We believe that all children are unique individuals, and we aim to provide the best environment for their self-esteem, confidence, and pre-academic skills to flourish.

About

The Child Development Center is licensed through the TN Department of Human Services and participates in the (QRIS) Quality Rating Improvement System. The Child Development Center utilizes developmentally appropriate practices for the infants and toddlers in its care. We prepare young children with the social skills, knowledge, and attitudes essential for future success in elementary school.

The Child Development Center also benefits from a close working relationship with ChattState's Early Childhood Education (ECE) program. ECE students are strongly encouraged to complete their observations and practicum hours in the Child Development Center. Additionally, faculty members of both ECE and the Child Development Center serve on each program's respective Advisory Board.

Children of ChattState employees and students are eligible to attend.
Children are enrolled on a full time basis, though their attendance can change according to the availability of their parents.

Parent Handbook

Apply for Childcare Your child’s name will be placed on our waiting list.

Child Ages: 6 weeks - 5 years old
Location: Main Campus, Omniplex (room 100)
Hours: Mon-Fri (7:30am - 5:30pm)
Contact: 423-697-4412

Staff

As required by the State of Tennessee, all Chattanooga State employees have passed background checks. Additionally, all Child Development Center staff members:

• hold Associate or Bachelor degrees, or are CDA certified
• are trained in CPR and first aid
• attend additional childcare training sessions throughout the year
   

Child Development Center teachers and staff are highly qualified and very caring. We emphasize the total development of the child and allow children to progress at their own pace. We also help children to value cultural, racial, and socioeconomic diversity, as well as gender differences and special needs in family backgrounds. By adhering to the following principals, we cultivate an environment of positive communication and emotional, social, and physical development:

• Play is a child’s way of learning and working.
• Children are naturally curious and eager to learn, and they learn best when they are able to follow their own interests in learning.
• Children grow and develop at different rates.
• Through play, children learn achievement, responsibility, decision-making, and respect for themselves and others.
• A supportive atmosphere of trust and structured freedom encourages the development of a child's self-reliance, competence, and initiative.