Early Childhood Education and Training Program



Take ECETP E-learning courses online

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.

What types of scholarships, grants and rebates can I apply for?

Funding is available to help child care providers obtain professional development and education, to help facilities offset the cost of MAT training and to help offset the cost of Health and Safety training for new providers.

Sign up for ECETP videoconferences

Videoconference training allows you to learn from experts and other child care providers while networking and sharing your experience with other professionals.




What's New?

Dec 02, 2011

The 2012 EIP/CDA on-line application is available.  

Dec 02, 2011

The 2012 EIP/CDA brochure and paper application are available in PDF format.  

Oct 20, 2011

Guidance and Discipline for Infant and Toddlers Videoconference Training: November 10, 2011. Something wonderful this way comes. We are proud to announce that the November 10, 2011, videoconference will feature national early childhood expert, Dr. J. Ronald Lally. Dr. Lally will be sharing valuable information on guidance and discipline for infants and toddlers live via satellite from California. Check out this video promo for more details and to get information on how to sign up today.

Oct 11, 2011

New Online Course - Managing Challenging Behavior: 18 to 36 Months. During this fully narrated course trainees will learn important information pertaining to behaviors of toddlers from 18 through 36 months that may be seen as challenging. Learning points of the training are enhanced throughout using video clips and interactive exercises.

Sep 16, 2011

Helping Children Cope After a Natural Disaster. Hurricane Irene and subsequent flooding situations throughout New York State have caused immense damage and destruction. The New York State Office of Children and Family Services has been working with victims all over the state to help them recover from these disasters. Adults are not the only ones dealing with the aftermath. Children are affected as well. This short video shares information about how to help children in care who are struggling with the aftermath of Hurricane Irene and other natural disasters. We hope this information helps those of you who were affected by these events.

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For Providers

Here are some great resources for day care providers. Click any of the links below or go to our for providers page for more!

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

Link: OCFS Approved Distance Learning Courses

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


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