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Admission to the UAH Early Learning Center

Families interested in the UAH Early Learning Center are encouraged to visit the school to learn more, ask questions, and share information about their child. Please contact us at 256.824.4760 or elc@uah.edu to schedule a tour. Children are enrolled based on age, availability, and individual needs.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have a virtual tour option available at this time for the health and safety of our students and staff. Please email us at elc@uah.edu to receive a link to the tour.

All eligible children are admitted to UAH Early Learning Center independent of any race, color, and national or ethnic origin.

Important Information

ELC Handbook
Tuition 2021-2022

First Class Pre-K Drawing 2023-2024

Registration for the 2023-2024 First Class Pre-K program is now open. You may pre-register by filling out the required form on the Alabama First Class Pre-K website via the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education (ADECE). You will be asked to submit your child’s birth certificate and proof of residence. Select the UAH Early Learning Center at 4503 University Drive, Huntsville, 35816.

The date for the random drawing for the First Class Pre-K program at the UAH Early Learning Center will be decided soon. Notices will be emailed from the ADECE after the drawing.

RISE Program Application Instructions

1. Application

 

2023-2024 Application Form

2. Application Fee

The non-refundable application fee of $50 can be made in person, by mail, or online.  If paying by check, make it out to “UAH Early Learning Center.”  Click the button to pay online.

Online Payments

Our Addresses

Mailing Address

The UAH Early Learning Center
301 Sparkman Drive, ELC 115
Huntsville AL 35899

Physical Address

The UAH Early Learning Center
4503 University Dr NW
Huntsville AL 35816

Additional Requirements:

*In order to facilitate a smooth operation of the program and to ensure equitable treatment for all families, the following policies and procedures are identified and carefully followed: Children are selected for enrollment in order of the earliest date of received application and by factors related to the teaching and research mission of the program. The program is open to all children regardless of race, color, creed, need, or religious affiliation. Children are assigned to groups based on the child’s developmental needs, teaching and research requirements of the program, and available space. Siblings of children previously enrolled are given first preference in the program. The director determines the final selection for all programs. When considering an appropriate school setting for your child, consider your child’s needs. The most appropriate placement can be different for each child.

2021-2022 COVID Policies:

Administering Hand Sanitizer & Temp Check Form

COVID Binder