The purpose of Georgia's Pre-K program, administered by Bright from the
Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning, is "to
provide children with quality preschool experiences necessary
for future school success."
About
Bright from the Start
Bright from the Start: Georgia
Department of Early Care and Learning, was created July 1, 2004
as a result of Senate Bill 456 passed by the 2004 Georgia General
Assembly. Bright from the Start administers Georgia's Pre-K Program,
licenses center-based and home-based child care, administers federal
nutrition programs, houses the Head Start Collaboration Office,
oversees the State's network of resource and referral agencies,
administers Child Care and Development Funds (CCDF) quality dollars,
and works collaboratively with Smart Start Georgia to blend federal,
state, and private dollars to enhance early care and education.
To learn more about Bright from the Start, visit www.decal.ga.gov. |