Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 36 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Discovery Years
About the School
- Discovery Years was established in 1991 and has been providing quality child care in Sussex County ever since.
- We pride ourselves on creating a safe, clean, positive environment that nurtures both the child's present needs and provides them with the tools they will need in the future.
- Discovery Years offers numerous programs for you to choose what best suits your family's needs.
- We provide care for children ranging in age from six weeks to twelve years in a variety of different capacities, from part-time to full-time.
- Please check with your nearest Discovery Years for additional program information, availability, and hours of operation.
- The staff at Discovery Years is comprised of caring professionals, committed to the education and development of your child.
- At each of our centers you will find certified teachers and directors with degrees in education up to masters degrees.
- These professionals strive to provide the best child care available and will work cooperatively with you on any questions, suggestions or concerns that you may have.
- These open lines of communication are established by our staff so that our teachers and parents can work together and decide how to best help each child's development.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 36 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
36 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
40%
State avg.: 40%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
36:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Discovery Years was established in 1991 and has been providing quality child care in Sussex County ever since. We pride ourselves on creating a safe, clean, positive environment that nurtures both the child's present needs and provides them with the tools they will need in the future. Discovery Years offers numerous programs for you to choose what best suits your family's needs. We provide care for children ranging in age from six weeks to twelve years in a variety of different capacities, from part-time to full-time. Please check with your nearest Discovery Years for additional program information, availability, and hours of operation. The staff at Discovery Years is comprised of caring professionals, committed to the education and development of your child. At each of our centers you will find certified teachers and directors with degrees in education up to masters degrees. These professionals strive to provide the best child care available and will work cooperatively with you on any questions, suggestions or concerns that you may have. These open lines of communication are established by our staff so that our teachers and parents can work together and decide how to best help each child's development.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Discovery Years?
The application deadline for Discovery Years is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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