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- NYS OCFS & Aspire-Approved Training
Build your child care career with in-person training.
Complete mandatory pre-licensure and professional development training live in Queens, NY, with verified expert trainer Dr. Jay Zute.
THE TRAINING EXPERIENCE
Comprehensive in-person training for New York child care providers.
Whether you are opening a new Family Day Care (FDC), Group Family Day Care (GFDC), or operating an existing child day care center in New York State, reliable authorized training matters.
Live instruction
Structured classroom learning in Queens.
10 core competencies
Organized across comprehensive modules.
EIP information
Scholarship information available if needed.
Queens location
Conveniently near the Bellerose/Jamaica Avenue corridor.
Simple Pricing
Two 15-hour blocks
$300
per 15-hour block
- $20 per training hour
- Live classroom instruction
- Individual courses also available
- EIP information available
CURRICULUM
The 10 OCFS core competency topics.
A structured curriculum covering development, health, safety, administration, regulation, child
protection, and trauma-informed care.
protection, and trauma-informed care.
Principles of Childhood Development
Cognitive, social & emotional milestones
Explore developmental milestones, positive behavioral guidance, nurturing environments, and individual learning styles.
Nutrition, Health, and Disease Prevention
Healthy eating & public health
Cover nutrition, meal planning, severe food allergies, sanitation, handwashing, and communicable disease prevention.
Child Day Care Program Development
Daily routines & enriching environments
Learn daily scheduling, active and quiet play balance, space organization, curriculum frameworks, and learning outcomes.
Safety, Security & Emergency Preparedness
Hazard prevention & critical incidents
Review safety checks, security controls, evacuation planning, fire safety, weather emergencies, and disaster response.
Business Records & Record Maintenance
Compliant administrative systems
Cover attendance logs, child and staff files, medical records, and accurate financial and operational documentation.
Child Abuse & Maltreatment Identification
Recognition, prevention & reporting
Learn to recognize physical, behavioral, and emotional indicators and review childcare professional reporting obligations.
Statutes, Regulations & Licensing
NYS OCFS compliance
Review licensing mandates, staff-to-child ratios, supervision standards, operational rules, and inspection preparation.
Statutes & Regulations Pertaining to Child Abuse
Legal accountability & mandates
Examine reporting statutes, confidentiality rules, protections for reporters, and professional liability considerations.
Preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome & AHT
Infant safety & trauma prevention
Understand infant crying patterns, soothing techniques, caregiver self-care, and practical crisis-prevention strategies.
ACEs & Trauma-Informed Care
Resilience & emotional safety
Explore Adverse Childhood Experiences and practical trauma-informed approaches that support emotional safety and resilience.
Hi, I'm Dr. Jay Zute
Doctor Since 1986
I passed Allopathy Medicine in 1986 from Grant Medical College, Mumbai.
I am involved in healthcare of people since 1986, during my various positions as a Head of the Health post under Mumbai municipal corporation, the project that was funded by The World Bank. I was running my own hospital for 18 years in Mumbai. I have always integrated Lifestyle Medicine, Holistic Health, and Natural Cure with my Allopathy treatments. I was successful in managing the health issues of my patients by removing the root causes of these chronic diseases. This allowed most of them to reduce the medicine doses and many could stop the medications completely.
I have always integrated the ‘Principles of Ayurveda‘ and ‘Holistic Health‘ approach & have focussed on the ‘Natural Cures’ during my medical practice since 1986.
Certified AHA (American Heart Association) & American Red Cross Instructor – I am a certified instructor for AHA & ARC, teaching in-person CPR, BLS, and First Aid classes for healthcare staff and the general public, as well as ACLS & PALS for ICU staff & paramedics. My students get the prestigious AHA/ARC certification. As a medical doctor, I can teach you much more! Become a valuable resource who can save someone’s life in an emergency!
Dr. Jay Zute is a Verified Trainer for the New York State OCFS Child Care curriculum.
Phlebotomy & EKG instructor – I conduct classes for Phlebotomy and EKG which prepare you for NHA certifications. You learn in detail during these extensive sessions and are helpful in your career growth in the healthcare industry.
CPC Certified Professional Medical Coder – I am also a CPC holder.
Sr. Drug Safety Physician – I am a Senior Drug Safety Physician & Medical Advisor in Clinical Trials & have worked for big pharma companies like Sanofi and J&J while I was in India, Canada, and the US. I make decisions about all the serious medical events occurring during the clinical trials of these drugs.
Advance SAS programmer – I am also a Clinical SAS programmer (Statistical Programmer) and served in India and Denmark.
Owner Health Supplement Brands – I manage my health supplement brands Dr Zute’s, & AK Herbal.
All my health supplements are 100% authentic & very effective. All my health supplements are made in the US, in FDA and GMP-approved facilities, and marketed worldwide. All my health supplements marked as ‘Organic’, are Authentic Organic and are certified Organics by USDA and ICS. You can confirm this as I have put the authenticity and certification logos on my health supplements.
HANDS-ON CERTIFICATION
First Aid, CPR & AED training.
AHA (American Heart Association) or ARC (American Red Cross) certification with hands-on adult, child, and infant practice.
Adult, Child & Infant CPR
Compression depths, rescue breathing & rhythm.
AED operation
Pad placement and CPR coordination.
First aid essentials
Bleeding, burns, fractures, allergies & crises.
Choking relief
Pediatric and adult scenarios.
Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) - People Also Ask - Commonly Asked Questions
1) Are these classes online or in-person?
All OCFS training modules taught by Dr. Jay Zute are conducted strictly in-person in Queens, NY, fully complying with New York State and Aspire Registry live attendance requirements.
2) Can I use EIP (Educational Incentive Program) scholarships to pay for this training?
Yes! If the EIP from the University at Albany is already approved. You can get reimbursed by the EIP program if you are eligible.
3) What is the cost of the training?
Courses are offered at an affordable, discounted rate of $20 per hour. They are split into two convenient 15-hour modules ($300 per 15-hour block). You can register for an individual course too (1.5 to 5 hours duration, depending on the topic)
4) Is attendance mandatory for all hours?
Yes. To receive official OCFS credit hours and certificates, 100% attendance across the scheduled course days is strictly compulsory.
5) Where are the classes held in Queens?
Classes are held locally in Queens, NY (conveniently accessible near the Bellerose/Jamaica Avenue corridor). The location address is 240-19 Jamaica Ave, Bellerose, Queens, NY 11426
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