VALDOSTA — The Quality of Life Association celebrates black history month with a narrated living timeline showcasing many famous Black history figures of yesterday and today. The fundraising event titled, “All Shades Art Exhibit and…
Eight child care centers recognized for high-quality, language-rich…
Release: Governor Brian P. Kemp and Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) Commissioner Amy M. Jacobs have awarded the inaugural Quality Rated Language and Literacy Endorsement to eight child care centers that demonstrated…
DECAL names finalists for Georgia’s Early Childhood Educators…
Release: The Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) and the Georgia Foundation for Early Care + Learning have announced their six finalists for the inaugural 2021-2022 Georgia’s Early Childhood Educators of the Year…
Georgia to serve additional children through CAPS Child…
Release: To provide additional support to Georgia’s families and child care providers and ensure more children have access to quality early educational opportunities, Governor Brian P. Kemp and Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning…
STABLE 4WARD opens for licensed Georgia child care…
Release: Beginning October 18, 2021, all licensed Georgia child care providers are encouraged to apply for a fourth round of STABLE (Short-Term Assistance Benefit for Licensed Entities) from the Georgia Department of Early Care and…
Pre-K to resume traditional format in 2021-22 school…
Release: Georgia’s Pre-K Program Returns for Post-Pandemic 2021-2022 School Year Classes to Meet In-Person after Year of In-Person, Virtual, and Hybrid ATLANTA, Ga., (July 16, 2021) – School bells will soon ring for more than…
New DECAL program to financially assists CAPS families
Release: DECAL and CAPS Announce ACCESS – Awarding Child Care Education Scholarship Supplements Under ACCESS, CAPS family fees will be waived beginning May 17, 2021, through service period ending October 2, 2022 ATLANTA, Ga., (May…
Path2College announces Pre-K college savings sweepstakes
Release: Families Can Enter for a Chance to Win a Contribution to Pre-K Students’ College Savings ATLANTA—For the fourth year, the Path2College 529 Plan and the Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) have partnered to award…
DECAL accepting applications Pre-K Teachers of the Year
Release: DECAL Seeking Applications for Georgia’s Pre-K Teachers of the Year Winner from Public School and Private Child Care Center Will Be Chosen ATLANTA, Ga., – The Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) …