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New York Approved Child Care Training

ChildCareEd is a Trusted New York training provider and an Aspire Registry–approved training organization (#156466). Our online professional development courses are recognized by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) and can be used to meet training requirements for:

• Child Day Care Centers
• Family Day Care Homes
• Group Family Day Care Homes
• School-Age Child Care
• Small Day Care Centers

By verifying attendance through the Aspire Registry, ChildCareEd courses qualify for OCFS training credit, ensuring your completed hours count toward mandatory training requirements.

As an IACET-Accredited Provider, ChildCareEd also offers high-quality continuing education that supports professional development and widely accepted CEUs.

What New York Approved Training Does ChildCareEd Provide?

ChildCareEd offers self-paced online training aligned with New York’s OCFS training topic areas and ongoing professional development expectations. Many courses are available in multiple languages (excluding media portions), including Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Urdu, Farsi, and more—supporting New York’s diverse early childhood workforce.

Ongoing Training Expectations (Biennial Requirement)

New York providers must complete 30 hours every two (2) years, including training aligned to required topic areas such as:

• 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 
• Building and Physical Premises Safety 
• Shaken Baby Syndrome 
• Responding to Emergencies 
• Handling and Storage of Hazardous Materials
• Appropriate Precautions in Transportation of Children
• Abuse and Neglect: Signs and Reporting
  

All individuals with regular and substantial contact with children—including directors, providers, group teachers, assistant teachers, volunteers, and family day care owners—must complete OCFS-approved training to remain compliant under New York Social Services Law Section 390 and the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) Act.

Aspire Registry Information

ChildCareEd makes it simple to receive training credit through Aspire:

1. Add your Aspire Registry ID to your ChildCareEd account
2. Complete any ChildCareEd course
3. ChildCareEd uploads attendance weekly
4. Training appears in Aspire within 5 business days

Because training credit is tied to verified attendance in Aspire, adding your Aspire ID is the best way to ensure your training is properly recorded for OCFS.

Educational Incentive Program (EIP) & MAT Scholarship Eligibility

ChildCareEd is an EIP Training Organization, which means scholarship funding may be available for eligible New York child care providers through the Educational Incentive Program (EIP) and Medication Administration Training (MAT).

• Scholarships may help cover the cost of approved training needed to meet regulatory requirements.
• Funding may be available for professional development, including distance learning, when EIP/MAT criteria are met.

Learn more or apply: www.ecetp.pdp.albany.edu
EIP Email: eip@albany.edu
MAT Email: mat@albany.edu
Phone: (800) 295-9616 or (518) 442-6575
More info: https://www.ecetp.pdp.albany.edu/eip.aspx

CDA Credential Training for New York Child Care Providers

New York recognizes CDA training as a qualification pathway for roles such as:

• Lead Teacher / Lead Caregiver
• Assistant Teacher
• Preschool Teacher
• Infant/Toddler Caregiver
• Family Child Care Provider
• Program Director (when combined with administration training)

The CDA provides 120 hours of formal education across the core competency areas needed for early childhood roles.

ChildCareEd offers CDA training options including:

• Birth to Five CDA Credential with Portfolio Review
• CDA Infant/Toddler Credential with Portfolio Review
• CDA Preschool Credential with Portfolio Review
• CDA Family Child Care Credential with Portfolio Review
• CDA Home Visitor Credential Birth to 5
• CDA Infant/Toddler Renewal
• CDA Preschool Renewal
• CDA Family Child Care Renewal

New York Child Care Licensing Contact Information

For the most current OCFS regulations, training rules, and licensing requirements, contact:

New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS)
Phone: (518) 474-9454
Website: https://ocfs.ny.gov/main/