Little Miss Mag nurtures the preschool child of working parents at an affordable cost. The quality program at the center is developmentally appropriate – reflecting children’s basic patterns of physical, emotional, and cognitive growth. We strive to provide an environment, daily routines, and activities that meet the needs of children at their stage of development. We accept each child as an individual and help him/her cultivate a positive self-image in a safe, loving and caring environment.

All children need the opportunity to play and the freedom to explore their environment; therefore, we provide play environments both in the classroom and outside.

All that we expect of the child is that he comes to school and is himself. We expect the parents to read and be familiar with the operating procedures in this handbook, and in supplemental notes and newsletters that we may send you from time to time. We also want you feel free to be a part of the school, offering suggestions, comments, and constructive criticisms, as well as financial and moral support.

All staff members participate in an ongoing program of in-service education in order to keep abreast of the findings of current research and remain alert to the ever-changing needs of today’s families. In addition, all are active in local professional early childhood associations.

Founded in 1917 at the mayor’s request by Mrs. Henry Ewing, Little Miss Mag was one of the first day care centers for children of working mothers in Chattanooga. Mrs. Garnett Andrews, Sr., was elected the first president of the Board of Directors, and the center was named for her daughter, Margaret, who lost her life in a tragic accident. In 1958, the center moved to its present location on Walnut Street. The building was completely remodeled in 1975 and a lower playground was added in 1978 with funds donated by George Thomas Hunter through the Benwood Foundation.

Empowering families by
providing affordable early
childhood education for
our changing community.

Little Miss Mag Child
Care Center is a private,
non-profit downtown
United Way Agency
and is licensed by the
Tennessee Department
of Human Services..