Monthly Training/Professional Development

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Session
Details		 Training Description

Saturday
December 6, 2025

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

$30
6 State Approved Hrs. 

December Super Saturday!

Joy to the World
During this time of year, poor morale and depression were found in numerous families. Thus, affecting young children. This program is designed to add a little joy to the hearts of the providers, the children, and the families.

Unlocking Your Potential:
Manifesting Your Goals/Dreams
Come join us for an exciting and engaging day of self-assessment and goal-setting for professional growth. We will provide all the fun materials you will need to create an inspiring vision board that will capture all your desired goals and can be used for daily motivation.

Sandra Jackson
BFTS Approved Trainer

Kuntry Kiddle Daycare, 6981 Thomaston Road, Macon, GA 31220

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Tuesday
December 9, 2025

6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

$10
2 State Approved Hrs

 

What?! Healthy Behavior Management Strategies
This course defines behavior management and helps the caregiver differentiate between challenging behaviors. It offers positive strategies that result from inappropriate classroom behavior.

Sandra Jackson
BFTS Approved Trainer

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Session
Details		 Training Description

Saturday
January 10, 2026

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 

$25
3 State Approved Hrs. 

Fire Safety
This course meets the requirements mandated by the Georgia Insurance and Fire Safety Commissioner’s office for child care facilities.

Sandra Jackson
BFTS Approved Trainer

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Thursday
January 22, 2026

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

$10
2 State Approved Hrs.

***This training meets the Language & Literacy requirement per BFTS

Creating A Literacy-Rich Environment for Preschool/Pre-K
A Literacy-Rich Environment in early childhood education lays a foundation that supports language development, emergent literacy, writing skills, and reading. This training helps providers and educators create an inclusive Literacy-Rich Environment for Preschool and Pre-K, including special needs and dual language learners. Participants will design and execute translanguaging activities to integrate into their Literacy-Rich environment.

Sandra Jackson
BFTS Approved Trainer

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Saturday
January 24, 2026

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

$30
6 State Approved Hrs. 

 

January Super Saturday!

Creative Carnival
This training is designed to guide the children toward unlocking their creative and explorative nature. Opening the doors to the developmental domains. Thus, creating opportunities that stimulate creativity, through activities in areas such as music, drawing, fine arts, drama, and language, etc., including children with Special Needs.

Health and Nutrition
This training is designed to meet the 4 hours of training in the area of Health and Nutrition required by Bright from the Start. Providers will explore ways to promote Nutritious meals in a healthy environment.

Sandra Jackson,
BFTS Approved Trainer

Brantley’s Busy Bee Learning Center, 4628 Bloomfield Road
Macon, GA 31206

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Saturday
January 31, 2026

9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. 

$60

 

 

CPR/First Aid
American Heart Association

Learn how to recognize and alleviate airway obstructions and the signs, symptoms, and corrective action for a stroke or heart attack. Also, learn to recognize and treat minor medical emergencies.

Judy Gaines
Certified Instructor

Albany State University West, 2400 Gillionville Road
Albany, GA 31707, Building J, Room 128

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Cancellation Statement:
If you cannot attend this training, cancellation is required at least 24 hours before the training starts. Failure to cancel within this time frame or not attending the training will result in the attendee being marked as a No Show.

For a training series, canceling, being marked as a No Show, or arriving more than 30 minutes late to one session will result in cancellation of all sessions in the series.

In the event of inclement weather, training will be canceled if public schools are closed in the county where training is to be held.