Bright from the Start

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning

If your child care program has been impacted by storms related to Hurricane Michael, please contact your licensing consultant or Child Care Services main number at 404-657-5562.
  • Join Commissioner Amy M. Jacobs for this webinar on how DECAL will spend the $93 million in discretionary funding from CCDF. Learn More
  • Introducing the NEW CAPS Family Fee and Quality Rated Discount Learn More
  • Governor Nathan Deal, First Lady Sandra Deal, and Commissioner Amy M. Jacobs are calling for heightened awareness of the dangers of leaving children unattended in vehicles. Watch Look Again video.
  • Watch Me Grow!
    Click to Get FREE Materials and learn about how to monitor the development of the children in your care.
  • About Bright from the Start
    Bright from the Start administers the nationally recognized Georgia’s Pre-K Program, licenses child care centers and home-based child care, administers federal nutrition programs, and manages voluntary quality enhancement programs. Learn More
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