Atlanta Technical College Early Education Center

“If you are planning for a year, sow rice; if you are planning for a decade, plant trees; if you are planning for a lifetime, educate young children.”
— Chinese Proverb

Our Mission

The Atlanta Technical College Early Education Center, in alignment with the mission of the college, is committed to providing world-class early learning experiences and comprehensive family support services. We are positioned to lead the field through innovative teaching practices by:

  • Responding to the needs of the students and families we serve.
  • Implementing current educational trends and evidence-based research in early education (birth to five).
  • Emphasizing school readiness from “Cradle to College.”

Who We Serve

The Early Education Center is licensed by the State of Georgia to serve 87 children and their families. Our students range in age from 6 months to 5 years. We serve both typically developing children and those diagnosed with cognitive or physical developmental delays.

  • 90% of our families live at or below the federal poverty guideline.
  • Families qualify for various economic support services, including subsidized childcare and housing assistance.
  • The center is located in a “red zone” as designated by the United Way of Greater Atlanta, indicating that a disproportionate number of residents and children in the area fall significantly below widely held expectations of achievement.

Real Knowledge. Real Skills. Real Success

Work & Impact

We use the Creative Curriculum, a research-based framework supporting development of the whole child.High-quality, comprehensive resources empower educators to intentionally teach and care for our youngest learners during their most formative years.

Parent Engagement

Parents are a child’s first teacher. We offer responsive opportunities that build strong school–home partnerships and support advocacy.

  • Foster a strong home-to-school connection
  • Encourage a lifelong love of learning and advocacy

Fatherhood Initiative: invites fathers and father figures to participate in their child’s early learning without barriers, offering opportunities for meaningful peer-to-peer connection.

Family Support

We provide Comprehensive Family Support Services that promote healthy self-reliance. Families partner with a dedicated specialist for coaching and guidance in:

  • Goal setting & financial planning
  • Mental-health referrals & parenting skills
  • Education, employment resources & overall well-being

Our Staff

Educators participate in ongoing professional development facilitated by content specialists and field experts. Staff are required to:

  • Maintain active registration with the Georgia Professional Development System & the Professional Standards Commission
  • Hold, at minimum, an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education

Parent Testimonials

Why ATC?

 

Community Partnerships

 

REAL KNOWLEDGE. REAL SKILLS. REAL SUCCESS.