Training Requirements & Policies

Participation in trainings and other professional development efforts is an important part of providing quality care and education. New York State Office of Children and Family Services regulations require staff to receive 30 hours of training within each two years of a program’s registration period with 15 hours completed in the first six months of employment. 

The following categories are required:

	principles of childhood development, including the appropriate supervision of children, meeting the needs of children enrolled in the program with physical or emotional challenges and behavior management and discipline
	nutrition and health needs of children
	child day care program development
	safety and security procedures, including communication between parents and staff
	business record maintenance and management
	child abuse and maltreatment identification and prevention
	statutes and regulations pertaining to child day care; and
	statutes and regulations pertaining to child abuse and maltreatment
	identification, diagnosis, and prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome (Not required for school age program staff)

If you have additional questions about the Council’s Professional development options or would like to schedule an on-site workshop contact Dana Doyle at: danad@cccwny.org or (914)761-3456 ext. 113.