Monthly Training/Professional Development

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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Training Description

Tuesday
 February 10, 2026

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

$10
2 State Approved Hrs

Positive Discipline
Help, my class is out of control! Surely it is not my fault! Learn the difference between punishment and discipline and how to help children behave in appropriate ways.

Polly Raike
BFTS Approved Trainer   

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Thursday
February 26, 2026

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

$10
2 State Approved Hrs.

Get Ready to Read
Ensure that the four-year-olds in your care are ready to read with this short, easy screening tool.

Sandra Jackson
BFTS Approved Trainer

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Saturday
February 28, 2026

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

$30
6 State Approved Hrs. 

Sip and Paint-Developing
Social, Emotional, and Creative Skills
As Philip Pullman once said, "Children need art and stories and poems and music as much as they need love and food and fresh air and play." This training will give them just that!!! Come be introduced to "Intentional ART", giving children the opportunity to inspire creative thinking! Thus, being able to freely express their feelings/emotions through Art (painting), while enhancing their socialization skills in a more relaxed classroom environment, stimulates social interaction with their peers and adults.

Sandra Jackson
BFTS Approved Trainer

New Vision Ministries, 494 Unadilla Highway
Hawkinsville, GA 31036

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Training Description

Saturday
March 7, 2026

8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 

$50
5.5 State Approved Hrs. 

EL Conference:
Reclaiming Our “Why” as Professionals
This inspiring conference invites participants to see themselves not just as childcare providers but as true professionals with the power to shape the future. Attendees will be reminded of their “why”, the children, and rediscover the passion that fuels their work. Participants will be challenged to embrace a new vision for their profession: one rooted in purpose, pride, and the belief that they can make a lasting difference.

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Thursday
March 19, 2026

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

$10
2 State Approved Hrs.

Down Syndrome-Chromosome 21
Join us for a unique opportunity to get a glimpse of what parents go through before birth and how Down Syndrome affects the developmental domains of children. Questions will be answered on how you can provide inclusive activities using GELDS and appropriately support parents and children while learning more about Down Syndrome.

Sandra Jackson
BFTS Approved Trainer

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Saturday
March 28, 2026

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

$30
6 State Approved Hrs. 

March Super Saturday!

Playground Safety
Playground safety is important to the health and safety of the children in your care, yet accidents continue. Learn what you can do to help prevent and lower accidents on your playgrounds. Join us to learn more information on playground safety.

Indoor and Outdoor Hazards
Come learn proper procedures to follow for a safe environment, both indoors and outdoors, which includes information from BFTS Rules and Regulations, Physical Plant, Playground Safety, and Building and Grounds.

Sandra Jackson
BFTS Approved Trainer

Chili’s Restaurant Crossing, 5080 Riverside Drive, Suite 1600
Macon, GA 31210

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