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Our Mission

To enhance the lives of children, adults and families in an environment that promotes independence, dignity and respect.

For Inquiries Please Contact:

Brittany Webb

Director of the Little Learning Lab

brittany.webb@evcmail.org

865-294-4606

Emory Valley Center Little Learning Lab 

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Child Care Rates

 

Class # of Children Monthly Fee
Baby Beakers – Infant’s 8 $1,500
Newton’s Nursery – Infant’s 8 $1,500
Tiny Tinkerers – Toddler’s 12 $1,400
Tesla’s Tots – Toddler’s 12 $1,400
Carbon Cuties – Two’s 14 $1,300
Particle Pals – Two’s & Three’s 14 $1,200
Soil Mates – Three’s & Four’s 16 $1,200
Research Rangers – Four’s & Five’s 18 $1,100

 

Our Values

Compassion

Forward-Thinking

Inclusion

Quality

Value

Our Rooms

At the Little Learning Lab, we understand that every child is unique and has specific needs at different stages of development. That’s why we’ve carefully designed our rooms to cater to each age group, providing an environment that nurtures growth, learning, and fun.

*Layout design subject to change

 

Frequently Asked Questions

What are your hours?
We are open from 6:30 am – 6 pm
What days will you be closed?

We are a year-round facility operating five days a week. In the event of inclement weather, we will follow the Oak Ridge School System’s schedule. Additional closures will occur on designated holidays and in-service days. Please refer to the calendar below for specific dates.

Is there a vacation policy?

You can take a vacation anytime that you wish; your monthly tuition remains the same. Tuition is not pro-rated if you are out. During the 2026 calendar year, the Little Learning Lab will be closed for one full week in June. Tuition for that week will be prorated accordingly.

What experience/required credentials do your teachers have?
Most teachers will have a BA degree or an AS degree in Early Childhood Education, Child and Family Studies or another related field; we also have teachers that have gone through the CDA and TECTA programs that are certificate programs designed for staff who do not have degrees, but teach them about development and practices from birth to five. In addition, all staff go through mandatory trainings by state licensing, and by us (Brittany Webb and Anna Moore, and other professionals in the field.
Will teachers make lesson plans?
All age groups have lesson plans, and they are correlated by the Early Learning and Developmental Standards; we observe classrooms, and many of the teachers we employ have worked with children under five and know a great deal about how they learn, how to individualize, and we also have support staff from the Early Intervention team that will be coming to the center for training and support. Lesson plans are required by Daycare Licensing. Lesson plans help teachers to plan experiences for children, and also, to be able to explain how they are tied to the Early Learning and Development Standards for Tennessee.
Do the teachers plan to take the children outside? Is there a playground?
All children are required to go outside per state licensing standards, and it is best practice for children to have outside time! We are working on playground space.
What will be the classroom ratios?
Different age groups are allowed different ratios, however, we follow the most staffing supervision plan because we think it is best practice. For infants, this is 1:4, 2 adults in each classroom. The numbers of children in rooms go up, as they get older.
Do you provide diapers and wipes?
We do not provide diapers or wipes.  We provide snacks once children are able to eat solid food; sheets are provided on beds.
How does lunch work? Does the facility have a kitchen?

Families will bring their children’s lunch; or parents are welcome to use Toddler Nutrition Program and Service      865-228-9133 or at www.OneCommunityServices.com

How will teachers and parents communicate?
We have a software called brightwheel that teachers and families can communicate on and show and share pictures/ messages/ etc. We will not be doing livestream. We have a transition period as children are ‘aging up’- this involves going and seeing the next room up and staff; staying for short periods of time in that class/ group, and often, children already know the staff as groups do go outside together. You will be informed of transitioning.
How will the facility be secured?

The main entrance is locked at all times. Each family receives two access badges that allow parents or guardians to enter the building. Classroom doors remain locked for added security.

Keep In Touch!

Download the Brightwheel App on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store to stay up to date on news and updates from the Little Learning Lab!

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