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First Lady Sandra Deal, Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed, GA Department of Early Care and Learning Commissioner Amy M. Jacobs launch innovative summer meals model 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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Golden International Corporation of Renton, WA is issuing a public safety notice for 405 cartons of stolen frozen tilapia, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis. View More

Lake Michigan Distilling Company, LLC of La Porte, Indiana, doing business as Ethanol Extraction, is recalling its 95% Ethyl Alcohol product ("Product") because of possible contamination with methanol, a highly toxic type of alcohol that can cause serious and sometimes fatal damage if ingested by humans or animals. View More

Melanie Wholesale Inc. of Brooklyn, NY is recalling its 17.6 oz (500g) package of "Melanie Mini Cookies with Caramel Flavor", because they contain undeclared peanuts. People who have allergies to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. View More

Melanie Wholesale Inc. of Brooklyn, NY is recalling its 17.6 oz (500g) package of "Melanie Liubitelskie Cookies", because they contain undeclared peanuts. People who have allergies to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. View More

Ziyad Brothers Importing is voluntarily recalling certain lot codes of Ziyad Brand Tahini because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis, and arthritis. View More

Hempler Foods Group, a Ferndale, Wash., establishment, is recalling approximately 8,535 pounds of ready-to-eat pepperoni sticks due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen. View More

Century Snacks of Commerce, CA, is recalling certain 16 OZ. bags of Tropical Trail Mix because they may contain milk, soy, wheat and cashew allergens and this is not declared on the package. Individuals who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk, soy, wheat or cashews run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products View More

Hickory Harvest Foods of Akron, Ohio is voluntarily recalling specific lots due to the potential exposure to Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, pregnant women, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy individuals may experience short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Listeria infection can also cause miscarriages, stillbirths, and fetal infection in pregnant women. People experiencing these problems should seek immediate medical attention. View More

BLM Prod.-u. Vertriebsges. mbH & Co. KG, is voluntarily recalling Priano Rosso Pesto Sauce as it may contain undeclared milk and egg. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk and egg run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. View More

Kent Quality Foods, Inc., a Grand Rapids, Mich. establishment, is recalling approximately 308,430 pounds of ready-to-eat hot dog and sausage products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen. View More

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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

New Sponsors Needed Across the State to Provide Meal Service during the Summer 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

Members will begin serving their 18-month term in January 2017 View More

Survivors in seven Georgia counties affected by Hurricane Matthew can now register with FEMA for disaster assistance. View More

Child Care, Adult Care, Head Start, Emergency Shelters among Needed Participants View More

Georgia will Explore Policy Changes to Promote Children’s Learning and Healthy Development While Also Promoting Parental Success as Caregivers and Breadwinners View More

Teachers from Public School System and Private Child Care Center recognized representing the public-private partnership through which Pre-K Program is offered View More

Leaders from around the state will show their support for early childhood education by visiting early learning classrooms as part of this year’s Georgia Pre-K Week Oct. 3-7, 2016. View More

Committee Will Guide and Foster Growth for Georgia’s Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) View More

Commissioner Amy M. Jacobs to visit Georgia Child Care Programs with Quality Rated Inclusion Endorsements View More

Beginning August 1, 2016, Georgia instituted a statewide funding restriction for the Childcare and Parent Services (CAPS) program. View More

Important news about changes to the CAPS program we communicated in August. DECAL is delaying certain planned changes scheduled to begin October 1, 2016. View More

Educators receive FREE admission and $2 OFF General Admission for accompanying guests View More

Commissioner Amy M. Jacobs to visit Georgia Child Care Programs with Quality Rated Inclusion Endorsements View More

Free online tool helps Georgia families make the most informed child care choice View More

Beginning August 1, 2016, Georgia will institute a statewide funding restriction for the Childcare and Parent Services (CAPS) program. View More

Georgia has been selected, along with seven other states, to participate in the Collaborating States Initiative funded by the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL). View More

Child Care Programs Expand to serve Infants and Toddlers with High Needs in Georgia’s Early Education Empowerment Zones (E3Zs) View More

Program Recognized Nationally as Among the Best Based on Teacher Qualifications, Quality Standards, and Enrollment View More

First Lady Sandra Deal, Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed, GA Department of Early Care and Learning Commissioner Amy M. Jacobs launch innovative summer meals model View More

Officials Discuss Agency’s Strategic Goals for Next Four Years View More

Officials Urge Greater Awareness to Protect Georgia’s Youngest Citizens View More

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

Channie Frazier of Kids World Learning Center in Statesboro Among Finalists for Statewide Honor View More

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

Kelly Harris of Crescent Elementary School in Griffin Among Finalists for Statewide Honor View More

Rondrikus Fletcher of Lamar County Primary School Among Finalists for Statewide Honor View More

State progresses toward goal of 100 percent participation among child care providers View More

Tonya Freeman of Green Acres Preschool in Douglasville Among Finalists for Statewide Honor View More

Connie Ellington of Bethlehem Elementary School in Barrow County Among Finalists for Statewide Honor View More

Stacy Tidwell of Duncan Creek Academy in Gwinnett County Among Finalists for Statewide Honor View More

With more than 370,000 children in Georgia child care programs each day, it is vitally important to ensure each child's health and safety, especially during transportation. Learn more here about our 2016 Look Again campaign. View More

Fannin County is Only County in Georgia with 100% Quality Rated Participation View More

Gov. Nathan Deal has announced that students in Georgia’s Pre-K program show educational improvement in key areas and progress at a greater rate while participating in the program, according to a recent study. View More

Georgia Professional Standards Commission FAQ for Directors is designed to help Pre-K Project Directors understand the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) certification process. View More

Georgia Professional Standards Commission FAQ for Teachers is designed to help Pre-K teachers understand the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) certification process. View More

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