Extended Child care in chattanooga

Our Extended Child Care (ECE) program offers high-quality early childhood education and child care to children from 6 weeks old - 12 years old on a sliding fee scale. The program operates 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and serves parents who are either working or in school. The goal is to provide the best possible education to young children, in preparation for Kindergarten, and to provide a safe place for our older children before and after school.

Ready to Apply?

Thank you for considering Chambliss Center for Children for your child(ren) early childhood education. Our mission is to enrich the lives of children, youth, and families by providing transformative programs and support services to meet the evolving needs of our community.

admission Information & Required Forms

Please send completed documents to Levasia Green Associate Director of the Extended Childcare Program. Upon acceptance into the program there will be additional paperwork to complete, as well as an enrollment visit.

Email: llgreen@chamblisscenter.org  •  Fax: 423.622.6549


We are proud that 100% of the children in our Pre-K program graduate ready for Kindergarten!
— Sumer Arispe, Executive Director of Extended Early Childhood Education

Our Daily Schedule

Each Early Childhood Education classroom determines its own activity schedule, but everyone observes the following items:

Breakfast

8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.

Lunch

11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Lunch time varies on age group during this time period.

Nap Time

12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Snack

2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Snack time varies on age group during this time period.

Supper

3:30 p.m.

 
 

What we offer

Chambliss Center for Children offers before- and after-school care for children up to 12 years of age. Holiday care, which includes all Hamilton County School holidays and breaks (spring break, fall break, Christmas break, snow days, etc.), is available to children enrolled in the program.

summer Camp Program

Chambliss Center for Children offers an affordable and enriching summer camp experience for rising kindergartners through age 12. We offer a quality camp experience, ensuring that the mission and vision of our agency is shown through fun projects and activities.