Nutrition Newsletter December 2022- Happy Helpings View More

---

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

---

CACFP Training for November 2022 View More

---

Nutrition Newsletter November 2022- CACFP View More

---

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 View More

---

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

---

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 only operates when school is out for the summer, but it is never too early to find out how to apply. View More

---

DECAL Announces 2020-2021 Finalists for Georgia’s Pre-K Program Teachers of the Year View More

---

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

---

Health and Safety Training Flyer View More

---

New Head Start Performance Standards View More

---

New Head Start Performance Standards 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

---

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 View More

Back to Top

View product recall website

Back to Top

View food recall website

Back to Top

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

---

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

---

Nutrition Newsletter November 2022- Happy Helpings View More

---

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

---

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

---

Nutrition Newsletter October 2022- CACFP View More

---

Nutrition Newsletter October 2022- Happy Helpings View More

---

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

---

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

---

Nutrition Newsletter September 2022- CACFP View More

---

Program Celebrates Outstanding Teachers of Children Birth to Preschool View More

---

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

---

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

---

Nutrition Newsletter August 2022 - CACFP View More

---

Nutrition Newsletter September 2022- Happy Helpings View More

---

Nutrition Newsletter August 2022- Happy Helpings View More

---

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

---

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

---

Nutrition Newsletter July 2022 - CACFP View More

---

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

---

Nutrition Newsletter July 2022- Happy Helpings View More

---

Nutrition Newsletter June 2022 - CACFP View More

---

Nutrition Newsletter June 2022- Happy Helpings View More

---

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

---

Nutrition Newsletter May 2022 - CACFP View More

---

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

---

Jif Peanut Butter Recall View More

---

Nutrition Newsletter May 2022- Happy Helpings View More

---

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

---

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

---

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

---

Nutrition Newsletter March 2022 - CACFP View More

---

Campaign Helps Parents Navigate Complex Summer Camp Landscape View More

---

Nutrition Newsletter March 2022- Happy Helpings View More

---

Nutrition Newsletter February 2022 - CACFP View More

---

Infant Formula Recall View More

---

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

---

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

---

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

---

Nutrition Newsletter February 2022- Happy Helpings View More

---

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

---

Nutrition Newsletter January 2022- CACFP View More

---

Applications Accepted February 4-25, 2022 View More

---

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

---

Nutrition Newsletter January 2022- Happy Helpings View More

---

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

---

Nutrition Newsletter December 2021 - Happy Helpings View More

---

Nutrition Newsletter December 2021 - CACFP View More

---

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

---

Nutrition Newsletter November 2021 - CACFP View More

---

Nutrition Newsletter November 2021 - Happy Helpings View More

---

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

---

Nutrition Newsletter October 2021 - CACFP View More

---

Nutrition Newsletter September 2021 - SFSP View More

---

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

---

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

---

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

---

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

---

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

---

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

---

Nutrition Newsletter August 2021 - CACFP View More

---

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

---

Nutrition Newsletter August 2021 - SFSP View More

---

SFSP: Meal Pattern Waiver Expired View More

---

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

---

Nutrition Newsletter June 2021 - CACFP View More

---

Atlanta Community Food Bank, Georgia Department of Education, Georgia Department of Early Care Learning, The Dairy Alliance and FoodFinder are partnering to host a virtual Summer Meal awareness panel View More

---

Funded groups will develop and implement projects to improve vital service access and quality throughout Georgia View More

---

The Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) School-Age Help and Relief Effort (SHARE) grant application is available for child care providers who care for and support school age children. View More

---

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

---

Nutrition Newsletter May 2021 - SFSP View More

---

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

---

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

---

Funding allows groups to collaborate on piloting and implementing family-focused programs that promote economic security for student-parents and their young children View More

---

Funding will allow organizations in Cobb, Jasper, Jones, and Whitfield Counties to build and implement trauma-responsive care practices in their communities and regions View More

---

Nutrition Newsletter April 2021 - SFSP View More

---

Nutrition Newsletter March 2021 - CACFP View More

---

Nutrition Newsletter March 2021 - SFSP View More

---

New Page Offers Helpful Information Specific to Families View More

---

Funds Will Mitigate Financial Impact of COVID-19 View More

---

Georgia’s DECAL Among Six Public Entities Partnering with Community Organizations to Advance Professional Success for Students Who Are Parents View More

---

Nutrition Newsletter February 2021 - CACFP View More

---

CACFP Mini-Grant Available View More

---

The Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) is again offering a six-week intensive academic program this summer for rising kindergarteners. View More

---

Nutrition Newsletter February 2021 - SFSP View More

---

Food insecurity has the potential to be harmful to individuals of any age, but it can be especially devastating to children. The USDA estimates that more than 11 million children in the United States lived in food-insecure households in 2018. View More

---

DECAL hosting a virtual information summit on February 16 to share information with eligible organizations interested in becoming a Summer Food Service Program sponsor View More

---

Nonprofit organizations are encouraged to attend DECAL’s free, virtual Summer Food Service Program Summit on Tuesday, February 16, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to learn how the program works and about the responsibilities of being a sponsor. We need your help in spreading the word about this free informational and accessible event! View More

---

Our quarterly newsletter for employees and supporters of DECAL and quality early childhood education in Georgia. View More

---

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

---

Celebration aims to Increase Public Awareness of and Advocacy for Inclusion in Early Learning Classrooms View More

---

Program Recognizes Dedication & Hard Work During COVID-19 Pandemic View More

---

Nutrition Newsletter January 2021 - CACFP View More

---

Nutrition Newsletter January 2021 - SFSP View More

---

Georgia’s Head Start Collaboration Office Kept Programs Connected with Critical DECAL Services View More

---

Funding Provides Working Parents Secure Option for Their Children View More

---

Funds Mitigate Financial Impact of COVID-19 View More

---

Nutrition Newsletter December 2020 - SFSP View More

---

Nutrition Newsletter December 2020- CACFP View More

---

Program reimburses approved facilities for providing nutritious meals and snacks served to children and adults in care View More

---

Winners Are from Public School in Rome and Private Center in Hiram View More

---

SFSP FAQs Relating to Operations through December 31 View More

---

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

---

CACFP Sponsors: Monitoring Flexibilities during COVID-19 View More

---

CACFP: Updated Guidance on Serving School Age Children View More

---

CACFP Policy Guidance for Serving View More

---

Updated Guidance for CACFP Operators View More

---

FY 2021 CACFP Renewal Now Open View More

---

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

---

Health and Safety Training Flyer View More

---

Free Online Health and Safety Training View More

Back to Top