Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning
Bright from the Start is Georgia's state agency for early care and education, also called DECAL. It runs Georgia's free Pre-K program, licenses and inspects child care centers and home day cares, and helps families pay for child care through the CAPS subsidy program. Families can call its help line to find quality-rated child care near them and check if they qualify for assistance.
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This office is the administrative office and the emergency planning office.
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- Recently verified· Jun 24
Georgia's Pre-K ProgramProgram
A free, voluntary statewide pre-kindergarten program that prepares Georgia's 4-year-olds for kindergarten.
- Recently verified· Jun 24
CAPS – Childcare and Parent ServicesProgram
A subsidy program that helps eligible low-income families pay for child care so parents can work, attend school, or train.
- Recently verified· Jun 24
Child Care LicensingService
Licenses, monitors, and inspects child care centers and family home day cares across Georgia to keep children safe.
- Recently verified· Jun 24
Quality RatedProgram
Georgia's quality rating system that helps families identify and choose higher-quality child care programs.
- Recently verified· Jun 24
Nutrition Programs (CACFP)Program
Administers federal nutrition programs that provide healthy meals and snacks to children in participating child care settings.
- Recently verified· Jun 24
Family Support Call CenterService
A toll-free help line that assists families in finding licensed child care and answers questions about programs and assistance.
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County Government Departments/OfficesService
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