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OCFS 30-Hour Mandatory Training

Build your skills, meet state requirements, and provide the best care for children.

If you are a licensed or registered child care provider in New York State, the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) requires you to complete 30 hours of training every two years. Our course is designed to make meeting this requirement engaging, practical, and meaningful for your everyday work.

At the Child Care Education Center, we don’t just teach you the material we make sure you leave with tools, strategies, and confidence to elevate your child care program.

Who Should Enroll?

  • Licensed and registered family and group family daycare providers.
  • Directors and staff of child care centers.
  • Providers looking to renew their license or registration.

Why Take This Course With Us?

Meets all state requirements.

Sessions available on weekdays and weekends.

Hands-on activities, discussions, and real-world examples.

Offered in English and Spanish.

Learn alongside other providers and share best practices.

What This Course Covers

This training meets the nine topic areas required by OCFS regulations, ensuring you stay compliant while building your professional skills.

Principles of Early Childhood Development

Understand child growth, developmental stages, and how to support children’s learning.

Plan healthy meals, manage allergies, and promote wellness in your program.

Prevent accidents, prepare for emergencies, and ensure proper supervision.

Recognize warning signs, understand your legal responsibilities, and learn reporting procedures.

Stay up to date with OCFS rules and learn how to remain in compliance.

Understand state laws and your role as a mandated reporter.

Identify signs, prevent incidents, and promote infant safety.

Support children with physical, emotional, or developmental differences.

Keep accurate attendance, financial, and program records to stay organized and compliant.