The Office of Children and Family Services

The OCFS website contains a key resource list and information for child care providers.

http://ocfs.state.ny.us/main/childcare/infoforproviders.asp

Videoconferences

The Professional Development Program of Rockefeller College, SUNY, offers free videoconferences for child care professionals. For more information on the dates, topics, and to register, visit their website.

http://www.ecetp.pdp.albany.edu/signup.shtm

Education Incentive Program (EIP)

EIP is a scholarship program funded by OCFS for child care providers to assist in paying for the training and professional development necessary to provide quality child care to children and to meet the regulation requirements.

http://www.ecetp.pdp.albany.edu/apply.shtm

The Binghamton Association for the Education of Young Children (BAEYC)

The Binghamton Association for the Education of Young Children, the local affiliate to the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) provides local professional development opportunities to child care providers. Visit their website for more information.

http://www.binghamton-aeyc.org/