New York Childcare Licensing
New York Childcare Training Hour Requirements (2026)
New York childcare staff must complete both pre-service (orientation) training before working with children and ongoing annual training each year. New York requires child care providers and staff to complete a minimum of 30 hours of OCFS-approved training every two years, with 15 of those hours obtained within the person's first six months at the program, covering the ten state-required training topic areas (including adverse childhood experiences) (18 NYCRR 417.14(c) and (f)).
Licensing Agency
New York State Office of Children and Family Services →Last updated: April 2026
Researched by the TotReady Research TeamNew York Training Hour Requirements: The Specifics
Before a family or group family day care registration is issued, the applicant must complete an OCFS-approved health and safety pre-service training course that meets federal minimum health-and-safety pre-service requirements (a 15-hour course for family and group family day care providers, completed pre-service or within three months) (18 NYCRR 417.14(b)
18 NYCRR 417.14(b)
NY OCFS Training Requirements).
18 NYCRR 417.14(b)
New York requires child care providers and staff to complete a minimum of 30 hours of OCFS-approved training every two years, with 15 of those hours obtained within the person's first six months at the program, covering the ten state-required training topic areas (including adverse childhood experiences) (18 NYCRR 417.14(c) and (f)).
18 NYCRR 417.14(c) and (f)
New York Training Hour Requirements at a Glance
| Pre-service training | Before a family or group family day care registration is issued, the applicant must complete an OCFS-approved health and safety pre-service training course that meets federal minimum health-and-safety pre-service requirements (a 15-hour course for family and group family day care providers, completed pre-service or within three months) (18 NYCRR 417.14(b); NY OCFS Training Requirements). |
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| Annual training | New York requires child care providers and staff to complete a minimum of 30 hours of OCFS-approved training every two years, with 15 of those hours obtained within the person's first six months at the program, covering the ten state-required training topic areas (including adverse childhood experiences) (18 NYCRR 417.14(c) and (f)). |
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New York Training Hour Requirements: Frequently Asked Questions
How many pre-service training hours does New York require?
Before a family or group family day care registration is issued, the applicant must complete an OCFS-approved health and safety pre-service training course that meets federal minimum health-and-safety pre-service requirements (a 15-hour course for family and group family day care providers, completed pre-service or within three months) (18 NYCRR 417.14(b); NY OCFS Training Requirements).
How many annual training hours does New York require?
New York requires child care providers and staff to complete a minimum of 30 hours of OCFS-approved training every two years, with 15 of those hours obtained within the person's first six months at the program, covering the ten state-required training topic areas (including adverse childhood experiences) (18 NYCRR 417.14(c) and (f)).
Does CPR/First Aid count toward New York training hours?
States differ on whether CPR and First Aid certification counts toward required training hours. Confirm with the New York State Office of Children and Family Services before relying on it for your annual total.
New York childcare licensing rules are amended regularly. This page is compiled from published New York administrative codes and statutes for informational purposes only — always verify current requirements with the New York State Office of Children and Family Services before relying on them. TotReady provides information and document templates, not legal or regulatory advice.