Our Vision
The Department of Early Learning leads the movement in high quality education where every child in Chattanooga is prepared to thrive and succeed.
About Us
The Department of Early learning is dedicated to the safe and healthy development of our city's most valuable assets: our children. We are committed to creating a system that fosters every child's ability to thrive and learn in efforts to reach their highest potential. We will promote, support, and optimize early childhood development by enhancing fundamental skill development. We will provide public investment, expertise, and leadership to put resources into the hands of those who nurture and educate our children. We will broaden and deepen opportunities and experiences for Chattanooga families and children by strengthening early foundations for little learners and leading sustainable efforts to aid them as they matriculate through their primary and secondary education journey.
Our Divisions
Responsibilities
Our One Chattanooga Strategic Plan Goal: Build A Universal Path To Early Learning
Priorities
Department of Early Learning Focus Areas* for FY 24-25
*These areas are in direct alignment with National Head Start Association - Head Start/Early Head Start programs, Hamilton County Schools Opportunity 2030 plan, Hamilton County- Chattanooga Children’s Cabinet, Chattanooga 2.0 Early Matters 2025 Early Childhood Action Plan, local, regional and national initiatives/priorities.