
$700
For Aspiring Directors Who Need a CDA Credential.
This program supports new and rising professionals in working toward the education, training, and experience needed to become a licensed child care center director in Georgia.
Want to Lead a Child Care Center in Georgia—But Don’t Have a CDA Yet?
If you’re passionate about early childhood education and dream of managing a licensed child care center, you can start your journey even if you haven’t earned your CDA Credential yet. The Georgia CCLC Director Prep Track Career Program is your step-by-step pathway to becoming a licensed director. It includes the essential training, certification, and support to meet Georgia’s state requirements—and helps you work toward the credentials you’ll need.
Additional Requirements to Work Toward:
- Be at least 21 years old.
- First Aid & CPR Certification.
- Gain experience working in a licensed child care setting.
- Maintain 10 hours of annual continuing education.
Start Building Toward Director Certification, this program sets you on the right track—giving you the foundation and support to grow into a leadership role in Georgia’s child care field. Get started today and begin your path to becoming a certified Child Care Learning Center Director.
- 10 Hour Health and Safety Orientation Training
- 40-Hour Director's Course
- CDA Infant/Toddler Credential with Portfolio Review
- Food Preparation and Nutrition
- Transportation Safety