All new directors of day care centers or school age child care programs hired on or after October 1, 2017, will be required to complete an OCFS 15-hour health and safety classroom training, either pre-service or within three months of their start date as director. Current directors who have not completed the Foundations in Health and Safety e-Learning by September 30, 2017, will also be required to complete the OCFS 15-hour health and safety classroom training. There is a cost associated with this training. The goal for this training is to provide DCC and SACC directors with information on best practices that lead to high quality child care. 

Dates: April 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th, 16th 2026

Times: 10:00am-1:15 pm online via ZOOM

Cost: $300.00

You will need to first register for this course on the Professional Development Program website. Search by program (Health & Safety) and by region (Buffalo). Once you have registered on the PDP website, you will receive an email with information about how to pay for the course. The Health & Safety Training is eligible for reimbursement through the Educational Incentive Program.

*Please note that this course will be done over multiple sessions; you must attend all sessions to receive credit for this course!*

For more information, email Jordan (jtartaglia@wnychildren.org) or call her at (716) 877-6666 ext. 3044.