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Sanctuary Child Learning and Development Center

8912 Whitefield Avenue, Savannah, GA 314064.6· 25 reviews
licensed capacity
307
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$103

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About

About Sanctuary Child Learning and Development Center

Sanctuary Child Learning and Development Center is a licensed child care center in Savannah, Georgia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 307 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

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

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
307 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 licenseHours it lists: “Monday – Friday: 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
ApproachFaith-based, Play-based
EnrichmentSoccer Shots
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity307 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Sanctuary Child Learning and Development Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Chatham County has a median price of $103 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 Sanctuary Child Learning and Development Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Learning Center license
Capacity
307 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#CCLC-3990
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 6, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 6 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Health, medication and illness 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 6, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule .26(6) - Equipment-outdoor (Recite-Not Met): (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.

    • 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.

    • Health, medication and illness

      Rule .17(7) - Handwashing-Children: (7) Handwashing, Children. Children's hands shall be washed with soap and warm running water: immediately upon arrival for care; when moving from one child care group to another, and upon re-entering the child care area after outside play; before and after eating meals and snacks, handling or touching food, or playing in water; after toileting and diapering, playing in sand, touching animals or pets, and contact with bodily fluids such as, but not limited to, mucus, saliva, vomit or blood; and after contamination by any other means.

  2. Feb 16, 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.

  3. Sep 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 29, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule .25(3) - Clean, free of debris, good repair: (3) Cleanliness. The Center and surrounding premises shall be kept clean, free of debris and in good repair. Hygienic measures such as, but not limited to, screened windows and proper waste disposal procedures shall be utilized to minimize the presence of rodents, flies, roaches and other vermin at the Center.

    • Health, medication and illness

      Rule .20(2) - Dispensing medication: (2) Dispensing Medication. Written authorization to dispense medications shall be limited to two (2) weeks unless otherwise prescribed by a physician or authorized under Georgia law. Medication shall only be dispensed out of its original container which must be labeled with the child's name or as authorized under Georgia law.

  5. May 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 24, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. May 11, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  8. Apr 21, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  9. Dec 5, 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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FAQ

Questions about Sanctuary Child Learning and Development Center

Is Sanctuary Child Learning and Development Center licensed?

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

When was Sanctuary Child Learning and Development Center last inspected?

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists the most recent visit on August 6, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Sanctuary Child Learning and Development Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 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 Sanctuary Child Learning and Development Center care for?

307, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Does Sanctuary Child Learning and Development Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Sanctuary Child Learning and Development Center'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 Sanctuary Child Learning and Development Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (912) 692-1523 to ask.

What is Sanctuary Child Learning and Development Center's phone number?

(912) 692-1523.

Where is Sanctuary Child Learning and Development Center?

8912 Whitefield Avenue, Savannah, GA 31406.

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