Professional Development for Childcare Providers

*Please contact us if you need to register offline.

For series classes such as Health & Safety, First Aid & CPR, or CDA, only the first night of class will be displayed on the calendar. Check the class notes for all dates and times, and only sign up for a series if you can attend all sessions.

Successful online registration will generate a system email with class details, fee information, and a payment link. If you are applying for EIP, CSEA, or other scholarships, contact us at (585) 654-4720.

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There are scholarships available for individuals currently working in a registered or licensed child care facility. These are based on income and eligibility. To apply, visit The Professional Development Program (albany.edu)

The Start Bright Scholarship funds are intended to support enrolled, registered, or licensed child care providers or staff approved in a registered or licensed child care setting to increase their knowledge and experience through professional development opportunities. 

This scholarship is intended for individuals currently working in a registered or licensed child care program and may not qualify for the EIP or CSEA funding available. Applicants must meet the income requirements and provide documentation of employment.

  • Best practices for providing child care
  • Indicators of quality child care programs
  • Providing services that programs need to achieve the goals of their QUALITYstarsNY Quality Improvement Plan
  • Information on business administration practices and regulations governing program compliance issues specific to that program

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There are FREE online training options for providers through the Professional Development Program at the University of Albany. Learn more about e-Learning opportunities.
 

Online learning is one way to obtain training. The NYS Office of Children and Family Services issued a policy on how distance learning courses can be used to satisfy OCFS training requirements. Online learning courses that are non-credit bearing and approved by OCFS may be used to satisfy OCFS child care provider training requirements. There may be a fee for these courses. However, approved courses may qualify for Educational Incentive Program (EIP) funding.

Go to OCFS-approved distance learning courses to choose courses that are right for you. Additional distance learning courses and organizations will be added to the site as determinations are made.

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