Tennessee State University Early Learning Center

Tennessee State University Early Learning Center is a childcare facility that operates under the Department of Human Sciences, providing a safe and nurturing environment for children. The center is licensed by the Tennessee Department of Human Services with a 3-STAR Quality Rating and is staffed by degreed teaching staff who implement a curriculum that promotes active learning and creative thinking. The center's educational approach is rooted in major theories of child development, including those of Jean Piaget, Erik Erikson, and Burton White, focusing on promoting productive thinking from the preschool years to lay the foundation for intelligent and independent thought. Key features of the center include convenient and dependable services for TSU students, staff, and faculty, as well as the community, with affordable childcare options and a structured program for children aged 3 and older.