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YBASE at J. G. Smith Elementary

210 Lamara Drive, Savannah, GA 31405
licensed capacity
57
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$98
Call (912) 663-3997Directions

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About YBASE at J. G. Smith Elementary

YBASE at J. G. Smith Elementary is a licensed child care center in Savannah, Georgia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 57 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 2:45 PM to 6:00 PM.

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
57 children

Hours

Hours

Monday2:45 PM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday2:45 PM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday2:45 PM to 6:00 PM
Thursday2:45 PM to 6:00 PM
Friday2:45 PM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity57 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

YBASE at J. G. Smith Elementary has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Chatham County has a median price of $98 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 YBASE at J. G. Smith Elementary

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Learning Center license
Capacity
57 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#CCLC-30686
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 24, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 3 rules in all

  • Supervision and ratios 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. Sep 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 5, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Rule .31(1)(a) - Director/Designated person-Responsibilities (Recite-Not Met): (1)(a) A Center must have a Director who is responsible for the supervision, operation and maintenance of the Center. The Director must be on the Center’s premises. If the Director is absent from the Center at any time during the hours of the Center’s operation, there shall be an officially designated person on the Center site to assume responsibility for the operation of the Center, and this person shall have full access to all records required to be maintained under these rules.

    • 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.

  3. Sep 5, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Rule .31(1)(a) - Director/Designated person-Responsibilities: (1)(a) A Center must have a Director who is responsible for the supervision, operation and maintenance of the Center. The Director must be on the Center’s premises. If the Director is absent from the Center at any time during the hours of the Center’s operation, there shall be an officially designated person on the Center site to assume responsibility for the operation of the Center, and this person shall have full access to all records required to be maintained under these rules.

  4. Nov 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Apr 17, 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 YBASE at J. G. Smith Elementary

Is YBASE at J. G. Smith Elementary licensed?

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

When was YBASE at J. G. Smith Elementary last inspected?

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists the most recent visit on September 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has YBASE at J. G. Smith Elementary had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 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 YBASE at J. G. Smith Elementary care for?

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

Does YBASE at J. G. Smith Elementary accept child care subsidies?

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

What are YBASE at J. G. Smith Elementary's hours?

Monday to Friday, 2:45 PM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does YBASE at J. G. Smith Elementary cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (912) 663-3997 to ask.

What is YBASE at J. G. Smith Elementary's phone number?

(912) 663-3997.

Where is YBASE at J. G. Smith Elementary?

210 Lamara Drive, Savannah, GA 31405. The nearest other daycare we list is Jacob G. Smith, under 0.1 miles away.

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