Bright from the Start

DECAL is committed to developing and maintaining a skilled early education workforce. This commitment is reflected through major investments in teachers.

Quality Rated is a systemic approach to assess, improve, and communicate the level of quality in early education and school‐age care programs.

The Georgia Early Learning and Development Standards (GELDS) are a set of research-based standards for Georgia's youngest learners.

Georgia Association Child Care Resource & Referral System provide an invaluable network of support for parents and early care and education professionals.

DECAL Inclusion Specialists provide a variety of resources, strategies and supports to programs, classrooms, and the community.

The Childcare and Parent Services (CAPS) program assists no to low income families with the cost of child care.

PANDA enables Pre-K Providers to enter and review data regarding their program at their convenience.

GaPDS allows ECE professionals to register for training and record their credentials, training and certifications as they advance in their careers.