Child Care Resource & Referral of Southwest Georgia at Albany

What are Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education’s Top Ten Issues to Watch in 2021? Find out on this week’s #DECALDownload Available Now! https://decaldownload.buzzsprout.com/211637/7509511

Day 2 has begun! Please tag or name your child care program in the comments section below to win the Daily $500 PPE Giveway!

123 Each one of us is born to be a math person. Even babies can do simple math, such as noticing amounts and patterns! Learn more at cv.thebasics.org! Follow us on Instagram: @cvbasics #CVBasics

Each stage of development comes with new opportunities for learning. An infant might explore by touching, grasping, banging something, or crawling. A toddler... might explore by walking or climbing. See where your child’s curiosity takes them, and build on their interests! Learn more at cv.thebasics.org! Follow us on Instagram: @cvbasics #CVBasics See more

Attention early learning professionals! The Online Learning Library Initiative (OLLI) provides free online trainings to Georgia’s early learning workforce.

Meet our new 2020-2021 Georgia’s Pre-K Program Teachers of the Year in this episode of #DECALDownload. https://decaldownload.buzzsprout.com//7360648-episode-22-m

Did you know that using preventative practices in the classroom can help decrease challenging behaviors? Check them out below. #GaSEEDSforSUCCESS http://archive.brookespublishing.com//5-key-principles-for

Good morning! Welcome to Georgia’s Pre-K At Home, where the learning continues! Take a look. http://www.decal.ga.gov/PreK/WelcomeToGAPreKAtHome.aspx

Check out this new video from Safe Kids Worldwide! https://www.safekids.org/embed/31272

See below for the January Safe Kids Columbus newsletter.

Planning ahead and teaching children desired behaviors before challenging behaviors occur can prevent them from happening. This resource provides tips on how to plan ahead with your child. #GaSEEDSforSUCCESS https://illinoisearlylearning.org//u/2020/02/GR-PGplan.pdf

Don't forget to set your clocks back 1 hour before going to bed on Saturday, October 31st! Have a happy and SAFE Halloween!

We're throwing a party just for you! Join us for a special LIVE event on our YouTube channel. The party will take place October 30th at 1pm ET and will be hoste...d by the AMAZING guys over at Storytime with Ryan & Craig. There will be silliness, stories, and groovy prizes. We can't wait to see you there! youtube.com/c/petethecat See more

Want to learn more about the core rules that protect your child's health and safety in child care? Join us for this episode of #DECALDownload. Find us wherever you find your favorite podcasts...or follow this link! https://decaldownload.buzzsprout.com//5990482-episode-10-c

Round 2 of STABLE Grants for licensed Georgia child care programs impacted by COVID-19 is available. Apply through DECAL's KOALA portal for providers starting November 16, 2020.

Is your school using virtual learning over half of the time? Is your school not offering in-person learning for all students grades K-7? If so, you might be eligible for a SOLVE scholarship.

Covid-19 has changed daily life for all of us. Supporting the growth and development of children is as important as ever. Use this resource for ways to support your child’s development during the pandemic. #GaSEEDSforSUCCESS https://ectacenter.org//disaster/ECTA-COVID-19-Family-Reso

DECAL has a new developmental monitoring website available in English and Spanish! development.decal.ga.gov

Check out the new and improved OLLI on GaPDS for free, online trainings on a variety of topics.

October is Safe Sleep Awareness Month. Georgia saw approximately 250 sleep-related infant deaths in 2018, and ranks third in the nation for SIDS deaths. Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Strong4Life has launched a campaign to educate caregivers about the ABCs of safe sleep. Please join us for a free, virtual training to help early care and education providers implement best practices, and communicate safe sleep messages to families. Safe Sleep Practices in Early Care and Educ...ation Wednesday, October 21st 1:00-2:00 Register here https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url Our speaker is Dr. Sarah Lazarus, a Pediatric Emergency Medicine physician at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and Co-Chair of the Georgia Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Safe Sleep. This training will provide one-hour of state-approved training for early childhood professionals. The training will be recorded and available to view, but will not be approved for state-approved training hours. Direct any questions to [email protected].