ChildCareEd is an Aspire Registry–approved Training Organization (#156466), which means our courses are officially recognized by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) to meet state-required training for child day care centers, family day care homes, group family day care homes, small day care centers, and school-age child care programs. By verifying attendance in the Aspire Registry, all ChildCareEd courses qualify for OCFS training credit, ensuring your hours count toward your mandatory pre-service, annual, and biennial training requirements.
As an IACET Accredited Provider, ChildCareEd also ensures that every course you take earns high-quality, nationally recognized CEUs.
ChildCareEd is an EIP Training Organization, which means New York child care providers may be eligible to receive EIP or MAT scholarships to help pay for ChildCareEd courses. EIP is sponsored by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) and helps providers cover the cost of training needed to meet regulatory requirements.
This is a major benefit for providers—many are unaware that they do not need to pay out of pocket for most approved trainings.
Learn more: https://www.ecetp.pdp.albany.edu/eip.aspx
ChildCareEd is an IACET Accredited Provider, recognized globally for excellence in continuing education and professional training. This prestigious accreditation ensures our courses meet the highest standards for quality, instructional design, and learner support.
Because of our IACET accreditation:
This accreditation ensures that all New York child care professionals receive rigorous, high-quality training that aligns with national expectations and supports long-term success in early childhood education.
ChildCareEd’s online courses are available in multiple languages to better support New York’s diverse child care workforce.
Courses (excluding media portions) are available in:
Yes. ChildCareEd is approved through the Aspire Registry (#156466), and all trainings listed in the Registry qualify for OCFS training credit when attendance is verified.
Add your Aspire ID to your ChildCareEd profile.
ChildCareEd uploads attendance weekly, and credits appear in Aspire within five business days.
Yes. Since ChildCareEd is an EIP Training Organization, eligible providers can apply for EIP or MAT scholarships to help pay for training.
Yes. Many courses are offered in Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Urdu, Farsi, and others—making it easier for multilingual staff to complete required training.
Yes. ChildCareEd’s approved courses cover all 10 OCFS training topic areas, including child development, safety, health, abuse and neglect, SIDS, shaken baby syndrome, and more.
For the most current training rules, childcare regulations, and professional development requirements, contact: