Child Care and Safety Training

Choose from a variety of online training topics and face-to-face sessions. All staff Trainers are Bright From the Start (Georgia) and Red Cross Certified Instructors. 

Training for Trainers 

The Training for Trainers track consists of three courses designed to challenge the mind and unlock your strengths as a Trainer.
Trainer I is 40 hours which includes an introduction to Adult Learning for Beginner Level Trainers. 
Next Webinar: July 19-22, 2021
​Next Face to Face: July 28-29, 2021
Trainer II is a 20 hour course for Intermediate level trainers that introduces the concept of multi-level courses that challenge the learner to higher order thinking. 
Next Face to Face: August 19, 2021
Trainer III is also 20 hours and discusses how to create Advanced level classes for participants who have been involved in the child care field for multiple years. 
Online classes are self-paced and ready to begin today! 
Next Face to Face Class: August 20, 2021
Explore the Webinar tab to see the complete schedule for our Training for Trainers webinars!

CPR and First Aid

CPR and First Aid classes have not resumed in person, however, we are able to schedule a trainer at your facility for 15 or more participants. Sessions can be arranged in person or via ZOOM conferences. 
To schedule a class at your center, info@summittrainingspecialists.comcontact us today! 
Online CPR and First Aid Training is now available. Click Here to Register!
Train your own staff by becoming a Red Cross CPR and First Aid Trainer for Lay Responders. Sign up for the next Trainer class August 2021.
For more information, click HERE.

40 Hour Director

Ready to open a new child care center? Need another credential to boost your Quality Rated portfolio score? Take one of our 40 Hour Director courses today!
This comprehensive class teaches the basics of the Georgia Licensing Rules and Regulations, reviews the Applicant's Guide to Licensing and reviews budgeting, marketing and health and safety aspects of running a child care center.
The self-paced, online course is completed all online and the activities completed are those required to submit for a license to the state. Feedback is given to ensure a smooth licensing process. To register for an online session, click HERE.
Check out our new 40 Hour Director Webinar series that begins July 12-15, 2021 by visiting the Webinar Tab.

​Babysitting Certification

Ready to start a summer babysitting career? This class is designed for participants ages 11-16 to introduce them to child development and basic health and safety concepts, and talks about babysitting as a business.
CPR and First Aid is also offered for those who choose the face-to-face class, are not already certified and over the age of 13. 
Online classes are self-paced and have open registration.
The next Face-to-Face session is Saturday, June 19, 2021 in Savannah. 
Click HERE for more information.

Red Cross CPR Instructor Certification Course

CPR and First Aid Lay Responder Instructors are able to schedule and teach courses as Independent providers contracted with the Red Cross. This course provides online and in person sessions that include skill set sessions and classroom management demonstrations. 
Participants must be CPR certified at the time of the in person session. Once registered, a link will be sent to complete the online class portion. The face-to-face session is July 29-30, 2021. 

Fire Safety Webinar

The 5-hour Fire Safety training will be held online as an interactive webinar May 22, 2021. 8:30am - 11:30am.
Click HERE for more information.

Training Resources

State Approved Trainers can access our Trainer Resources page to choose from Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced level courses that are state approved and ready to be gifted today! 
Choose from 2, 4 or 6 hour class packages and have the digital course materials emailed to you within 24 hours. 
Each course package consists of a digital download of the course training plan, course resources, and support materials as well as the teaching rights for 2 years. To purchase the course package, you must have a valid Georgia Trainer Code and the corresponding designation for the course requested. The training typically takes 10 days for secondary approval.

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