Child Care Training Program
Interested in Opening an In-Home Daycare?
Next cohort begins October 2023!
The Family Child Care Training Program will provide comprehensive training, equipment, and physical plant modifications for those interested in operating an in-home daycare program. Starting with an informational session, the Family Childcare Training Program includes mandatory health and safety training, as well as Office of Children and Family Services Orientation, CPR/First Aid for adults and children, and education about business practices. Training and other supports will be provided at no cost to eligible participants through grants from Columbia-Greene Workforce NY.
The Family Child Care Training Program is offered through a partnership between Columbia-Greene Community College’s Office of Community Engagement and Professional Development, Child Care Connections, a childcare resource and referral program of Family of Woodstock, Inc., and Columbia-Greene Workforce, NY.
For more information and next steps, please contact Columbia-Greene Workforce NY at 518-697-6510 or email Chris Nardone, Director Columbia-Greene Workforce NY, at Christopher.Nardone@sunycgcc.edu
Family Child Care Training Program
**-All in-person classes to be held at The Family of Woodstock, Inc.-Child Care Connections Site: 351 Fairview Avenue Suite 310, Hudson, NY 12534**
Upon registration, please contact Suzanne Holdridge, Program Director, Family of Woodstock, Inc. at 518-822-1944 or ccccg@familyofwoodstockinc.org
An informal pre-site inspection will be scheduled to assess for possible approval to operate a child care business.
Informational Session: How to Start a Family Child Care Business
Saturday, September 30, 2023 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. (3 hours)
In-person — 351 Fairview Avenue Suite 310, Hudson, NY 12534
Self-Guided/Virtual Training: must be completed to receive a certificate of completion.
Complete before October 2nd
- OCFS Orientation (5 hours)
Become a Provider | Division of Child Care Services | OCFS (ny.gov)
Complete before October 28th
- Foundation in Health and Safety e-Learning (5 hours)
https://www.ecetp.pdp.albany.edu/findtraining.aspx?Prog=EL
Health & Safety Training: Competencies for Becoming a Family or Group Family Day Care Provider (17 ½ hours)
Must attend all 5 sessions:
Session 1: Monday, October 2, 2023, 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Session 2: Friday, October 6, 2023, 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Session 3: Monday, October 9, 2023, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Session 4: Friday, October 13, 2023, 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Session 5: Monday, October 16, 2023, 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
In-person — 351 Fairview Avenue Suite 310, Hudson, NY 12534
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid Training
Must complete online reading and testing prior to skills assessments
Wednesday, October 11, 2023 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. (4 hours)
In-person skills assessment — 351 Fairview Avenue Suite 310, Hudson, NY 12534
Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) and Pyramid 101
Saturday, October 21, 2023, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. (3 hours)
In-person-351 Fairview Avenue Suite 310, Hudson, NY 12534
Welcome to the “Family” Child Care Business
Saturday, November 4, 2023, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. (3 hours)
In-person-351 Fairview Avenue Suite 310, Hudson, NY 12534