About
The Stanley School is an early childhood education and childcare center in Chattanooga, TN, serving children from 8 weeks through pre-K. Located in a newly renovated facility at 1800 McCallie Avenue in the Highland Park neighborhood near downtown, UTC, and major hospitals, it offers full-time, year-round care with hours Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Programs for infants, toddlers, and pre-K combine a structured curriculum with play-based, age-appropriate activities to build a strong foundation for learning.
Guided by core values of safety, loyalty, comfort, and guidance, The Stanley School uses its S.H.I.N.E. Method—seamless, happy, intentional, nurturing, and exceptional—to shape daily interactions with children and families. The team emphasizes consistent communication through regular parent checkpoints and provides a supportive, nurturing environment led by early childhood professionals.
Founded by the Thomas family with input from advisors bringing more than 100 years of combined early learning experience, the school is named in honor of the family’s Labrador, Stanley, whose qualities inspired its values. The Stanley School partners with families to support growth, creativity, and kindergarten readiness for children across Chattanooga.