Georgia Rules and Regulations (cited below) require licensed child care programs to have a plan for handling various potential emergency situations. CCLC: 591-1-1-.21(1)(p) FCCLH: 290-2-3-.11(2)(a) Fortunately, there are many resources available to help programs get ready. Following are some of our favorites. If you still need help after checking out these tools and tips, you… Read more »
Spring marks the time of year when we begin to see begin to see green shamrocks, yellow chicks followed by pink and blue baby gear. While most births actually happen in August and September, March is the month when companies know that we’re ready to spend money on all things babies. It’s a season of… Read more »
Presents the Online Learning Library Initiative (OLLI) Interested in starting a child care program? Need help with behavior and classroom management or intentional teaching practices, etc.? OLLI can help! OLLI houses free Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) approved training courses for Georgia child care providers and trainers covering the following topics: Child Care… Read more »
The Child Care Services (CCS) TA Unit is now taking request from TA/support for any program, regardless of their compliance status. For any provider(s) that require support in any area of their program, CCS would be happy to help and provide resources (even if the concern is not listed on the flyer). For inquires, please… Read more »
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 »
“Do you trust me?” That is the memorable line from Disney’s Aladdin when Aladdin extended his hand to Jasmine and invited her to step from her very secure and familiar balcony and onto his flying carpet – eventually breaking out in the endearing hit “A Whole New World.” In many ways, we’re living in a… Read more »
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 »
Coming Soon! National Farm to School Month National Farm to School Month is right around the corner, and now is the time to start planning celebrations for your school and community! Every October, thousands of students, teachers, farmers, food producers, food enthusiasts and families celebrate the connections happening all over the country between children and… Read more »
