What type of permits do I need to open a daycare, personal care home or adult daycare?
Permits will include those issued by the City of Savannah’s Inspection Department as well as the Chatham County Health Department. However, permits from the State of Georgia are also required. For more information regarding the state’s guidelines and permits required for daycare centers and personal care homes, visit the website for the National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care for the State of Georgia at www.nrc.uchsc.edu. Zoning classification must be verified to ensure the location you are considering is zoned for such a business. Contact the City of Savannah’s Inspections Department at (912) 651-6530 for more information and assistance. Also contact the Environmental Health Division of the Chatham County Health Department at (912) 356-2160 for more information and assistance.
