New York
Early Childhood
Professional Development
Institute
A public-private partnership at the City University of New York, elevating early childhood in New York State through research, policy, higher education and professional learning.
What's New
A new CBK is on the way
Here’s what you can expect from the revised Core Body of Knowledge, which will be released later in 2025.
Who are NY’s home-based child care providers?
Explore the Aspire Registry’s data story investigating the professional development needs of NY’s home-based providers.
Graduate courses in education leadership
Come to an information session to learn about the Children’s Program Administrator Credential at the CUNY School of Professional Studies.
QUALITYstarsNY Community of Practice
A collaborative project between QUALITYstarsNY and the Low Income Investment Fund aimed to connect family child care providers with support to expand their business practices.
Our Services
We provide comprehensive support for early childhood professionals at every stage of their career journey.
Career Advising
Our career advisors offer personalized guidance to help you advance in the early childhood field, from education planning to job searching and more.
Learn MoreCoaching
Our coaching model supports early childhood professionals in developing their skills, improving classroom practices, and enhancing their work with children.
Learn MoreProfessional Development
Access workshops, training sessions, and educational resources designed to enhance your knowledge and skills in early childhood education.
Learn MoreThe Aspire Registry
A free online system where early childhood professionals can track their education, employment history, and professional development accomplishments.
Learn MoreEarly Childhood Employment Network
Search for job opportunities in the early childhood field, post your resume, and connect with employers across New York State.
Learn MoreCAPS Online Support
Access digital tools and resources designed to enhance child assessment practices and improve early childhood program quality.
Learn MoreOur Initiatives
We lead multiple initiatives to strengthen the early childhood workforce and improve outcomes for children across New York State.
The state's integrated professional development system for early childhood, we are home to the Aspire Registry, a free online professional portfolio where early childhood professionals can track their education, employment and professional development.
The state's Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) for early childhood programs, we provide support and resources to early childhood programs and family child care providers across New York State.
Our career advisors across New York State support current and aspiring early childhood professionals with academic planning, career advising, job searching and academic scholarships at no cost to participants.
We offer leadership-focused professional development and mentoring, networking and professional learning communities, and more.
We support family child care providers with professional learning, resources and guidance for caring for young children in their homes.
We bring together researchers, policymakers, funders, and other advocates to promote actionable research to inform public policy for young children.