In Georgia, the health of children in early care and education settings is regulated by state licensing rules and regulations. The purpose of the rules and regulations is to protect the health of all young children and adults.

To check the communicable illness policies for your program, you can go to these sites to review their licensing manuals:

Department of Human Resources Child Licensing
(family childcare and childcare centers)
http://www2.state.ga.us/Departments/DHR/ORS

Office of School Readiness
http://www.osr.state.ga.us/pre-k/rules.htm


 
 
 
 
 
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