National Credentials: New York early childhood professionals may use our courses toward a CCP or CDA, as well as CDA, NAC and CCP renewal. Click a link for more information: CDA Info CDA Renewal NAC Renewal New York State Requirements: Most of our courses are approved for use toward New York state's annual training requirements for Child Day Care Centers, Family Day Care Homes, and Group Family Day Care Homes that are under the jurisdiction of the New York State Office of Children and Family Services. To confirm approval, please visit www.ecetp.pdp.albany.edu for more information. Courses that are not approved are indicated on our course description pages. Unapproved courses include: The Magic of Play, Mixed-Age Groups, Cultural Diversity, Let's Play Outdoors and First Steps in Child Care. We submit all new courses for review by the SUNY Professional Development Program. [Please Note: This approval does NOT apply to Child Care Centers in New York City that are under the jurisdiction of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.] Click here for information on which New York Training Topics are covered in each of our courses. For recommendations and bundles of courses for the 30-hour/9-topic requirement, click here: New York English Course Bundles All approved courses are also eligible for funding through the SUNY Educational Incentive Program (EIP) awards, should you qualify for an EIP award. Please call 1-800-295-9616 for information about obtaining an EIP award. To apply online, click here: EIP APPLICATION For those of you interested in starting a day care or home-based child care facility in New York, please contact your state licensing using the contact information below. The licensing agency should be able to give you advice on the requirements, rules and regulations of your state. For New York State: New York Department of Family Assistance
Office of Children and Family Services
Bureau of Early Childhood Services
52 Washington Street 3 N
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 474-9454 New York Website
For New York City:
New York City Department of Health
Bureau of Day Care
2 Lafayette Street, 22nd Floor
New York, NY 10007
(212) 676-2444
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