Georgia CCLC Director Prep Track Career Program

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.