New York Child Care Information

Special Notes for New York Students

New York early childhood professionals may use our courses toward a CCP or CDA, as well as CDA, NAC and CCP renewal. Click on the "CDA benefits" button to learn how you can use a CDA in New York.

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New York State Requirements: YES!   All 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.  We submit all new courses for review by the SUNY Training Strategies Group. We will post updated information on this website as we receive approval for new courses from the Training Strategies Group.  [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.] 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 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  

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Please note: Because E-Courses are delivered by an online delivery system that is activated by online payment with a credit card or Paypal, EIPs cannot be used for E-Courses.

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.