Online Child Care Training Approved in Georgia

Child Care Lounge is an approved sponsor organization with the Georgia professional Development System (GPDS) All classes are accepted by Bright From the Start. Anyone, anywhere is welcome to enroll in one of our online child care classes. Please note that you may also use these class hours towards 120 hours needed for the CDA certificate.

Online child care training for Georgia

• Trainer is approved as Trainer II Designation with the Georgia Early Care and Education Professional Development System (Bright From the Start) and ECE Professionals can use our classes toward ongoing professional development hours. All classes are approved,

Georgia FCCLH Pre-Service Course

Family Child Care Learning Home (FCCLH) applicants in Georgia must obtain a minimum of 10 hrs of pre-service training that has been approved by the Department in order to submit a license for a FCCLH, as required by FCCLH rule 290-2-3-.04 (2) (b) in the Rules and Regulations Family Child Care Learning Homes. This training course meets that requirement

• AJL1-Positive Discipline (6 clock hours)
  

  - ECE Competency 1.4, 4.1

  
  AJL2-Using Books and Stories with Young Children (3 clock hours)
  

  - ECE Competency 4.2

  
  AJL3-Proud to be a Professional! (3 clock hours)
  

  - ECE Competency 6.1

  
  AJl4-The Anti-Bias Approach! (6 clock hours)
  

  - ECE Competency 1.1, 2.2

  
  AJL5-Infant and Toddler Care (4 clock hours)
  

  - ECE Competency 1.3

  
  AJL6-Preschool Science: A Sense of Wonder and Discovery (4 clock hours)
  

  - ECE Competency 1.3, 4.2

  
  BJL1-Promoting Family Partnerships (5 clock hours)
  

  - ECE Competency 2.1, 2.2

  
  BJL2-Developmentally Appropriate Practice (4 clock hours)
  

  - ECE Competency 1.3

  
  BJL3-Managing Mixed Age Groups (5 clock hours)
  

  - ECE Competency 1.3, 4.2

  
  BJL4-Learning Through Play (5 clock hours)
  

  - ECE Competency 1.3, 4.2, 4.3

  
  BJL5-Separation Anxiety (3 clock hours)
  

  - ECE Competency 1.3, 4.2, 4.3

  
  CJL1-Taming Temper Tantrums (6 clock hours)
  

  - ECE Competency 1.3, 4.2, 4.3

  
  CJL2-Becoming Part of a Professional Team (2 clock hours)
  

  - ECE Competency 6.1

  
  ASZ1-Caring for Yourself as a Child Care Provider (3 clock hours)
  

  - ECE Competency 6.2

  
  DJL1-The Impact of Violence on Young Children (3 clock hours)
  

  - ECE Competency 1, 2, 4.1

  
  DJL2-Recruiting Child Care Staff (4 clock hours)
  

  - ADM Competency 4

  
  DJL3-Potty Training in Child Care (1 clock hour)
  

  - ECE Competency 1.3

  
  DJL4-Marketing Your Child Care Program (6 clock hours)
  

  - ADM Competency 3

  
  EJL1-Tranquil Transitions (3 clock hours)
  

  - ECE Competency 1.3

  
  EJL2-Reporting Concerns (3 clock hours)
  

  - ECE Competency 2.2, 3.3

  
  EJL3-Preschool Math (3 clock hours)
  

  - ECE Competency 1.3, 4.2

  
  FJL1-Bullies: How to Manage and Prevent Their Behavior (2 clock hours)
  

  - ECE Competency 1.4

  
  FJL2-Social and Emotional Skills Spell School Success and Readiness (2 clock hours)
  

  - ECE Competency 1.3, 4.2

  
  GJL1-Toddlers - Terrific or Terrible? (2 clock hours)
  

  - ECE Competency 1.3

  
  GJL2-Autism in Your Child Care Setting (2 clock hours)
  

  - ECE Competency 4.2

  
  HJL1-Every Child Is Unique (3 clock hours)
  

  - ECE Competency 3.1

  
  HJL2-Understanding and Responding to Biting (1 clock hour)
  

  - ECE Competency 1.3

  
  HJL3-Observing Children (3 clock hours)
  

  - ECE Competency 3.1, ADM 3

  
  IJL1-Moving and Grooving: Motor Skills and Movement (2 clock hours)
  

  - ECE Competency 4.3

  
  IJL2-Excellence in Child Care Customer Service (2 clock hours)
  

  - ADM Competency 3

  
  JJL1-Principles of Child Development (2 clock hours)
  

  - ECE Competency 1.3

  
  JJL2-Theories of Child Development (2 clock hours)
  

  - ECE Competency 1.3

  
  JJL3-Classroom Environments: Setting the Stage for Play and Learning (3 clock hours)
  

  - ECE Competency 1.3

  
  KJL1-Gather 'Round for Circle Time (1 clock hour)
  

  - ECE Competency 4.3

  
  KJL3-Growing Young Gardeners (1 clock hour)
  

  - ECE Competency 4.2

  
  KJL4-Mentoring Methods (1 clock hour)
  

  - ADM Competency 8 and 9

  
  LJL1- While Children Play: Your Role (1 clock hour)
  

  - ECE Competency 4.3

  
  LJL2- Open the Door to Outdoor Fun and Learning (1 clock hour)
  

  - ECE Competency 1.4

  
  LJL3- ADHD: Understanding and Responding to ADHD in the Classroom (1 clock hour)
  

  - ECE Competency 4.2

  
  MJL1- Routines and Relationships (2 clock hours)
  

  - ECE Competency 1.3, 4.1

  
  MJL2- Where Everyone is Welcome (1 clock hour)
  

  - ECE Competency 1.4, 2.2

  
  MJL3- The Best Ideas on Staff Management (2 clock hours)
  

  - ADM Competency 4

  
  MJL4- The Amazing Newborn (1 clock hour)
  

  - ECE Competency 1.3

  
  MJL5- First Friends (1 clock hour)
  

  - ECE Competency 4.3

  
  MJL6- Cooking Up Some Fun (1 clock hour)
  

  - ECE Competency 4.3

  
  NJL1- Nuts About Nutrition (3 clock hours)
  

  - ECE Competency 1.4

  NJL2- Rest Time or Chaos Time (2 clock hours)- ECE Competency 1.3

• Upon instructor review and successful completion of a class, we will send you a Bright From the Start certificate reflecting the class title, student name, hours of training, training and trainer code, and date of completion. 
  
  
• If you are a provider interested in starting an in-home child care program or looking to get started working in the child care field, please contact the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) for the specific child care licensing requirements, rules and regulations of your state.

  

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