The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) requires thirty (30) hours of training every two years and is subject to the following conditions: 

1. Fifteen of the required 30 hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program. 
    
2. A minimum of five (5) hours of Office approved training must be obtained each year which addresses topics or subject matters outlined below.

Training must address the following topics: 

1. Principles of childhood development, focusing on the developmental stages of the age groups for which the program provides care; 
    
2. Nutrition and health needs of infants and children; 
    
3. Child care program development;
    
4. Safety and security procedures;
    
5. Business record maintenance and management; 
    
6. Child abuse and maltreatment identification and prevention;
    
7. Statutes and regulations pertaining to child care; 
    
8. Statutes and regulations pertaining to child abuse and maltreatment;
    
9. Education and information on the identification, diagnosis and prevention of shaken baby syndrome; and 
    
10. Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), focused on understanding trauma and on nurturing resiliency.