Forty-three mini-grants will help support 1,343 children and 220 teachers across 20 Georgia counties View More

Free Online Health and Safety Training View More

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New Head Start Performance Standards View More

New Head Start Performance Standards View More

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. View More

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J. H. Routh Packing Co., a Sandusky, Ohio establishment, is recalling approximately 1,719 pounds of raw pork sausage products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically rubber. View More

- Grand Strand Sandwich is recalling Lunch Box Italian Subs, Lunch Box Ham & Swiss Croissants and Lunch Box Ham & Cheese Frozen Wedges due to a potential contamination of <em>Listeria Monocytogenes</em>. View More

Hy-Vee, Inc., based in West Des Moines, Iowa, is voluntarily recalling its cheesecakes made with Diamond Crystal Brands cheesecake mix due to the potential that they may be contaminated with Salmonella. The potential for contamination was brought to Hy-Vee's attention today after receiving a letter from the supplier. The voluntary recall includes 32 varieties of cheesecakes in both 8-ounce and 32-ounce packages with best if used by dates of Dec. 6, 2018, through Jan. 11, 2019. No illnesses have been reported to date. View More

Olde York Potato Chips of Brampton, Ontario is recalling Clancy's Wavy Potato Chips 10 oz (UPC 0 41498 16306 8) with the specific lot code BEST If Used By FEB 22 19 1A6 because they may contain undeclared milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. No other lot codes and no other products are involved in this action. View More

Shamrock Farms of Phoenix, Arizona is issuing a voluntary recall of Shamrock Farms 2% Reduced Fat Vanilla Half Gallon Milk with Best Before Date 3/16/2019. The recall comes after a product retain of Shamrock Farms 2% Reduced Fat Vanilla Half Gallon Milk with Use By 03/16/19 Time Stamp 08:18-11:13 04-05 #1, tested positive for an undeclared tree nut (almond) allergen. View More

Oskri Organics Corporation of Lake Mills, WI is recalling Oskri Organic Sunflower Butter Lot # 099, Oskri Tahini Butter LOT # 193 and Thrive Sunflower Butter LOT # 233, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women. View More

R. L. Zeigler Co., Inc., a Selma, Ala. establishment, is recalling approximately 11,664 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) poultry and meat sausage products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically metal. View More

Apio Inc. of Guadalupe, California is expanding a voluntary recall of Eat Smart Salad Shake Ups single-serve bowls. The recall comes after the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) informed the company that another random sample of Eat Smart Salad Shake Ups Sweet Kale/Chou Frise Doux 156 gr. single-serve bowls (5.5oz) with Best Before Date of Dec 29, 2018, Lot 112 346, tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. View More

Columbia River Natural Pet Foods of Vancouver, WA is voluntarily expanding their current recall to include additional products: 261 packages of Cow Pie Lot # 72618 and 82 packages of Chicken & Vegetables Lot# 111518 fresh frozen meats for dogs and cats, produced in July 2018 and November 2018, due to their potential to be contaminated with Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes View More

Funky Chunky, LLC of Eden Prairie, MN is recalling 10 oz Nutty Choco Pop Gift Box, 50 oz. Holiday Crowd Pleaser and 50 oz. Crowd Pleaser, because it may contain undeclared Almond and Cashew Tree Nut. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to Almonds and Cashews run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. View More

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Nutrition Newsletter January 2019 - CACFP View More

Nutrition Newsletter January 2019 - SFSP View More

Child Care, Adult Care, Emergency Shelters, and Afterschool Programs among Needed Participants View More

Child Care Providers Encouraged to Help Celebrate February 11-15, 2019 View More

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. View More

Please see the attached news release concerning provider applications for Georgia’s Pre-K Program. View More

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. View More

Deadline for Submitting Applications is January 25, 2019, at 5:00 PM View More

Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) today announced members of the 2019-2020 Quality Rated Advisory Committee. View More

Forty-three mini-grants will help support 1,343 children and 220 teachers across 20 Georgia counties

Grants Will Help Communities Ensure that Parents and Children Thrive Together View More

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. View More

Free, online course on early brain development supported by state leaders and available to public View More

Georgia’s Pre-K Program is in its 26th year, and hundreds of state and local leaders are celebrating by reading to the state’s youngest learners from October 1-5. View More

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. View More

Funding will support Georgia Families, Child Care Providers, Workforce View More

Diverse Leaders Selected for their Groundbreaking Work Advancing Opportunity for Children and Families with Low Incomes View More

Pre-K Students Show Significant Growth in Language and Literacy, Math, and Social-Emotional Skills View More

News conference to kick off the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) in Georgia View More

State continues to lag in some areas, but investments in children are poised to pay dividends View More

Over the past eight years, the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning has successfully transformed the state’s early education system. Working with other state agencies and external partners, DECAL has created an early education system that firmly places early education as part of Georgia’s educational pipeline. Learn more here. View More

To highlight a program that will provide millions of FREE, nutritious meals and snacks to Georgia’s children (ages 18 and under) during the summer months when school is not in session. View More

To highlight a program that will provide millions of FREE, nutritious meals and snacks to Georgia’s children (ages 18 and under) during the summer months when school is not in session. View More

“Look Again” Campaign Urges Greater Awareness to Protect Georgia’s Youngest Citizens View More

Grant will support Quality Rated, Georgia’s rating system that helps parents and families find high-quality child care, preschool, and Georgia’s Pre-K Program classes in their area. View More

The Summer Food Service Program is available to children 18 and under throughout the state View More

Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) served over 5.4 million meals during Summer 2018. Sponsors especially needed in South Georgia to ensure summer meals availability to children across the state. View More

DECAL partnering with Quality Care for Children on Public Awareness Campaign View More

Deadline for Submitting Applications is April 20, 2018, at 5:00 PM View More

Grammy Winning Guitarist and Author from Zac Brown Band will read his new children’s book “Behind the Little Red Door” View More

Former Director of Audits and Compliance Follows Ray Higgins who has accepted New Role in Mississippi View More

The staff of the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning and I were deeply saddened today to learn of the passing of Governor Zell Miller. View More

Grammy Winning Guitarist and Author from Zac Brown Band will visit schools to read his new children’s book “Behind the Little Red Door” View More

For the eighth year, Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) is offering a six-week intensive academic program for rising kindergarteners View More

Quality Rated Family Portal is One Stop Shop for Identifying Child Care in Georgia View More

Winner from Public School and from Private Center will be recognized View More

Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) served over 5.3 million meals in Summer 2017 View More

Child Care, Adult Care, Emergency Shelters, and Afterschool Programs among Needed Participants View More

The winners are Jodi McNamara from Kids R Kids #49 in Lawrenceville and Nathan Leatherwood from Calhoun Pre-K. View More

Starting Monday, hundreds of state and local leaders will celebrate the 25th birthday of Georgia’s Pre-K Program by reading to Georgia’s youngest learners from October 2-6 as part of Georgia Pre-K Week 2017. View More

Sweepstakes was sponsored by Path2College 529 Plan and DECAL to help raise awareness about the importance of saving for continued education among pre-k students across the state. View More

Growth in Language, Math, and General Knowledge Skills Maintained from Pre-K through First Grade View More

Grants Support Language and Literacy Instruction for Children in the Most Critical Years of Life View More

Nationally Recognized Program Celebrates 25th Birthday in the 2017-2018 School Year View More

We're notifying families and providers of upcoming changes to the CAPS program. Read the letter from Commissioner Amy M. Jacobs. View More

To highlight a program that will feed millions of FREE, nutritious meals to Georgia’s children 18 and under during the summer months when school is not in session. View More

“Look Again” Campaign Urges Greater Awareness to Protect Georgia’s Youngest Citizens View More

We're joining the Atlanta Falcons, Fulton County Schools, USDA, and Atlanta Community Food Bank for a news conference on Thursday, June 8, 2017, 11:00 AM, at the Hapeville Recreation Center. View More

The Summer Food Service Program is available to children 18 and under throughout the state View More

Deadline for Submitting Applications is April 21, 2017, at 5:00 PM View More

National Campaign for Grade-Level Reading Recognizes Whitfield and Colquitt Counties as Exemplary View More

Deadline for Submitting Applications is April 21, 2017, at 5:00 PM View More

Report Calls for Stronger Family-School Partnerships around Assessment View More

Winner from Public School and Private Center will be recognized View More

Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) served over 5.6 million meals during Summer 2016 View More

Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) served over 5.6 million meals during Summer 2016 View More

Help inform Georgia’s plan to maximize access to quality child care; comply with the necessary federal guidelines; and ensure minimal disruption of services to children, families, and providers View More

CAPS Program Provides Access to High Quality and Affordable Early Learning Environments for Families Working toward Economic Independence View More

Fourth Round of Child Care Expansion Grants will serve infants and toddlers in seven Early Education Empowerment Zones View More

Growth in Language, Math, and General Knowledge Skills Maintained from Pre-K through Kindergarten View More

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