Welcome to the website of Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning. Thank you for your interest in what our Department is doing to meet the child care and early education needs of Georgia's children and their families.


On this website you will find detailed information about the Department, the programs we administer, the services we provide, who in the Department to contact if you have special questions or requests, and how to contact us. You will also have access to a host of documents and other important materials relating to our work. This website will be an invaluable resource for you as you learn more about what Georgia is doing in the areas of early care and education.