With a DECAL Badge, you can earn up to $150 per day as a preschool substitute at licensed child care centers in Georgia.
Earning a DECAL Badge qualifies you to provide child care in professional settings at preschools and early learning centers in the state of Georgia.
If you’re ready to gain valuable classroom experience working with children in Georgia preschools, the DECAL Badge is for you.
What is the DECAL Badge?
- You can earn your DECAL Badge on the SitterTree app. It shows that you, as a child care provider, are eligible to pick up jobs at preschools and early learning centers in Georgia.
- DECAL stands for Department of Early Care and Learning. This agency is is responsible for meeting the child care and early education needs of Georgia's children and their families.
- Getting a DECAL Badge means you have cleared the DECAL Background Check as required by the state of Georgia to provide child care in preschools and early learning centers. Note: This badge is for Georgia-based providers only.
Why should I get my DECAL Badge?
- All preschools and early learning centers offer a minimum rate of $17/hr (excl fees). Most jobs are eight hours or more.
- You can book jobs in professional classroom settings at Georgia preschools and early learning centers.
- You can become a substitute teacher or floater.
- You can secure part-time and/or full-time preschool jobs.
- You can earn valuable classroom experience. This is important if you're earning a degree in Early Childhood Education, Nursing, Special Education, or Psychology.
I’m in. How do I get started?
Glad you asked. It’s SO simple…and takes less than 30 minutes.
1. Apply to get background-checked on the DECAL website.
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- Search "SitterTree" as the facility. (It's one word, no spaces!) Leave everything else blank.
- Submit your information.
- Check your email for next steps to make a fingerprinting appointment.
2. Get fingerprinted Fingerprints are processed in 1-3 business days.
3. We'll send you a text when we add your DECAL Badge to your SitterTree profile. Then, you can apply to substitute, full-time and part-time positions at Georgia preschools.
Schedule a call with Support if you have questions.
Update:
The state of Georgia now requires all subs and staff working in early learning centers and preschools to complete a mandatory Health and Safety training course.
Training is:
Free
Virtual
At your pace, on your schedule
Valid forever—complete only once!
