It’s the mission of The Early Years Institute to be a catalyst for new ideas, partnerships and resources that ensure all children have what they need to succeed. From health and safety to enriched learning to connecting children with nature, EYI and its partners provide early care training programs for parents and professionals throughout Long Island.

EYI's Professional Development Workshops are designed for directors of early childhood programs including child care, family child care, nursery schools, Head Start, and Pre-K as well as early childhood teachers, trainers and curriculum designers. The sessions can be tailored for parents and other interested groups.

In addition, EYI’s LINCK offers training sessions for educators, parents and caregivers and others interested in connecting children with nature. LINCK offers training sessions at locations throughout Long Island for educators, parents and caregivers, and others interested in connecting children with nature. LINCK can also send trainers to your site to conduct workshops on outdoor learning. These workshops guide participants through ways to connect children with nature inside and outside -- at home, in child care settings and in schools. Training curricula are audience specific and can be tailored to meet your needs. Click here to find out more.

There are dozens of other training programs to choose from. Click on the links below to search the training calendars of these reputable organizations:

• Adelphi University Institute for Parenting
• American Red Cross- Nassau County Chapter
• American Red Cross – Suffolk County Chapter
• Child Care Council of Nassau (PDF)
• Child Care Council of Suffolk
• Coalition Against Child Abuse and Neglect
• Cornell Cooperative Extension – Suffolk County
• Hi-Hello Child Care Center, Inc.
• Long Island Parent Center
• North Shore Child and Family Guidance
• Professional Development Program- Video Conference Center
• Variety Child Learning Center Trainings