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DECAL KOALA

What is DECAL KOALA?

DECAL KOALA is a provider self-service website available 24/7 for your convenience.

Where can I access DECAL KOALA?

The website is https://www.decalkoala.com

What can I do on DECAL KOALA?

Applications/Amendments

  • Online CCLC Initial, Change of Ownership, or Change of Location applications for a Child Care Learning Center.
  • Online Licensing amendments.
  • Complete and Submit Exemption Applications and Amendments.
  • Submit Georgia Pre-K Initiation Application.

Visit Information

  • View and print your visit reports.
  • Online Plan of Improvement (POI) Management.
  • Online refutations for citations.
  • Complete online visit surveys.

Record Check Applications

  • Submit and check the status of records check applications online, print determination letters, port employees from one provider to another if within portability time frame.
  • Records check Portability requests under Owner Account and Support Center Account.

Required Reports

  • Submit Required Reports, including temporary closures and permanent closures.

Facility Updates

  • Update facility information such as mailing and email addresses, rates, and operating details to be shown on Qualityrated.org.

Fees

  • Pay your license fee and enforcement fines.
  • View and print your licenses
  • More functions are being developed! We will notify you when they are ready for you to use.

How do I get started?

You can open your account in just a few easy steps!

  1. Go to www.decalkoala.com and click on Need Help With Login?
  2. Enter your User Name (license number) and click Continue.
  3. Click on Resend Activation Email and then click on the link in the email.
  4. Create your password.

Then you will be ready to log in and use DECAL KOALA!

Where can I learn more?

  • Click on Frequently Asked Questions on the bottom of the DECAL KOALA
    Welcome Page (decalkoala.com). You do not have to have an account or login to view the Frequently Asked Questions.
  • Contact decalkoala@decal.ga.govor call 404-657-5562 for more Information about DECAL KOALA.
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