Business Details
Quality Child Care Services in Savannah, Georgia
Established to promote high-quality early care and learning, our agency collaborates with families, early childhood professionals, and community partners across southeast Georgia. We focus on education, resource sharing, and advocacy to ensure children from birth to age four receive developmentally appropriate care. Our team works closely with providers to maintain safe, healthy environments that foster creativity and responsive interactions, recognizing the critical role early experiences play in brain development. Funded in part by Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning, we leverage federal Child Care & Development Block Grants to support sustainable programs. Through dedicated outreach, professional development, and community partnerships, we empower caregivers and providers to deliver consistent, high-quality care.Our mission aligns with research showing that 90% of a child's brain develops in the first three years, emphasizing the importance of early investment. We provide referrals, training, and resources to families while offering technical assistance to professionals. Our vision extends beyond individual children to strengthen neighborhoods, communities, and society through accessible, equitable early care opportunities. With a team of experienced educators and coordinators, we remain committed to advancing early childhood development standards across the region.
Services
Child Care Referral
Quality Rated Programs
Professional Development
Training Resources
Community Partnerships
Highlights and features
- We specialize in early childhood development resources for families and professionals
- Our team provides tailored child care referrals across southeast Georgia
- We offer professional development programs aligned with state early learning standards
- Our community partnerships expand access to quality care and educational resources
- We maintain expertise in Georgia's DECAL programs and child care regulations
Services
Child Care Referral
We connect families with licensed child care providers across southeast Georgia. Our referral system considers age requirements, location preferences, and special needs to ensure appropriate placements. Our team verifies provider credentials and program quality standards.
Quality Rated Programs
Our quality rating system evaluates early childhood programs using state-mandated criteria. We provide improvement guidance to providers while helping families identify high-performing centers. Ratings consider staff qualifications, learning environments, and developmental outcomes.
Professional Development
We deliver specialized training for early childhood professionals covering curriculum development, child development theories, and classroom management. Our programs align with Georgia's early learning standards and include continuing education opportunities.
Training Resources
Our resource library offers current research, teaching tools, and best practices for child care providers. Materials cover infant/toddler care, special needs support, and emergency preparedness for early childhood settings.
Community Partnerships
We coordinate with local organizations to expand service access and share resources. Partnerships include GEEARS, Prevent Child Abuse America, and Georgia's Department of Early Care and Learning for comprehensive community support.
People
Melissa Cole
Executive Director
Leading the agency's strategic initiatives, Melissa oversees program development and community outreach efforts. With extensive experience in early childhood administration, she ensures alignment with state educational standards and funding requirements.
Allison Wall
Zone Manager
Allison coordinates child care services across designated regions, ensuring equitable resource distribution. She works directly with providers to implement quality improvement programs and maintain regulatory compliance.
Chelsea Owens
Community Outreach Coordinator
Chelsea develops community engagement strategies and maintains partnerships with local organizations. She facilitates workshops for families and providers while managing outreach initiatives in metro areas.
Emily Patterson
ECE Coach
Emily provides instructional coaching to early childhood educators, focusing on curriculum implementation and classroom environment optimization. She delivers personalized support to improve teaching effectiveness and child outcomes.
Dana Driggers
Assistant Director of Operations
Dana manages day-to-day administrative functions and operational systems. She coordinates staff activities, oversees program logistics, and ensures efficient delivery of agency services.
Questions
How do I find quality child care in southeast Georgia?
Contact our referral specialists who will match your family's needs with licensed providers in your area using our comprehensive database.
What services do you offer for child care providers?
We provide professional development training, quality improvement guidance, and access to educational resources for licensed providers.
Are your recommended child care programs quality-assured?
Yes, we maintain quality standards through our assessment system and only refer providers meeting state licensing requirements.
How can professionals access your training resources?
Early childhood educators can access our TORSH Resource Library and register for workshops through our professional development portal.
What funding sources support your programs?
We receive partial funding from Georgia's Department of Early Care and Learning through federal Child Care & Development Block Grants.
How do community partnerships benefit families?
Our partnerships expand access to coordinated services including health screenings, developmental assessments, and family support programs.
