Scottdale Early Learning Awarded Highest Ranking by GA DECAL

Scottdale Early Learning, a 501(c)3 early care and educational organization serving low and moderate income families in DeKalb County, has received three stars -- the highest rating possible from Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL). Georgia DECAL evaluates child care facilities to determine whether they meet or exceed state requirements. The rankings of one, two or three stars are made available to parents seeking to choose child care and early educational opportunities for their children. https://families.decal.ga.gov/ChildCare/QualityRated.

“We are thrilled that our historic location at 479 Warren Ave. in Scottdale, has received this high honor from the State of Georgia, said Dr. Tyeichia Mason, interim president/CEO of Scottdale Early Learning. “Research shows that the quality of care children receive in their child care and early educational settings dramatically affects their physical, mental and academic development. This honor is especially rewarding to our team, who worked tirelessly to implement safe and creative ways to support our parents and children during the COVID pandemic, including creating innovative Parents as Teachers virtual classrooms to help the families we serve stay up-to-date with community resources and educational activities.”

About the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning

Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) is responsible for meeting the child care and early education needs of Georgia’s children and their families. It administers the state’s nationally-recognized Pre-K Program, licenses child care centers and home-based child care, administers the Child Care and Development Funds and administers federal nutrition programs. The department also houses the Head Start State Collaboration Office, distributes federal funding to enhance the quality and availability of child care and works collaboratively with Georgia child care resource and referral agencies and organizations throughout the state. www.decal.ga.gov

About Scottdale Early Learning

Founded in 1977 in DeKalb County’s historic Scottdale community, Scottdale Early Learning, Inc. (formerly Scottdale Child Development and Family Resource Center) is a 501(c)3 early care and educational organization serving low and moderate income families in two locations. Its mission is to provide early education that fosters the intellectual, creative, social, emotional, and physical development of its students, age 6 weeks to 5 years old. SEL mitigates socioeconomic disadvantages through high-quality education, family involvement and community engagement, ensuring that all SEL students are ready for kindergarten. SEL is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the nation’s leading organization of early childhood professionals. The organization’s original facility is located at 479 Warren Ave. in Scottdale, and a second location is located at 2939 Midway Road in Decatur. For more information, visit www.scottdale.org.