Porter-Leath Early Childhood Center | American Way

On American Way in Memphis, Porter-Leath Early Childhood Center runs 14 classrooms for children from 6 weeks through 5 years old, plus home-based support for prenatal mothers and families. The center houses Early Head Start, Head Start, pre-K and tuition-based preschool classes, with the Head Start options aimed at income-eligible families in Shelby County. Pre-K is for 4 year olds who live in specific ZIP codes. DHS childcare certificates are accepted toward tuition. Children get a USDA-approved breakfast, lunch and snack each day, prepared in an on-site kitchen and served family style, and there are two outdoor playgrounds and a large multipurpose room. The academy is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Rated 4.3 from 7 Google reviews, 5 of them five stars.