Click below for Book List-Guarding Against Germs https://leapccrr.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Book-List-Guarding-Against-Germs.pdf
nov 20
Category Archives: Health and Safety
jan 12
Click the link below to register for FREE water testing for licensed child care programs. https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/georgia
aug 23
Click below for updated Monkeypox information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: https://www.cdc.gov/poxvirus/monkeypox/schools/faq.html
jul 01
Saturday, July 16, 2022 9:00-11:00 am Universal Learning Academy; 3355 Deans Bridge Rd, Suite 3, Augusta, GA 30906 · During this hands-on training, we will learn about Farm to ECE and do some fun activities that can be replicated in the classroom. We will show examples of Farm to ECE programs from a recent USDA-funded grant… Read more »
sep 01
On Wednesday, August 19th, state agencies released COVID-19 guidance for Georgia childcare facilities. The Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) and the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) joined together to develop the guidelines, which cover everything from drop-off/arrival, food preparation and meal service, to how and where to report confirmed cases of… Read more »
mar 27
The Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) makes regular updates to its COVID-19 (coronavirus) web page. Early learning professionals will find current child care guidance and resources. These include, but are not limited to, the following: Governor statements DECAL Commissioner letters FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) Instructions for programs that choose to close or… Read more »
may 23
Friday, May 24 is Look Again Day according to a proclamation from Gov. Kemp, but for parents and caregivers, every day is a day to Look Again and ensure that children aren’t left in unattended vehicles. The state’s press release can be found here. Please spread the word and share this link for a 30-second… Read more »
sep 14
Keeping hands clean is essential to help break the chain of germ transmission, and in the battle between washing with soap and water vs. using hand sanitizer, soap and water wins hands down, no pun intended. The soap releases dirt from the skin; the rubbing creates friction to break the contact; the water rinses germs… Read more »