New York Child Care Provider Training Requirements and How ChildCareEd Can Help - post

In the state of New York all child care #staff/employees/caregivers and volunteers with the potential for regular and substantial contact with children must complete a total of 30 hours of training every two (2) years.

Such training must address the following topics:

(1) principles of childhood #development, focusing on the #developmental stages of the age groups for which the program provides care

Principles of childhood development include such things as meeting the physical, social and developmental needs of children, including those with special needs; behavior management and discipline; promoting play and physical activity; individual development variation and learning styles; infant and #toddler brain development and cross-cultural skills and knowledge. The following ChildCareEd trainings can be taken in order to fulfill this training topic.

• Enhancing Life and Development
• Theory of Learning

(2) nutrition and health needs of infants and children

Nutrition and health needs of infants and children include such things as #healthy #menu-planning, obesity prevention, benefits of and how to encourage breastfeeding for mothers returning to work, training in infectious diseases, Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), first aid, #health-and- #safety practices, preventive techniques in sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), medication administration training. The following ChildCareEd trainings can be taken in order to fulfill this training topic.

• Healthy Habits from the Start
• Injury Prevention: Their Safety Is In Your Hands
• Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases 
• Prevention of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and Use of Safe Sleep Practices
• Administration of Medicine 
• Prevention of and response to allergic reactions 

(3) child day care program development

Child day care program development topics include such things as the benefits of continuity of care practices, staff supervision and coaching, program variety and activity; infant, toddler, #preschool, and school-age quality programming, promoting children's #language-development and social and emotional skills, and establishing nurturing, stimulating environments; rest time policies and procedures, including meeting the needs of children who do not nap; hand washing; meeting the program needs of mixed age groups in family day care and group family day care homes. The following ChildCareEd trainings can be taken in order to fulfill this training topic.

• Coaching and Mentoring Techniques
• Classroom Tools for Emergent Literacy

(4) safety and security procedures

Safety and security procedures include such things as communication between #parents and caregivers, #emergency- #preparedness and response practices and procedures, fire safety, pool and water sports safety, #playground-safety, supervising daily activities and family #engagement techniques. The following ChildCareEd trainings can be taken in order to fulfill this training topic.

• Responding to Emergencies 
• Appropriate Precautions in Transportation of Children

(5) business record maintenance and management

Business record maintenance and management includes such things as training in New York State and federal requirements as a business owner and employer, child day care record keeping and documentation requirements, time maintenance, organizational skills, scheduling and coverage, staff supervision and coaching. The following ChildCareEd trainings can be taken in order to fulfill this training topic.

• Admin as Mentors in Early Education
• Supervision with Intent for Admin

(6) child #abuse and maltreatment identification and prevention

Child abuse and maltreatment identification and prevention includes such things as reporting protocol; how to make a report to the state central register; documenting incidents and daily health checks; child abuse policy/procedure including safety plan.

(7) statutes and regulations pertaining to child day care

(8) statutes and regulations pertaining to child abuse and maltreatment

Statutes and regulations pertaining to child abuse and maltreatment includes such things as Mandated Reporter training; responsibilities of a mandated reporter. The following ChildCareEd trainings can be taken in order to fulfill this training topic.

• Abuse and Neglect: Signs and Reporting
• Mandated Reporters

(9) education and information on the identification, diagnosis and prevention of shaken baby syndrome. The following ChildCareEd trainings can be taken in order to fulfill this training topic.

• Shaken Baby Syndrome 
• Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma

(10) adverse childhood experiences, focused on understanding trauma and on nurturing resiliency. The following ChildCareEd training can be taken in order to fulfill this training topic.

• ACEs and Resilience in Child Care

Fulfilling Training Needs with ChildCareEd

Meeting these training requirements is essential for child care providers in New York. ChildCareEd offers a comprehensive solution to ensure staff development and compliance:

• Diverse Course Selection: ChildCareEd provides a wide range of online courses that align perfectly with the mandated training topics for New York child care providers.
• Convenience and Flexibility: The online format allows staff to learn at their own pace and on their own schedule, making it easier to fit training into busy work lives.
• Quality-Assured Content: ChildCareEd courses are developed by #early-childhood education experts and meet all relevant quality standards.

Benefits of Utilizing ChildCareEd

By choosing ChildCareEd for your child care training needs, you can reap several benefits:

• Enhanced Staff Knowledge: Comprehensive courses equip staff with the latest knowledge and best practices in child development, safety, and curriculum development.
• Improved Child Care Quality: Well-trained staff translates into a higher quality of care for children, promoting their well-being and fostering a positive learning environment.
• Compliance with Regulations: ChildCareEd courses help ensure your child care program stays compliant with New York's mandated training requirements.

Investing in staff training is an investment in the future of child care. ChildCareEd provides a convenient and effective way for New York child care providers to meet training requirements and deliver exceptional care to the children they serve.