Early childhood education programs in Georgia
40 early childhood programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free
20 schools offer these early childhood education programs, and Georgia has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.
Childcare workers look after children's needs and help their early development. What they need varies by state and employer, from no formal education to a certificate in early childhood education; most often states ask for the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, which takes coursework, experience and a period of being observed working with children.1 The CDA takes a high school diploma or GED, 120 hours of early childhood education, 480 hours of work with the age group you choose within three years, a portfolio and the CDA exam.2
In Georgia, 4 of the 40 programs take students without a high school diploma, 35 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 1 asks for an associate degree.
By kind, the 40 programs here are child care or preschool certificate (25 programs), early childhood education (associate degree, 13 programs) and CDA (Child Development Associate) course (2 programs).
See the 40 programsHow much do early childhood education programs cost in Georgia?
- Certificates and short courses (27 programs)
- $2,110 to $6,566most of them, usually 15 to 68 weeks long
- Two-year degrees (13 programs)
- $7,758 to $9,598most of them, usually 74 to 90 weeks long
What you pay yourself for the whole program, as the schools report it. "Most" is the middle half of the programs with a price.
In the typical program
- Finished the program
- 22%
- Working 6 months later
- 77%
- Earned a year, estimated
- about $20,700
- Length
- 16 to 75 weeks
Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Georgia may also offer early childhood education programs. How these figures are made
All 40 early childhood programs in Georgia approved for WIOA funding
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EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE/EDUCATION - Degree (EC13)
Albany Technical College
Albany
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$20,500Price if you pay yourself$8,988Program website, EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE/EDUCATION - Degree (EC13) at Albany Technical CollegeMore details about EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE/EDUCATION - Degree (EC13) at Albany Technical College
- Finished
- 29%
- Working at 6 months
- 78%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,119
- Length
- 72 weeks, 15 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $564
- Students counted
- 313
- Earned a year, estimated
- $20,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $8,988
Early Childhood Care and Education (EC13) Associate of Applied Science Degree
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Rome
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$22,100Price if you pay yourself$9,9007 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Early Childhood Care and Education (EC13) Associate of Applied Science Degree at Georgia Northwestern Technical CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Care and Education (EC13) Associate of Applied Science Degree at Georgia Northwestern Technical College
- Finished
- 12%
- Working at 6 months
- 72%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,533
- Length
- 80 weeks, 15 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,750
- Students counted
- 307
- Earned a year, estimated
- $22,100
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,900
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 7
Early Childhood Care/Education Diploma--Ec42
Athens Technical College
Athens
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$25,100Price if you pay yourself$9,18611 students trained with WIOA funding
More details about Early Childhood Care/Education Diploma--Ec42 at Athens Technical College
- Finished
- 9%
- Working at 6 months
- 74%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,277
- Length
- 84 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,786
- Students counted
- 229
- Earned a year, estimated
- $25,100
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,186
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 11
EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE/EDUCATION Degree --EC13--
Atlanta Technical College
Atlanta
Accredited school
Associate's degree
Earned a year, estimated$23,200Price if you pay yourself$10,6364 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE/EDUCATION Degree --EC13-- at Atlanta Technical CollegeMore details about EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE/EDUCATION Degree --EC13-- at Atlanta Technical College
- Finished
- 21%
- Working at 6 months
- 77%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,789
- Length
- 75 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 220
- Earned a year, estimated
- $23,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,636
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 4
EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE/EDUCATION-Associate of Applied Science degree --EC13--
Augusta Technical College
Augusta
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$18,100Price if you pay yourself$10,414More details about EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE/EDUCATION-Associate of Applied Science degree --EC13-- at Augusta Technical College
- Finished
- 5%
- Working at 6 months
- 78%
- Earned in a quarter
- $4,534
- Length
- 70 weeks, 16 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,598
- Students counted
- 215
- Earned a year, estimated
- $18,100
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,414
Early Childhood Care and Education - AAS-EC13
Southern Regional Technical College
Thomasville
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$22,900Price if you pay yourself$8,455School website, Early Childhood Care and Education - AAS-EC13 at Southern Regional Technical CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Care and Education - AAS-EC13 at Southern Regional Technical College
- Finished
- 18%
- Working at 6 months
- 78%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,715
- Length
- 90 weeks, 16 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,836
- Students counted
- 191
- Earned a year, estimated
- $22,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $8,455
EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND EDUCATION BASICS Certificate EC31
Chattahoochee Technical College
Marietta
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$26,100Price if you pay yourself$2,0243 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND EDUCATION BASICS Certificate EC31 at Chattahoochee Technical CollegeMore details about EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND EDUCATION BASICS Certificate EC31 at Chattahoochee Technical College
- Finished
- 66%
- Working at 6 months
- 77%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,513
- Length
- 32 weeks, 9 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $850
- Students counted
- 152
- Earned a year, estimated
- $26,100
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,024
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 3
EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE/EDUCATION-Diploma--ECC2
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
Valdosta
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$14,800Price if you pay yourself$5,5883 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE/EDUCATION-Diploma--ECC2 at Wiregrass Georgia Technical CollegeMore details about EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE/EDUCATION-Diploma--ECC2 at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
- Finished
- 6%
- Working at 6 months
- 66%
- Earned in a quarter
- $3,703
- Length
- 67 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $931
- Students counted
- 150
- Earned a year, estimated
- $14,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,588
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 3
EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE/EDUCATION-Degree--EC13
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
Valdosta
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$20,900Price if you pay yourself$6,408School website, EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE/EDUCATION-Degree--EC13 at Wiregrass Georgia Technical CollegeMore details about EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE/EDUCATION-Degree--EC13 at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
- Finished
- 13%
- Working at 6 months
- 65%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,224
- Length
- 60 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,081
- Students counted
- 141
- Earned a year, estimated
- $20,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $6,408
Early Childhood Care and Education - Diploma-ECC2
Southern Regional Technical College
Thomasville
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$17,200Price if you pay yourself$6,421School website, Early Childhood Care and Education - Diploma-ECC2 at Southern Regional Technical CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Care and Education - Diploma-ECC2 at Southern Regional Technical College
- Finished
- 3%
- Working at 6 months
- 69%
- Earned in a quarter
- $4,302
- Length
- 60 weeks, 16 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,922
- Students counted
- 133
- Earned a year, estimated
- $17,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $6,421
Early Childhood Care and Education AAS Degree--EC13
North Georgia Technical College
Clarkesville
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$19,200Price if you pay yourself$8,2087 students trained with WIOA funding
More details about Early Childhood Care and Education AAS Degree--EC13 at North Georgia Technical College
- Finished
- 5%
- Working at 6 months
- 81%
- Earned in a quarter
- $4,809
- Length
- 108 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,065
- Students counted
- 133
- Earned a year, estimated
- $19,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $8,208
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 7
Early Childhood Care/Education-Diploma--Ecc2
South Georgia Technical College
Americus
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$22,700Price if you pay yourselfNot reportedSchool website, Early Childhood Care/Education-Diploma--Ecc2 at South Georgia Technical CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Care/Education-Diploma--Ecc2 at South Georgia Technical College
- Finished
- 37%
- Working at 6 months
- 75%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,686
- Length
- 35 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- 130
- Earned a year, estimated
- $22,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- Not reported
Early Childhood Care/Education Diploma--Ecc2
Oconee Fall Line Technical College
Based in Sandersville, GA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$15,500Price if you pay yourself$4,8207 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, Early Childhood Care/Education Diploma--Ecc2 at Oconee Fall Line Technical CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Care/Education Diploma--Ecc2 at Oconee Fall Line Technical College
- Finished
- 16%
- Working at 6 months
- 74%
- Earned in a quarter
- $3,877
- Length
- 60 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,766
- Students counted
- 123
- Earned a year, estimated
- $15,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,820
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 7
Early Childhood Care/Education Associates Degree--Ec13
Savannah Technical College
Savannah
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$34,600Price if you pay yourself$6,408School website, Early Childhood Care/Education Associates Degree--Ec13 at Savannah Technical CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Care/Education Associates Degree--Ec13 at Savannah Technical College
- Finished
- 7%
- Working at 6 months
- 69%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,658
- Length
- 142 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,218
- Students counted
- 123
- Earned a year, estimated
- $34,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $6,408
Early Childhood Care/Education --Ecc2--
Georgia Piedmont Technical College
Clarkston
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$25,300Price if you pay yourself$7,579More details about Early Childhood Care/Education --Ecc2-- at Georgia Piedmont Technical College
- Finished
- 23%
- Working at 6 months
- 82%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,326
- Length
- 12 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 106
- Earned a year, estimated
- $25,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $7,579
Early Childhood Care And Education, Dip--Ecc2
Coastal Pines Technical College
Waycross
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$19,500Price if you pay yourself$6,097More details about Early Childhood Care And Education, Dip--Ecc2 at Coastal Pines Technical College
- Finished
- 8%
- Working at 6 months
- 73%
- Earned in a quarter
- $4,882
- Length
- 75 weeks, 12 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,000
- Students counted
- 104
- Earned a year, estimated
- $19,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $6,097
Early Childhood Care And Education, AAS--Ec13
Coastal Pines Technical College
Waycross
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$17,300Price if you pay yourself$8,316More details about Early Childhood Care And Education, AAS--Ec13 at Coastal Pines Technical College
- Finished
- 10%
- Working at 6 months
- 69%
- Earned in a quarter
- $4,315
- Length
- 90 weeks, 12 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,150
- Students counted
- 101
- Earned a year, estimated
- $17,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $8,316
Early Childhood Care/Education--Ec13
Ogeechee Technical College
Statesboro
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$21,200Price if you pay yourselfLeft outMore details about Early Childhood Care/Education--Ec13 at Ogeechee Technical College
- Finished
- 33%
- Working at 6 months
- 77%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,302
- Length
- Left out
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- 86
- Earned a year, estimated
- $21,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- Left out
Early Childhood Care & Education Diploma--Ec42
Gwinnett Technical College
Lawrenceville
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$30,300Price if you pay yourself$7,170More details about Early Childhood Care & Education Diploma--Ec42 at Gwinnett Technical College
- Finished
- 44%
- Working at 6 months
- 83%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,577
- Length
- 12 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,200
- Students counted
- 79
- Earned a year, estimated
- $30,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $7,170
Early Childhood Care/Education Associate Of Applied Science Degree--Ec13
Oconee Fall Line Technical College
Sandersville
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$18,700Price if you pay yourself$6,025School website, Early Childhood Care/Education Associate Of Applied Science Degree--Ec13 at Oconee Fall Line Technical CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Care/Education Associate Of Applied Science Degree--Ec13 at Oconee Fall Line Technical College
- Finished
- 26%
- Working at 6 months
- 76%
- Earned in a quarter
- $4,676
- Length
- 75 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $3,066
- Students counted
- 74
- Earned a year, estimated
- $18,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $6,025
EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE/EDUCATION-Diploma --ECC2--
Augusta Technical College
Augusta
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$26,300Price if you pay yourself$7,839More details about EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE/EDUCATION-Diploma --ECC2-- at Augusta Technical College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- 80%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,565
- Length
- 60 weeks, 16 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,068
- Students counted
- 74
- Earned a year, estimated
- $26,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $7,839
Early Childhood Care and Education (ECC2) Diploma
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Rome
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$20,500Price if you pay yourself$8,2505 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Early Childhood Care and Education (ECC2) Diploma at Georgia Northwestern Technical CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Care and Education (ECC2) Diploma at Georgia Northwestern Technical College
- Finished
- 26%
- Working at 6 months
- 100%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,136
- Length
- 70 weeks, 12 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,500
- Students counted
- 65
- Earned a year, estimated
- $20,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $8,250
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 5
Early Childhood Care And Education Degree --Ec13--
Southeastern Technical College
Vidalia
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$17,300Price if you pay yourself$8,8194 students trained with WIOA funding
More details about Early Childhood Care And Education Degree --Ec13-- at Southeastern Technical College
- Finished
- 20%
- Working at 6 months
- 57%
- Earned in a quarter
- $4,334
- Length
- 90 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $3,045
- Students counted
- 56
- Earned a year, estimated
- $17,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $8,819
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 4
EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE/EDUCATION - Diploma (EC12)
Albany Technical College
Albany
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$12,300Price if you pay yourself$6,592Program website, EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE/EDUCATION - Diploma (EC12) at Albany Technical CollegeMore details about EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE/EDUCATION - Diploma (EC12) at Albany Technical College
- Finished
- 32%
- Working at 6 months
- 43%
- Earned in a quarter
- $3,084
- Length
- 54 weeks, 15 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $245
- Students counted
- 54
- Earned a year, estimated
- $12,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $6,592
YMCA Child Development Associate (CDA) Certification Class
YMCA of Metro Atlanta
Atlanta
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$6,440More details about YMCA Child Development Associate (CDA) Certification Class at YMCA of Metro Atlanta
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- 70%
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 15 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $560
- Students counted
- 49
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $6,440
Early Childhood Care And Education Basics, Tcc--Ec31
Coastal Pines Technical College
Waycross
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,130More details about Early Childhood Care And Education Basics, Tcc--Ec31 at Coastal Pines Technical College
- Finished
- 41%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 15 weeks, 12 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $652
- Students counted
- 41
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,130
Early Childhood Care And Education Basics --Ec31--
Southeastern Technical College
Vidalia
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$23,200Price if you pay yourself$1,120More details about Early Childhood Care And Education Basics --Ec31-- at Southeastern Technical College
- Finished
- 67%
- Working at 6 months
- 82%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,807
- Length
- 30 weeks, 9 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $445
- Students counted
- 36
- Earned a year, estimated
- $23,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,120
Early Childhood Care and Education Diploma--ECC2
North Georgia Technical College
Clarkesville
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$19,700Price if you pay yourself$6,0063 students trained with WIOA funding
More details about Early Childhood Care and Education Diploma--ECC2 at North Georgia Technical College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- 78%
- Earned in a quarter
- $4,930
- Length
- 72 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,865
- Students counted
- 29
- Earned a year, estimated
- $19,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $6,006
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 3
Early Childhood Care And Education Diploma --Ecc2--
Southeastern Technical College
Vidalia
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$25,800Price if you pay yourself$6,490More details about Early Childhood Care And Education Diploma --Ecc2-- at Southeastern Technical College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- 83%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,460
- Length
- 75 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,170
- Students counted
- 29
- Earned a year, estimated
- $25,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $6,490
Early Childhood Care/Education Basics--Ec31
Savannah Technical College
Savannah
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$801School website, Early Childhood Care/Education Basics--Ec31 at Savannah Technical CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Care/Education Basics--Ec31 at Savannah Technical College
- Finished
- 42%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 8 weeks, 9 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $323
- Students counted
- 20
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $801
Early Childhood Care/Education Degree--Ec13
Chattahoochee Technical College
Marietta
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$15,400Price if you pay yourself$9,497Program website, Early Childhood Care/Education Degree--Ec13 at Chattahoochee Technical CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Care/Education Degree--Ec13 at Chattahoochee Technical College
- Finished
- 69%
- Working at 6 months
- 83%
- Earned in a quarter
- $3,851
- Length
- 75 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,150
- Students counted
- 13
- Earned a year, estimated
- $15,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,497
Early Childhood Care/Education Diploma--Ecc2
Savannah Technical College
Savannah
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$4,717School website, Early Childhood Care/Education Diploma--Ecc2 at Savannah Technical CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Care/Education Diploma--Ecc2 at Savannah Technical College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 124 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $894
- Students counted
- 42
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,717
Child Development Associate Preparation Training
EduConnect Training
Union City
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$725More details about Child Development Associate Preparation Training at EduConnect Training
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 15 weeks, 32 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $853
- Students counted
- 26
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $725
CHILD DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST-Technical Certificate of Credit (CD61)
Augusta Technical College
Augusta
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$2,582More details about CHILD DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST-Technical Certificate of Credit (CD61) at Augusta Technical College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 30 weeks, 11 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $993
- Students counted
- 12
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,582
Child Development Specialist, Tcc--Cd61
Coastal Pines Technical College
Waycross
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,575More details about Child Development Specialist, Tcc--Cd61 at Coastal Pines Technical College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 15 weeks, 12 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,021
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,575
CHILD DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST Certificate---CD61
Lanier Technical College
Gainesville
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,763School website, CHILD DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST Certificate---CD61 at Lanier Technical CollegeMore details about CHILD DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST Certificate---CD61 at Lanier Technical College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 15 weeks, 15 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $250
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,763
Child Development Specialist--Cd61
Savannah Technical College
Savannah
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$2,370School website, Child Development Specialist--Cd61 at Savannah Technical CollegeMore details about Child Development Specialist--Cd61 at Savannah Technical College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 16 weeks, 15 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $529
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,370
Family Child Care Specialist --Fc21
Savannah Technical College
Savannah
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$2,370School website, Family Child Care Specialist --Fc21 at Savannah Technical CollegeMore details about Family Child Care Specialist --Fc21 at Savannah Technical College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 8 weeks, 15 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $626
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,370
Infant/Toddler Child Care Specialist--Ic31
Savannah Technical College
Savannah
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$2,370School website, Infant/Toddler Child Care Specialist--Ic31 at Savannah Technical CollegeMore details about Infant/Toddler Child Care Specialist--Ic31 at Savannah Technical College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 8 weeks, 15 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $404
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,370
Early Childhood Care/Education Diploma--Ecc2
Chattahoochee Technical College
Marietta
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$7,089Program website, Early Childhood Care/Education Diploma--Ecc2 at Chattahoochee Technical CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Care/Education Diploma--Ecc2 at Chattahoochee Technical College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 68 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,465
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $7,089
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How to pay for early childhood education programs in Georgia
WIOA funding can pay for early childhood education programs in Georgia
Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?
Financial aid and grants for early childhood education programs
Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.78
GI Bill for early childhood education programs
Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.9
The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.
Quick facts: Early childhood education programs in Georgia
- programs with a price cost under $2,000
- 6 of 38
- lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
- 22nd of 33
- other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
- 2 of 20
- early childhood programs here, against the typical state's 8
- 40 vs 8
State comparisons use the same figures as the early childhood education programs by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).
Early childhood education programs in Atlanta, Savannah, Waycross and other Georgia cities
Choosing an area filters the program list above. 12 more programs are in 8 other areas, 1 in smaller cities and towns and 1 online.
Other training in Georgia
How early childhood education programs compare with the rest of education and social services: Child care and social services training in Georgia
- CDL training42 programs
- CNA classes48 programs
- Medical assistant training69 programs
- Phlebotomy training40 programs
- Welding classes61 programs
- HVAC training47 programs
- Medical billing and coding training23 programs
- LPN programs24 programs
- EMT classes49 programs
- Electrician training30 programs
- Dental assistant programs31 programs
- Auto mechanic classes53 programs
- Pharmacy technician training21 programs
- Plumbing school1 program
- CNC machinist training19 programs
- Carpentry classes5 programs
- Heavy equipment operator training4 programs
- Diesel mechanic training16 programs
- Cybersecurity training21 programs
- IT training91 programs
- Cosmetology school4 programs
- EKG technician programs8 programs
- Paralegal programs12 programs
- Fire academy11 programs
- Police academy4 programs
- Surgical tech programs18 programs
- Radiology tech programs18 programs
- Culinary school24 programs
- PTA programs6 programs
- Medical administrative assistant training25 programs
- Human resources training10 programs
- Medication aide training4 programs
- Industrial maintenance technician training38 programs
- Aircraft mechanic school29 programs
- Supply chain and logistics training17 programs
- Hospitality management programs11 programs
- Coding and software development courses12 programs
- Lineman school9 programs
- Sterile processing technician training4 programs
- Sonography school11 programs
- Data analytics courses5 programs
- Administrative assistant training38 programs
- Respiratory therapy programs11 programs
- Medical lab technician programs9 programs
- AutoCAD and drafting courses16 programs
- Digital marketing courses18 programs
- Web and graphic design courses11 programs
- Health information technology programs12 programs
- Vet tech programs3 programs
- Patient care technician training25 programs
- OTA programs3 programs
- Crane operator training1 program
- Interpreter and translator training2 programs
- Forklift certification8 programs
- Healthcare administration programs2 programs
- Customer service training5 programs
- Flight school6 programs
- Cardiovascular technology programs3 programs
- Human services programs1 program
- Manufacturing technician training6 programs
- Electronics technician training13 programs
- Business administration programs36 programs
- Criminal justice programs32 programs
- Teacher assistant certification3 programs
- Auto body repair classes10 programs
- Solar and wind technician training2 programs
- Dialysis technician training3 programs
- Optician training4 programs
- Insurance license courses4 programs
- Construction training programs13 programs
- Dental hygiene programs9 programs
- Accounting and bookkeeping classes53 programs
- RN programs34 programs
- Project management certification13 programs
Where the Georgia early childhood education program numbers come from
Which Georgia early childhood education programs are on this list?
These are the early childhood education programs Georgia approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).10 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Georgia offers.
How the prices and results of Georgia early childhood education programs are measured
Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.
Sources for the facts about early childhood education programs in Georgia
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- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Childcare Workers
- Council for Professional Recognition: CDA Credentialing Process Overview (February 2026)
- US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
- US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
- Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
- US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
- US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
- US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List