Georgia Childcare Licensing
Georgia Childcare Training Hour Requirements (2026)
Georgia childcare staff must complete both pre-service (orientation) training before working with children and ongoing annual training each year. Every calendar year after the first year of employment, the Provider and all staff must complete 10 clock hours of Department-approved continuing training (including at least 2 hours in evidence-based language/literacy practices and at least 2 hours in child development and health/safety topics) — Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 290-2-3-.07(9)(a) for homes and R. 591-1-1-.33(5) for centers.
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Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning →Last updated: April 2026
Researched by the TotReady Research TeamGeorgia Training Hour Requirements: The Specifics
Georgia does not set a single statewide pre-service clock-hour number
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before submitting a Family Child Care Learning Home license application the responsible applicant must complete Department-approved licensure orientation, a pre-licensure provider competencies course, and CPR/first aid training, and the Provider and all staff must complete initial program orientation before being assigned to children (Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 290-2-3-.04(2)(b) and 290-2-3-.07(5)).
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Every calendar year after the first year of employment, the Provider and all staff must complete 10 clock hours of Department-approved continuing training (including at least 2 hours in evidence-based language/literacy practices and at least 2 hours in child development and health/safety topics) — Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 290-2-3-.07(9)(a) for homes and R. 591-1-1-.33(5) for centers.
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Georgia Training Hour Requirements at a Glance
| Pre-service training | Georgia does not set a single statewide pre-service clock-hour number; before submitting a Family Child Care Learning Home license application the responsible applicant must complete Department-approved licensure orientation, a pre-licensure provider competencies course, and CPR/first aid training, and the Provider and all staff must complete initial program orientation before being assigned to children (Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 290-2-3-.04(2)(b) and 290-2-3-.07(5)). |
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| Annual training | Every calendar year after the first year of employment, the Provider and all staff must complete 10 clock hours of Department-approved continuing training (including at least 2 hours in evidence-based language/literacy practices and at least 2 hours in child development and health/safety topics) — Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 290-2-3-.07(9)(a) for homes and R. 591-1-1-.33(5) for centers. |
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Georgia Training Hour Requirements: Frequently Asked Questions
How many pre-service training hours does Georgia require?
Georgia does not set a single statewide pre-service clock-hour number; before submitting a Family Child Care Learning Home license application the responsible applicant must complete Department-approved licensure orientation, a pre-licensure provider competencies course, and CPR/first aid training, and the Provider and all staff must complete initial program orientation before being assigned to children (Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 290-2-3-.04(2)(b) and 290-2-3-.07(5)).
How many annual training hours does Georgia require?
Every calendar year after the first year of employment, the Provider and all staff must complete 10 clock hours of Department-approved continuing training (including at least 2 hours in evidence-based language/literacy practices and at least 2 hours in child development and health/safety topics) — Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 290-2-3-.07(9)(a) for homes and R. 591-1-1-.33(5) for centers.
Does CPR/First Aid count toward Georgia training hours?
States differ on whether CPR and First Aid certification counts toward required training hours. Confirm with the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning before relying on it for your annual total.
Georgia childcare licensing rules are amended regularly. This page is compiled from published Georgia administrative codes and statutes for informational purposes only — always verify current requirements with the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning before relying on them. TotReady provides information and document templates, not legal or regulatory advice.