Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning
Bright from the Start is Georgia's state agency for early childhood care and education. It runs Georgia's free Pre-K program, licenses and inspects child care centers and home daycares, and helps low-income families pay for child care through the CAPS subsidy program. Families can use it to find quality-rated child care and check whether a provider is safe and licensed.
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- Verified a while ago· Jun 24
Georgia's Pre-K ProgramProgram
Free, voluntary pre-kindergarten for all eligible 4-year-olds in Georgia, preparing them for kindergarten.
- Verified a while ago· Jun 24
Childcare and Parent Services (CAPS)Program
Subsidy program that helps eligible low-income families pay for child care so parents can work, go to school, or train.
- Verified a while ago· Jun 24
Child Care Licensing & Quality RatedService
Licenses and inspects child care centers and home daycares, and rates their quality so families can choose safe, vetted providers.
- Verified a while ago· Jun 24
Child Care Search / Provider LocatorService
Helps families find licensed, quality-rated child care and Pre-K providers near them.
- Verified a while ago· Jun 24
Federal Nutrition Programs (CACFP/SFSP)Program
Administers federal food programs that provide healthy meals and snacks to children in child care and summer settings.
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County Government Departments/OfficesService
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