Baby Class: Our classroom provided for the development of babies (10 months old) up to 18 months of age take safety very seriously. The youngest of the children are given their own space separate from older infants where they can investigate and explore their surroundings in a warm and familiar environment. Our caregivers encourage playtime through tactile discovery and sensory development. Mobility is also a critical facet of the services we provide for the care of babies. Children are given ample room to move where they wish, under strict supervision within their restricted area. We feel this freedom of movement is an excellent method for stimulating each child's natural instincts and tendencies towards mobility.

When they are ready, babies are given additional encouragement to take the next steps toward learning how to walk. Playtime is another essential aspect of our baby classes as our rooms contain a wide array of stimulating toys, puzzles, and recreational areas where babies can explore and investigate their surroundings. They will encounter dazzling colors, curious textures, and our teachers spend quality time helping them learn and discover.

Toddler Classes: Our 2 year old and 3 year old classes are so much fun! These children are no longer babies—they’re “big kids” and deserve to be treated as special, unique individuals. Our Toddler programs can help your young toddler transition into a more sophisticated learning environment, from improving their vocabulary and motor skills to unleashing their imagination with art projects, pretend play, peg boards, drawing, building with blocks, playing with toy cars, and sensory skill activities (bring out the play-doh and finger paints!)  We also have play time outside or in the gym multiple times a day to start flexing those muscles.

We also work on social skills, teaching your child to share and get along with others. We can help them find healthy outlets for their anger, frustration, and pent-up energy. As part of our toddler program we’ll even send you a daily report summarizing your toddler’s activities and growth.

Pre-k program

Our unique combination of play and academic learning can’t be found anywhere else. Some of our preschool program activities involve one-on-one interaction between a child and teacher, while others include small groups of children learning, sharing and playing together. At ELC, we’ll help your preschool-aged child increase his or her self-esteem and sense of individuality. In our preschool programs, each of our kids’ activities can be tailored specifically to your child’s needs and learning style.

We truly care about each child who enters our school and want to do our best to help him or her succeed and reach their maximum potential. We can help children recognize and develop talents and get a head start on education in subjects such as math, reading, science, music, and more before they head off to elementary school.

student literacy assessment

We prepare your child socially, emotionally, and academically to excel in these critical years.  To ensure that we as a school, and your child are on target, we use one benchmarking literacy test in the spring of the preschool years.  This informs you as the parent how your child is doing, and gives you real data that you can use.

This allows us to take note of any child that may be in need of some extra help, and we can help facilitate getting them the extra attention they may need early, to prevent any longer term issues.  This literacy assessment is completely optional, and it is not used for anything other than a confidential tool for you and your teachers to help better assess the needs your child may have.

ENROLL TODAY

If you are ready to enroll your child at Rivermont ELC, here is how you get the process started:

1.  First, push the button at the bottom of this page and email our directors. They will email you in response several forms you will need to print out and return to them.

2.  Fill out a form for each child!  

3.  We will need a copy of your child’s latest physical and immunizations.

4.  Pay the registration fee of 100.00 per child. Let us know how you intend to pay on a monthly basis. You may leave a check in our mailbox at school or hand directly to the teacher. You may also use our Venmo accounts: @rivermontpreschoolchattanooga (Pre-K) and @rivermontearlylearningcenter (Wee Care).

We then suggest you visit for a day or two prior to starting with your child so they can acclimate with you.  We will also review all of the paperwork you submitted and confirm your child’s enrollment.