Health and Safety (for becoming a FCC/GFCC) - December 2026

HEALTH AND SAFETY: COMPETENCIES FOR BECOMING A FAMILY CHILD CARE/GROUP FAMILY CHILD CARE PROVIDER

This is a 3-day training meeting on:

December 2, 2026 | 9am - 5pm

December 8, 2026 | 9am - 5pm

December 9, 2026 | 9am - 5pm

Learn the steps to starting a program in your home, including assistance in completing the application and support in navigating the process. You’ll increase your knowledge of the NYS OCFS regulations regarding safe child care environments, supervision, nutrition and food safety, mandatory reporting, and health care plans.

Prerequisite:

Attend or view online: Child Day Care Orientation to receive the NYS Application to Become a Family Child Care Provider.

Submit some or all of that application before registering for this Health and Safety course.

15 training hours, 1.50 CEU

OCFS: 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

CBK: 5, 6, 7

Presenters: Jennifer Callaghan and Erika Lenz

Cost: $250

Payment will be required at checkout.

In addition to completing this online registration, participants will need to apply for this training through the Early Childhood Education and Training Program website. This step is necessary and is the only way to receive your certificate at the completion of this training.

If you need to cancel, please call 518-426-7181 at least 1 week prior to your training. If you do not call to cancel, and you do not attend; you will need to pay the registration fee again if you wish to register for a future date.