City Schools of Decatur to build new early learning center on Electric Avenue

A sign saying This is City Schools of Decatur Property on a green field.
City Schools of Decatur has proposed building a new early childhood learning center near the Wilson Center. The property is located on West Trinity Place, between Electric Avenue and Commerce Drive. (Zoe Seiler/Decaturish)

City Schools of Decatur is in the early stages of making plans to build a new early childhood learning center on Electric Avenue, across the street from the Wilson Center.

The Decatur School Board received on update on the project during its retreat on Aug. 20. The school district is working with Candor & Company and Legacy 33 on the construction plans.

“When I was charged with this early learning center, I turned to some experts in the field to help us determine an early childhood strategy, what is our strategy to make the most impact in City Schools of Decatur,” Assistant Superintendent Jennifer Burton said.