Published 10:36 am Tuesday, September 1, 2026 MOULTRIE — On Aug. 11, current and prospective childcare providers from Colquitt, Thomas, Early, and Lowndes counties participated in a regional resource Childcare Summit designed to help them address challenges, enhance program quality and better serve local families. The event was facilitated by faculty from the UGA Archway Partnership and UGA Small Business Development Center (UGA SBDC). Attendees heard brief presentations from representatives of the UGA SBDC, a Family Child Care Learning Home provider, and several divisions of the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL). Following the presentations, participants visited resource tables and spoke one-on-one with agency representatives and experienced providers about their specific needs, challenges and opportunities for assistance. The event grew out of community conversations about childcare access, challenges facing providers and the impact of childcare on the local workforce, including discussions within the Archway Workforce Development Issue Work Group. As those conversations continued, local leaders identified a need to better connect current and prospective childcare providers with resources and support. The Moultrie-Colquitt County Chamber of Commerce and UGA Archway Partnership responded by collaborating to develop and host the summit. Quality childcare remains an important part of supporting working families and maintaining a thriving workforce. By…
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