ChildCare Education Institute (CCEI) is a Georgia Bright from the Start (BFTS) Approved Entity. 100+ online courses provided by CCEI are accepted by Bright from the Start to meet annual, in-service training requirements.

Please note: Course levels and course hours listed in the CCEI Course Catalog 'Georgia BFTS Approved Courses' drop down menu reflect CCEI standards. Visit the Georgia Early Care and Education Professional Development System website at https://www.training.decal.ga.gov/bfts/welcome.do for complete information on Bright from the Start approved coursework including the assigned clock hour values. For a list of CCEI courses and their correlation to the BFTS Core Knowledge Areas, click here.

ChildCare Education Institute’s Georgia Director Certificate Program meets the 40-hour Director training Bright from the Start requirement for child care learning center program directors.

ChildCare Education Institute’s CDA Program may be used to fulfill the education requirements of the CDA as required by the Council for Professional Recognition.

For enrollment information regarding any of the courses offered by CCEI, please contact a CCEI Admissions Representative at 1.800.499.9907.

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