University Of Tennessee Early Learning Center
University Of Tennessee Early Learning Center for Research and Practice (ELC) is a laboratory school affiliated with the department of child and family studies within the college of education, health and human sciences.
The ELC provides full-day high quality early education programs for families of infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarteners.
The mission of the ELC is to generate knowledge and practices that improve the field of early education.
We are committed to engaging in meaningful, interdisciplinary research that makes a difference in the lives of children and families, preparing high quality early childhood teachers, and providing exemplary early education programs.
Quick Stats (2022)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Students: 141 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Rankings
University Of Tennessee Early Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:
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Attribute
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
141 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
86%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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