Quality Rated

"Having a Quality Rated program allows [children] to feel safe and encourages learning." WATCH: The Oglesby family's experience at a Quality Rated Child Care program!

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.

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…

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.

Email to John.huston@decal.ga.gov

Check out the July calendar of @QCCGeorgia 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.

Call the 1-877-ALL-GA-KIDS (1-877-255-4254) Helpline funded by @GADeptEarlyCare   linktr.ee/qualityrated   @QCCGeorgia #Georgia #Atlanta #Childcare #Cobbcounty #Savannah #Augusta #Macon #daycare #parents #Fulton #preschool #kids

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 john.huston@decal.ga.gov.

Changes are coming to the way that the CAPS program is managed by @GADeptEarlyCare. 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

Call the 1-877-ALL-GA-KIDS (1-877-255-4254) Helpline funded by @GADeptEarlyCare   linktr.ee/qualityrated   @GADeptEarlyCare @QCCGeorgia @Quality_Rated @GAEarlyEd @DECALNutrition @GetGAReading @AfterschoolGa @GeorgiaVoices @GEEARS   #Georgia #Atlanta #Childcare #Daycare

Representatives from @QCCGeorgia 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…

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…

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).

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

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

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 support@decalscholars.com.

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

Thanks @DeidraDukesFOX5 for your coverage of child care in #Georgia. @GADeptEarlyCare @FOX5Atlanta

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

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