Early Learning Center

3.0(2 reviews on Google)

Preschool listing in Knoxville, TN

About Early Learning Center

The Early Learning Center for Research and Practice belongs to the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. It offers care and learning for children from six weeks through kindergarten, with infant and toddler, preschool, kindergarten and summer camp programs. The center also trains more than one hundred undergraduate and graduate students each year and supports faculty research. Its approach draws inspiration from the Reggio Emilia approach, with learning centers for drawing, writing, books, dramatic play, science and art in each classroom. Children help set up, serve and clear lunch, and gardening shows them where food originates. A waiting pool and enrollment process begin each February or March for the school year starting in August. Tuition assistance is offered to families of children with disabilities through Lilly's Hand. Rated 3.0 from 2 Google reviews, one at five stars and one at one star.

Services and details

  • Preschool program

    Yes

  • Infants and toddlers

    Yes

  • Waitlist

    Yes

  • Reggio Emilia

    Yes

  • Meals provided

    Yes

  • Summer camp

    Yes

No information yet on pre-K class, accepts child care subsidies, tuition listed, early drop-off or late pickup, montessori, spanish immersion, sTEM or STEAM, enrichment programs, states an accreditation. The website did not say; call and ask.

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Questions parents ask about Early Learning Center

What ages does Early Learning Center serve?

Early Learning Center takes infants and toddlers and preschool-age children. Ask about openings for your child's age before you visit.

How much does Early Learning Center cost?

Early Learning Center does not publish its tuition online. Call (865) 974-0843 for current rates, and ask about registration fees and sibling discounts.

Does Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Early Learning Center has not said whether it accepts child care subsidies. Call (865) 974-0843 to ask. Tennessee's Child Care Certificate Program only pays providers that take part in it.

Are meals included at Early Learning Center?

Yes. Early Learning Center provides meals or snacks.

Does Early Learning Center run a summer camp?

Yes. Early Learning Center runs a summer camp. Ask about dates, ages and whether current students get first choice of spots.

What teaching approach does Early Learning Center use?

Early Learning Center offers a Reggio Emilia approach. A visit is the best way to see how that looks in the classroom.

Does Early Learning Center have a waitlist?

Yes. Early Learning Center keeps a waitlist. Ask how long the current wait is for your child's age and how to get on the list.

Is Early Learning Center licensed?

This guide does not check licenses. Look up Early Learning Center in the Tennessee Department of Human Services child care search at onedhs.tn.gov to see its license, star rating and inspection history.

Where is Early Learning Center and how do I contact it?

Early Learning Center is at 2016 Lake Ave, Knoxville, TN 37916. Its phone number is (865) 974-0843. It has a 3.0-star rating from 2 Google reviews.

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