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9120 Whitefield Ave., Savannah, GA
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Shannon S. Mitchell is a licensed home daycare in Savannah, Georgia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 6 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:15 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 5:15 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 5:15 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 5:15 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 5:15 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 5:15 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 6 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Shannon S. Mitchell has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Chatham County has a median price of $100 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 30, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 16 rules in all
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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Rule .11(2)(c) - Drills- Fire/Tornado/Other: (c) Documentation of drills required by these rules shall be maintained in the Home. The Home 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 Home shall maintain documentation of the dates and times of these drills for two years.
Rule .19(1)(a)3 - Crib sheet (Recite-Not Met): 3. Crib Sheet. Each crib and other equipment approved for infant sleep shall have only an individual, tight-fitting sheet which is changed daily or more often as needed and prior to a change of occupant.
Rule .13(2)(a) - Outside grounds/play area free from hazard (Recite-Not Met): (a) Outside play areas shall be free of hazards such as, but not limited to exposed sharp edges of concrete or equipment, broken glass, debris, open drainage ditches, holes and stagnant water.
Rule .13(1)(e) - Plugs/Extension Cords/Outlets (Recite-Not Met): (e) Multiple plugs and electric extension cords shall not be used. Electrical outlets within reach of children shall be plugged or covered.
Rule .11(2)(d) - Hanging Cords (Recite-Not Met): (d) Children shall not have access to hanging cords or other hazardous objects.
Rule .19(1)(a)3 - Crib sheet: 3. Crib Sheet. Each crib and other equipment approved for infant sleep shall have only an individual, tight-fitting sheet which is changed daily or more often as needed and prior to a change of occupant.
Rule .19(1)(a)2 - Crib mattress: 2. Crib Mattress. A mattress shall be provided for each crib and other equipment approved for infant sleep and shall be firm, tight-fitting, at least two inches (2") thick and covered with waterproof, washable material. Before a change of occupant, each mattress shall be cleaned with a disinfectant.
Rule .13(2)(d) - Fencing-Outside Play Areas/Swimming Pools/Non-hazardous Material: (d) Such outside play areas shall be protected from traffic or other hazards by fencing or other barriers at least four feet in height and approved by the department. Fencing material shall not present a hazard to children. A fence shall be provided around swimming pools to make them inaccessible when not in use.
Rule .13(2)(a) - Outside grounds/play area free from hazard: (a) Outside play areas shall be free of hazards such as, but not limited to exposed sharp edges of concrete or equipment, broken glass, debris, open drainage ditches, holes and stagnant water.
Rule .13(1)(g) - Rodent/Bug Prevention; Windows/Doors-Screened: (g) Measures shall be utilized to prevent the presence of rodents, flies, roaches and other vermin on the premises. Windows and doors used for ventilation shall be screened.
Rule .13(1)(e) - Plugs/Extension Cords/Outlets: (e) Multiple plugs and electric extension cords shall not be used. Electrical outlets within reach of children shall be plugged or covered.
Rule .11(2)(f) - Hazardous Items Inaccessible: (f) Poisons, medicines, cleaning agents, razors, aerosol cans and other potential hazardous materials shall be stored out of reach of children or in locked cabinets.
Rule .11(2)(d) - Hanging Cords: (d) Children shall not have access to hanging cords or other hazardous objects.
Rule .11(2)(c) - Drills- Fire/Tornado/Other: (c) Documentation of drills required by these rules shall be maintained in the Home. The Home 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 Home shall maintain documentation of the dates and times of these drills for two years.
Rule .08(1) - Childrens Enrollment Record: (1) The Home shall maintain current and updated individual records on each Child in care. The Home shall maintain the records outlined herein while the Child is in care and for a period of one (1) year after such Child is no longer in care at the Family Child Care Learning Home. Such records shall include: identifying information (Child's name, birth date, Parent's name, home and business addresses, telephone numbers); name, address and telephone number of persons, including Child's physician, to contact in emergencies; and name, address, telephone numbers, relationship to Child and to Parent(s) and other identifying information of person(s) to whom the Child may be released.
Rule .04(1)(d) - License Application-Requirements: (d) Any person that provides care for more than six children for pay, related or unrelated, as defined in these rules, shall make application to the Department for a License to operate a Child Care Learning Center, except as provided in 290-2-3-.07(15).
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FAQ
Yes. Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists it as licensed and operating.
Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists the most recent visit on July 30, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 3 of 6 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.
6, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:15 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (912) 712-8288 to ask.
(912) 712-8288.
Savannah, GA 31406. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.