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Foundation Celebrates Finest of Georgia’s Early Childhood Professionals at Chamber Event in Atlanta

Educators represent programs in Atlanta, Lincolnton, Marietta, Smyrna, and Watkinsville View More


Georgia Foundation for Early Care + Learning and Georgia Foundation for Public Education name grantees for Early Literacy Alignment Mini Grants 2025

Grants Support Partnerships Between Child Care Providers and Elementary Schools View More


Investing in Quality: DECAL Introduces Quality Rated Workforce Bonuses

Over $17 million in Annual Bonuses Coming for Georgia’s Early Child Care Workforce View More


DECAL Announces Six Finalists for 2024-2025 Georgia’s Early Childhood Educators of the Year

Finalists represent Programs in Atlanta, Hahira, Lilburn, Marietta, Midway, and Smyrna View More


Foundation Celebrates Georgia’s Early Childhood Educators of the Year and Pre-K Teachers of the Year at Chamber Event in Atlanta

Educators represent programs in Roswell, Evans, Savannah, Cussetta, and Hoschton 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


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: Roadmap to becoming a Sponsor

Happy Helpings: Roadmap to becoming a Sponsor 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


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

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May 20, 2025
Georgia’s Early Care and Education Industry Generated $6 Billion in Economic Activity

New Study Shows Role of Child Care in Georgia’s Economy & Workforce View More


May 16, 2025
CACFP Newsletter May 2025

CACFP Newsletter May 2025 View More


May 15, 2025
DECAL Announces Finalists for 2025-2026 Georgia’s Pre-K Program Teachers of the Year

Recognition of Excellence in Early Childhood Education View More


May 14, 2025
DECAL Announces Finalists for 2025-2026 Georgia’s Pre-K Program Teachers of the Year

Recognition of Excellence in Early Childhood Education View More


May 01, 2025
HH Newsletter May 2025

HH Newsletter May 2025 View More


May 01, 2025
June 2025 Training Announcement

June 2025 Training Announcement View More


Apr 26, 2025
DECAL’s “Look Again” Campaign Spotlights Dangers of Leaving Children in Vehicles

Families, Child Care Providers, and the Public Reminded How to Prevent Vehicular Heatstroke View More


Apr 15, 2025
CACFP Newsletter April 2025

CACFP Newsletter April 2025 View More


Apr 02, 2025
CACFP Newsletter March 2025

CACFP Newsletter March 2025 View More


Mar 28, 2025
HH Newsletter April 2025

HH Newsletter April 2025 View More


Mar 25, 2025
HH Start Up Grants FY25

HH Start Up Grants FY25 View More


Mar 24, 2025
Thank You for Celebrating National CACFP Week!

Thank You for Celebrating National CACFP Week! View More


Mar 24, 2025
May 2025 Training Announcement

May 2025 Training Announcement View More


Mar 12, 2025
Celebrate National CACFP Week 3/11

Celebrate National CACFP Week 3/11 View More


Mar 12, 2025
Apply Now for The S Initiative for Local Procurement

Apply Now for The S Initiative for Local Procurement View More


Mar 10, 2025
Applications to Provide Georgia’s Pre-K Program Now Available

Deadline for Applying is 5 PM on March 28, 2025 View More


Mar 04, 2025
“Path from Pre-K to College” Sweepstakes Open Now for Georgia Students

Opportunity for Four Students to Receive $1,529 College Savings Contribution View More


Mar 03, 2025
April 2025 Training Announcement

April 2025 Training Announcement View More


Mar 03, 2025
HH Newsletter March 2025

HH Newsletter March 2025 View More


Mar 03, 2025
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 17, 2025
DECAL is seeking nonprofit organizations to serve as sponsors to help ensure children who have limited access to food at home get the nutritious meals they need during the summer

Approved organizations receive federal reimbursement for providing meals and snacks View More


Feb 14, 2025
CACFP Newsletter February 2025

CACFP Newsletter February 2025 View More


Feb 07, 2025
Georgia Celebrates Ninth Annual Inclusive Early Learning Week

Week Dedicated to Promoting Access and Inclusion in Early Childhood Education View More


Jan 31, 2025
Important Update on CACFP Payments

Important Update on CACFP Payments View More


Jan 31, 2025
Mandatory use of DCH SD Notice Templates

Mandatory use of DCH SD Notice Templates View More


Jan 28, 2025
HH Newsletter February 2025

HH Newsletter February 2025 View More


Jan 28, 2025
March 2025 Training Announcement

March 2025 Training Announcement View More


Jan 23, 2025
Non-congregate Meal Service Waivers allow Flexibilities during Ramadan

Non-congregate Meal Service Waivers allow Flexibilities during Ramadan View More


Jan 22, 2025
Please contact DECAL if your feeding program is impacted by the winter weather

Please contact DECAL if your feeding program is impacted by the winter weather View More


Jan 16, 2025
CACFP Newsletter January 2025

CACFP Newsletter January 2025 View More


Jan 10, 2025
Contact DECAL if Your Meal Operations have been Impacted by the Storm

Contact DECAL if Your Meal Operations have been Impacted by the Storm View More


Jan 02, 2025
HH Newsletter January 2025

HH Newsletter January 2025 View More


Dec 26, 2024
CACFP Newsletter December 2024

CACFP Newsletter December 2024 View More


Dec 18, 2024
Updates to DECAL's Website Privacy Policy

We recently updated our website privacy policy to provide greater transparency and ensure compliance with the latest standards for data protection. View More


Dec 13, 2024
DECAL Announces Three Winners for 2024-2025 Georgia’s Early Childhood Educators of the Year

Winners Represent Programs in Atlanta, Marietta, and Smyrna View More


Dec 10, 2024
Carrot Recall December 2024

Carrot Recall December 2024 View More


Dec 10, 2024
January 2025 Training Announcement

January 2025 Training Announcement View More


Dec 02, 2024
HH Newsletter December 2024

HH Newsletter December 2024 View More


Dec 02, 2024
Wolverine Packing Co. recalls Ground Beef Products due to possible E. Coli

Wolverine Packing Co. recalls Ground Beef Products due to possible E. Coli View More


Nov 25, 2024
DECAL to Award up to $1,650,000 in Community Impact Grants

The Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning today announced funding opportunities aimed at closing opportunity gaps and creating long-term positive outcomes for Georgia children from birth to 8 and their families. 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations, school systems, and government entities that are in good standing with DECAL are invited to apply by Friday December 20, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. View More


Nov 15, 2024
CACFP Newsletter November 2024

CACFP Newsletter November 2024 View More


Oct 31, 2024
HH Newsletter November 2024

HH Newsletter November 2024 View More


Oct 31, 2024
Wrapping Up Georgia’s celebration of PARSLEY October Farm to School Month

Wrapping Up Georgia’s celebration of PARSLEY October Farm to School Month View More


Oct 25, 2024
December 2024 Training Announcement

December 2024 Training Announcement View More


Oct 18, 2024
Commercial Recall: BrucePac Meat and Poultry

Commercial Recall: BrucePac Meat and Poultry View More


Oct 11, 2024
Georgia is celebrating PARSLEY for October Farm to School Month 2024

Georgia is celebrating PARSLEY for October Farm to School Month 2024 View More


Oct 11, 2024
October 2024 CACFP Newsletter

October 2024 CACFP Newsletter View More


Oct 08, 2024
DECAL Announces 2024-2025 Georgia’s Pre-K Teachers of the Year

Winners from Public School in Lincolnton and Private Program in Watkinsville View More


Oct 01, 2024
HH Newsletter October 2024

HH Newsletter October 2024 View More


Oct 01, 2024
November 2024 Training Announcement

November 2024 Training Announcement View More


Sep 25, 2024
Tropical Storm Helene 2024

Tropical Storm Helene 2024 View More


Sep 19, 2024
CACFP Training on New DECAL Monitoring Requirements

CACFP Training on New DECAL Monitoring Requirements View More


Sep 18, 2024
Georgia Pre-K Program Celebrates 32 Years of Providing Quality Early Education

Voices for Georgia’s Children and the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) are proud to announce that the 14th annual Georgia Pre-K Week is set to take place from October 7th to 11th, 2024. View More


Sep 17, 2024
FY25 CACFP Annual Renewal Deadline: October 15th

FY25 CACFP Annual Renewal Deadline: October 15th View More


Sep 16, 2024
September 2024 CACFP Newsletter

September 2024 CACFP Newsletter View More


Sep 10, 2024
Voluntary Recall of Apple Juice in Georgia

Voluntary Recall of Apple Juice in Georgia View More


Sep 03, 2024
Georgia Foundation for Early Care + Learning and Georgia Foundation for Public Education Awarding $100,000 in Early Literacy Alignment Mini-Grants to Local Public Elementary Schools and Child Care Programs

Five-Thousand Dollar Mini-Grants designed to facilitate smooth transition for Rising Pre-K and Kindergarten Students in Rural Georgia View More


Aug 30, 2024
September 2024 HH Newsletter

September 2024 HH Newsletter View More


Aug 20, 2024
October 2024 Training Announcement

October 2024 Training Announcement View More


Aug 16, 2024
August 2024 CACFP Newsletter

August 2024 CACFP Newsletter View More


Aug 06, 2024
August 2024 HH Newsletter

August 2024 HH Newsletter View More


Aug 05, 2024
Guidance for Organizations Impacted by Hurricane Debby

Guidance for Organizations Impacted by Hurricane Debby View More


Jul 25, 2024
Georgia’s Pre-K Program Prepares for 2024-2025 School Year

This Year Marks the 32nd Year of Pre-K in Georgia View More


Jul 19, 2024
CACFP Renewal Requirements Updated

CACFP Renewal Requirements Updated View More


Jul 17, 2024
July 2024 CACFP Newsletter

July 2024 CACFP Newsletter View More


Jul 15, 2024
CACFP FY25 Renewal Requirements

CACFP FY25 Renewal Requirements View More


Jul 10, 2024
The City of Atlanta is partnering with the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning to promote the availability of summer meals at a spike event

During the event, children and teens will receive free nutritious meals through Happy Helpings, Georgia’s Summer Food Service Program; a program funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). View More


Jul 01, 2024
July 2024 HH Newsletter

July 2024 HH Newsletter View More


Jun 30, 2024
June 2024 HH Newsletter

June 2024 HH Newsletter View More


Jun 27, 2024
Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning Receives Grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety

$30,000 grant from GOHS will support DECAL’s annual LOOK AGAIN campaign View More


Jun 24, 2024
The Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Georgia is partnering with DECAL to kick-off the summer meals season in Bibb County

Event is Tuesday, June 25, 2024, starting at 11:30 AM View More


Jun 17, 2024
June 2024 CACFP Newsletter

June 2024 CACFP Newsletter View More


Jun 17, 2024
July 2024 Training Announcement

July 2024 Training Announcement View More


Jun 17, 2024
Happy Helpings, Georgia’s Summer Food Service Program ready to kick-off in Richmond County

Happy Helpings served more than 2.8 million nutritious meals to children & teens last summer View More


May 20, 2024
May 2024 CACFP Newsletter

May 2024 CACFP Newsletter View More


May 01, 2024
May 2024 HH Newsletter

May 2024 HH Newsletter View More


Apr 17, 2024
May 2024 Training Announcement

May 2024 Training Announcement View More


Apr 15, 2024
April 2024 CACFP Newsletter

April 2024 CACFP Newsletter View More


Mar 29, 2024
DECAL Releases New Economic Impact Study of Early Care and Education in Georgia

Collaboration between University of Georgia and Georgia State University looks at Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic View More


Mar 28, 2024
April 2024 HH Newsletter

April 2024 HH Newsletter View More


Mar 25, 2024
April 2024 Training Announcement

April 2024 Training Announcement View More


Mar 15, 2024
March 2024 CACFP Newsletter

March 2024 CACFP Newsletter View More


Mar 13, 2024
Officials Launch New Child Care Initiative for Middle Georgia March 19

Will announce grant awarded to ATRIUM Health Navicent that funds child care during nontraditional hours at select facilities in Macon and Milledgeville. Enables parents to work, attend school at night. View More


Mar 12, 2024
GA DECAL Celebrates Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Week in Georgia March 10-16, 2024

More than 64 million meals and snacks served to Georgia’s children and adults through CACFP View More


Mar 04, 2024
DECAL and QCC Provide Summer Camp Search Help

The Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) is again collaborating with Quality Care for Children (QCC) on a multimedia campaign to help families across the state find safe, affordable, high-quality summer camp programs. View More


Mar 01, 2024
Small Bites Registration Announcement

Small Bites Registration Announcement View More


Mar 01, 2024
GA ATLAS Shutdown

GA ATLAS Shutdown View More


Mar 01, 2024
Nutrition Newsletter March 2024 - HH

Nutrition Newsletter March 2024 - HH View More


Mar 01, 2024
Pre-K Summer Transition Program Offered Again in 2024

The Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) will again offer a summer transition program for rising kindergarteners in summer 2024. View More


Feb 23, 2024
USDA Child Nutrition Program Proposed Rule SD Process

USDA Child Nutrition Program Proposed Rule SD Process View More


Feb 16, 2024
February 2024 CACFP Newsletter

February 2024 CACFP Newsletter View More


Feb 16, 2024
DECAL is seeking nonprofit organizations to serve as sponsors to help ensure children who have limited access to food at home get the nutritious meals they need during the summer

Approved organizations receive federal reimbursement for providing meals and snacks View More


Feb 13, 2024
March 2024 Training Announcement

March 2024 Training Announcement View More


Feb 09, 2024
Nutrition Newsletter February 2024 - HH

Nutrition Newsletter February 2024 - HH View More


Jan 31, 2024
February 2024 Training Announcement

February 2024 Training Announcement View More


Jan 23, 2024
FY24 Happy Helpings Reimbursement Rates

FY24 Happy Helpings Reimbursement Rates View More


Jan 18, 2024
Nutrition Newsletter January 2024 - CACFP

Nutrition Newsletter January 2024 - CACFP View More


Jan 02, 2024
Nutrition Newsletter January 2024 - HH

Nutrition Newsletter January 2024 - HH View More


Dec 27, 2023
Salmonella Outbreak – Quaker Oats Granola

Salmonella Outbreak – Quaker Oats Granola View More


Dec 27, 2023
January 2024 Kick-off Call & Training Announcement for Happy Helpings Sponsors

January 2024 Kick-off Call & Training Announcement for Happy Helpings Sponsors View More


Dec 21, 2023
DECAL Announces Three Winners for 2023-2024 Georgia’s Early Childhood Educators of the Year

Winners represent Programs in Roswell, Evans, Savannah View More


Dec 20, 2023
January 2024 CACFP Training Announcement

January 2024 CACFP Training Announcement View More


Dec 15, 2023
Nutrition Newsletter December 2023 - CACFP

Nutrition Newsletter December 2023 - CACFP View More


Dec 15, 2023
Wayne Farms of Alabama Recalls Ready To Eat Chicken Breasts

Wayne Farms of Alabama Recalls Ready To Eat Chicken Breasts View More


Dec 15, 2023
Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Cantaloupes Across the State

Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Cantaloupes Across the State View More


Dec 06, 2023
DECAL Announces Six Finalists for 2023-2024 Georgia’s Early Childhood Educators of the Year

Finalists represent Programs in Monroe, Roswell, Woodstock, Evans, Savannah, Valdosta View More


Nov 26, 2023
Nutrition Newsletter December 2023 - HH

Nutrition Newsletter December 2023 - HH View More


Nov 21, 2023
CACFP December 2023 Training Announcement

CACFP December 2023 Training Announcement View More


Nov 20, 2023
Nutrition Newsletter November 2023 - CACFP

Nutrition Newsletter November 2023 - CACFP View More


Nov 09, 2023
WanaBana, Schnucks & Weis Cinnamon Applesauce Pouches Recalled

WanaBana, Schnucks & Weis Cinnamon Applesauce Pouches Recalled View More


Nov 01, 2023
Nutrition Newsletter November 2023 - HH

Nutrition Newsletter November 2023 - HH View More


Oct 26, 2023
Farm to School Month – Pepper Palooza

Farm to School Month – Pepper Palooza View More


Oct 26, 2023
October Farm to School Month

October Farm to School Month View More


Oct 26, 2023
Georgia Farm to School and ECE Mini Summit – Savannah

Georgia Farm to School and ECE Mini Summit – Savannah View More


Oct 19, 2023
Win a trip to the National Child Nutrition Conference

Win a trip to the National Child Nutrition Conference View More


Oct 16, 2023
CACFP November 2023 Training Announcement

CACFP November 2023 Training Announcement View More


Oct 16, 2023
Nutrition Newsletter October 2023 - CACFP

Nutrition Newsletter October 2023 - CACFP View More


Oct 02, 2023
Nutrition Newsletter October 2023 - HH

Nutrition Newsletter October 2023 - HH View More


Oct 02, 2023
Federal Cash Reimbursement available to Organizations serving Healthy Meals & Snacks through the Child & Adult Care Food Program

Eligible Organizations are encouraged to apply to participate in CACFP View More


Sep 29, 2023
DECAL Awards 13 EXPAND Grants to Child Care Providers and Organizations

Agency’s new grant program facilitates greater access to child care during non-traditional hours View More


Sep 28, 2023
DECAL Offering Child Care Tuition Assistance for Early Educators in Georgia

Program piloted in 24 child care learning centers and six family child care learning homes View More


Sep 26, 2023
DECAL Launches Thriving Child Care Business Academy

Free Online Training and Tools to Strengthen Provider Business Practices Available View More


Sep 24, 2023
DECAL Announces Georgia’s Pre-K Teachers of the Year for 2023 - 2024 School Year

Winners from Public School in Cussetta and Private Program in Hoschton View More


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


Sep 15, 2023
Nutrition Newsletter September 2023 - CACFP

Nutrition Newsletter September 2023 - CACFP View More


Sep 15, 2023
Announcing Changes to the Application Services Team

Announcing Changes to the Application Services Team View More


Sep 13, 2023
CACFP October 2023 Training Announcement

CACFP October 2023 Training Announcement View More


Sep 05, 2023
Nutrition Newsletter September 2023 - HH

Nutrition Newsletter September 2023 - HH View More


Sep 05, 2023
CACFP At-Risk Afterschool Waivers during Unanticipated School Closures

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


Aug 31, 2023
State of Emergency: Hurricane Idalia

State of Emergency: Hurricane Idalia View More


Aug 29, 2023
PALS Training

PALS Training View More


Aug 18, 2023
CACFP Annual Renewal Training 2023

CACFP Annual Renewal Training 2023 View More


Aug 15, 2023
Nutrition Newsletter August 2023 - CACFP

Nutrition Newsletter August 2023 - CACFP View More


Aug 09, 2023
DCH Reimbursement Rates

DCH Reimbursement Rates View More


Aug 08, 2023
CACFP September 2023 Training Announcement

CACFP September 2023 Training Announcement 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 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 14, 2023
Child Care Services Grant Opportunities

Child Care Services Grant Opportunities View More


Dec 28, 2022
Race/Ethnic Data Collection (12-28-22)

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


Jan 12, 2021
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


May 12, 2020
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


Dec 12, 2016
Health and Safety Training Flyer

Health and Safety Training Flyer View More


Jun 26, 2014
Free Online Transportation Training

Free Online Transportation Training View More

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