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Discovery Child Development Center

1125 W Jefferson St Franklin, IN 46131

Tel: (317) 736-3361

www.compasspark.org

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Quick Facts (26-27)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Kindergarten
Enrollment: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (26-27)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Kindergarten
Enrollment: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten

Student Body

Total Students

12 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

Choosing a childcare facility is one of the most important decisions parents make.
At the Discovery Child Development Center, located on the second floor of the hospital building, we understand that it is our responsibility to provide the highest quality care for your children, including offering developmentally-appropriate activities and valuing children's individuality and need for personal attention.
The Discovery Center, which accepts children ages six weeks to seven years, meets state licensing agencies' standards for curriculum development, child-staff ratio and infection control.
Our caregivers are certified in CPR and First Aid, and both preschool and all day kindergarten are offered at the center.
In addition, breakfast, lunch and two snacks are provided daily for the children planned and prepared by the Nutritional Services department.
The Environmental Services department cleans the center nightly.

Choosing a childcare facility is one of the most important decisions parents make. At the Discovery Child Development Center, located on the second floor of the hospital building, we understand that it is our responsibility to provide the highest quality care for your children, including offering developmentally-appropriate activities and valuing children's individuality and need for personal attention. The Discovery Center, which accepts children ages six weeks to seven years, meets state licensing agencies' standards for curriculum development, child-staff ratio and infection control. Our caregivers are certified in CPR and First Aid, and both preschool and all day kindergarten are offered at the center. In addition, breakfast, lunch and two snacks are provided daily for the children planned and prepared by the Nutritional Services department. The Environmental Services department cleans the center nightly.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for Discovery Child Development Center?

The application deadline for Discovery Child Development Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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