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Provider Bulletins / E-Mail Alerts / Webinars

Child Care Services periodically sends out information to providers in the form of Provider Bulletins, E-mails, Webinars, etc. The following tabs contain a collection of the most recent information that has been shared.

Provider Bulletins contain information pertaining to children’s health and safety.

E-mails contain information that was sent out to providers for their immediate attention.

Webinars are training tools that providers attend via the internet.

Tips of the Month clarify the importance of licensing rules and how to maintain their compliance.

Newsletters share upcoming training information, rule guidance, and important reminders and notices.

The Quality Connection will give detailed information and examples of what increased child-focused quality practices would look like applied throughout various program areas, classrooms, and age groups. Using CCS Rules as a foundation, The Quality Connection will provide ideas for improving quality along a continuum of care extending and connecting to quality initiatives such as, Quality Rated and Georgia’s Pre-K.

Provider BulletinsE-Mail AlertsWebinarsTips of the MonthNewslettersQuality Connection
  • Executive Order Process and Procedures
  • Coronavirus & Flu Information Bulletin
  • DECAL COVID-19 Update
  • Preventing E-Coli Provider Bulletin
  • Summer Safety Tips Provider Bulletin
  • Updated Georgia DPH Guidance for Child Care Programs Operating During COVID-19 1-20-2021
  • Administrative Review in DECAL KOALA for Virtual Visits
  • Health and Safety Orientation training information for Exempt Programs
  • Important Flu Information and Resources
  • Important License Fee and DECAL KOALA information
  • Alert: Records Checks and Determination Letters
  • Important Reminder: Health & Safety Rules Update
  • Comprehensive Background Check Requirements
  • Webinar - CCDF Monitoring Visits: Overview for Exempt Programs & Informal Caregivers
  • DECAL Launches New Online Child Care Search Functions
  • Health and Safety Orientation Requirements
  • Immunizations Joint Letter
  • Vaccination Affidavit Letter
  • Transportation Update for Use of the Multi-Function School Activity Bus (MFSAB) email
  • Important BFTS Information- Supervision
  • Finger Injury Prevention
  • DECAL Joint Letter
  • How to Enter an Administrative Review into DECAL KOALA Tutorial
  • DECAL KOALA Amendment Enhancements FAQ
  • DECAL KOALA Amendment Enhancements Webinar
  • DECAL KOALA Amendment Enhancements Slide Show
  • DECAL KOALA Required Report Upgrades (PDF)
  • DECAL KOALA Required Report Upgrades (MP4)
  • DECAL KOALA - Manage POI Notices (PDF)
  • DECAL KOALA - Manage POI Notices (mp4)
  • DECAL KOALA: Online Refutations December 7, 2021
  • Criminal Records and Comprehensive Background Checks Feb. 2019 (PDF)
  • Criminal Records and Comprehensive Background Checks Feb. 2019 (mp4)
  • Child Care Learning Centers Indicator Manual Informational Webinar 8/29/18 (PDF)
  • Child Care Learning Centers Indicator Manual Informational Webinar 8/29/18 (PDF)
  • Child Care Learning Centers Indicator Manual Informational Webinar 8/29/18 (mp4)
  • Heatstroke Tip Sheet (PDF)
  • Heatstroke Social Media Guide (PDF)
  • Never Leave Your Child Alone in a Car (PDF)
  • Never Leave Your Child Alone in a Car (wmv)
  • Webinar - Preparing for a Licensing Visit
  • Preventing Outdoor Hazards
  • Preventing Outdooor Hazards Webinar Feb. 22, 2016 (mp4)
  • Preventing Indoor Hazards
  • Preventing Indoor Hazards Webinar March 2, 2016 (mp4)
  • Transportation Safety Reminders May 17, 2016 (PDF)
  • Transportation Safety Reminders May 17, 2016 (mp4)
  • Preparing for Emergency Situations in Child Care May 31, 2016 (PDF)
  • Preparing for Emergency Situations in Child Care May 31, 2016 (wmv)
  • Preview of the Director Leadership Institute, learn how to get involved (PDF)
  • Preview of the Director Leadership Institute, learn how to get involved (mp4)
  • Webinar - PEACH: Resource to Develop Lesson Plans
  • July 2019 Supervision During Transportation Tip
  • June 2019 Transportation Training Tip
  • May 2019 Supervision in Water Tip
  • April 2019 Criminal Record Check Portability Tip
  • March 2019 Hazards Accessible Tip
  • February 2019 Operable Telephones Tip
  • January 2019 Emergency Plan Tip
  • December 2018 Rough Play Tip
  • November 2018 Parental Access Tip
  • October 2018 Child Passenger Restraints Tip
  • September 2018 Indoor Equipment Requirements Tip
  • August 2018 Accessibility of Pools Tip
  • July 2018 Playground Equipment Tip
  • June 2018 Crib Requirements Tip
  • May 2018 Fall Zones & Resilient Surfaces Tip
  • April 2018 Feeding of Infants Tip
  • March 2018 Sleeping & Resting Environment for Infants Tip
  • February 2018 Cleanliness Tip
  • January 2018 Required Reporting Tip
  • December 2017 Staff Handwashing Tip
  • November 2017 Toys Accessible Tip
  • October 2017 Securing Equipment Tip
  • September 2017 No Smoking Tip
  • August 2017 Storage of Medication Tip
  • July 2017 Potty Chairs
  • June 2017 Children's Handwashing
  • May 2017 Activities for Children Under Three
  • April 2017 Toys for Children Under Three
  • March 2017 Tables and Chairs Tip
  • February 2017 Diapering Hygiene Tip
  • January 2017 First Aid and CPR Training Requirements Tip
  • December 2016 Cots and Mats Tip
  • November 2016 Animals Tip
  • October 2016 Variety of Activities Tip
  • September 2016 Lesson Plans Tip
  • August 2016 Schedules Tip
  • July 2016 Outdoor Activities Tip
  • June 2016 First Aid Kits Tip
  • May 2016 Supervision Tip
  • April 2016 Diapering Areas Tip
  • March 2016 Posted Notices requirements Tip
  • February 2016 Arrival and Departure Record Tip
  • January 2016 Clean, Dry, and Comfortable Tip
  • November 2015 Infant Feeding Plans Tip
  • October 2015 Fire/Tornado Drills Tip
  • September 2015 Media Activities Tip
  • August 2015 Immunization Requirements Tip
  • Ongoing/Annual Training Requirements for Staff Tip - June 2015
  • May 2015 Playground Fence Tip
  • Winter 2023 CCS Newsletter
  • Summer 2022 CCS Newsletter
  • Spring 2022 CCS Newsletter
  • Fall 2022 CCS Newsletter
  • Issue 1 - Indoor and Outdoor Play
  • Issue 2 - School Age & ASYD Standards
  • Issue 3 - Balancing Activities
  • Issue 4 - Group Play Activities
  • Issue 5 - Language Experiences
  • Issue 6 - Written Language
  • Issue 7 - Books in Early Literacy
  • Issue 8 - Arts and Crafts
  • Issue 9 - Arts and Crafts
  • Issue 10 - Dramatic Play
  • Issue 11 - Music & Movement
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