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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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Oct 15, 2024

Allergy-Friendly Foods. 

Looking for sweets that are safe for children with food allergies? Kids with Food Allergies (KFA) has released a comprehensive candy guide designed to help you find allergy-friendly treats. Perfect for holidays, parties, or just for fun, this guide makes it easy to find candy free from common allergens such as milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, and wheat.

To ensure safety, always read the ingredient labels, especially on seasonal candy, and contact manufacturers if you need to confirm any allergen information. Remember, it's best to avoid introducing new foods during events like parties or holidays.

For detailed searches by specific allergens, visit the KFA website where you can access their full list of Allergy-Friendly Foods. There are also seasonal tags available to help you find holiday-themed candy for celebrations like Halloween, Christmas, or Easter. Download their candy guide and share it with families, caregivers, and teachers.

Make candy shopping a safe, fun, and delicious activity with KFA's Allergy-Friendly Candy Guide!


Oct 10, 2024

Join DCCS Community Conversations for child care providers and early educators on October 30, 2024 at 7 PM; interpretation will be available in Spanish. 

The October topic will be an overview of Military Child Care Systems. Please use this link to join the DCCS Community Conversations October meeting.

Please send in your questions on this topic to: ocfs.sm.dccsinfo@ocfs.ny.gov with the subject line: Community Conversations - October.

- The Office of Children and Family Services, Division of Child Care


Oct 10, 2024

Únase a las Conversaciones de Comunidad de la DCCS para proveedores de cuidado infantil y educadores de la niñez temprana el 30 de octubre de 2024 a las 7 PM; habrá interpretación disponible en español. 

El tema de octubre será una Visión General de los Sistemas de Cuidado Infantil Militar. Seleccione este enlace para unirse a esta Conversaciones de Comunidad de la DCCS octubre reunión.

Por favor, envíe sus preguntas acerca de este tema a: ocfs.sm.dccsinfo@ocfs.ny.gov con la línea de sujeto: Community Conversations - October.

- La Oficina de Servicios para Niños y Familias, División de Cuidado Infantil


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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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