Foundat
ions in Health & Safety Training is a new federal
requirement. Legally exempt child care providers w
ho are applying to be paid by the Department of So
cial Services must complete the training before th
eir application can be complete. Employees\, volun
teers\, and anyone with the potential for regular
and substantial contact with children must also ta
ke the training. Failure to complete the training
may result in a denial of the provider’s enrollmen
t application.
\n
\n If you have one of
the following relationships to ALL children in ca
re\,
\n you may not have to take Fou
ndations of Health & Safety:
If you need to take the training to be appr oved as a provider\, you have two (2) options:
\n \nOR
\n \nAll potential family and group family providers are required by the Office of Children a nd Family Services to complete a 15-hour health an d safety training\, prior to final approval of the program&rsquo\;s registration or licensing. The c lass is designed to provide a foundation of basic standards expected to give children in Family and Group Family Day Care programs the best opportunit y for care in an environment that is safe\, with c aregivers who predict the opportunity for risk and act to eliminate hazards\, as well as consistentl y practice routines that lead to the prevention of germ transmission and illness.
\n \nPlease note: \;We are committed to your success and recommend that you do not register for this class until you have submitted your day care applicatio n and received your initial inspection from the Of fice of Children and Family Services. The fees for the class are non-refundable and it is important that after you receive the results of your home in spection that you determine if opening the busines s is still a viable option for you.
\n \nDates: \;November 3rd\, 4th an
d 9th \;
Times:&n bsp\;9:00am-3:30pm
\n \nCost: $300.00
\n \nRegistration is not complete until participants have applied for this training through the \;Early Childhood Education and Training Program (E CETP) website. \;Under &lsquo \;Find Trainings\,&rsquo\; search by program (Heal th &\; Safety)\, by region (Buffalo) and modali ty (Family Day Care or Group Family Day Care).Once you have registered on the PDP website\, you will receive an email with information about how to pa y for the course. This training is open to both Er ie and Niagara County. You can also register for t his course on ECETP using this link:Professional D evelopment Program website
\n \nFor more information\, contact Carl y Bruce (cbruce@wnychildren.org) \;or call her at (716) 877-6666 ext. 3024 or Clarimar Lopez (cl opez@wnychildren.org) or call her at (716) 877-666 6 ext. 3092.
\n \n*Please note tha
t this course will be done over multipl
e \;sessions\; you must attend all sessions to receive cred
it for this course!*
Marketing your child care business plays a major role in filling your openings and connect ing with the community. This training will provide practical\, low-cost strategies to strengthen mar keting skills\, including how to choose the right platforms\, build a professional profile\, communi ty engagement\, and plan engaging content that ref lects the personality and quality of your program. Make a strong first impression by learning strate gies to strengthen their online presence through s ocial media\, along with additional ways to market their child care business. DESCRIPTION:Marketing 101\n \n \n Marketing your child care bu siness plays a major role in filling your openings and connecting with the community. This training will provide practical\, low-cost strategies to st rengthen marketing skills\, including how to choos e the right platforms\, build a professional profi le\, community engagement\, and plan engaging cont ent that reflects the personality and quality of y our program. Make a strong first impression by lea rning strategies to strengthen their online presen ce through social media\, along with additional wa ys to market their child care business.\n \n CATEGORIES:Class CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20261103T183000 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261103T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261103T203000 LOCATION:1000 Hertel Avenue\n Child Care Resource Network\n Buffalo\, NY 14216\n United States\n URL:https://wnychildren.org/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=7754 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_7704_242459cb069fdb2d14ebe6db1bf396e6@wnychildren.org SUMMARY:Breastfeeding Friendly Child Care Practices X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
This training equips c
hild care providers with the knowledge\, skills\,
and confidence to create a breastfeeding‑friendly
environment for families. Designed for professiona
ls across all child care settings and modalities\,
the session explores the critical role of human m
ilk feeding\, offers practical strategies for supp
orting lactating parents\, and reviews key federal
protections and nationally recognized guidelines
related to breastfeeding in child care. The traini
ng is led by a Certified Lactation Counselor with
specialized expertise in infant feeding and family
support.
Biting is a common but highly emotional inf ant &\; toddler behavior. During this training we will explore the relationship between child dev elopment &\; biting. Participants will explore strategies to support children\, in the moment res ponse techniques and strategies to effectively com municate &\; partner with families.
\n \n\;
DESCRIPTION:Understanding & Supporting Children Who Bite\n \n \n Biting is a common but highly emotional infant & toddler behavior. During this training we will e xplore the relationship between child development & biting. Participants will explore strategies to support children\, in the moment response techniqu es and strategies to effectively communicate & par tner with families.\n \n \n \n Click here to regis ter for this event.\n \n \n \n \n \n CATEGORIES:Class CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T180000 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T200000 LOCATION:Zoom\n NY \n United States\n URL:https://wnychildren.org/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=7693 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_7701_242459cb069fdb2d14ebe6db1bf396e6@wnychildren.org SUMMARY:Blended Learning CPR\, First Aid\, and AED – Ameri can Red Cross X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Description:
\n \n\;This class combines online self-study th rough the American Red Cross and hands-on demonstr ation to teach the critical skills needed to respo nd to and manage an emergency. Pre-register to rec eive a link to complete the online portion of the training then attend the in-person skills competen cy portion of the training with an American Red Cr oss authorized provider. Upon completion of the se ssion\, you will earn the American Red Cross Certi fication for CPR and First Aid and AED\, which is valid for two years and meets the NYS OCFS regulat ory requirements.
\n \nIMPORTANT INFORMATIO N
\n \nSince this is a blended class it is imperative that you provide a valid email address. Shortly after registering for the class you will receive a link from the instructor to complete the online portion. We strongly suggest checking your junk email to ensure you have received the necess ary link. The online portion MUST be completed pri or to the in-person skills testing.
\n \nPa yment Options:
\n \nCash or Credit Card
\n \nCSEA/VOICE - Get state approved training to meet enrollment/registration/licensing requirem ents AT NO COST TO YOU with participating training organizations by using the CSEA/VOICE Professiona l Development Training Program. This program is op en to NYS Registered Family\, Licensed Group Famil y and Legally Exempt childcare providers.
\n \nWant to use the CSEA/VOICE Professional Develo pment Training Program to pay for this training? V isit our Registering &\; Paying for Training pa ge and click the link under &ldquo\;Click Here for More Information on Voice&rdquo\; for information on how to get a discount code to register for thi s training: https://wnychildren.org/re gistering-paying-training. \;
\n \nPlease Note: This funding is available for Program Providers and Owners (Assistants are not eligible for this funding).
\n \nEducational Incent ive Program (EIP) - \;Scholarship funding to p articipate in this training may be available throu gh the (Educational Incentive Program (EIP)). For more information or to apply for a scholarship\, p lease visit www.ecetp.pdp.albany.edu. You may also c ontact EIP by email at eip@albany.edu\, by phone at either (800) 295-9616 or (518) 442-6575. In order to be eligib le for EIP funding\, you must \;be a paid empl oyee\, or the direct supervisor of a paid employee in a NYS OCFS or NYC DOHMH registered or licensed child care program.
\n \n\;
DESCRIPTION:Blended Learning CPR\, First Aid\, and AED – Ameri can Red Cross\n \n \n Description:\n \n \n \n Thi s class combines online self-study through the Ame rican Red Cross and hands-on demonstration to teac h the critical skills needed to respond to and man age an emergency. Pre-register to receive a link t o complete the online portion of the training then attend the in-person skills competency portion of the training with an American Red Cross authorize d provider. Upon completion of the session\, you w ill earn the American Red Cross Certification for CPR and First Aid and AED\, which is valid for two years and meets the NYS OCFS regulatory requireme nts.\n \n \n \n IMPORTANT INFORMATION\n \n \n \n S ince this is a blended class it is imperative that you provide a valid email address. Shortly after registering for the class you will receive a link from the instructor to complete the online portion . We strongly suggest checking your junk email to ensure you have received the necessary link. The o nline portion MUST be completed prior to the in-pe rson skills testing.\n \n \n \n Payment Options:\n \n \n \n Cash or Credit Card\n \n \n \n CSEA/VOIC E - Get state approved training to meet enrollment /registration/licensing requirements AT NO COST TO YOU with participating training organizations by using the CSEA/VOICE Professional Development Trai ning Program. This program is open to NYS Register ed Family\, Licensed Group Family and Legally Exem pt childcare providers.\n \n \n \n Want to use the CSEA/VOICE Professional Development Training Prog ram to pay for this training? Visit our Registerin g & Paying for Training page and click the link un der “Click Here for More Information on Voice” for information on how to get a discount code to regi ster for this training: https://wnychildren.org/re gistering-paying-training (https://wnychildren.org /registering-paying-training). \n \n \n \n Please Note: This funding is available for Program Provid ers and Owners (Assistants are not eligible for th is funding).\n \n \n \n Educational Incentive Prog ram (EIP) - Scholarship funding to participate in this training may be available through the (Educat ional Incentive Program (EIP)). For more informati on or to apply for a scholarship\, please visit ww w.ecetp.pdp.albany.edu (https://www.ecetp.pdp.alba ny.edu/). You may also contact EIP by email at eip @albany.edu (mailto:eip@albany.edu)\, by phone at either (800) 295-9616 or (518) 442-6575. In order to be eligible for EIP funding\, you must be a pai d employee\, or the direct supervisor of a paid em ployee in a NYS OCFS or NYC DOHMH registered or li censed child care program.\n \n \n \n \n \n CATEGORIES:Class CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T183000 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T203000 LOCATION:1000 Hertel Avenue\n Child Care Resource Network\n Buffalo\, NY 14216-14072\n United States\n URL:https://wnychildren.org/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=7701 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_7726_242459cb069fdb2d14ebe6db1bf396e6@wnychildren.org SUMMARY:Health & Safety for Legally Exempt Providers X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Foundat
ions in Health &\; Safety Training is a new fed
eral requirement. Legally exempt child care provid
ers who are applying to be paid by the Department
of Social Services must complete the training befo
re their application can be complete. Employees\,
volunteers\, and anyone with the potential for reg
ular and substantial contact with children must al
so take the training. Failure to complete the trai
ning may result in a denial of the provider&rsquo\
;s enrollment application.
\n
\n If you
have one of the following relationships to ALL ch
ildren in care\,
\n you may not have
to take Foundations of Health &\; Safety:
If you need to take the tr aining to be approved as a provider\, you have two (2) options:
\n \nOR
\n \nFrom a newborn&rsquo\;s first grasp to a toddler stackin g blocks\, fine motor skills are foundational for future independence. \; During this training\, participants will explore the fine motor developm ent timeline and milestones for infants and toddle rs. \; We will also discuss ways to plan devel opmentally appropriate environments and activities that support these important skills.
\n \nClick here to register for this event.
DESCRIPTION:Tiny Hands\, Big Skills: Fostering Fine Motor Foun dations \n \n \n From a newborn’s first grasp to a toddler stacking blocks\, fine motor skills are f oundational for future independence. During this training\, participants will explore the fine moto r development timeline and milestones for infants and toddlers. We will also discuss ways to plan d evelopmentally appropriate environments and activi ties that support these important skills. \n \n \n \n Click here to register for this event.\n \n CATEGORIES:Class CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T180000 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T200000 LOCATION:Zoom\n NY \n United States\n URL:https://wnychildren.org/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=7689 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_7748_242459cb069fdb2d14ebe6db1bf396e6@wnychildren.org SUMMARY:CCRN Meat Raffle X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us for Child Care Res ource Network'\;s Meat Raffle to benefit our or ganization in supporting the WNY child care commun ity.
\n \nDoors open at 6:00 pm for this ad ults-only event\, and the first pull will be at 7: 00 pm. You are encouraged to bring your own snacks \, but oustide alcohol is not permitted. There wil l be soda and beer included with your ticket\, and a cash bar on-site for the duration of the event. \;
\n \nIn addition to the meat raffle \, we will have a 50/50 raffle\, basket raffles\, and Queen of Hearts! Please note that this is an&n bsp\;adult only \;event.
< /body> DESCRIPTION:CCRN Meat Raffle\n \n \n Join us for Child Care Re source Network's Meat Raffle to benefit our organi zation in supporting the WNY child care community. \n \n \n \n Doors open at 6:00 pm for this adults- only event\, and the first pull will be at 7:00 pm . You are encouraged to bring your own snacks\, bu t oustide alcohol is not permitted. There will be soda and beer included with your ticket\, and a ca sh bar on-site for the duration of the event. \n \ n \n \n In addition to the meat raffle\, we will h ave a 50/50 raffle\, basket raffles\, and Queen of Hearts! Please note that this is an adult only ev ent.\n \n CATEGORIES:Special Event CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T180000 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T220000 LOCATION:755 Erie Avenue\n Knights of Columbus\n North Tona wanda\, NY 14120\n United States\n URL:https://wnychildren.org/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=7748 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_7735_242459cb069fdb2d14ebe6db1bf396e6@wnychildren.org SUMMARY:Medication Administration Training (MAT) – Classro om X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This competency-based 8-hour cour se provides specific instruction on safely adminis tering medication to children in child care progra ms. Successful completion of this course is requir ed for an individual to administer medication in a child day care program. This is the only course a pproved by NYS OCFS for this purpose.
\n \nDate: \;November 30\, 2026
\n \nTime: 8:30am &ndash\; 4 :30pm
\n \nCost: $275
\ n \nRegistration Deadline:&nb sp\;11/24/26
\n \nRegistration i
s not complete until participants have applied for
this training through the Ear
ly Childhood Education and Training Program (ECETP
) website. Under &lsquo\;Find Tra
inings\,&rsquo\; search by program (MAT) and by re
gion (Buffalo) to apply. This step is necessary an
d is the only way to receive your certificate at t
he completion of this training. You can also regis
ter for this course on ECETP using this link:
\;https
://www.ecetp.pdp.albany.edu/mytraining/roster/Rost
erReg.aspx?TrainingID=48864
\n \;
\n Early Childhood Education and Training Pr
ogram (ECETP) Scholarships for MAT Training:\n Scholarship funding to participate in this
training may be available through the Medication A
dministration Training (MAT). For more information
or to apply for a scholarship\, please visit www.ecetp.pd
p.albany.edu. You may also contact MAT by emai
l at mat@albany.edu or by phone at either (800) 295-9616 or (518) 44
2-6575.
Please Note: According
to ECETP Scholarship policy\, awards will be issue
d for up to $240 for MAT Classroom training. You w
ill be reimbursed after the training for this amou
nt if you receive an award.
\n \;
In this session we will discuss what Human Resources (HR) means for your i n-home child care business. HR is the practices th at help a business manage people\, reduce risk\, a nd create a professional workplace. HR starts the moment you hire your first employee. As an employe r it is important to have job descriptions\, clear expectations and policies for staff. \; \ ; We will also discuss payroll requirements and th e responsibilities for employees. \;
DESCRIPTION:HR and payroll for in-home childcare\n \n \n In th is session we will discuss what Human Resources (H R) means for your in-home child care business. HR is the practices that help a business manage peopl e\, reduce risk\, and create a professional workpl ace. HR starts the moment you hire your first empl oyee. As an employer it is important to have job d escriptions\, clear expectations and policies for staff. We will also discuss payroll requirements and the responsibilities for employees. \n \n CATEGORIES:Class CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20261201T183000 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261201T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261201T203000 LOCATION:1000 Hertel Avenue\n Child Care Resource Network\n Buffalo\, NY 14216\n United States\n URL:https://wnychildren.org/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=7753 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_7745_242459cb069fdb2d14ebe6db1bf396e6@wnychildren.org SUMMARY:Blended Learning CPR\, First Aid\, and AED – Ameri can Red Cross X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Description:
\n \n\;This class combines online self-study th rough the American Red Cross and hands-on demonstr ation to teach the critical skills needed to respo nd to and manage an emergency. Pre-register to rec eive a link to complete the online portion of the training then attend the in-person skills competen cy portion of the training with an American Red Cr oss authorized provider. Upon completion of the se ssion\, you will earn the American Red Cross Certi fication for CPR and First Aid and AED\, which is valid for two years and meets the NYS OCFS regulat ory requirements.
\n \nIMPORTANT INFORMATIO N
\n \nSince this is a blended class it is imperative that you provide a valid email address. Shortly after registering for the class you will receive a link from the instructor to complete the online portion. We strongly suggest checking your junk email to ensure you have received the necess ary link. The online portion MUST be completed pri or to the in-person skills testing.
\n \nPa yment Options:
\n \nCash or Credit Card
\n \nCSEA/VOICE - Get state approved training to meet enrollment/registration/licensing requirem ents AT NO COST TO YOU with participating training organizations by using the CSEA/VOICE Professiona l Development Training Program. This program is op en to NYS Registered Family\, Licensed Group Famil y and Legally Exempt childcare providers.
\n \nWant to use the CSEA/VOICE Professional Develo pment Training Program to pay for this training? V isit our Registering &\; Paying for Training pa ge and click the link under &ldquo\;Click Here for More Information on Voice&rdquo\; for information on how to get a discount code to register for thi s training: https://wnychildren.org/re gistering-paying-training. \;
\n \nPlease Note: This funding is available for Program Providers and Owners (Assistants are not eligible for this funding).
\n \nEducational Incent ive Program (EIP) - \;Scholarship funding to p articipate in this training may be available throu gh the (Educational Incentive Program (EIP)). For more information or to apply for a scholarship\, p lease visit www.ecetp.pdp.albany.edu. You may also c ontact EIP by email at eip@albany.edu\, by phone at either (800) 295-9616 or (518) 442-6575. In order to be eligib le for EIP funding\, you must \;be a paid empl oyee\, or the direct supervisor of a paid employee in a NYS OCFS or NYC DOHMH registered or licensed child care program.
\n \n\;
DESCRIPTION:Blended Learning CPR\, First Aid\, and AED – Ameri can Red Cross\n \n \n Description:\n \n \n \n Thi s class combines online self-study through the Ame rican Red Cross and hands-on demonstration to teac h the critical skills needed to respond to and man age an emergency. Pre-register to receive a link t o complete the online portion of the training then attend the in-person skills competency portion of the training with an American Red Cross authorize d provider. Upon completion of the session\, you w ill earn the American Red Cross Certification for CPR and First Aid and AED\, which is valid for two years and meets the NYS OCFS regulatory requireme nts.\n \n \n \n IMPORTANT INFORMATION\n \n \n \n S ince this is a blended class it is imperative that you provide a valid email address. Shortly after registering for the class you will receive a link from the instructor to complete the online portion . We strongly suggest checking your junk email to ensure you have received the necessary link. The o nline portion MUST be completed prior to the in-pe rson skills testing.\n \n \n \n Payment Options:\n \n \n \n Cash or Credit Card\n \n \n \n CSEA/VOIC E - Get state approved training to meet enrollment /registration/licensing requirements AT NO COST TO YOU with participating training organizations by using the CSEA/VOICE Professional Development Trai ning Program. This program is open to NYS Register ed Family\, Licensed Group Family and Legally Exem pt childcare providers.\n \n \n \n Want to use the CSEA/VOICE Professional Development Training Prog ram to pay for this training? Visit our Registerin g & Paying for Training page and click the link un der “Click Here for More Information on Voice” for information on how to get a discount code to regi ster for this training: https://wnychildren.org/re gistering-paying-training (https://wnychildren.org /registering-paying-training). \n \n \n \n Please Note: This funding is available for Program Provid ers and Owners (Assistants are not eligible for th is funding).\n \n \n \n Educational Incentive Prog ram (EIP) - Scholarship funding to participate in this training may be available through the (Educat ional Incentive Program (EIP)). For more informati on or to apply for a scholarship\, please visit ww w.ecetp.pdp.albany.edu (https://www.ecetp.pdp.alba ny.edu/). You may also contact EIP by email at eip @albany.edu (mailto:eip@albany.edu)\, by phone at either (800) 295-9616 or (518) 442-6575. In order to be eligible for EIP funding\, you must be a pai d employee\, or the direct supervisor of a paid em ployee in a NYS OCFS or NYC DOHMH registered or li censed child care program.\n \n \n \n \n \n CATEGORIES:Class CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20261217T183000 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261217T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261217T203000 LOCATION:1000 Hertel Avenue\n Child Care Resource Network\n Buffalo\, NY 14216-14072\n United States\n URL:https://wnychildren.org/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=7745 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_7623_242459cb069fdb2d14ebe6db1bf396e6@wnychildren.org SUMMARY:Test2 CATEGORIES:Class CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20280314T000000 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20280314T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280314T000000 LOCATION:1000 Hertel Avenue\n Child Care Resource Network\n Buffalo\, 14216\n United States\n URL:https://wnychildren.org/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=7623 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR