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Meeting the child care and early education needs of Georgia's children and their families. This Institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning is responsible for meeting the child care and early education needs of Georgia's children and their families. https://www.fns.usda.gov/civil-rights/usda-nondiscrimination-statement-other-fns-programs

11/04/2026

The DECAL Roadshow has one more stop: YouTube!

You can now revisit the Roadshow presentations, from the plenary session to the breakout sessions, on DECAL’s YouTube channel. Whether you attended a Roadshow or want to catch up on what you missed, there’s lots of great information to explore.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWtWQ0psNSs&list=PLK7FjhYUKuuU

11/04/2026

🍂 Looking for menu inspiration? Fall is in full swing, and our Fall Cycle Menu resource is still available to help you plan meals and snacks featuring autumn favorites. Explore ideas using apples, sweet potatoes, pumpkins, and squash, complete with links to standardized recipes.

View our Fall Cycle Menu with recipes: https://canva.link/piozbszv131dmf9

11/04/2026

Nutrition Services visited Fayette County Head Start to celebrate November’s Move of the Month- parachute play with fall leaves 🍂

Share your parachute play photos in the comments, or use when you post on social media.

Find more Move of the Month videos on DECAL’s YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLF7tSuwA4gzs&si=-S-rUSVkFkbovn9Y

11/04/2026

Help Feed Georgia’s Children in Summer 2027
☀️ Make a Difference in Your Community Next Summer! Become a Happy Helpings Sponsor.

Summer may seem far away, but now is the time to start preparing to make a difference in the lives of children in your community.
Happy Helpings, Georgia’s Summer Food Service Program, is seeking non-profit organizations interested in providing free, nutritious meals to children ages 18 and under during summer 2027.
Eligible organizations may receive reimbursement for serving meals and helping ensure children have access to the nutrition they need when school is out.
🍎 Interested in becoming a Happy Helpings Sponsor for FY2027?
Complete our online interest form: https://happyhelpingsga.com/sponsors/
Questions? Contact [email protected].

11/03/2026

🎉 Congratulations to our lucky winners from the DECAL Roadshows in Morrow and Statesboro! They’re taking home a special prize pack from The School Box! Thanks to everyone who participated in the roadshows, and a big thank-you to The School Box for helping make the fun even sweeter! 🎁👏

11/03/2026

🍦📚 Pre-K students at Foundation Academy learned about voting, why it matters, and how their voices count! They cast their ballots for their favorite ice cream flavors, then celebrated democracy with a sweet treat: ice cream sandwiches! Now that’s a delicious Election Day! 🗳️❤️

11/03/2026

🍪🗳️ It’s Election Day at Chattahoochee County Pre-K! Ms. Curry’s students participated in a mock election with Oreos and Chips Ahoy! on the ballot. Which cookie will win? Stay tuned! The winner will be announced tomorrow! 🍪🇺🇸

11/03/2026

🗳️🍩 Election Day fun in Chattahoochee County! Former Georgia’s Pre-K Teacher of the Year Charlotte Richards and her students held a mock election with donuts, cookies, and ice cream on the ballot! The students cast their votes, and the big reveal is coming tomorrow. Stay tuned to see which treat wins! 😊

11/03/2026

🗳️🐟 Democracy in action at Childcare Network #235! Children in Miss Krutika and Miss Lakeisha’s classroom voted for their favorite snack: Fruity Snacks or Goldfish. They used tally marks to count the votes, compare results, and make a decision. And the winner? GOLD FISH! 🏆 Learning, counting, and voting make a winning combination! 😊

11/03/2026

Miss the DECAL Roadshows? We have great news! 🎥

We’re bringing the Roadshows to you! Videos from our Connect + Learn + Grow Roadshows are now being posted on DECAL’s YouTube channel.

If you couldn’t join us in person, here’s your chance to catch up, hear the conversations, and relive the highlights. Be sure to subscribe and watch!

https://youtube.com/?si=_00lkDhhdDolczTt

Address

2 Martin Luther King Jr Drive SE
Atlanta, GA
30334

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+14046565957

Website

http://www.decal.ga.gov/

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