The links below contain information on programs that have been established to improve the competencies of people working with children and their families including:
- Infant and Toddler Care and Education Credential
- Children's Program Administrator Credential
- Early Care and Education Trainer's Credential
- Family Child Care Credential
- Family Development Credential
- School-age Child Care Credential
Infant/Toddler Care and Education Credential
A manual that outlines the process and requirements for completing and obtaining the Infant/Toddler Care and Education Credential.
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Children's Program Administrator Credential
A manual that outlines the process and requirements for completing and obtaining the Children's Program Administrator Credential.
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Early Care and Education Trainer's Credential
A manual describing the process and requirements for obtaining the Early Care and Education Trainer’s Credential
- PDF Version - Coming Soon
- Text Only Version - Coming Soon
- Locate Credentialed Early Care Trainers in New York State
Family Child Care Credential
A manual that outlines the process and requirements for obtaining the Family Child Care Credential
Family Development Credential
A description of Cornell University’s nationally recognized program that perpares frontline workers with skills necessary to provided empowerment-based assistance to families that they might set and obtain goals of healthy self-reliance.
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School-Age Care Credential
A manual that provides information on the credential, how eligibility is determined, and what are the competency standards.
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