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Childcare operator seeks 24-hour special-use permit to serve airport shifts
Summary
An owner-operator of a family childcare center at 5540 Old National Highway asked city staff for a special-use permit to extend hours to 24/7, citing demand from shift workers and plans for added programs, staffing, and security measures; capacity, staffing and exact enrollment per shift were discussed but no formal decision was made.
Wilson, owner-operator of It Takes a Village Childcare Learning Center, asked City of South Fulton staff on Aug. 4 for a special-use permit to operate 24 hours at 5540 Old National Highway, Suite 10A, to serve working families including airport employees. The request was presented at the city’s Community Zoning Information Meeting ahead of the public participation and public hearing deadlines.
Wilson told staff the business has operated in College Park since September 2016 and seeks extended hours "so that we can provide around the clock care for up to a 100 families," offering flexible childcare and additional programs, including overnight care and expanded events. "We have been established since September 2016 in College Park," Wilson said.
The applicant said the center is licensed for 40 children and currently staffs about five employees, with a typical maximum daytime staff of eight. The applicant estimated total employment would grow "to at least anywhere from 10 to 16 employees" if overnight operations are approved. The applicant estimated the facility could serve roughly "about a 100 people" across day, after‑school and overnight shifts but clarified that the licensed capacity per shift is 39 children.
Staff asked how the operator would ensure safety during overnight hours. Wilson said the center would "hire security, 24 hours" and employ supervisory staff for overnight shifts. No detailed security plan or staffing schedule was provided at the meeting.
City staff reiterated permitting steps and deadlines for rezones and special-use permit applicants: a community meeting, a public participation report (Form E) due Sept. 5, a Planning Commission hearing scheduled for Sept. 17, and a Mayor and Council public hearing on Oct. 14. Staff asked follow-up operational questions but made no decision; the meeting was informational and advisory ahead of formal hearings.
Discussion only: the applicant presented the proposal and answered staff questions about capacity, staffing and safety. Direction: staff reminded the applicant of application deadlines and public-notice requirements (one-mile notice radius for rezones/special uses and the Form E submission). Decision: none taken at the meeting; any approval would occur at future hearings.
