DECAL-approved training
Rethinking Infant Spaces: Going Beyond Swings and Rockers
Design a child-led infant room that supports real development, not just swings and rockers.
- In person
- 1.5 hrs
- 1.5 DECAL hrs
- TG-BFTS-101402
Georgia DECAL-approved training.Counts toward Georgia’s 10 annual training hours; certificate issued for GaPDS.
About this training
This session explores the thoughtful design and daily life of a child-led infant classroom. Participants will be introduced to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and Piaget's Sensorimotor Stage to guide understanding of infant development. Educators will connect developmental needs to intentional environment design and plan materials, experiences, and provocations that support infant learning and independence.
Methods & key elements
What your team practises and walks away able to do:
- Auditing an existing infant room
- Low-cost, high-impact redesign moves
- Designing for primary caregiving and secure attachment
- Safety, GELDS, and Quality Rated alignment
Environment design
Who this training is for
- Infant and toddler teachers who set up and reset the room every day
- Directors planning a classroom refresh or a new space
- Teams preparing for a Quality Rated or licensing visit
Hours & certificate
- Training credit
- 1.5 DECAL clock hours toward Georgia's 10 annual hours
- Certificate
- Issued to each participant after the session
- Your record
- Hours recorded in GaPDS (Georgia Professional Development System)
Ways to book this training
In person at your center
Camille comes to your school or a venue you choose in Metro Atlanta or the Carolinas.
Group session for your staff
Train the whole team at once, with per-teacher pricing. Group trainings
One educator
Need hours on your own? Individual trainings
