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Your source for news and information from the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning. You will hear from Commissioner Amy M. Jacobs and special guests to give you an update on all things DECAL. Have a question, comment, or suggestion? Call 404-656-0239 or email us at [email protected].
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S8E37 Episode 37 - Meet the 2025-2026 Georgia Early Childhood Educators
Send us Fan MailThis week’s episode spotlights our Georgia's Early Childhood Educators of the Year. On Friday, April 24, these inspiring teachers were honored along with our Georgia’s Pre-K Program…
S8E36 Episode 36 - 2026 Legislative Review
Send us Fan MailOn this week’s episode we are reviewing legislative developments from the 2026 Georgia General Assembly and their effects on DECAL and early childcare and education across the state.…
S8E35 Episode 35 - Quality Rated Myth Busters
Send us Fan MailThis week’s episode is all about “Quality Rated Myth Busters,” where we'll bust some common misconceptions and shine a light on how Georgia’s Quality Rated system really works. If…
S8E34 Episode 34 - CCS Resource Suite
Send us Fan MailToday, we’re looking at Child Care Services and some new resources they’ve created to make compliance easier and more approachable for early childhood programs. Through a new Resource…
S8E31 Episode 33 - NIEER State of Preschool Yearbook
Send us Fan MailThis week’s episode is dedicated to a truly historic moment: On April 22, Governor Brian Kemp announced that Georgia’s Pre-K Program has met all 10 of 10 quality benchmarks…
S8E33 Episode 32 - CCS Lunch & Learn
Send us Fan MailOur Child Care Services Division is inviting all providers to a special Lunch and Learn, happening on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at noon. They’re looking specifically at required…
S8E32 Episode 31 - Look Again
Send us Fan MailEach year, DECAL’s Look Again campaign serves as a crucial reminder for parents, caregivers, and educators about the dangers of leaving children unattended in vehicles. We're proud to…
S8E30 Episode 30 - Children's Mental Health Week
Send us Fan MailDECAL celebrates Children’s Mental Health Week in Georgia May 4th – 8th, as we have done for the last six years in the first full week of May. Similar to Georgia’s Pre-K Week, and…
S8E29 Episode 29 - Summer Transition Program
Send us Fan MailOn this week’s episode, we’re talking about the Georgia’s Pre-K Summer Transition Program, a dynamic initiative that is held during June and July, offering high-quality instruction…
S8E28 Episode 28 - Finding Summer Camps
Send us Fan MailIt's never too early to start planning a summer your children will remember! In this episode, we dive into how the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) is making it…
S8E27 Episode 27 - Mindy Binderman
Send us Fan MailFor nearly two decades, Mindy Binderman has been a nonprofit leader and advocate for early childhood policy here in Georgia dedicating her career to advocacy, policy development, and…
S8E26 Episode 26 - Laura Evans from GPB
Send us Fan MailHigh-quality educational programming plays a critical role for children from birth to age five, as these early years are foundational for brain development, language acquisition,…
S8E25 Episode 25 - Pre-K to College Sweepstakes + Georgia Pre-K at the Capitol
Send us Fan MailPlanning for college can start earlier than many families realize. DECAL and Georgia’s Path2College 529 Plan are sponsoring the annual Path from Pre-K to College Sweepstakes, an…
S8E24 Episode 24 - CACFP Week
Send us Fan MailAcross the country, from March 15th to the 21st, we are shining a spotlight on the providers, the sponsors, and the food service professionals who are quite literally stirring…
S8E23 Episode 23 - State of the Early Care and Education Workforce
Send us Fan MailOn today’s episode, we’re looking into the findings of a recent study examining the early childhood care and education workforce in Georgia. We'll explore the challenges educators…
S8E22 Episode 22 - Audits & Compliance Team
Send us Fan MailIn a field where the well-being and developmental growth of our youngest children is at stake, it’s essential that standards, policies, and regulations are upheld with diligence and…
S8E21 Episode 21 - Hiring at DECAL
Send us Fan MailThis week we’re delving into a topic that’s both exciting and essential: hiring at DECAL. Whether you’re interested in joining our team or just curious about what it takes to work in…
S8E20 Episode 20 - DECAL Scholars
Send us Fan MailDECAL Scholars is a transformative initiative designed to support early childhood educators on their journey to earning a degree or credential. From personalized educational…
S8E19 Episode 19 - Georgia Pre-K Classroom Refurbishment Grants
Send us Fan MailOn this episode we’re focusing on an exciting opportunity for Pre-K programs here in Georgia: the Pre-K Classroom Refurbishment Funding. These funds bring a chance to further enhance…
S8E18 Episode 18 - Meet Monica Griffin
Send us Fan MailNutrition plays a crucial role in early care settings by supporting children's growth, development, and ability to learn. Establishing healthy eating habits during these formative…
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