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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 14, 2026

As child care providers, you play a substantial role in shaping the health and well-being of the little ones under your supervision. 

A child's health is built one small moment at a time—and you, together with families, are the ones making those moments count.

October marks National Children's Health Month, a chance to celebrate the role you play in keeping kids well. Every active play session, every balanced meal, every gentle reminder to wash hands adds up to something bigger: a foundation of wellness that follows children far beyond your program.

Staying current on children's health isn't always simple, and that's where we come in. Registration for the Building on the Foundation of Health and Safety e-Learning course is now available on our website. This course will give you a comprehensive look at the topics that matter most—injury prevention, emergency preparedness, infectious disease control, allergy response, and more. Through this training, you'll walk away better equipped to create the healthiest possible environment for every child in your care.


Oct 14, 2026

Como proveedores de cuidado infantil, juegan un papel importante en moldear la salud y el bienestar de los pequeños bajo su supervisión. 

La salud de un niño se construye un pequeño momento a la vez, y ustedes, junto con las familias, son quienes hacen que esos momentos cuenten.

Octubre marca el Mes Nacional de la Salud Infantil, una oportunidad para celebrar el papel que ustedes juegan en mantener a los niños saludables. Cada sesión de juego activa, cada comida equilibrada, cada recordatorio amable de lavarse las manos suma algo más grande: una base de bienestar que acompaña a los niños mucho más allá de sus programas.

Mantenerse al día con la salud de los niños no siempre es fácil, y ahí es donde nosotros entramos. La inscripción para el curso en línea Desarrollando sobre los fundamentos de salud y seguridad ya está disponible en nuestro sitio web. Este curso les dará una visión completa de los temas que más importan: prevención de lesiones, preparación ante emergencias, control de enfermedades infecciosas, respuesta a alergias y más. Con esta capacitación, saldrán mejor preparados para crear el entorno más saludable posible para cada niño bajo su cuidado.


Oct 09, 2026

Registration is now open for the final training in the Active Supervision series- Anticipate and Engage and Redirect: Active Supervision Strategies. 

This session is offered simultaneously in English and Spanish. Successful completion earns 1.25 hours of OCFS-approved training credit and fulfills the OCFS training topics of Child Care Statutes and Regulations, Safety and Security, Principles of Childhood Development, and Child Care Program Development.

The safety of children is the driving force behind the New York State Child Day Care Regulations—and it's at the root of everything you do. The foundation of that safety is competent supervision at all times. During this training, you'll learn practical strategies for anticipating what's ahead, actively engaging with children as they explore, and redirecting little ones as needed.

Register today on our website.


Oct 09, 2026

La inscripción ya está abierta para la capacitación final de la serie de Anticipar e Involucrar y redirigir: Estrategias de supervisión activa. 

Esta sesión se ofrece simultáneamente en español e inglés. Al completarla con éxito, se obtiene 1.25 horas de crédito de capacitación aprobado por la OCFS y cumplen con los temas de capacitación de la OCFS sobre estatutos y regulaciones de cuidado infantil, seguridad, principios del desarrollo infantil y desarrollo de programas de cuidado infantil.

La seguridad de los niños es la fuerza impulsora detrás de las Regulaciones de cuidado diurno infantil del Estado de Nueva York y está en la base de todo lo que usted hace. La base de esa seguridad es una supervisión competente en todo momento. Durante esta capacitación, aprenderá estrategias prácticas para anticipar a lo que viene, involucrar activamente con los niños mientras exploran y redirigir a los pequeños cuando sea necesario.

Regístrese hoy en nuestro sitio web.


Oct 08, 2026

Safety Throughout the Year Virtual Class. 

Crimson. Amber. Gold. Autumn leaves have begun to flutter to the ground, painting New York in its most splendid colors! October is a beautiful time to be a child, and early learning providers know that beauty often comes with a few extra things to watch for.

Between slippery leaf piles and darker afternoons, there's plenty to keep in mind when it comes to keeping children safe and engaged. A review of your play spaces, refreshing your emergency routines, and a few thoughtful conversations with families can go a long way toward making sure the fun stays fun.

Secure your seat for our October 26th offering of the Safety Throughout the Year Virtual Class for practical guidance on everything from injury prevention to emergency preparedness. Register today for this and other Virtual Classes on safe sleeping and allergies, and savor the season knowing you're fully prepared.


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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.

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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.