Siskin Children's Institute has operated the Siskin Early Learning Center-Downtown for more than 50 years. The center educates children with developmental disabilities, such as Down syndrome, cerebral palsy and autism spectrum conditions, as well as typically developing children in an inclusive environment where children learn and play together. 

About Siskin Early Learning Center-Downtown  

• Low teacher-student ratios
• Highly trained teachers and staff
• An individualized learning approach valuing each child's interests, abilities and needs
• Developmentally appropriate curriculum emphasizing early literacy, creative arts and technology
• Enrichment opportunities such as a weekly Creative Movement class by Ballet Tennessee and music classes with the Cadek Conservatory of Music
• An integrated teaching model with related services support provided as indicated within the context of natural routines
• Full-time nurse on staff
• Strong Siskin Family Association
• Additional parent resources and services offered through the Siskin Outreach and Resource Center

Enrollment
Our downtown location is comprised of half children with special needs and half typically developing children in integrated classrooms. About 150 children are enrolled.

Siskin Early Learning Center - Downtown

1101 Carter Street
Chattanooga, TN 37402

423.648.1700

Gayle Coleman, interim director