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Announcing Changes to the Application Services Team

Announcing Changes to the Application Services Team View More


Nutrition Newsletter September 2023 - CACFP

Nutrition Newsletter September 2023 - CACFP View More


CACFP October 2023 Training Announcement

CACFP October 2023 Training Announcement View More


CACFP At-Risk Afterschool Waivers during Unanticipated School Closures

CACFP At-Risk Afterschool Waivers during Unanticipated School Closures View More


Nutrition Newsletter September 2023 - HH

Nutrition Newsletter September 2023 - HH View More


PALS Training

PALS Training View More


CACFP Annual Renewal Training 2023

CACFP Annual Renewal Training 2023 View More


DCH Reimbursement Rates

DCH Reimbursement Rates View More


CACFP September 2023 Training Announcement

CACFP September 2023 Training Announcement View More


DECAL Communications announces promotion and addition

Jerry Brown is promoted to Communications Manager and John Huston joins the DECAL Communications Team from Quality Rated. View More


Gov. Kemp and DECAL Award 24 New Quality Rated Language and Literacy Endorsements

Expanded Program Trained 15 Child Care Centers and Nine Family Homes in Early Literacy Education View More


Finalists Named for Georgia’s Pre-K Program Teachers of the Year 2023-2024

Finalists Represent High Quality Early Childhood Education Programs Across the State View More


DECAL introduces POWER-ED

Wage Supplements of $1,000 will support Early Care and Education Workforce as they Attain Higher Educational Credentials View More


Child Care Services Grant Opportunities

Child Care Services Grant Opportunities View More


Race/Ethnic Data Collection (12-28-22)

Race/Ethnic Data Collection (12-28-22) View More


DECAL Searching for Georgia’s Early Childhood Educators of the Year

New Program Celebrates Outstanding Early Education Teachers of children Birth to Preschool View More


Georgia’s Pre-K Program Returns for Post-Pandemic 2021-2022 School Year

Georgia’s Pre-K Program Returns for Post-Pandemic 2021-2022 School Year View More


Georgia Essential Early Childhood Workforce Bonus FAQs

This document provides answers to frequently asked questions about the Early Childhood Professionals Bonus and will be updated on a regular basis as more information becomes available. Additional information on the application process, required verifications of employment, and other requirements will be provided to all eligible providers and professionals. View More


CACFP Fact Sheet

CACFP Fact Sheet View More


Happy Helpings Fact Sheet

Happy Helpings fills the hunger gap by providing nutritious meals and snacks to children 18 years and younger during summer break. View More


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. View More


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 View More


Foundation Awards Grants to Georgia Child Care Programs Impacted by Hurricane Michael

Forty-three mini-grants will help support 1,343 children and 220 teachers across 20 Georgia counties View More


Health and Safety Training Flyer

Health and Safety Training Flyer View More


New Head Start Performance Standards - Summary

New Head Start Performance Standards View More


New Head Start Performance Standards - Full Report

New Head Start Performance Standards View More


Early Head Start Child Care Partnership Grantees in Georgia

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


The Georgia Head Start Association (GHSA) has updated their Strategic Plan May 2015.

The plan was based on the results of the annual GHSA needs assessment . Click title to retrieve the plan. View More


Free Online Transportation Training

Free Online Transportation Training View More

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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. View More


Aug 31, 2023
State of Emergency: Hurricane Idalia

State of Emergency: Hurricane Idalia View More


Aug 15, 2023
Nutrition Newsletter August 2023 - CACFP

Nutrition Newsletter August 2023 - CACFP View More


Aug 03, 2023
Nutrition Newsletter August 2023 - HH

Nutrition Newsletter August 2023 - HH View More


Jul 26, 2023
Georgia’s Pre-K Program Prepares for 2023-2024 School Year

DECAL offering Special Tips for #GaPreKFirstDay View More


Jul 14, 2023
Nutrition Newsletter July 2023 - CACFP

Nutrition Newsletter July 2023 - CACFP View More


Jul 10, 2023
Excessive Heat Waiver Approved for Non-Congregate Meals

Excessive Heat Waiver Approved for Non-Congregate Meals View More


Jul 05, 2023
CACFP August 2023 Training Announcement

CACFP August 2023 Training Announcement View More


Jun 30, 2023
Nutrition Newsletter July 2023 - HH

Nutrition Newsletter July 2023 - HH View More


Jun 13, 2023
Nutrition Newsletter June 2023 - CACFP

Nutrition Newsletter June 2023 - CACFP View More


Jun 08, 2023
July 2023 CACFP and Happy Helpings Training Announcement

July 2023 CACFP and Happy Helpings Training Announcement View More


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 View More


Jun 02, 2023
Nutrition Newsletter June 2023 - HH

Nutrition Newsletter June 2023 - HH View More


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 View More


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 View More


May 16, 2023
Nutrition Newsletter May 2023 - CACFP

Nutrition Newsletter May 2023 - CACFP View More


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 View More


May 08, 2023
June 2023 CACFP and Happy Helpings Training Announcement

June 2023 CACFP and Happy Helpings Training Announcement View More


Apr 28, 2023
Nutrition Newsletter May 2023 - HH

Nutrition Newsletter May 2023 - HH View More


Apr 25, 2023
Updated - May 2023 CACFP and Happy Helpings Training Announcement

Updated - May 2023 CACFP and Happy Helpings Training Announcement View More


Apr 17, 2023
May 2023 CACFP and Happy Helpings Training Announcement

May 2023 CACFP and Happy Helpings Training Announcement View More


Apr 03, 2023
Nutrition Newsletter April 2023 - Happy Helpings

Nutrition Newsletter April 2023 - Happy Helpings View More


Mar 28, 2023
State of Emergency Announcement for 3-27-23

State of Emergency Announcement for 3-27-23 View More


Mar 15, 2023
Nutrition Newsletter March 2023-CACFP

Nutrition Newsletter March 2023-CACFP View More


Mar 14, 2023
Applications to Provide Georgia’s Pre-K Program Now Available

Deadline for Applying is March 30, 2023, at 5:00 PM View More


Mar 09, 2023
Nutrition Webinar for Adult Day Care Centers – March 2023

Nutrition Webinar for Adult Day Care Centers – March 2023 View More


Mar 09, 2023
Nonprofit Organizations needed statewide to serve free meals & snacks to Georgia’s children this summer

Organizations that are approved to serve meals will be reimbursed for every eligible meal that meets USDA’s nutritional guidelines View More


Mar 09, 2023
Approved Organizations serving Healthy Meals and Snacks to children and adults qualify for cash reimbursement through the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)

Child Care, Adult Daycare, Head Start, At-Risk Afterschool programs, Emergency Shelters across Georgia may be eligible View More


Mar 02, 2023
April 2023 CACFP and Happy Helpings Training Announcement

April 2023 CACFP and Happy Helpings Training Announcement View More


Mar 01, 2023
Nutrition Newsletter March 2023 - Happy Helpings

Nutrition Newsletter March 2023 - Happy Helpings View More


Feb 28, 2023
DECAL and QCC Help Georgia Families With Summer Camp Search

Resources will help families fully assess the options and make informed decisions View More


Feb 28, 2023
DECAL Seeking Applications for Georgia’s Pre-K Teachers of the Year

Winner from Public School and Private Center Will Be Chosen View More


Feb 15, 2023
Nutrition Newsletter February 2023-CACFP

Nutrition Newsletter February 2023-CACFP View More


Feb 03, 2023
Georgia Celebrates Inclusive Early Learning Week - February 12-18, 2023

Georgia Celebrates Inclusive Early Learning Week Child Care Providers Encouraged to Help Celebrate February 12-18, 2023 View More


Feb 02, 2023
March 2023 Training Announcement

March 2023 Training Announcement View More


Feb 02, 2023
DECAL Awards New Transformation Grants to 18 Community Groups

Grantees’ projects will serve critical needs of children and families View More


Feb 01, 2023
Nutrition Newsletter February 2023 - Happy Helpings

Nutrition Newsletter February 2023 - Happy Helpings View More


Jan 17, 2023
Nutrition Newsletter January 2023-CACFP

Nutrition Newsletter January 2023-CACFP View More


Jan 06, 2023
January CACFP Training 2023

January CACFP Training 2023 View More


Jan 03, 2023
Nutrition Newsletter January 2023 - Happy Helpings

Nutrition Newsletter January 2023 - Happy Helpings View More


Dec 16, 2022
Nutrition Newsletter December 2022- CACFP

Nutrition Newsletter December 2022- CACFP View More


Dec 15, 2022
DECAL Announces Georgia’s Early Childhood Educators of the Year for the 2022-2023 School Year

Winners from Hawkinsville, Lawrenceville, and Smyrna View More


Dec 14, 2022
ByHeart Infant Formula Recall (12-13-22)

ByHeart Infant Formula Recall (12-13-22) View More


Dec 02, 2022
Former Valdosta Mayor John Gayle to Receive 2022 Community Star Award from DECAL

Special Recognition Part of Quality Rated’s “Decade of Stars” 10th Anniversary Celebration View More


Dec 01, 2022
Nutrition Newsletter December 2022- Happy Helpings

Nutrition Newsletter December 2022- Happy Helpings View More


Nov 16, 2022
Former Governor Nathan Deal to Receive 2022 Community Star Award from DECAL

Special Recognition Part of Quality Rated’s “Decade of Stars” 10th Anniversary Celebration View More


Nov 15, 2022
Nutrition Newsletter November 2022- CACFP

Nutrition Newsletter November 2022- CACFP View More


Nov 01, 2022
Nutrition Newsletter November 2022- Happy Helpings

Nutrition Newsletter November 2022- Happy Helpings View More


Oct 26, 2022
DECAL Announces Six Finalists for 2022-2023 Georgia’s Early Childhood Educators of the Year

Finalists represent Programs in Athens, College Park, Hawkinsville, Lawrenceville, Palmetto, and Smyrna View More


Oct 25, 2022
Annual Year-End Reconciliation for Happy Helpings Due October 31

Annual Year-End Reconciliation for Happy Helpings Due October 31 View More


Oct 20, 2022
DECAL Honors Quality Rated’s Class of 2012 During 10th Anniversary Celebration

Class Members Have Consistently Delivered High-Quality Care and Earned Star Ratings for 10 Years View More


Oct 17, 2022
Nutrition Newsletter October 2022- CACFP

Nutrition Newsletter October 2022- CACFP View More


Oct 07, 2022
CACFP Training for November 2022

CACFP Training for November 2022 View More


Oct 04, 2022
Nutrition Newsletter October 2022- Happy Helpings

Nutrition Newsletter October 2022- Happy Helpings View More


Sep 30, 2022
Champions for Early Education Celebrate Georgia Pre-K Week 2022

Voices for Georgia’s Children and the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) are hosting the 12th annual Georgia Pre-K Week with state and local leaders and celebrating the 30th year of Pre-K education by reading to the state’s youngest learners October 3rd -7th. View More


Sep 24, 2022
DECAL Announces Georgia’s Pre-K Teachers of the Year for 2022-2023 School Year

Winners from Public School in Baldwin and Private Program in Cumming View More


Sep 19, 2022
Nutrition Newsletter September 2022- CACFP

Nutrition Newsletter September 2022- CACFP View More


Sep 01, 2022
DECAL to Recognize Georgia’s Early Childhood Educators of the Year

Program Celebrates Outstanding Teachers of Children Birth to Preschool View More


Aug 30, 2022
Quality Rated 10th Anniversary Kicks Off at Atlanta Braves Game Labor Day Weekend

Event Honors Star-Rated Providers, Families; Commissioner Jacobs to Throw Out First Pitch View More


Aug 25, 2022
DECAL To Celebrate “A Decade of Stars” During Quality Rated’s 10th Anniversary

Rating System Has Recognized Georgia’s Child Care Stars Since 2012 View More


Aug 18, 2022
Nutrition Newsletter August 2022 - CACFP

Nutrition Newsletter August 2022 - CACFP View More


Aug 03, 2022
Nutrition Newsletter August 2022- Happy Helpings

Nutrition Newsletter August 2022- Happy Helpings View More


Aug 03, 2022
Nutrition Newsletter September 2022- Happy Helpings

Nutrition Newsletter September 2022- Happy Helpings View More


Aug 01, 2022
“Back to School Supply Supplement” announced for All Child Care Teachers and Staff

Funding will support a safe, complete return to in-person learning View More


Aug 01, 2022
Georgia’s Pre-K Program Prepares for 2022-2023 School Year

This Year Marks the 30th Year of Pre-K in Georgia View More


Jul 22, 2022
Nutrition Newsletter July 2022 - CACFP

Nutrition Newsletter July 2022 - CACFP View More


Jul 01, 2022
Happy Helpings, Georgia’s Summer Food Service Program, Provides Free Nutritious Meals for All Children during the Summer

Organizations needed statewide to host meal sites for Happy Helpings, Georgia’s Summer Food Service Program View More


Jul 01, 2022
Nutrition Newsletter July 2022- Happy Helpings

Nutrition Newsletter July 2022- Happy Helpings View More


Jun 17, 2022
Nutrition Newsletter June 2022 - CACFP

Nutrition Newsletter June 2022 - CACFP View More


Jun 16, 2022
Nutrition Newsletter June 2022- Happy Helpings

Nutrition Newsletter June 2022- Happy Helpings View More


Jun 08, 2022
Georgia’s Pre-K 2022 Summer Transition Program is Underway

Program supports students who did not attend Georgia Pre-K or Head Start or who need additional help before entering kindergarten View More


May 27, 2022
Nutrition Newsletter May 2022 - CACFP

Nutrition Newsletter May 2022 - CACFP View More


May 27, 2022
DECAL Offers Trauma Responsive Care Grants for Georgia Communities

Funding will allow organizations to pilot and implement trauma-responsive programs that promote child well-being View More


May 27, 2022
Jif Peanut Butter Recall

Jif Peanut Butter Recall View More


May 24, 2022
Nutrition Newsletter May 2022- Happy Helpings

Nutrition Newsletter May 2022- Happy Helpings View More


May 23, 2022
DECAL Spotlights Dangers of Leaving Children in Vehicles

“Look Again” Campaign Urges Greater Awareness to Protect Georgia’s Youngest Citizens View More


May 18, 2022
Finalists Named for Georgia’s Pre-K Program Teachers of the Year 2022-2023

Finalists Demonstrate High Quality Early Childhood Education Across the State View More


May 03, 2022
Student Parents Added as Priority Group for Financial Support for Child Care through Georgia’s Child Care Subsidy Program

Student Parents are 13th “Priority Group” for Childcare and Parent Services (CAPS) Program Eligibility View More


Mar 30, 2022
Nutrition Newsletter March 2022 - CACFP

Nutrition Newsletter March 2022 - CACFP View More


Mar 17, 2022
DECAL and QCC Help Georgia Families Find Safe, Affordable Summer Camps

Campaign Helps Parents Navigate Complex Summer Camp Landscape View More


Mar 09, 2022
Nutrition Newsletter March 2022- Happy Helpings

Nutrition Newsletter March 2022- Happy Helpings View More


Mar 09, 2022
Nutrition Newsletter February 2022 - CACFP

Nutrition Newsletter February 2022 - CACFP View More


Mar 09, 2022
Infant Formula Recall

Infant Formula Recall View More


Mar 04, 2022
DECAL Announces 2Gen Grant Opportunities for Georgia Communities

Funding will allow organizations to pilot and implement family-focused programs that promote economic security and respond to local needs View More


Feb 22, 2022
Pre-K Summer Transition Program Offered Again in 2022

Program supports students who did not attend Georgia Pre-K or Head Start or who need additional help before entering kindergarten View More


Feb 18, 2022
Nutrition Newsletter February 2022- Happy Helpings

Nutrition Newsletter February 2022- Happy Helpings View More


Feb 18, 2022
Georgia Child Care Programs Are Now Eligible to Enroll in the Clean Water for Georgia Kids Program

GA Department of Education and RTI International Partnering with DECAL on Federal Grant to Train, Test, and Take Action to Eliminate Lead in Drinking and Cooking Water View More


Feb 08, 2022
Nutrition Newsletter January 2022- CACFP

Nutrition Newsletter January 2022- CACFP View More


Feb 04, 2022
DECAL Announces the 2022 Quality Rated Language and Literacy Endorsement Program

Applications Accepted February 4-25, 2022 View More


Jan 24, 2022
Applications to Provide Georgia’s Pre-K Program Now Available

Deadline for Applying is February 16, 2022, at 5:00 PM View More


Jan 06, 2022
Nutrition Newsletter January 2022- Happy Helpings

Nutrition Newsletter January 2022- Happy Helpings View More


Jan 04, 2022
DECAL Announces Round Two of POWER Payments

Supplemental Payments of $1,000 For All Eligible Early Learning Professionals and Staff in Georgia View More


Dec 20, 2021
Nutrition Newsletter December 2021 - Happy Helpings

Nutrition Newsletter December 2021 - Happy Helpings View More


Dec 17, 2021
Nutrition Newsletter December 2021 - CACFP

Nutrition Newsletter December 2021 - CACFP View More


Dec 10, 2021
DECAL Announces Georgia’s Early Childhood Educators of the Year for 2021-2022 School Year

Winners from Centers in Savannah, Marietta, and Chickamauga View More


Nov 17, 2021
Nutrition Newsletter November 2021 - CACFP

Nutrition Newsletter November 2021 - CACFP View More


Nov 17, 2021
Nutrition Newsletter November 2021 - Happy Helpings

Nutrition Newsletter November 2021 - Happy Helpings View More


Oct 25, 2021
Finalists Named for Georgia’s Early Childhood Educators of the Year

New Program Celebrates Outstanding Early Education Teachers of children Birth to Preschool View More


Oct 21, 2021
Nutrition Newsletter October 2021 - CACFP

Nutrition Newsletter October 2021 - CACFP View More


Oct 21, 2021
Nutrition Newsletter September 2021 - SFSP

Nutrition Newsletter September 2021 - SFSP View More


Oct 18, 2021
Georgia Increasing Children Served through CAPS Program by 10,000 and Expands Eligibility

Bonus Payments to Quality Rated Providers Increasing by 15-percent based on Star Level View More


Oct 11, 2021
STABLE 4WARD Opens October 18 for Licensed Georgia Child Care Providers

Funds Will Help Mitigate Financial Impact of COVID-19 View More


Oct 07, 2021
Approved Child & Adult Care Organizations serving Healthy Meals and Snacks to children and adults qualify for cash reimbursement

Child Care, Adult Daycare, Head Start, At-Risk Afterschool programs, Emergency Shelters across Georgia may be eligible View More


Oct 05, 2021
DECAL Announces Georgia’s Pre-K Teachers of the Year for 2021-2022 School Year

Winners from Public School in Perry and Private Program in Lilburn View More


Oct 01, 2021
11th Annual Georgia Pre-K Week Celebrated

Voices for Georgia’s Children and the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) are hosting the 11th annual Georgia Pre-K Week next week. View More


Sep 01, 2021
DECAL joins Georgia Department of Public Health in Updating COVID-19 Guidance for Georgia Child Care Facilities

DECAL joins Georgia Department of Public Health in Updating COVID-19 Guidance for Georgia Child Care Facilities View More


Aug 12, 2021
Nutrition Newsletter August 2021 - CACFP

Nutrition Newsletter August 2021 - CACFP View More


Aug 05, 2021
2021-2022 DECAL Scholars of the Year Announced

DECAL Scholars of the Year Recognize Individuals Actively Pursuing ECE Degree or Credential While Working in Child Care Workforce View More


Aug 05, 2021
Nutrition Newsletter August 2021 - SFSP

Nutrition Newsletter August 2021 - SFSP View More


Jul 12, 2021
SFSP: Meal Pattern Waiver Expired

SFSP: Meal Pattern Waiver Expired View More


Jul 09, 2021
CACFP: Sponsor Monitoring Policy for Unaffiliated and Affiliated Sites

CACFP: Sponsor Monitoring Policy for Unaffiliated and Affiliated Sites View More


May 17, 2021
DECAL and CAPS Announce ACCESS – Awarding Child Care Education Scholarship Supplements

Under ACCESS, CAPS family fees will be waived beginning May 17, 2021, through service period ending October 2, 2022 View More


Mar 01, 2021
CACFP Mini-Grant Available

CACFP Mini-Grant Available View More


Sep 23, 2020
SFSP FAQs Relating to Operations through December 31

SFSP FAQs Relating to Operations through December 31 View More


Sep 23, 2020
CACFP Area Eligibility Waiver for At-Risk Afterschool Meals

CACFP Area Eligibility Waiver for At-Risk Afterschool Meals View More


Sep 10, 2020
CACFP Sponsors: Monitoring Flexibilities during COVID-19

CACFP Sponsors: Monitoring Flexibilities during COVID-19 View More


Sep 04, 2020
CACFP: Updated Guidance on Serving School Age Children

CACFP: Updated Guidance on Serving School Age Children View More


Sep 02, 2020
CACFP Policy Guidance for Serving School-Age Children

CACFP Policy Guidance for Serving View More


Sep 01, 2020
Updated Guidance for CACFP Operators Regarding School Year 2020-2021

Updated Guidance for CACFP Operators View More


Aug 18, 2020
FY 2021 CACFP Renewal Now Open

FY 2021 CACFP Renewal Now Open View More


Jul 28, 2020
FAQs: Serving meals to children during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency

FAQs: Serving meals to children during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency View More

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