Resources

🎓 Degrees, Certifications and Credentials in Early Childhood

A career in early childhood is full of boundless opportunities for professional growth. Here's a guide to the early childhood degrees, certifications and credentials you may want to pursue in New York State.

📜 Other New York State Credentials

🏢 Early Childhood Organizations and Agencies

The early childhood field is dynamic and vast! Here you’ll find information about early childhood organizations and agencies in New York and nationally, whether you’re looking for information on state regulations and licensing, hoping to connect with others in the profession or explore policy and advocacy.

👆 Fingerprinting

This guide is designed to help you navigate fingerprinting requirements for employment or certification in early childhood in New York State.

🔍 Research in Early Childhood

This guide provides information on research in early childhood education and development.

✨ Special Education in Early Childhood

This guide provides information on special education in early childhood.

💰 Scholarships and Financial Aid

This guide provides information on scholarships and financial aid for early childhood professionals in New York State.

Early Childhood Organizations and Agencies

Professional Membership Organizations

Find and join organizations that offer guidance, resources, and support for early childhood professionals.

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Regulatory Agencies and CCR&Rs

Find regulatory agencies that provide and enforce health and safety requirements that allow early childhood programs in all settings to operate.

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Policy and Advocacy Organizations

Policymakers, researchers, government agencies and legislators can help you be an advocate for high-quality early childhood education. Here are some resources to help you get started.

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