License/Registration Types
Annual / Ongoing Training
New York State requires at least 30 hours of training covering the required topic areas every 2 years. This applies to all OCFS licensed or registered child care programs. Provider training requirements: 15 hours within the first 6 months of employment and 30 hours every 2 years in the 9 required training topic areas.
ChildCareEd Courses Approved:
ChildCareEd's OCFS-approved courses count toward provider training requirements, with automatic upload to the Aspire Registry when the provider's Aspire ID is linked.