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Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning

Quality Rated

Quality Rated Parents and families need an independent, trustworthy resource to help them find high-quality child care, preschool, and Pre-K programs. That’s where Georgia’s Quality Rated comes in. Quality Rated has an online tool that helps families find child care in their area that have been evaluated by credentialed early childhood experts and deemed high-quality. Families can have peace of mind knowing that any participating child care program is committed to providing children an environment and experience that is best for their development.


For Families
What Every Family Should Know About Quality Rated

This website will answer many of your questions about the importance of high quality child care, including how to find a one, two, or three star Quality Rated provider near you. Click on the button below to access qualityrated.org.

For answers to questions about how to find Quality Rated child care, call toll-free 1-877-ALL-GA-KIDS.
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For Child Care Providers
Licensed or Registered Programs Ready To Participate in Quality Rated

This website for providers will guide you through the Quality Rated process. Click on the button below to apply to participate.

For answers to questions about Quality Rated, email the Quality Rated Help Desk at QualityRated@decal.ga.gov or call 1-855-800-7747.
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