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9120 Whitefield Ave., Savannah, GA
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Shantat D. Reese 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, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 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
Shantat D. Reese 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
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 17, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 7 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 .13(2)(d) - Fencing-Outside Play Areas/Swimming Pools/Non-hazardous Material (Recite-Not Met): (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)(d) - Fencing-Outside Play Areas/Swimming Pools/Non-hazardous Material (Recite-Not Met): (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)(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 .19(2)(c) - Sleep in safety approved crib/equipment: (c) Infants shall only sleep in a safety approved crib or other equipment approved for infant sleep as described in 290-2-3-.19(1)(a) and shall not sleep in any other equipment, such as, but not limited to, a car safety seat, bouncy seat, highchair, or swing. Infants who arrive at the facility asleep or fall asleep in such equipment or on the floor shall be transferred to a safety approved crib or other equipment approved for infant sleep.
Rule .10(3)(a) - Infant feeding: (a) Staff shall hold and feed infants less than six (6) months of age and older children who cannot hold their own bottles or sit alone. Baby bottles shall never be propped; the infant's head shall be elevated while feeding.
Rule .09(5) - Child In Crib/Playpen- Not Resting/Sleeping: (5) Children less than three (3) years of age shall not spend more than one-half (1/2) hour of time consecutively in confining equipment, such as swings, highchairs, jumpseats, carriers or walkers. Children shall use such equipment only when they are awake. Such children shall be allowed time to play on the floor daily.
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9120 Whitefield Ave., Savannah, GA
Savannah, GA 31406 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Savannah, GA 31406 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Savannah, GA 31406 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Savannah, GA 31406 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Savannah, GA 31406 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
1700 Highgate Bvd, Savannah, GA
8912 Whitefield Avenue, Savannah, GA
Savannah, GA 31406 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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 17, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 4 of 4 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, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (912) 306-9401 to ask.
(912) 306-9401.
Savannah, GA 31406. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.