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Explorers Montessori Coastal Cooperative (EMCC)

51 Wilmington Island Road, Savannah, GA 314104.2· 9 reviews
licensed capacity
24
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$800

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About Explorers Montessori Coastal Cooperative (EMCC)

Explorers Montessori Coastal Cooperative (EMCC) is a licensed child care center in Savannah, Georgia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 24 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with preschool and toddler care. It lists monthly tuition from $800 to $1,050.

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

MontessoriSchool-agePosts tuition

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: one (1) to five (5) years old
Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
24 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “8:00am-5:00pm Monday-Friday”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: One (1) to five (5) years old
ProgramsPreschool and toddler care
ApproachMontessori
Licensed capacity24 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Explorers Montessori Coastal Cooperative (EMCC) lists monthly tuition from $800 to $1,050. 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).

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Primary Classroom (ages 3-5) full day rate (8am - 5pm)$950
Primary Classroom (ages 3-5) school day rate (8am - 3:30pm)$800
Toddler Community (ages 1-3) full day rate (8am - 5pm)$1,050
Toddler Community (ages 1-3) school day rate (8am - 3:30pm)$900
Registration Fee (due at time of application)$150
4 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
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 Explorers Montessori Coastal Cooperative (EMCC)

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Learning Center license
Capacity
24 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#CCLC-39353
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 20, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 7 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Safety and hazards 1

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. May 20, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule .33(5)(a) - Staff training-annual/10 hours: (a) Every calendar year after the first year of employment, all supervisory and caregiver Personnel, except independent contractors, Students-in-Training and volunteers, shall attend ten (10) clock hours of diverse training which is offered by an accredited college, university or vocational program or other Department-approved source.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule .26(8) - Fall Zones and Surfacing: (8) Fall Zones and Surfacing. Climbing and swinging equipment shall have a resilient surface beneath the equipment and the fall zone from such equipment must be adequately maintained by the Center to assure continuing resiliency.

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule .14(1)(a) - Training-CPR and First Aid Completed/Verfication: (a) All Staff who provide direct care to children must obtain certification in a biennial training program in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and a triennial training program in pediatric first aid within the first 45 days of employment. Current and valid evidence of the successful completion of such training shall be maintained on the Center’s premises. The hours obtained completing this certification will not count towards the required annual training hours.

  2. Nov 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 24, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule .31(1)(b)2. - Director Qualifications-Education/Experience (Recite-Not Met): (b)2. Qualifications of Director. The Director must meet the minimum qualifications listed below:

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule .26(9) - Playground-Safe/Clean: (9) Safety and Upkeep of Playground. Playgrounds shall be kept clean, free from litter and free of hazards, such as but not limited to rocks, exposed tree roots and exposed sharp edges of concrete.

  5. Feb 20, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule .31(1)(b)2. - Director Qualifications-Education/Experience: (b)2. Qualifications of Director. The Director must meet the minimum qualifications listed below:

    • Safety and hazards

      Rule .21(3) - Fire/Tornado Drills: (3) The Center shall conduct drills for fire, tornado and other emergency situations. The fire drills will be conducted monthly and tornado and other emergency situation drills will be conducted every six months. The Center shall maintain documentation of the dates and times of these drills for two years.

  6. Sep 28, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule .33(3) - Staff Training-Health and Safety Orientation (Recite-Not Met)

  7. Mar 9, 2023InspectionNo 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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FAQ

Questions about Explorers Montessori Coastal Cooperative (EMCC)

Is Explorers Montessori Coastal Cooperative (EMCC) licensed?

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

When was Explorers Montessori Coastal Cooperative (EMCC) last inspected?

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists the most recent visit on May 20, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Explorers Montessori Coastal Cooperative (EMCC) had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 3 of 5 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 Explorers Montessori Coastal Cooperative (EMCC) care for?

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

Does Explorers Montessori Coastal Cooperative (EMCC) accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Explorers Montessori Coastal Cooperative (EMCC)'s hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Explorers Montessori Coastal Cooperative (EMCC) cost?

Monthly tuition from $800 to $1,050, as it lists it.

What is Explorers Montessori Coastal Cooperative (EMCC)'s phone number?

(912) 712-0553.

Where is Explorers Montessori Coastal Cooperative (EMCC)?

51 Wilmington Island Road, Savannah, GA 31410. The nearest other daycare we list is Childcare Network #22, 0.1 miles away.

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