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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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Feb 03, 2026

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

As of now you only have one more opportunity to attend the "Supervision in Child Care: The Principles of 'Environment' and 'Staff Supervision'" training.

  • Wednesday, February 11, 6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.

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).

Many of these classes have a waitlist. If you have successfully registered for one and your plans change, please cancel your registration so someone on the waitlist can get into the class. We thank you for your assistance.

Visit the ECETP website to register today!


Feb 03, 2026

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

Por el momento, solo se queda una oportunidad para asistir a la capacitación "Supervisión en el cuidado infantil: Los principios de 'Entorno' y 'Supervisión del personal'".

  • miércoles, 11 de febrero, 6:00 p.m. - 7:15 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).

Muchas de estas clases tienen lista de espera. Si se ha registrado exitosamente en una y sus planes cambian, por favor cancela su inscripción para que alguien en la lista de espera pueda entrar a la clase. Le agradecemos su ayuda.

¡Visite el sitio web de ECETP para registrarse hoy!


Feb 03, 2026

Two Important Scholarship updates! 

Substitutes working in Family Day Care and Group Family Day Care programs are now eligible for Educational Incentive Program (EIP) Scholarships to help pay for required training. To see all eligibility requirements go to: https://www.ecetp.pdp.albany.edu/eip.aspx

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid (CPR/FA) – All paid staff working in NYS OCFS or NYC DOHMH regulated programs are eligible for a scholarship to help pay for CPR/FA training. To see all eligibility requirements go to: https://www.ecetp.pdp.albany.edu/eip-cpr-fa.aspx

Apply online today!


Feb 03, 2026

¡Dos importantes actualizaciones sobre becas! 

Los cuidadores suplentes que trabajan en programas de hogares de cuidado diurno familiar grupal y familiar ahora son elegibles para las Becas del Programa de Incentivos Educativos (EIP, por sus siglas en inglés) para ayudar a cubrir los costos de la capacitación requerida. Para consultar todos los requisitos de elegibilidad, visite: https://www.ecetp.pdp.albany.edu/eip.aspx

Resucitación cardiopulmonar (RCP) y Primeros auxilios (FA, por sus siglas en inglés) – Todo el personal remunerado que trabaja en programas regulados por NYS OCFS o NYC DOHMH es elegible para una beca que le ayudará a pagar la capacitación en RCP/FA. Para ver todos los requisitos de elegibilidad, visite: https://www.ecetp.pdp.albany.edu/eip-cpr-fa.aspx

¡Solicite en línea hoy mismo!


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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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