University Of Tennessee Early Learning Center (2026 Profile)

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University Of Tennessee Early Learning Center

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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 Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 39 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association for the Education of Young Children
National Association of Laboratory Schools

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

39 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

20%

State avg.: 20%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

20:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 39 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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