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

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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Free Online Transportation Training View More

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Out of an abundance of caution, SunOpta Inc’s subsidiary, Sunrise Growers Inc., has issued a voluntary recall of certain frozen organic dark sweet pitted cherry products due to 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

Fair Oaks Farms, LLC, a Pleasant Prairie, Wis. establishment, is recalling approximately 1,134 pounds of pork sausage patties that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes. View More

Seven Sundays LLC of Minneapolis, MN is recalling their Vanilla Cherry Pecan Muesli 12 oz. pouches because it may contain undeclared almonds. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to almonds run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. View More

Missa Bay, LLC, a Swedesboro, N.J. establishment, is recalling approximately 1,719 pounds of chicken caesar salad products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen. View More

St Louis-based Dierbergs Markets is recalling two Deli Products with multiple use by dates in all 25 retail stores due to the presence of undeclared fish (bonito, cod), undeclared lobster, crab, and shrimp in scampi butter and undeclared soy and wheat in cabernet grille butter. People who have allergies to fish, lobster, crab, shrimp, soy, or wheat run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. View More

Litehouse Inc. is voluntarily recalling a limited quantity of its OPA by Litehouse Ranch because it may contain undeclared eggs. The Food and Drug Administration has been made aware of this recall which is limited to one production day from a single manufacturing location. View More

Luvo Inc. (USA), a Blaine, Wash. establishment, is recalling approximately 4,805 pounds of poultry products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens. View More

Kenosha Beef International, LTD., a Kenosha, Wis. establishment, is recalling approximately 3,960 pounds of beef patty products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen. The products may contain milk, in the form of cheddar cheese, a known allergen that was not declared on the finished product label. The products also contain undeclared bacon. View More

Corn Maiden Foods, Inc., a Harbor City, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 2,133 pounds of ready-to-eat beef products due to misbranding. The products contain monosodium glutamate (MSG) that was not declared on the product labels. View More

Schnucks Bakery, a St. Louis, Mo. establishment, is issuing an allergy alert on 13 German Chocolate Cakes labeled as “Schnucks Bakery Deluxe Petite Cake Chocolate Iced Yellow” that contain pecans that are not listed on the ingredient label. Those with an allergy or severe sensitivity to pecans run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. View More

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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

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

Deadline for Submitting Applications is April 22, 2016, at 5:00 PM View More

Deadline for Submitting Applications is April 22, 2016, at 5:00 PM View More

Deadline for Submitting Applications is April 22, 2016, at 5:00 PM View More

Grants Help Child Care Programs Serve More Children with High Needs View More

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

Celebration, observed March 28 – April 1, includes discount admission for Pre-K Classes Plus Special Shows and Activities View More

DECAL and City of Atlanta stress importance of nutritious food served during Afterschool Programs View More

Georgia DECAL is partnering with the City of Atlanta’s Department of Recreation to bring awareness to the At-Risk Afterschool program – a component of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). View More

Program targets rising kindergarten students who did not attend Pre-K or need additional support View More

Educators receive FREE admission and $2 OFF General Admission for Family & Friends View More

Grants Provide Resources to Support Families of Georgia’s Youngest Learners View More

Georgia Education Leaders Release Videos to Demonstrate Safe, Secure, Productive Learning Environments for All Children View More

Georgia’s First Lady Will Visit Two Local Child Care Programs Thursday in Dalton and Calhoun View More

Georgia was a huge winner with Wednesday’s record $1.5 billion Powerball jackpot. Two $1 million tickets, one $100,000 ticket, and 30 $50,000 tickets were purchased in Georgia. View More

On behalf of our state’s youngest learners, we thank Governor Deal for his continued commitment to high quality early care and education as expressed in his 2016 State of the State address. View More

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

Meet DECAL's official "spokespuppy." CALi is our Deputy Dog Commissioner of "Hugs and High Fives." See how you can invite her to visit your child care program early next year! View More

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

Adult Care Facilities Partner with GA DECAL and Ensure Seniors Have Access to Healthy Meals through the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) View More

D. Scott Hudgens, Jr. Early Education Center at Gwinnett Technical College receives First Quality Rated Inclusion Endorsement View More

DECAL and the Georgia Department of Community Affairs are hosting information sessions for grant opportunities in Valdosta, Dalton, Macon, Atlanta, and Athens. View More

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

Grant Opportunity Provides Resources that will Equip Communities to Partner with Families to Create a Better Future for our Youngest Learners View More

Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) served over 5.7 million meals during Summer 2015 View More

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

Industry Creates More than 67,000 Jobs in Georgia While Serving 337,000 Children Annually 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

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. 5-9, 2015. View More

Subsidy Grants Will Encourage High Quality Child Care Programs to Serve Children Eligible for child care subsidies View More

Pre-K Week, October 5-9, 2015, includes discount admission for Pre-K Classes, Special Shows and Activities View More

New study shows that 80 percent of parents think car seat registration cards are important, but only 42 percent return the card. View More

Committee Will Guide Georgia’s Quality Rating and Improvement System View More

Nationwide awareness campaign highlights federally funded nutrition program View More

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

Research Based Model Designed to Improve Classroom Climate by Promoting Social Competence and Addressing Challenging Behavior in Young Children View More

Learn more about Move On When Ready, Georgia's new dual enrollment program that allows high school students to earn college credit while working on their high school diploma. View More

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

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

An innovative public-private partnership is creating a model for the promotion of positive learning climates in Atlanta’s early learning centers and elementary schools. View More

Early Education is Shared Process among Families, Schools, and Communities View More

The application to become a Georgia's Pre-K Program provider is now available for download. Continuation providers should apply online in PANDA. View More

Study Will Help Quantify Impact of the Early Childhood Care and Education Industry on Georgia’s Economy View More

Four Regions will participate in Coordinated System Reform Effort View More

Early childhood education program administrators and teaching personnel can receive financial awards for furthering their education and earning higher credentials in the field. View More

Four Regions Will receive over $1-million in Early Childhood Education Resources from the Early Learning Challenge Grant View More

Farm to Georgia Preschool Sub-grant Application View More

Pre-K Operating Guidelines for 2015-2016 have been posted. View More

Grants Will Help Influence Dietary Habits of Young Children and Foster Healthy Lifestyles through Good Nutrition and Experiential Learning View More

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

Two-Year-Old Clarkston Child Died Monday after Being Trapped in Car View More

Child Care Centers, Adult Day Care, Head Start, Emergency Shelters Among Participants View More

Report by national experts in early childhood education and care concludes that, as a universal program, Georgia’s Pre-K Program significantly improves school readiness skills in language, literacy and math. View More

Students Scored Above National Norm in Language, Literacy and Math View More

“Red Fez Reading Club” offers Free Circus Tickets to Young Readers View More

Deadline is now February 25 for program promoting Healthy Eating and Exercise for Children Birth to Five View More

New Efforts include Backpack Programs and Mobile Meal Sites View More

Commissioner Cagle: New early education initiatives made Georgia’s application stronger and more competitive View More

Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) served 3.6 million meals during Summer, 2013 View More

New Law Requires National Fingerprint-Based Background Checks for All Employees of Georgia’s approximately 6,000 child care facilities View More

Bright from the Start announced the availability of the RFA Sub-Grant for Caregivers Promoting Healthy Habits. View More

Bright from the Start announced the availability of the RFA Sub-Grant for Caregivers Promoting Healthy Habits. View More

Program Promotes Healthy Eating and Exercise for Children Birth to Five View More

Quality Rated Helps Parents in Selecting Quality Early Education Programs View More

Program Promotes Fresh, Local Fruits and Vegetables for Children During their Most Formative Years View More

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