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Discovery Years

155 Algonquin Parkway
Whippany, NJ 07981

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Tel: (973) 515-3654

www.discoveryyearscenters.com

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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 Overview

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association for the Education of Young Children

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten

Student Body

Total Students

36 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

40%

State avg.: 40%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

Student-Teacher Ratio

36:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and 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)

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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)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Morris County, NJ is $23,705 for elementary schools and $28,191 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Morris County, NJ is 80% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).