Jul 02, 2025
We Care Child Care Sweepstakes
Four Georgia winners will be randomly selected to receive a $1,529 college scholarship
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Jun 27, 2025
Farm Summer TEST
Farm Summer TEST
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May 29, 2025
July 2025 Training Announcement
July 2025 Training Announcement
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May 29, 2025
HH Newsletter June 2025
HH Newsletter June 2025
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May 20, 2025
Early Care Industry Produced $6 Billion
New Study Shows Role of Child Care in Georgia’s Economy & Workforce
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May 16, 2025
CACFP Newsletter May 2025
CACFP Newsletter May 2025
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May 15, 2025
DECAL announces Pre-K TOTY Finalists
Recognition of Excellence in Early Childhood Education
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May 14, 2025
DECAL Announces Finalists for 2025-2026 Georgia’s Pre-K Program Teachers of the Year
Recognition of Excellence in Early Childhood Education
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May 01, 2025
HH Newsletter May 2025
HH Newsletter May 2025
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May 01, 2025
June 2025 Training Announcement
June 2025 Training Announcement
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Apr 26, 2025
DECAL’s “Look Again” Campaign Launched
Families, Child Care Providers, and the Public Reminded How to Prevent Vehicular Heatstroke
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Apr 15, 2025
CACFP Newsletter April 2025
CACFP Newsletter April 2025
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Apr 02, 2025
CACFP Newsletter March 2025
CACFP Newsletter March 2025
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Mar 28, 2025
HH Newsletter April 2025
HH Newsletter April 2025
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Mar 25, 2025
HH Start Up Grants FY25
HH Start Up Grants FY25
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Mar 24, 2025
Thank You for Celebrating National CACFP Week!
Thank You for Celebrating National CACFP Week!
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Mar 24, 2025
May 2025 Training Announcement
May 2025 Training Announcement
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Mar 12, 2025
Celebrate National CACFP Week 3/11
Celebrate National CACFP Week 3/11
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Mar 12, 2025
Apply Now for The S Initiative for Local Procurement
Apply Now for The S Initiative for Local Procurement
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Mar 10, 2025
Applications to Provide Georgia’s Pre-K Program Now Available
Deadline for Applying is 5 PM on March 28, 2025
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Mar 04, 2025
“Path from Pre-K to College” Sweepstakes Open Now for Georgia Students
Opportunity for Four Students to Receive $1,529 College Savings Contribution
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Mar 03, 2025
April 2025 Training Announcement
April 2025 Training Announcement
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Mar 03, 2025
HH Newsletter March 2025
HH Newsletter March 2025
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Mar 03, 2025
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 17, 2025
DECAL is seeking nonprofit organizations to serve as sponsors to help ensure children who have limited access to food at home get the nutritious meals they need during the summer
Approved organizations receive federal reimbursement for providing meals and snacks
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Feb 14, 2025
CACFP Newsletter February 2025
CACFP Newsletter February 2025
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Feb 07, 2025
Georgia Celebrates Ninth Annual Inclusive Early Learning Week
Week Dedicated to Promoting Access and Inclusion in Early Childhood Education
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Jan 31, 2025
Important Update on CACFP Payments
Important Update on CACFP Payments
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Jan 31, 2025
Mandatory use of DCH SD Notice Templates
Mandatory use of DCH SD Notice Templates
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Jan 28, 2025
HH Newsletter February 2025
HH Newsletter February 2025
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Jan 28, 2025
March 2025 Training Announcement
March 2025 Training Announcement
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Jan 23, 2025
Non-congregate Meal Service Waivers allow Flexibilities during Ramadan
Non-congregate Meal Service Waivers allow Flexibilities during Ramadan
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Jan 22, 2025
Please contact DECAL if your feeding program is impacted by the winter weather
Please contact DECAL if your feeding program is impacted by the winter weather
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Jan 16, 2025
CACFP Newsletter January 2025
CACFP Newsletter January 2025
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Jan 10, 2025
Contact DECAL if Your Meal Operations have been Impacted by the Storm
Contact DECAL if Your Meal Operations have been Impacted by the Storm
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Jan 02, 2025
HH Newsletter January 2025
HH Newsletter January 2025
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Dec 26, 2024
CACFP Newsletter December 2024
CACFP Newsletter December 2024
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Dec 18, 2024
Updates to DECAL's Website Privacy Policy
We recently updated our website privacy policy to provide greater transparency and ensure compliance with the latest standards for data protection.
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Dec 13, 2024
DECAL Announces Three Winners for 2024-2025 Georgia’s Early Childhood Educators of the Year
Winners Represent Programs in Atlanta, Marietta, and Smyrna
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Dec 10, 2024
Carrot Recall December 2024
Carrot Recall December 2024
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Dec 10, 2024
January 2025 Training Announcement
January 2025 Training Announcement
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Dec 02, 2024
HH Newsletter December 2024
HH Newsletter December 2024
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Dec 02, 2024
Wolverine Packing Co. recalls Ground Beef Products due to possible E. Coli
Wolverine Packing Co. recalls Ground Beef Products due to possible E. Coli
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Nov 25, 2024
DECAL to Award up to $1,650,000 in Community Impact Grants
The Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning today announced funding opportunities aimed at closing opportunity gaps and creating long-term positive outcomes for Georgia children from birth to 8 and their families. 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations, school systems, and government entities that are in good standing with DECAL are invited to apply by Friday December 20, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
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Nov 15, 2024
CACFP Newsletter November 2024
CACFP Newsletter November 2024
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Oct 31, 2024
HH Newsletter November 2024
HH Newsletter November 2024
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Oct 31, 2024
Wrapping Up Georgia’s celebration of PARSLEY October Farm to School Month
Wrapping Up Georgia’s celebration of PARSLEY October Farm to School Month
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Oct 25, 2024
December 2024 Training Announcement
December 2024 Training Announcement
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Oct 18, 2024
Commercial Recall: BrucePac Meat and Poultry
Commercial Recall: BrucePac Meat and Poultry
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Oct 11, 2024
Georgia is celebrating PARSLEY for October Farm to School Month 2024
Georgia is celebrating PARSLEY for October Farm to School Month 2024
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Oct 11, 2024
October 2024 CACFP Newsletter
October 2024 CACFP Newsletter
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Oct 08, 2024
DECAL Announces 2024-2025 Georgia’s Pre-K Teachers of the Year
Winners from Public School in Lincolnton and Private Program in Watkinsville
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Oct 01, 2024
HH Newsletter October 2024
HH Newsletter October 2024
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Oct 01, 2024
November 2024 Training Announcement
November 2024 Training Announcement
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Sep 25, 2024
Tropical Storm Helene 2024
Tropical Storm Helene 2024
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Sep 19, 2024
CACFP Training on New DECAL Monitoring Requirements
CACFP Training on New DECAL Monitoring Requirements
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Sep 18, 2024
Georgia Pre-K Program Celebrates 32 Years of Providing Quality Early Education
Voices for Georgia’s Children and the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) are proud to announce that the 14th annual Georgia Pre-K Week is set to take place from October 7th to 11th, 2024.
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Sep 17, 2024
FY25 CACFP Annual Renewal Deadline: October 15th
FY25 CACFP Annual Renewal Deadline: October 15th
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Sep 16, 2024
September 2024 CACFP Newsletter
September 2024 CACFP Newsletter
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Sep 10, 2024
Voluntary Recall of Apple Juice in Georgia
Voluntary Recall of Apple Juice in Georgia
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Sep 03, 2024
Georgia Foundation for Early Care + Learning and Georgia Foundation for Public Education Awarding $100,000 in Early Literacy Alignment Mini-Grants to Local Public Elementary Schools and Child Care Programs
Five-Thousand Dollar Mini-Grants designed to facilitate smooth transition for Rising Pre-K and Kindergarten Students in Rural Georgia
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Aug 30, 2024
September 2024 HH Newsletter
September 2024 HH Newsletter
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Aug 20, 2024
October 2024 Training Announcement
October 2024 Training Announcement
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Aug 16, 2024
August 2024 CACFP Newsletter
August 2024 CACFP Newsletter
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Aug 06, 2024
August 2024 HH Newsletter
August 2024 HH Newsletter
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Aug 05, 2024
Guidance for Organizations Impacted by Hurricane Debby
Guidance for Organizations Impacted by Hurricane Debby
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Jul 25, 2024
Georgia’s Pre-K Program Prepares for 2024-2025 School Year
This Year Marks the 32nd Year of Pre-K in Georgia
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Jul 19, 2024
CACFP Renewal Requirements Updated
CACFP Renewal Requirements Updated
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Jul 17, 2024
July 2024 CACFP Newsletter
July 2024 CACFP Newsletter
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Jul 15, 2024
CACFP FY25 Renewal Requirements
CACFP FY25 Renewal Requirements
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Jul 10, 2024
The City of Atlanta is partnering with the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning to promote the availability of summer meals at a spike event
During the event, children and teens will receive free nutritious meals through Happy Helpings, Georgia’s Summer Food Service Program; a program funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
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Jul 01, 2024
July 2024 HH Newsletter
July 2024 HH Newsletter
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Jun 30, 2024
June 2024 HH Newsletter
June 2024 HH Newsletter
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Jun 27, 2024
Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning Receives Grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety
$30,000 grant from GOHS will support DECAL’s annual LOOK AGAIN campaign
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Jun 24, 2024
The Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Georgia is partnering with DECAL to kick-off the summer meals season in Bibb County
Event is Tuesday, June 25, 2024, starting at 11:30 AM
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Jun 17, 2024
June 2024 CACFP Newsletter
June 2024 CACFP Newsletter
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Jun 17, 2024
July 2024 Training Announcement
July 2024 Training Announcement
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Jun 17, 2024
Happy Helpings, Georgia’s Summer Food Service Program ready to kick-off in Richmond County
Happy Helpings served more than 2.8 million nutritious meals to children & teens last summer
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May 20, 2024
May 2024 CACFP Newsletter
May 2024 CACFP Newsletter
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May 01, 2024
May 2024 HH Newsletter
May 2024 HH Newsletter
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Apr 17, 2024
May 2024 Training Announcement
May 2024 Training Announcement
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Apr 15, 2024
April 2024 CACFP Newsletter
April 2024 CACFP Newsletter
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Mar 29, 2024
DECAL Releases New Economic Impact Study of Early Care and Education in Georgia
Collaboration between University of Georgia and Georgia State University looks at Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic
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Mar 28, 2024
April 2024 HH Newsletter
April 2024 HH Newsletter
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Mar 25, 2024
April 2024 Training Announcement
April 2024 Training Announcement
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Mar 15, 2024
March 2024 CACFP Newsletter
March 2024 CACFP Newsletter
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Mar 13, 2024
Officials Launch New Child Care Initiative for Middle Georgia March 19
Will announce grant awarded to ATRIUM Health Navicent that funds child care during nontraditional hours at select facilities in Macon and Milledgeville. Enables parents to work, attend school at night.
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Mar 12, 2024
GA DECAL Celebrates Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Week in Georgia March 10-16, 2024
More than 64 million meals and snacks served to Georgia’s children and adults through CACFP
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Mar 04, 2024
DECAL and QCC Provide Summer Camp Search Help
The Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) is again collaborating with Quality Care for Children (QCC) on a multimedia campaign to help families across the state find safe, affordable, high-quality summer camp programs.
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Mar 01, 2024
Small Bites Registration Announcement
Small Bites Registration Announcement
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Mar 01, 2024
GA ATLAS Shutdown
GA ATLAS Shutdown
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Mar 01, 2024
Nutrition Newsletter March 2024 - HH
Nutrition Newsletter March 2024 - HH
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Mar 01, 2024
Pre-K Summer Transition Program Offered Again in 2024
The Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) will again offer a summer transition program for rising kindergarteners in summer 2024.
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Feb 23, 2024
USDA Child Nutrition Program Proposed Rule SD Process
USDA Child Nutrition Program Proposed Rule SD Process
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Feb 16, 2024
February 2024 CACFP Newsletter
February 2024 CACFP Newsletter
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Feb 16, 2024
DECAL is seeking nonprofit organizations to serve as sponsors to help ensure children who have limited access to food at home get the nutritious meals they need during the summer
Approved organizations receive federal reimbursement for providing meals and snacks
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Feb 13, 2024
March 2024 Training Announcement
March 2024 Training Announcement
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Feb 09, 2024
Nutrition Newsletter February 2024 - HH
Nutrition Newsletter February 2024 - HH
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Jan 31, 2024
February 2024 Training Announcement
February 2024 Training Announcement
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Jan 23, 2024
FY24 Happy Helpings Reimbursement Rates
FY24 Happy Helpings Reimbursement Rates
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Jan 18, 2024
Nutrition Newsletter January 2024 - CACFP
Nutrition Newsletter January 2024 - CACFP
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Jan 02, 2024
Nutrition Newsletter January 2024 - HH
Nutrition Newsletter January 2024 - HH
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Dec 27, 2023
Salmonella Outbreak – Quaker Oats Granola
Salmonella Outbreak – Quaker Oats Granola
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Dec 27, 2023
January 2024 Kick-off Call & Training Announcement for Happy Helpings Sponsors
January 2024 Kick-off Call & Training Announcement for Happy Helpings Sponsors
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Dec 21, 2023
DECAL Announces Three Winners for 2023-2024 Georgia’s Early Childhood Educators of the Year
Winners represent Programs in Roswell, Evans, Savannah
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Dec 20, 2023
January 2024 CACFP Training Announcement
January 2024 CACFP Training Announcement
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Dec 15, 2023
Nutrition Newsletter December 2023 - CACFP
Nutrition Newsletter December 2023 - CACFP
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Dec 15, 2023
Wayne Farms of Alabama Recalls Ready To Eat Chicken Breasts
Wayne Farms of Alabama Recalls Ready To Eat Chicken Breasts
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Dec 15, 2023
Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Cantaloupes Across the State
Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Cantaloupes Across the State
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Dec 06, 2023
DECAL Announces Six Finalists for 2023-2024 Georgia’s Early Childhood Educators of the Year
Finalists represent Programs in Monroe, Roswell, Woodstock, Evans, Savannah, Valdosta
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Nov 26, 2023
Nutrition Newsletter December 2023 - HH
Nutrition Newsletter December 2023 - HH
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Nov 21, 2023
CACFP December 2023 Training Announcement
CACFP December 2023 Training Announcement
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Nov 20, 2023
Nutrition Newsletter November 2023 - CACFP
Nutrition Newsletter November 2023 - CACFP
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Nov 09, 2023
WanaBana, Schnucks & Weis Cinnamon Applesauce Pouches Recalled
WanaBana, Schnucks & Weis Cinnamon Applesauce Pouches Recalled
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Nov 01, 2023
Nutrition Newsletter November 2023 - HH
Nutrition Newsletter November 2023 - HH
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Oct 26, 2023
Farm to School Month – Pepper Palooza
Farm to School Month – Pepper Palooza
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Oct 26, 2023
October Farm to School Month
October Farm to School Month
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Oct 26, 2023
Georgia Farm to School and ECE Mini Summit – Savannah
Georgia Farm to School and ECE Mini Summit – Savannah
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Oct 19, 2023
Win a trip to the National Child Nutrition Conference
Win a trip to the National Child Nutrition Conference
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Oct 16, 2023
CACFP November 2023 Training Announcement
CACFP November 2023 Training Announcement
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Oct 16, 2023
Nutrition Newsletter October 2023 - CACFP
Nutrition Newsletter October 2023 - CACFP
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Oct 02, 2023
Nutrition Newsletter October 2023 - HH
Nutrition Newsletter October 2023 - HH
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Oct 02, 2023
Federal Cash Reimbursement available to Organizations serving Healthy Meals & Snacks through the Child & Adult Care Food Program
Eligible Organizations are encouraged to apply to participate in CACFP
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Sep 29, 2023
DECAL Awards 13 EXPAND Grants to Child Care Providers and Organizations
Agency’s new grant program facilitates greater access to child care during non-traditional hours
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Sep 28, 2023
DECAL Offering Child Care Tuition Assistance for Early Educators in Georgia
Program piloted in 24 child care learning centers and six family child care learning homes
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Sep 26, 2023
DECAL Launches Thriving Child Care Business Academy
Free Online Training and Tools to Strengthen Provider Business Practices Available
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Sep 24, 2023
DECAL Announces Georgia’s Pre-K Teachers of the Year for 2023 - 2024 School Year
Winners from Public School in Cussetta and Private Program in Hoschton
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Sep 18, 2023
Georgia's Pre-K Program Celebrates 31 Years of Providing Early Education to Georgia Students
For 13 years, Voices for Georgia’s Children and the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning have celebrated quality early learning by hosting Georgia Pre-K Week. Once again, we’re inviting state and local leaders to read to Georgia Pre-K classrooms, October 2nd-6th.
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Sep 15, 2023
Nutrition Newsletter September 2023 - CACFP
Nutrition Newsletter September 2023 - CACFP
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Sep 15, 2023
Announcing Changes to the Application Services Team
Announcing Changes to the Application Services Team
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Sep 13, 2023
CACFP October 2023 Training Announcement
CACFP October 2023 Training Announcement
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Sep 05, 2023
Nutrition Newsletter September 2023 - HH
Nutrition Newsletter September 2023 - HH
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Sep 05, 2023
CACFP At-Risk Afterschool Waivers during Unanticipated School Closures
CACFP At-Risk Afterschool Waivers during Unanticipated School Closures
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Aug 31, 2023
State of Emergency: Hurricane Idalia
State of Emergency: Hurricane Idalia
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Aug 29, 2023
PALS Training
PALS Training
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Aug 18, 2023
CACFP Annual Renewal Training 2023
CACFP Annual Renewal Training 2023
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Aug 15, 2023
Nutrition Newsletter August 2023 - CACFP
Nutrition Newsletter August 2023 - CACFP
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Aug 09, 2023
DCH Reimbursement Rates
DCH Reimbursement Rates
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Aug 08, 2023
CACFP September 2023 Training Announcement
CACFP September 2023 Training Announcement
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Aug 03, 2023
Nutrition Newsletter August 2023 - HH
Nutrition Newsletter August 2023 - HH
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Jul 26, 2023
Georgia’s Pre-K Program Prepares for 2023-2024 School Year
DECAL offering Special Tips for #GaPreKFirstDay
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Jul 14, 2023
Nutrition Newsletter July 2023 - CACFP
Nutrition Newsletter July 2023 - CACFP
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Jul 10, 2023
Excessive Heat Waiver Approved for Non-Congregate Meals
Excessive Heat Waiver Approved for Non-Congregate Meals
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Jul 05, 2023
CACFP August 2023 Training Announcement
CACFP August 2023 Training Announcement
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Jun 30, 2023
Nutrition Newsletter July 2023 - HH
Nutrition Newsletter July 2023 - HH
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Jun 13, 2023
Nutrition Newsletter June 2023 - CACFP
Nutrition Newsletter June 2023 - CACFP
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Jun 08, 2023
July 2023 CACFP and Happy Helpings Training Announcement
July 2023 CACFP and Happy Helpings Training Announcement
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Jun 08, 2023
Updated Webinar Recording on Happy Helpings Rural Non-Congregate Meal Service Option Announcement
Updated Webinar Recording on Happy Helpings Rural Non-Congregate Meal Service Option Announcement
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May 18, 2023
Updated Guidance for Happy Helpings Rural Non-Congregate Meal Sites – May 2023 Announcement
Updated Guidance for Happy Helpings Rural Non-Congregate Meal Sites – May 2023 Announcement
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May 18, 2023
End of COVID-19 Public Health Emergency and its Impact on the CACFP – May 2023 Announcement
End of COVID-19 Public Health Emergency and its Impact on the CACFP – May 2023 Announcement
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May 15, 2023
In its Tenth Year, DECAL’s “Look Again” Campaign Spotlights Dangers of Leaving Children in Vehicles
Governor Kemp Issues Proclamation Urging Greater Awareness to Protect Georgia’s Youngest Citizens
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Apr 25, 2023
DECAL introduces POWER-ED
Wage Supplements of $1,000 will support Early Care and Education Workforce as they Attain Higher Educational Credentials
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Apr 14, 2023
Child Care Services Grant Opportunities
Child Care Services Grant Opportunities
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Dec 28, 2022
Race/Ethnic Data Collection (12-28-22)
Race/Ethnic Data Collection (12-28-22)
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Jan 12, 2021
Happy Helpings: How to Apply
Happy Helpings only operates when school is out for the summer, but it is never too early to find out how to apply.
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May 12, 2020
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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Dec 12, 2016
Health and Safety Training Flyer
Health and Safety Training Flyer
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Jun 26, 2014
Free Online Transportation Training
Free Online Transportation Training
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