TJC's Child Development Laboratory School
The Family Learning Center of Tyler strives to be a model of excellence in childcare and early childhood education. The classrooms provide quality educational services to young children and their families in a warm and nurturing environment.
Family Learning Center
The Family Learning Center of Tyler was established in 2007, a collaborative project of the Literacy Council of Tyler, Tyler ISD, and TJC. It also serves as the TJC Child Development/Early Childhood Education Laboratory School for college students preparing for careers in early childhood professions.
- Our location at the TISD Douglas Elementary Campus Annex is convenient to Downtown Tyler, the Medical District, and several TISD schools.
- Teachers have an Associate Degree in Early Childhood or related field or are pursuing a degree; Support Staff have Child Development/Early Childhood course work too.
- Lunch and two snacks are provide daily; the cost the meals are included in tuition.
Hours of Operation
The Family Learning Center of Tyler is open from 7:15 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.; Monday - Friday.
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Open Enrollment
Enrollment is open to any child 6 weeks to 5 years of age, provided the child care program and facility can meet the needs of the child.
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Licensed Program
Our Program is licensed to provide care for 66 children which makes it a small, family-type program with low teacher/child ratios; two teachers in each classroom.
About Us
Administration, Faculty & Staff
- Lynn Sitton, TJC Department Chairperson
- Amber Welguisz, TJC Faculty
- Kayla Hartweg, Director
- Christina Blackburn, Assistant Director
- Heather Tennison, Administrative Assistant
Infant Room: 2 Teachers/8 Children
- Leticia Lopez
- Forrestine Jones
Toddler Room: 2 Teachers/10 Children
- Chloe Reid
- Rubi Sevilla
Preschool Room: 2 Teachers/18 Children
- Abigail Davis
- Megan Romine
Pre-K Room: 2 Teachers/18 Children
- Ashley Loggins
- Sarah Lewis
"Being a Child Development/Early Childhood educator allows me to train the future early childhood professionals and in turn "touch" the lives of hundreds of children each year."
Lynn Sitton
TJC Department Chair, Child Development/Early Childhood
Find Us!
We're located at the TISD Douglas Elementary Campus Annex, conveniently located near Downtown Tyler, the Medical District, and several TISD schools.
Map and Driving Directions