Georgia Child Care Teacher Express Track Career Program

For Educators Who Already Hold a CDA Credential.

This streamlined training path is ideal for those who already meet the core education requirement and are ready to begin classroom leadership roles with confidence and compliance.

How to Become a Teacher in a Georgia Child Care Center?

Do you love working with young children and want to guide classroom learning? Then you're ready for the next step. Georgia Child Care Teacher Express Track Career Program provides the credentials and training you need to work as a lead teacher in Georgia’s licensed child care centers. This program supports new early childhood professionals in meeting pre-service and ongoing training standards, while building classroom confidence and skills.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must hold at minimum a CDA Credential.
• First Aid & CPR Certification.
• 10 hours of state-required annual training.
• All training must be completed before assuming classroom responsibilities.

Inspire learning and lead with purpose in Georgia’s early childhood programs. Enroll today to become a certified child care Teacher.