Mentoring Early Childhood Professionals and Organizations
One Relationship at a Time

COVID-19 Update

Face to Face CPR and First Aid Training has resumed.
Our office is following all necessary Covid procedures.
Please contact us with any questions. Be Safe and Be Healthy!

All CDA classes are now being offered remotely using ZOOM online meetings.

Coming Soon, CDA Preparatory Training in Spanish. Watch for our email with the registration link.

Part 1

Tuesday Evenings 6:30-9:30 PM

Begins on February 6, 2024

Part 2

Thursday Evenings 6:30-9:30 PM

Begins on February 8, 2024

* Part 1 Registration Link *

* Part 2 Registration Link *

Unique NO COST Training Opportunity

This project is supported in part by the Health Resources and Services Administration of the US Department of Health and Human Services. Classes are being offered remotely using ZOOM online.
See the Flyers for detailed information.

--> This is a Series so you MUST Register and Attend all Sessions <--

* Registration Link for All Birth through 8 Years of Age Modules *

Module 1a

November 1 & 2, 2023, 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Module 1b

November 13, 2023, 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Module 1c

November 15 & 16, 2023, 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Unique NO COST Training Opportunity

This project is supported in part by the Health Resources and Services Administration of the US Department of Health and Human Services. Classes are being offered remotely using ZOOM online.
See the Flyers for detailed information.

--> This is a Series so you MUST Register and Attend all Sessions <--

* Registration Link for All Infant/Toddler Modules *

Module 1d

November 27, 2023, 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Module 2a

December 11, 2023, 6:00 - 9:00 PM

Module 2b

December 13, 2023, 6:00 - 9:00 PM

Unique NO COST Training Opportunity

This project is supported in part by the Health Resources and Services Administration of the US Department of Health and Human Services. Classes are being offered remotely using ZOOM online.
See the Flyers for detailed information.

--> This is a Series so you MUST Register and Attend all Sessions <--

* Registration Link for All Preschool Modules *

Module 1a

June 5, 2023, 6:30 - 8:30 PM

Module 1b

June 6, 2023, 6:30 - 8:30 PM

Module 1c

June 12, 2023, 6:30 - 8:30 PM

Module 1d

June 13, 2023, 6:30 - 8:30 PM

Module 2a

June 19, 2023, 6:30 - 8:30 PM

Module 2b

June 20, 2023, 6:30 - 8:30 PM

Module 3a

June 26, 2023, 6:30 - 8:30 PM

Module 3b

June 28, 2023, 6:30 - 8:30 PM

Unique NO COST Training Opportunity

This project is supported in part by the Health Resources and Services Administration of the US Department of Health and Human Services. Classes are being offered remotely using ZOOM online.
See the Flyer for detailed information.

Family Child Care Flyer w/Registration Links

You MUST attend all 6 Classes!

February 6, 8th & 9th, 2023
7:30-9:30 PM

You MUST attend all 6 Classes!

February 13, 15, & 16th, 2023
7:30-9:30 PM

BUY OUR BOOKS

Created by the team at QS2 Training and Consulting, these are great books for children ages 2-8 and their families.
It explains a child's view of the pandemic
and how they and their family deal with it.
In today's new world, families are experiencing stress on many different levels and these books help ease anxiety and fear in young children.

QS2 offers the required 120 hour training for people who are looking to obtain their initial CDA credential as well as a 45 hour (4.5 CEU) CDA Renewal Training which fulfills renewal requirements and 45 hours of training for those looking to achieve a Second Setting Endorsement.

The 120 hours of training and 45 hours of renewal training is broken down by the 13 required CDA Functional Areas; Safe, Healthy, Learning Environment, Physical, Cognitive, Communication, Creative, Self, Social, Guidance, Families, Program Management, and Professionalism.

QS2 offers the National Safety Council Training for CPR and Pediatric First Aid

CDA GOLD STANDARD℠
Awarded to New York's
QS2 INC.

 Attention Directors 

 QS2 offers on site technical assistance to all Early Childhood Programs
 to address any concerns you may have.

 Coaching Available 

 QS2 offers individual coaching from a NYS Credentialed Coach.
 Hours spent can count towards OCFS Licensing hours.

Need help paying for your CDA training? The Educational Incentive Program is sponsored by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services, funded by the Federal Child Care and Development Fund and administered by the Professional Development Program, Rockefeller College, University at Albany.

DOWNLOAD THE EIP APPLICATION
 & INFORMATION BOOKLET HERE

Our Workshops

QS2 offers an extensive range of training covering all aspects of early care and education. Our staff and program development workshops are customized to meet the needs of child care center staff, family and group family providers, school age child care staff, as well as home visitors. The array of staff development opportunities can be suitable for people new to the field as well as for the seasoned director or long time business owner. QS2 strives to deliver training in a hands-on and meaningful atmosphere and to accommodate all types of learners. Professional development opportunities include on-site training customized to meet your program's needs and requirements, consultation, technical assistance and mentoring delivered on-site and on-line training. All of our workshops meet the training requirements of the New York State Office of Children and Family Services as well as the New York State Core of Body Knowledge Competency Areas.

Our Staff

Every member of our staff has an extensive education and supplemental training in the field of Early Child Care and Education. At QS2 we pride ourselves in our commitment to ongoing continuous education. All of our trainers attend workshops, conferences, webinars, and train-the-trainer series given across the country in an effort to stay current and up-to-date in research and topics that impact our field. We each have a broad background of additional experience in adjacent complementary fields that gives us a unique insight into the needs of child care providers whether home or center based.

Our staff certifications include

• NYS Health and Safety
• National Safety Council Pediatric First Aid and CPR
• Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect (PCAN)
• Program for Infant Toddler Care (PITC)
• Eco-Healthy Child Care
• Dimensions Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom

We also have staff trained in:

• Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale (ECERS)
• Infant Toddler Environmental Rating Scale (ITERS)
• Family Child Care Environmental Rating Scale (FCCERS) observation
• National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) Accreditation observation