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A. J. Ward Montessori Preschool

7501 Waters Avenue, Savannah, GA 314064.5· 8 reviews
licensed capacity
49
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$97

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About

About A. J. Ward Montessori Preschool

A. J. Ward Montessori Preschool is a licensed child care center in Savannah, Georgia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 49 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Montessori approach.

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

MontessoriSchool-ageFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 2 - 11 years of age
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
49 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 2 - 11 years of age
ApproachFaith-based, Montessori
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity49 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

A. J. Ward Montessori Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Chatham County has a median price of $97 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Chatham County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$103
Home daycare$100

Toddler

Center$97
Home daycare$94

Preschool

Center$98
Home daycare$95

School age

Center$52
Home daycare$44

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for A. J. Ward Montessori Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Learning Center license
Capacity
49 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#CCLC-1754
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 4, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 2 of 7 visits · 2 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 2

For comparison: 89% of Georgia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 0.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Aug 4, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule .26(6) - Equipment-outdoor: (6) Equipment. Playground equipment shall provide an opportunity for the children to engage in a variety of experiences and shall be age-appropriate. For example, toddlers shall not be permitted to swing in swings designed for School-age Children. The outdoor equipment shall be free of lead-based paint, sharp corners and shall be regularly maintained in such a way as to be free of rust and splinters that could pose significant safety hazard to the children. All equipment shall be arranged so as not to obstruct supervision of children.

  2. Feb 17, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule .26(4) - Fence-playground: Fence or Approved Barriers. Playgrounds shall be protected from traffic or other hazards by a four (4) foot or higher secure fence or other barrier approved by this Department. Fencing material shall not present a hazard to children and shall be maintained so as to prevent children from leaving the playground area by any means other than through an approved access route. Fence gates shall be kept closed except when persons are entering or exiting the area.

  3. Aug 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. May 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Oct 20, 2022InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2022. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about A. J. Ward Montessori Preschool

Is A. J. Ward Montessori Preschool licensed?

Yes. Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists it as licensed and operating.

When was A. J. Ward Montessori Preschool last inspected?

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists the most recent visit on August 4, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has A. J. Ward Montessori Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 7 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 89% of Georgia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 0. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can A. J. Ward Montessori Preschool care for?

49, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does A. J. Ward Montessori Preschool accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are A. J. Ward Montessori Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does A. J. Ward Montessori Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (912) 355-1900 to ask.

What is A. J. Ward Montessori Preschool's phone number?

(912) 355-1900.

Where is A. J. Ward Montessori Preschool?

7501 Waters Avenue, Savannah, GA 31406. The nearest other daycare we list is Kicklighter Academy, 0.4 miles away.

Sources: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).