DECS Childcare houses two  Lottery Funded Georgia Pre-Kindergarten classes.
Both classes  have a great mix of large group time and small group time to meet the individual needs of each student. The classes use monthly themes to introduce new vocabulary, make connections, as well as create variety while learning numbers, letter recognition and letter sounds.


The Main PreK class is held from 7:45am - 2:15pm in the main school building.
The teachers are Mrs. Elissa , Lead Teacher,

and Ms. Michelle, Assistant Teacher.
~Mrs. Elissa join the DECS Family in 2019. She has been teaching Ga PreK since 2016. She holds a masters degree in Early Childhood Education.  
~Ms.  Michelle joined our team in 2015. She has worked in childcare since 2004 and specialized in Georgia Prek since 2010.
 

The Clubhouse PreK  is held from 7:45am - 2:15pm in the Secondary building located next to the lower playground.  

The teachers are Ms. Julie P, Lead Teacher,

and Ms. Lesley, Assistant Teacher.
~Ms. Julie joined the DECS family in Sept 2016.  She has been teaching middle school or preschool since 2012. She holds a clear and renewable Georgia's Teaching Certificate. 

~Ms. Lesley  joined our team in 2017.  Lelsey has been teaching the younger kids since 2006, She received her TCC in 2012 and is thrilled to learn about Georgia Prek :) 

More About Georgia's Pre-K Program   http://decal.ga.gov

What is Georgia's Pre-K Program?
Georgia's Pre-K Program is a lottery funded educational program for Georgia's four year olds to prepare children for Kindergarten.

Who is eligible for Georgia's Pre-K Program?
Children four years of age on September 1 of the current school year who are Georgia residents are eligible to attend Georgia's Pre-K Program during this school year.

What do I need to enroll a child in Georgia's Pre-K Program?

* Proof that a child is age eligible and a Georgia resident is required to register for Pre-K. Acceptable proof-of-age includes birth certificate, passport, hospital record of live birth, green card, pink card or Federal I-94 card.
* Acceptable proof-of-residency includes a lease, utility bill

* All children enrolled in Georgia's Pre-K Program must have hearing, vision, dental and nutrition examination certificates (DHR Form 3300) on file within 90 calendar days of program entry. Form 3300 must be signed by a private practitioner or representative of a local Department of Health.

* Immunizations (DHR Form 3231) must be up-to-date or affidavits must be on file within 30 calendar days of program entry. Only health departments and physicians licensed in Georgia can obtain blank immunization certificates (Form 3231). Take your child's personal immunization record to a health department or Georgia physician and they can complete the form and give any required vaccines. 

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