Course Certification Details
The 40 Hour Child Care Director's Course is a comprehensive training program designed for current and aspiring directors of child care centers. This course provides in-depth instruction in early childhood development, regulatory compliance, health and safety standards, and effective leadership strategies. Participants develop essential skills in program planning, staff management, and financial oversight, enabling them to create nurturing, safe, and enriching environments for children while ensuring efficient, compliant operations.
In addition, the course meets the requirements for those opening new centers, participating in Quality Rated programs, and fulfilling the state's academic and qualifying child care experience criteria for becoming a Director. Upon completion, all participants will receive a certificate. Georgia participants can upload their certificates to GAPDS at the end of the course to receive credit.
Course Overview
- Learning Objectives
- Introduction to the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning Rules and Regulations
- Overview of state and federal regulations governing child care facilities
- Understanding licensing requirements and procedures in Georgia
- Compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards
Meet your tranier
Tera Hall brings over a 20+ years of experience in early childhood education to the "40 Hour Director's Course." With a Bachelor's and Master's in Early Education, she has held many roles in the field, from child care center teacher to director. Tera's hands-on experience gives her a genuine understanding of what it's like inside the classroom and at the center. She believes in a learning environment where theory meets real-world application, helping participants walk away with actionable skills they can immediately use.
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