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Choosing and Searching for a Child Care Program

Choosing child care is one of the most important decisions a family will make. Families can make informed decisions by visiting programs and obtaining current information.

Study after study has highlighted the importance of early quality care and its effects on a child's health, development, and education. Questions about finding quality child care? Call 1-877-ALL GA Kids (1-877-255-4254)

To search for child care, look at monitoring visits, and view additional information about child care programs, go to families.decal.ga.gov/ChildCare/Search.

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