Health and Safety Requirements
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Provider Requirement Levels.
Children's Program Administrator Credential (CPAC) A credential for directors that verifies leadership and management skills (18 college credits).
- Steps to achieve: Complete the required 18 credits of management coursework at a participating college and apply for the credential.
Reimbursable Training Information through the State.
Educational Incentive Program (EIP) A grant that may help to pay for training costs (like ChildCareEd courses) and college tuition based on your income.
- How to apply: Submit an EIP application via the Professional Development Program (PDP) website before your course begins.
Opening a Childcare Facility in New York
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Agency: Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) - Division of Child Care Services.
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Contact: 518-474-9454 or Regional Offices.
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Website: OCFS Child Care Licensing
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Steps: You must complete the Online Child Care Orientation (approx. 1.5 hours) on the OCFS website before you can request an application.
Training we do not offer
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NYS Mandated Reporter: New York requires the specific free course hosted on the nysmandatedreporter.org site.
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15-Hour Health & Safety: Must be taken from an OCFS-approved trainer (verify approval status for specific vendors).
Please verify with your specific state or local licensing agency to ensure our training courses meet your current regulatory requirements.
