Training Programs
Training is offered to all licensed/registered childcare providers across the region. These trainings meet the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (NYS OCFS) training topics that childcare providers are required to meet by regulations. These trainings are offered regionally in Malone, Plattsburgh, and Saranac Lake as well as through our Adirondack Family Resource Center Network.
The quarterly training calendar is available online and by mail to all registered/licensed child care providers. Childcare Providers may be eligible for scholarship dollars through the New York State Child Care Educational Incentive Program (EIP Grants).
General Monthly Training
A variety of training opportunities that will meet one or more NYS OCFS training topics and may be eligible for EIP grants to cover cost. Please contact Ann Fraser for more information at 518-561-4999.
SUNY Video Conferences
Live video conferences are available evenings from 6:45pm to 9:15pm at the Child Care Council, Elizabethtown ACAP, and Malone free of charge. The topics are varied, call for dates and more information is available at
Child Development Associate (CDA) Preparatory Program
This is a nationally recognized professional credential for individuals working in the early childhood field. The 120 training hours meet NYS OCFS training requirements and may be eligible for college credits. Take your professional development to the next step. Please contact Ann Fraser, Training Coordinator at 518-561-4999 ext 110 or email her @
Medication Administration Training (MAT)
The MAT course is a skill- based training to help childcare providers administer medication safely in their programs In order for childcare providers to administer medication to children in there care they must complete the 8 hours MAT class, have CPR ,First Aid training, and an approved health plan. Please contact Heidi Lange, our nurse for more information at 518-561-4999 or email her at
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Health and Safety Training to become a Family or Group Family Childcare Provider
This is a 15 hours class required for all applicants in order to open a family or group family daycare. This class meets NYS OCFS training requirements and requires a fee. It is offered in Plattsburgh and Malone. In Clinton County, please contact Chris Denussi @ JCEO 518-561-6310 or e-mail at
In Franklin County, please contact Stephanie Carlisto,Child Care Developer for more information at 518-481-7281 or email her at
August Training Week
This full week of training offers morning, afternoon, and evening training that meet NYS OCFS training topics and may be eligible for EIP grants to cover cost.
Annual Conference
This conference is offered in the fall of each year in Plattsburgh to child care providers parents and staff that work with children and families. It offers 6-8 hours of training that meets NYS OCFS training topics and may be eligible for EIP grants to cover costs.
