Pre Service
Georgia child care providers play a vital role in ensuring the safety, health, and development of young children. This state-approved training equips ...
THIS IS FOR GEORGIA DIRECTORS ONLY. Become the childcare director every teacher wants to work for! This 40-hour self-paced training will equip Georgi...
The Child Care and Development Fund health and safety requirements for providers receiving federal financial assistance includes training in: appropri...
*Georgia Pre-service* This pre-licensure training course provides the basics of the day-to-day operations of running a licensed Family Child Care Hom...
National standards offer guidelines that we as #teachers and providers must follow when storing and preparing nutritious food for children. We develo...
Early Language & Literacy
Research has shown that without a strong foundation in reading, children are left behind at the beginning of their educational careers. Preschool teac...
#Language and literacy development are essential components of high-quality early childhood education. Children who are able to build emergent literac...
Supporting Dual Language Learners (DLLs) in early childhood settings is essential for fostering language development, confidence, and inclusio...
Supporting the language and literacy development of school-age children is essential for their academic success and overall communication skills. This...
Language and literacy development in early childhood lays the foundation for future learning and communication skills. This course equips child care p...
This training course focuses on the powerful role of reading aloud and storytelling in promoting early language and literacy development. Child care p...
This training course equips child care providers with essential knowledge about how young children acquire vocabulary and develop language and literac...
This training course equips child care providers with essential knowledge and practical skills to assess language and literacy development in early ch...
Provider Requirement Levels
Technical Certificate of Credit (TCC) Georgia relies on the technical college system for credentials. The "Early Childhood Basics TCC" is the entry-level credential required for many positions.
- Steps to achieve: Enroll in a participating Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) institution and complete the required credit hours.
Reimbursable Training Information through the State
- DECAL Scholars:
- Scholarships: Covers tuition and a stipend for books for credentials ranging from the CDA to Master’s degrees.
- Incentives: Salary bonuses (stipends) for maintaining employment after earning credentials.
- Apply: DECAL Scholars
- Quality Rated Subsidy Grants: Available to rated programs to improve quality, which can include funding for staff training.
Opening a Childcare Facility in Georgia
- Agency: Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL).
- Contact: 404-657-5562 or 1-888-466-8259
- Website: DECAL Child Care Services
- Steps: You must attend a mandatory Licensure Orientation Meeting (LOM). You can register for this through the DECAL KOALA portal.
Training we do not offer
- Fire Safety: Georgia requires a specific Fire Safety course approved by the State Fire Marshal (often in-person or specific vendor).
Please verify with your specific state or local licensing agency to ensure our training courses meet your current regulatory requirements.
