Explore, Discover, & Grow, with The Discovery Center.

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What Families Are Saying

  • My son transferred to The Discovery Center from a preschool with large class sizes and frequent staff turnover. We chose The Discovery Center because of its smaller classroom sizes and stable, caring staff—and it’s been one of the best decisions we’ve made for our family. Since joining, my son, who previously faced daily struggles, is now thriving. He LOVES going to school and looks forward to it every day. One of the most impactful aspects of The Discovery Center is its structured routine, which provides the consistency my son needs to feel secure and confident. I especially appreciate the clear systems in place for transitions, such as flickering the lights and giving verbal announcements a few minutes before a transition is about to happen. These thoughtful practices have made a world of difference for my son, who used to find transitions very challenging. The teachers at The Discovery Center clearly care deeply about the children. I cannot thank them enough for creating an environment where my son can grow, learn, and be his happiest self.

    Lauren

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Explore

Our center sits on more than 3 acres, with direct access to playgrounds from every classroom, giving children an outlet to release their energy and engage with friends in a fun and educational landscape. Students also have the opportunity to play in our large, wooded nature area (weather permitting). Indoors, we have a spacious large motor room (the “Rainbow Room”), which children use daily when the weather doesn’t permit outdoor exploration in the woods. Additionally, children are encouraged to explore ‘discovery centers’ set up by the staff in an open classroom setting. While many of the classroom activities involve children exploring their interests individually or in small groups, daily large group activities are also planned.

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Discover

Our teachers guide children’s exploration to help them discover themselves and the world around them. Teachers spend time every day interacting with while also observing the children in their classrooms. This natural format allows children to explore the curriculum freely, while allowing all aspects of the child’s play to be observed thoughtfully.

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Grow

Our program serves children ages 2 years and 9 months through 5 years. Our multi-age preschool classrooms give students the chance to learn and grow alongside their peers in a leader and learner environment and then move on to our Pre-K classroom before making the transition to kindergarten. With a maximum teacher to student ratio of 1:8*, every student has the attention they deserve to learn and thrive.

[*The state mandate teacher to student ratio is 1:10]

Get to know us!

Our staff is the heart of The Discovery Center. We embrace a diverse culture of ages, experiences, ethnic backgrounds, and gender identities. We recognize that each staff member brings something unique to be shared in our program.

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Stronger together.

The Discovery Center celebrates the rich tapestry of cultures that make up our community. Our inclusive environment fosters a sense of belonging for every child to thrive.

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