FAQs: Serving meals to children during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency
FAQs: Serving meals to children during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency
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CACFP Sponsors: Monitoring Flexibilities during COVID-19
CACFP Sponsors: Monitoring Flexibilities during COVID-19
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Nutrition Newsletter November 2020 - SFSP
Nutrition Newsletter November 2020 - SFSP
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SFSP FAQs Relating to Operations through December 31
SFSP FAQs Relating to Operations through December 31
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CACFP Area Eligibility Waiver for At-Risk Afterschool Meals
CACFP Area Eligibility Waiver for At-Risk Afterschool Meals
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Nutrition Newsletter October 2020 - CACFP
Nutrition Newsletter October 2020 - CACFP
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CACFP: Updated Guidance on Serving School Age Children
CACFP: Updated Guidance on Serving School Age Children
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CACFP Policy Guidance for Serving School-Age Children
CACFP Policy Guidance for Serving
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Updated Guidance for CACFP Operators Regarding School Year 2020-2021
Updated Guidance for CACFP Operators
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FY 2021 CACFP Renewal Now Open
FY 2021 CACFP Renewal Now Open
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2020-2021 Georgia’s Pre-K Teachers of the Year Finalists Announced
DECAL Announces 2020-2021 Finalists for Georgia’s Pre-K Program Teachers of the Year
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Foundation Awards Grants to Georgia Child Care Programs Impacted by Hurricane Michael
Forty-three mini-grants will help support 1,343 children and 220 teachers across 20 Georgia counties
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Free Online Health and Safety Training
Free Online Health and Safety Training
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Health and Safety Training Flyer
Health and Safety Training Flyer
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New Head Start Performance Standards - Summary
New Head Start Performance Standards
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New Head Start Performance Standards - Full Report
New Head Start Performance Standards
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Early Head Start Child Care Partnership Grantees in Georgia
Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership grantees in Georgia can now access a webinar, originally webcast on May 18, 2015, that will explain the policies, procedures, and requirements for leveraging subsidies from the Childcare and Parent Services (CAPS) program to serve eligible infants, toddlers, and their families. The webinar is a resource to help inform grantees of the supports available to them and how to access and optimize those supports.
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The Georgia Head Start Association (GHSA) has updated their Strategic Plan May 2015.
The plan was based on the results of the annual GHSA needs assessment . Click title to retrieve the plan.
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Free Online Transportation Training
Free Online Transportation Training
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Oct 22, 2020
Georgia Child Care Programs Eligible for Round 2 of STABLE Payments
Funds Will Mitigate Financial Impact of COVID-19
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Oct 22, 2020
Georgia’s Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) available for Eligible and Approved Facilities
Program reimburses approved facilities for providing nutritious meals and snacks served to children and adults in care
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Oct 05, 2020
Nutrition Newsletter October 2020 - SFSP
Nutrition Newsletter October 2020 - SFSP
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Oct 02, 2020
DECAL Announces Georgia’s Pre-K Teachers of the Year for 2020-2021 School Year
Winners Are from Public School in Rome and Private Center in Hiram
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Sep 29, 2020
Georgia’s Pre-K Week Turns 10!
Georgia’s Pre-K Week is turning ten! And we are celebrating this milestone anniversary!
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Sep 23, 2020
Nutrition Newsletter September 2020 - CACFP
Nutrition Newsletter September 2020 - CACFP
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Sep 09, 2020
DECAL Debuts a New Website Dedicated to Tracking a Child’s Developmental Milestones
Free Tools to Track Your Child’s Development
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Sep 09, 2020
Nutrition Newsletter September 2020 - SFSP
Nutrition Newsletter September 2020 - SFSP
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Aug 31, 2020
DECAL to Offer Financial Assistance to School Age Students Whose Schools Have Opted for Virtual Learning
Funding Helps Working Families Find Secure and Safe Option for Their Children
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Aug 19, 2020
DECAL joins Georgia Department of Public Health in Offering COVID-19 Guidance for Georgia Child Care Facilities
Guidance Addresses Drop Off/Arrival and Food Prep/Meal Service to How and Where to Report Confirmed COVID cases in Child Care Programs
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Aug 14, 2020
Nutrition Newsletter August 2020 - CACFP
Nutrition Newsletter August 2020 - CACFP
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Aug 13, 2020
DECAL Offers Child Care Search for School Age Children Enrolled in Distance Learning
Child Care Programs Ready to Assist Parents Who Can’t Stay at Home
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Aug 05, 2020
Nutrition Newsletter July 2020 - SFSP
Nutrition Newsletter July 2020 - SFSP
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Aug 05, 2020
Nutrition Newsletter July 2020 - CACFP
Nutrition Newsletter July 2020 - CACFP
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Jun 29, 2020
DECAL Spotlights Dangers of Leaving Children in Vehicles
“Look Again” Campaign Urges Greater Awareness to Protect Georgia’s Youngest Citizens
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Jun 16, 2020
Nutrition Newsletter June 2020 - SFSP
Nutrition Newsletter June 2020 - SFSP
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Jun 16, 2020
Nutrition Newsletter May 2020 - SFSP
Nutrition Newsletter May 2020 - SFSP
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Jun 05, 2020
DECAL Awards Two-Generation Innovation Grants for 2020-2021
Funding Helps Communities Develop Programs to Promote Family Economic Security
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May 01, 2020
Georgia’s CAPS Program Expands Child Care Assistance to Essential Services Workforce Serving During COVID-19 Pandemic
Tier 2 Funds for Grocery Store Employees, Farming, Food Delivery and Pick-up Available May 1, 2020
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Apr 30, 2020
Georgia Child Care Programs Invited to Apply for STABLE Payments
Funds Will Help Providers Remain Open or Reopen After Financial Impact of COVID-19
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Apr 24, 2020
Statement on Governor Brian P. Kemp’s April 23, 2020 Executive Order: Reviving A Healthy Georgia
Attribute to Amy M. Jacobs, Commissioner, Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning
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Apr 23, 2020
UPDATE: FOUNDATION SETS NEW LAUNCH DATE FOR GRANT APPLICATIONS
The Georgia Foundation for Early Care + Learning (Foundation), the nonprofit arm of Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) was recently awarded a $250,000 grant provided by the Greater Atlanta COVID-19 Recovery and Response Fund, a partnership between the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta and United Way of Greater Atlanta.
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Apr 21, 2020
Georgia’s CAPS Program Offering Child Care Assistance to Essential Services Workforce on Frontlines Fighting COVID-19 Pandemic
Emergency Child Care Scholarships will be Issued for Minimum of Three Months
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Apr 20, 2020
Georgia Foundation for Early Care + Learning receives $250K grant to support existing child care programs and families
The Georgia Foundation for Early Care + Learning (Foundation), the nonprofit arm of Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) was recently awarded a $250,000 grant provided by the Greater Atlanta COVID-19 Recovery and Response Fund, a partnership between the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta and United Way of Greater Atlanta.
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Apr 06, 2020
More than a Little Learning Going on Inside DECAL’s Toddler Time at Home
Online Resources Include Weekly Activities for Our Youngest Learners
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Apr 03, 2020
Statement on Governor Brian P. Kemp’s April 2, 2020 Shelter in Place Order for the State of Georgia and its impact on child care in Georgia
This Executive Order allows for all licensed child care facilities to remain open; however, the Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) requests that providers prioritize care for children of the Critical Infrastructure Workforce.
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Mar 30, 2020
Statement on Georgia Department of Public Health Administrative Order issued 3/27/2020
Attribute to Amy M. Jacobs, Commissioner, Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning
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Mar 27, 2020
Georgia’s Pre-K Program Offering Resources for At Home Learning
Pre-K Specialists Encourage Age-Appropriate Hands-on Activities
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Mar 26, 2020
Georgia’s Pre-K Program Closed Through April 24
DECAL and Advocates are Helping Families Locate Quality Child Care as COVID-19 Pandemic Continues
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Mar 21, 2020
DECAL says Child Care available during COVID-19
Agency and Advocates are Helping Families Locate Quality Child Care as Pandemic Continues
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Mar 20, 2020
Emergency Feeding Locations
Emergency Feeding Locations
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Mar 20, 2020
List of Emergency Feeding Locations
List of Emergency Feeding Locations
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Mar 18, 2020
Gov. Kemp, Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning,YMCA of Metro Atlanta providing Child Care for Medical Workers during COVID-19
YMCA of Metro Atlanta will dedicate facilities as child care centers in Atlanta beginning March 20, 2020
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Mar 18, 2020
DECAL Announces 2020 Two-Generation Innovation Grant Opportunity
Funding will help communities pilot and implement programs that promote family economic security
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Mar 16, 2020
FAQs: Serving meals to children during unanticipated school closures
Nutrition: FAQs: Serving meals to children during unanticipated school closures
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Mar 15, 2020
Update from Commissioner Amy M. Jacobs on COVID-19 Coronavirus in Georgia
Following is information that explains DECAL’s position on closing programs, on public health resources, and on financial policy decisions that DECAL has enacted.
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Mar 13, 2020
Update on COVID-19 Coronavirus
Commissioner Amy M. Jacobs has this message for child care providers on COVID-19 Coronavirus in Georgia
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Feb 24, 2020
DECAL Seeking Applications for Georgia’s Pre-K Teachers of the Year
Winner from Public School and Private Center Will Be Chosen
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Feb 24, 2020
Media Alert: Summer Food Service Program Summit is February 25th in Macon
Clarissa Hayes, senior child nutrition policy analyst, with the Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) serves as the conference keynote speaker and will discuss Child Hunger in Georgia.
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Feb 24, 2020
DECAL Seeking Applications for Georgia’s Pre-K Teachers of the Year
Winner from Public School and Private Center Will Be Chosen
Jan 27, 2020
Sponsors Needed to Serve Meals to Hungry Children in Summer 2020
DECAL hosting information summit on Feb 25 to share information about becoming a Sponsor for the Summer Food Service Program
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Jan 22, 2020
Georgia Awarded $11.2 Million to Support High Quality Early Education Statewide
Funding Builds on initial $2.9 Million PDG Planning Grant Received in January 2019
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Jan 06, 2020
Applications to Provide Georgia’s Pre-K Program Now Available
Deadline for Submitting Applications is January 24, 2020, at 5:00 PM
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Nov 19, 2019
DECAL Information
Looking for a specific division or service within the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning? This handout might be helpful!
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Nov 13, 2019
Nutrition Newsletter November 2019 - SFSP
Nutrition Newsletter November 2019 - SFSP
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Oct 31, 2019
Nutrition Newsletter October 2019 - SFSP
Nutrition Newsletter October 2019 - SFSP
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Oct 31, 2019
Nutrition Newsletter October 2019 - CACFP
Nutrition Newsletter October 2019 - CACFP
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Oct 08, 2019
Georgia’s Child and Adult Care Food Program Available to Eligible and Approved Facilities
The nutrition program reimburses approved facilities for providing nutritious meals and snacks served to children and adults in care.
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Oct 07, 2019
Nutrition Newsletter September 2019 - CACFP
Nutrition Newsletter September 2019 - CACFP
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Oct 07, 2019
Nutrition Newsletter September 2019 - SFSP
Nutrition Newsletter September 2019 - SFSP
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Oct 04, 2019
First Lady Marty Kemp and Commissioner Amy M. Jacobs to visit Children’s Development Academy in Roswell
October 10 visit is part of Georgia Pre-K Week
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Oct 02, 2019
DECAL and Voices for Georgia’s Children host Statewide Celebration of Early Learning
Georgia Pre-K Week is October 7-11, 2019; First Lady Marty Kemp and Commissioner Amy M. Jacobs will Kick Off the Week at Appletree Prep in Bogart, GA
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Sep 13, 2019
DECAL and Georgia Foundation for Early Care + Learning Announce Georgia’s Pre-K Program 2019-2020 Teachers of the Year
Teachers from Public School System and Private Child Care Center are recognized to represent the public-private partnership that has helped with program’s success
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Aug 22, 2019
Nutrition Newsletter August 2019 – CACFP
Nutrition Newsletter August 2019 – CACFP
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Jul 25, 2019
Nutrition Newsletter July 2019 – SFSP
Nutrition Newsletter July 2019 – SFSP
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Jul 02, 2019
Nutrition Newsletter August 2019 – SFSP
Nutrition Newsletter August 2019 – SFSP
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Jul 02, 2019
Nutrition Newsletter June 2019 – SFSP
Nutrition Newsletter June 2019 – SFSP
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Jul 02, 2019
Nutrition Newsletter June 2019 – CACFP
Nutrition Newsletter June 2019 – CACFP
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Jun 28, 2019
Children across Georgia Have Access to Free Meals This Summer
The Summer Food Service Program is available to children 18 and under throughout the state
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May 21, 2019
Governor Kemp joins State Agencies to Warn About Dangers of Leaving Children in Vehicles
“Look Again” Campaign Urges Greater Awareness to Protect Georgia’s Youngest Citizens
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May 17, 2019
DECAL awards 2019 Two-Generation Innovation Grants
Funding will Help Communities Implement Programs that Promote Family Economic Security
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May 08, 2019
Registration Deadline Approaching for Farm to School and Early Care and Education Summit
Registration Deadline Approaching for Farm to School and Early Care and Education Summit
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May 01, 2019
Nutrition Newsletter April 2019 - CACFP
Nutrition Newsletter April 2019 - CACFP
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Apr 18, 2019
Sponsors in South Georgia Needed to Serve Meals to Children in Summer 2019
Summer Food Service Program reimburses eligible organizations for providing free meals to children in low-income areas
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Apr 10, 2019
Looking for a Summer Camp? State says be a Wise Consumer
DECAL collaborating with Quality Care for Children on Public Awareness Campaign
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Apr 08, 2019
Nutrition Newsletter April 2019 - SFSP
Nutrition Newsletter April 2019 - SFSP
Apr 04, 2019
Operations and Policy Update April 2019 – SFSP
Operations and Policy Update April 2019 – SFSP
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Mar 29, 2019
CACFP Nutrition Newsletter March 2019
CACFP Nutrition Newsletter March 2019
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Mar 29, 2019
SFSP Nutrition Newsletter March 2019
SFSP Nutrition Newsletter March 2019
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Feb 27, 2019
Georgia’s At-Risk Afterschool Meals Program Available to Eligible Schools
Institutions are reimbursed for serving nutritious after-school snacks or supper meal
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Feb 27, 2019
CACFP Nutrition Newsletter February 2019
CACFP Nutrition Newsletter February 2019
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Feb 27, 2019
SFSP Nutrition Newsletter February 2019
SFSP Newsletter February 2019
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Feb 01, 2019
Sponsors Needed to Serve Meals to Children in Summer 2019
Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) served more than 4.8 million meals in Summer 2018
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Jan 18, 2019
Nutrition Newsletter January 2019 - CACFP
Nutrition Newsletter January 2019 - CACFP
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Jan 18, 2019
Nutrition Newsletter January 2019 - SFSP
Nutrition Newsletter January 2019 - SFSP
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Jan 15, 2019
Georgia Celebrates Inclusive Early Learning Week
Child Care Providers Encouraged to Help Celebrate February 11-15, 2019
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Jan 07, 2019
Georgia Awarded $2.9M Grant for Preschool Development for Children from Birth to Age Five
Georgia has been awarded a $2.9 million Preschool Development Grant Birth Through Five by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Department of Education.
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Jan 02, 2019
Please see the attached news release concerning provider applications for Georgia’s Pre-K Program.
Please see the attached news release concerning provider applications for Georgia’s Pre-K Program.
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Jan 02, 2019
Applications to Provide Georgia's Pre-K Program Now Available
DECAL has posted the application package for new providers of Georgia’s Pre-K Program for the 2019-2020 school year. The deadline for the application is Friday, January 25,2019 at 5:00 p.m.
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Jan 02, 2019
Applications to Provide Georgia’s Pre-K Program Now Available
Deadline for Submitting Applications is January 25, 2019, at 5:00 PM
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Dec 10, 2018
Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning Announces 2019-2020 Quality Rated Advisory Committee
Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) today announced members of the 2019-2020 Quality Rated Advisory Committee.
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Oct 09, 2018
DECAL announces Two-Generation Innovation Grant (TGIG) Funding Opportunity
Grants Will Help Communities Ensure that Parents and Children Thrive Together
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Oct 01, 2018
DECAL to Cover Cost of Comprehensive Records Checks
Commissioner Amy M. Jacobs of Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) has announced that, beginning today and for the next two years, DECAL will pay the cost of the initial national fingerprint scan for eligible early care and education workers.
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Oct 01, 2018
GEEARS and State Partners Launch Build My Brain Course
Free, online course on early brain development supported by state leaders and available to public
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Sep 13, 2018
Georgia’s CCDF Grant Fund Spending Plan Summary
The Georgia Department of Early Care & Learning (DECAL) has received an additional $93 million in discretionary funding from the Child Care Development Fund (CCDF). See how this money will be spent for Georgia families, child care providers, and the workforce. And join us for a webinar with Commissioner Amy M. Jacobs posted here on Monday, September 17, 2018.
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