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
From expansion to excellence
The Institute submitted testimony regarding New York's proposed executive budget, which includes a bold plan to expand access to child care.
Learning through nature
Read about the importance of outdoor play at one New York child care center in this post from our QUALITYstarsNY colleagues.
Learn about our new graduate program
Come to an information session to learn more about CUNY's new master's degree in early childhood policy and leadership.
Transforming special education transitions
The Institute has been awarded a prestigious $75,000 Spencer Vision Grant to support a groundbreaking, interagency research project around the transition from Early Intervention to preschool special education in NYC.
Join our Employment Network
Whether you're seeking a new position or looking to hire staff, our Early Childhood Education Employment Network can support you.
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 training and technical assistance for ACS programs and providers.
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.