First Discoveries Academy

1311 Brooker Rd Brandon, FL 33511
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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 67 students
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
First Discoveries Academy Photo #1 - Located on Brooker Road, First Discoveries Academy is convenient to Brandon, Valrico, Lithia, Fishhawk and Riverview. Visit today to learn the difference our program can make for your family!
First Discoveries Academy Photo #2 - Eco-Healthy, Nature-Inspired Early Childhood Program, Serving Children Ages 2 to 12
First Discoveries Academy Photo #3 - Our resident animals include friendly, gentle Nigerian dwarf goats that the children visit and help care for each day. Caring for animals teaches children about science/nature and helps them practice self-regulation, an important skill for school readiness. Our children love the goats ... and the goats love the attention!

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 67 students
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Students By Grade
Pre-K has the most students with 34, far above Nursery at 14 and all other grades.
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Developmental Delays and Other Learning Differences
Year Founded
2014

Student Body

Total Students
67 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
30%
State avg.: 48%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
1%
Average Class Size
20 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
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Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

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School Notes

  • An Eco-Healthy, Nature-Inspired Early Learning Program! First Discoveries Academy offers amazing early childhood programs that are child-centered and family-friendly, includind preschool, VPK/PreK, Kindergarten, before and afterschool care and summer camp for children ages 2 to 12.
  • First Discoveries Academy is an Eco-Healthy, Nature-Inspired early childhood program serving children ages two to twelve years. We have been recognized by the Children's Environmental Health Network for our commitment to creating healthy learning environments for children.
  • We believe that children deserve to work and play in healthy, engaging classrooms and playgrounds. Our large classrooms are filled with sunshine and open space for children to explore. Our outdoor classroom is so much more than a typical playground, with open space to run and play and opportunities for children to engage in many interested experiences, including planting and harvesting in our gardens. Our resident animals include five very gentle Nigerian Dwarf goats.
  • We know that children learn best in an interesting, engaging environment in which they are challenged and supported each day. We use music, art and play-based activities enhance children's learning and development everyday.
  • Our program is Christian based, and we use music, art and stories to teach children about God's love for each one of us. God has created an amazing world, and our goal is to help children learn to appreciate it every day!We are an inclusive program, serving all God's children.
  • Our teachers have early childhood degrees and specialized training so that we can create positive learning experiences for all children. We have experience working with children with developmental delays, speech/language concerns, autism, sensory processing disorder, and ADD/ADHD. Our onsite services include collaboration with speech therapists, ABA therapists and more.
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