In a recent government meeting, officials discussed a proposal for a conditional use permit at 4914 West Street in Forest Park, Georgia, aimed at establishing a child care center for children from infancy to prekindergarten. The property, which spans 1.38 acres and is currently zoned for multiple family residential use, is situated within a residential neighborhood.

The applicant plans to utilize the existing building to create a safe and nurturing environment, featuring five age-specific classrooms, an equipped kitchen for meal preparation, a waiting area for parents, a reception area, and administrative offices. The proposed operational hours for the center are Monday through Friday, from 7 AM to 6 PM.

According to the zoning regulations, pre-kindergarten and daycare centers require a conditional use permit to operate within the multiple family residential district. The meeting included a review of aerial maps and zoning classifications of the surrounding area, which consists of a mix of institutional commercial and residential zones. The north side of the property is designated as institutional commercial, while the south, east, and west sides include various residential classifications.

The proposal is now under consideration, with officials weighing the potential impact on the community and the alignment with existing zoning laws.