

A sturdy house needs a solid foundation just as children need strong emotional supports to stand tall. Throughout May, we recognize the value of mental health awareness and how child care providers lay these crucial building blocks every day through their compassionate care and attention.

Young minds are constantly developing. They are shaped by each experience and, like skilled architects designing a safe space, early educators create environments where children feel secure enough to explore, learn, and develop. It's important to take time to address mental health needs with the same care given to physical and cognitive development. You are crafting emotional strength and helping our young ones cope with challenges to come.

Register today for our Active Supervision training on May 21st and discover how intentional supervision not only prevents injuries but also creates an environment to promote secure relationships essential for mental health.


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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

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