Discovery Center in Waterville, OH, offers a Christian–affiliated early childhood program for kindergarten students in a suburban community setting.
The school enrolls 28 students with a student–teacher ratio of 14:1 supported by 2 teachers.
Founded in 1982, Discovery Center serves a small student body that includes 7.4% students of color.
As a suburban early learning program, Discovery Center provides co–educational daycare services focused on kindergarten readiness.
Discovery Center's tuition and detailed program offerings align with regional standards for private early childhood education in the Waterville area.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 28 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Year Founded
1982
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
28 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: Where education begins with discovery
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Discovery Center?
The application deadline for Discovery Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Discovery Center is Monclova Christian Academy (2.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Lial Catholic School (3.1 miles away)
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Location
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Quick Facts
7819 Monclova Rd
Monclova, OH 43542
(419) 866-7630
Monclova, OH 43542
(419) 866-7630
2.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 165 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Lial Catholic School![Lial Catholic School Photo - Our classrooms are multi-age by design allowing each student the opportunity to grow and develop at his or her own pace interacting with other students, similar to a family environment. Personal best is the standard set for everyone.]( "Lial Catholic School Photo - Our classrooms are multi-age by design allowing each student the opportunity to grow and develop at his or her own pace interacting with other students, similar to a family environment. Personal best is the standard set for everyone.")
Alternative School (Catholic)
5700 Davis Road
Whitehouse, OH 43571
(419) 877-5167
Whitehouse, OH 43571
(419) 877-5167
3.1 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 226 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
St. Joseph Catholic School
(Catholic)
112 W Broadway St
Maumee, OH 43537
(419) 893-3304
Maumee, OH 43537
(419) 893-3304
5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 389 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Perrysburg KinderCare![Perrysburg KinderCare Photo - Toddler Classroom]( "Perrysburg KinderCare Photo - Toddler Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
610 West South Boundary St.
Perrysburg, OH 43551
(419) 874-3777
Perrysburg, OH 43551
(419) 874-3777
5.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Maumee KinderCare![Maumee KinderCare Photo - Maumee KinderCare]( "Maumee KinderCare Photo - Maumee KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
125 Chesterfield Lane
Maumee, OH 43537
(419) 893-8206
Maumee, OH 43537
(419) 893-8206
5.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
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