Norris, TN

The Goddard School of Clinton offers a premier early childhood education program with F.L.EX.® Learning Program (Fun Learning Experience) that focuses on academic, social, and emotional development. Their curriculum includes STEAM learning, sign language for infants and toddlers, and character development programs. The facility features secure entry systems, age-appropriate classrooms with observation windows, and dedicated playgrounds for different age groups. All teachers are highly qualified with ongoing professional development, and the school maintains low student-teacher ratios. The center provides nutritious meals and snacks, regular parent communication through the Goddard Mobile App, and comprehensive safety protocols including secure check-in/check-out systems.

Norris Montessori School provides authentic Montessori education in the heart of Norris, serving children from 18 months through kindergarten. The school features carefully prepared Montessori environments with specialized materials that encourage independence, concentration, and love of learning. Their certified Montessori teachers guide children through individualized learning paths focusing on practical life skills, sensorial development, language, mathematics, and cultural studies. The facility includes beautiful natural outdoor classrooms, gardens, and playgrounds that complement the indoor learning environment. The school emphasizes community involvement, environmental awareness, and developing the whole child through mixed-age classrooms that foster leadership and social development.

Located at the renowned Children's Museum of Oak Ridge, this preschool offers a unique, museum-based educational experience that serves families throughout the Norris area. The program integrates hands-on, experiential learning with access to the museum's extensive exhibits and collections. Their play-based curriculum emphasizes literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies through interactive exploration. The facility includes dedicated preschool classrooms within the museum complex, outdoor nature exploration areas, and regular access to museum exhibits for enhanced learning opportunities. Teachers are state-certified with expertise in early childhood development, and the program maintains excellent staff retention rates. The preschool focuses on developing critical thinking skills, creativity, and social-emotional competence through project-based learning and museum resources.