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Star-rated providers are receiving books from Quality Rated. Send pictures of you with your books to [email protected]. Find out how to become a Quality Rated provider by calling 1-855-800-7747 or visiting QualityRated.decal.ga.gov.

Thanks Deidra Dukes for your coverage of child care in #Georgia. Bright from the Start FOX 5 Atlanta

This week’s DECAL Download features a chat with Commissioner Jacobs. From time to time, we produce episodes where we answer questions from our DECAL team. These episodes have been among our most popular. decaldownload.buzzsprout.com/211637

Call the 1-877-ALL-GA-KIDS (1-877-255-4254) Helpline funded by Bright from the Start. linktr.ee/qualityrated

Are you interested in furthering your early childhood education but aren’t sure what path you want to take? Call the DECAL Scholars educational counselors to find out your options. 770.642.6722 or 1.800.227.3410 (Toll Free) or email [email protected].

During the summer months, it is important to make sure children are replenishing the water their bodies lose throughout the day! Recognize the signs of dehydration in children & help them stay hydrated with these tasty, flavored water recipes!   #DECALNutrition #SummerHydration

Free nutritious meals and snacks are available during summer vacation for children 18 and under through Happy Helpings, Georgia's Summer Food Service program. Text "Summer Meals" to 914-342-7744 or download the FoodFinder app. HappyHelpingsGA.com #HappyHelpings

Learn about @QualityRated Child Care at the Empower Athens Family Expo. FREE books, diapers, wipes, health information & more (while supplies last). Tomorrow from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Athens-Clarke County Library, 2025 Baxter St. Or call 1-877-ALL-GA-KIDS (1-877-255-4254).

DECAL is offering grants to address child care needs during nontraditional hours. For information: decal.smapply.us/prog/EXPANDGra… Register for an informational webinar on June 23: decal-ga-gov.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Representatives from Quality Care for Children spread the word yesterday about Quality Rated Child Care at the Empower Athens Family Expo in Athens. Find QCC today from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Summer Fun Day in Cedartown. polktoday.com/tag/summer-fun…

Call the 1-877-ALL-GA-KIDS (1-877-255-4254) Helpline funded by Bright from the Start   linktr.ee/qualityrated   Bright from the Start Quality Care for Children Quality Rated GA Foundation for Early Care + Learning Bright from the Start: GA DECAL Nutrition Services Get Georgia Reading Georgia Statewide Afterschool Network Voices for Georgia's Children GEEARS: GA Early Ed Alliance for Ready Students   #Georgia #Atlanta #Childcare #Daycare

Changes are coming to the way that the CAPS program is managed by Bright from the Start. The changes will increase service levels for child care providers who support CAPS parents and children.   Listen in as this week’s DECAL Download discusses these changes. decaldownload.buzzsprout.com/211637

Enter the #GaSummerCamp Photo Contest! Take a photo that shows the fun you’re having at your camp program this summer and post it on Quality Rated using the hashtag #Gasummercamp. Deadline is Friday, July 14. You can also submit photos directly to [email protected].

Call the 1-877-ALL-GA-KIDS (1-877-255-4254) Helpline funded by Bright from the Start   linktr.ee/qualityrated   Quality Care for Children #Georgia #Atlanta #Childcare #Cobbcounty #Savannah #Augusta #Macon #daycare #parents #Fulton #preschool #kids

Check out the July calendar of Quality Care for Children Community Events where you can learn about Quality Rated this month! You can also call the 1-877-ALL-GA-KIDS (1-877-255-4254) Helpline funded by @BrightFromTheStart or use the online search tool at qualityrated.org.

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The NEW #DECALThrivingBusinessAcademy offers free online business training and resources for child care owners. Training hours available! Register at decal-ga-gov.zoom.us/webinar/regist… for the 10.6.2023 info webinar to learn more.

The Department of Early Care and Learning has a career opportunity for an Infant Toddler Specialist – SW Region – Doughtery  position in the Pre-K and Instructional Support Services Division. Apply online by Friday, October 6, 2023.   careers.georgia.gov/jobs/infant-to…

Connect, Learn, and Grow with free training from the DECAL Thriving Child Care Business Academy! Register now for training @ decal.ga.gov/Thrive/Schedul… or sign up for a small study group to be eligible for a $300 stipend or request individual coaching at wkf.ms/3SjtUPN.