On April 24, 2025, Commissioner Amy M. Jacobs of the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) visited The Greenbrier Preschool in Evans, GA to announce an historic investment in Georgia’s child care workforce.

Qualified staff and teachers at Greenbrier Preschool - along with over 34,000 educators statewide - will receive an annual $500 Workforce Bonus through DECAL’s new Quality Rated Workforce Bonuses initiative.

Following DECAL’s announcement of the $500 bonuses, Greenbrier Preschool’s dedicated teachers and staff were publicly recognized for their hard work.

Cali, the DECAL mascot, made a special appearance at Greenbrier Preschool, where students enjoyed an exciting and playful visit.

Highlights from the Event

• Celebration of Quality: Commissioner Jacobs emphasized that 95% of a child’s brain develops by age five, making high-quality early education critical to lifelong success.
• Investing in Educators: DECAL is committing $17 million statewide to recognize and reward child care professionals.
• Joyful Celebration: Students enjoyed meeting Cali, DECAL’s playful mascot, while teachers and staff were applauded for their dedication.
• Voices of Gratitude: Katie Tracy, Director of Greenbrier, called the bonuses “the most substantial reward my teachers have received,” praising DECAL’s commitment to uplifting child care providers and staff.

For more information about the Annual Quality Rated Workforce Bonus Payment and eligibility, please visit: Quality Rated Workforce Bonus – DECAL QR Payments

Quality Rated Work Force Bonus News Articles:

• https://www.wfxg.com/home/georgia-decal-launches-bonus-initiative-for-child-care-professionals/article_57d73e32-cc40-4b86-953f-b7b4cd3e57ab.html
• https://theaugustapress.com/greenbrier-preschool-workers-receive-quality-rated-workforce-bonus/
• https://www.wrdw.com/2025/04/24/early-child-care-teachers-staff-georgia-receive-bonuses/
• https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19vn55hJTx/?mibextid=wwXIfr