Child Care Chronicles

Georgia Edition

Hi Georgia child care friends! 👋🍑

Welcome to your weekly ChildCareEd newsletter! We’re here with a quick, cheerful check-in to help you feel supported and ready for the week.

You are doing heart work—teaching, guiding, and caring in ways that shape kids for life. We hope this newsletter feels like a deep breath and a high-five all in one. 🙌💛

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DECAL CDA Scholarship

Who can apply: Georgia early childhood professionals who meet eligibility requirements, including:

Work 30+ hours/week in a qualifying program (or 15+ hours/week in a DECAL-licensed after-school program)
Have 6+ months of continuous paid employment in an eligible role (Teacher, Assistant Teacher, Floater, Director, Assistant Director, Owner)
Have a high school diploma or GED
Are on track to complete 120 hours of CDA training and 480 clock hours before scheduling the CDA assessment

If you qualify, we encourage you to apply and take advantage of this funding opportunity..

DECAL Scholars lists application windows. For example, Spring Semester 2026 is listed as open December 15, 2025 and close March 15, 2026. Always confirm the newest dates on their website.

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🚨 New Class Alert!

Assessment of Language and Literacy Skills

This training course equips child care providers with essential knowledge and practical skills to assess language and literacy development in early childhood. Participants will learn the importance of early assessment, how to conduct objective observations, and how to translate this information into meaningful learning goals, particularly for children aged four and above. .

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💘Valentine’s Day- Share the Love of Learning. 💘

Lunar New Year Learning $10 select 3 hour trainings (Expires 2/21)

Presidents’ Day Lead with Learning

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Fun Corner: Giggles + Good Vibes

Fun Corner 🎉

“Peachy Feelings” check-in 😊

Kids choose a face: 😀 😐 😕 and say one word: “I feel ___.”

(Providers can do it too—no pressure, just support.)

Quick group game: “Pass the Smile”

One child smiles at the next, who smiles at the next—see how fast it goes around the circle. 🌟

Are You Looking for Onsite or Virtual Trainings?

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If you don’t see what you need on our calendar, you can request an onsite or virtual training for a group of 10 or more here:

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📰 Featured Article

Insights, ideas, and inspiration for your week.

👧 DECAL Scholars Georgia Explained: How to Get Help Paying for Early Childhood Training

If you work with young children in Georgia, training can feel expensive. The good news is that Georgia has a program called DECAL Scholars that can help pay for early childhood training and education. #GeorgiaChildCare

✨ Featured Activities/Social Media✨

😍💖 Here are 3 simple and fun Valentine’s Day STEM activities for child care and daycare providers. These are sure to leave the kids in awe and wonder! Like and share the post by tagging your friends in the comments

Boom, Clap, Snatch! Sharpen Focus and Listening Skills. Try it, it'll be a hit in your classrooms. Like, share, and follow ChildCareEd for more :)

Childcareed Shared with Public · Follow Brent Bourgeois · Chinese New Year 🐲🤩 Welcome the Lunar New Year with this lantern activity! Great fine motor fun + cultural learning. ChildCareEd wishes all who celebrate, good fortune and prosperity! 🌟

Turn your classroom into the Winter Olympics !

Definitely try these and tag @childcareed on your video to get featured in our stories!

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Big Feelings Helper (Quick Script) 💛

Try this 60-second reset between transitions:

Name it: “I’m feeling ___.” (tired / overwhelmed / stressed / distracted)

Breathe: In for 4… hold 2… out for 6. (Do 3 rounds.)

Pick one tiny next step: “My next step is ___.” (refill cups / greet parents / set out centers)

Tiny boundary script (when you’re stretched thin):

“I want to give this my full attention. Can I follow up with you after nap / at pickup?”

You’ve got this. And we’ve got you. 💛

— ChildCareEd Team

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