Training

The Child Care Council of Dutchess and Putnam provides monthly training opportunities in both Dutchess and Putnam locations. The training calendar provides multiple opportunities for the child care provider to accomplish their OCFS training requirements.

For more information about on-site trainings, email wcooper@childcaredutchess.org or call our Training Coordinator at (845) 473-4141 ext. 228

Would you like help improving your program?

Technical Assistance is available to all caregivers and professionals who work in the child care field. Call the Council for more information.

Training Requirements

The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) requires that licensed and registered providers must complete a total of 30 hours of training every two years. Fifteen (15) hours of such training must be received during the first six months of licensure, registration or employment by a program.

Training must address the following topics:

Health and Safety Training

A fifteen hour Health and Safety Training is required for all initial applicants of Family and Group Family Day Care.

A fifteen hour Health and Safety Training is required for all directors of Day Care Centers and School Age Programs.

For information on the next available training, please call (845) 473-4141, ext 216.

Training Etiquette

Registration and Payment

Advance registration and prepayment are required to enroll in training classes and receive a certificate. Registrations can be taken over the telephone with use of a credit card. Register early! Most classes have limited enrollment.

We reserve the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment.

All workshops will be held at the Child Care Council of Dutchess and Putnam, 301 Manchester Road, Suite 201A, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603, unless otherwise noted.

The Council reserves the right to refuse late arrivals and/or to adjust training certificates to reflect late arrival.

We also reserve the right to require appropriate participation in all trainings.

Credits, Refunds, & Cancellations

No credits or refunds will be issued without 24 hours notice. If classes are cancelled by the Council due to low enrollment, refunds will be given.

Children

Our trainings are designed for focused, uninterrupted learning. We do not have child care on site and cannot supervise children outside of the room, so please arrange care in advance.