The Discovery Center
Tel:
(734)663-7496
- The Discovery Center is a preschool and young 5'sprogram for 2.5 to 5 year olds that has been serving families in the Ann Arbor, Michigan, area since 1974.
- Our focus on quality is reflected in the fact that The Discovery Center was one of the first centers in the United States to be accredited by the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs.
- Each classroom of 24 students at The Discovery Center is staffed by a team of three professional teachers supported by assisting teachers, student teachers, and administrative staff.
- The professional teachers have university degrees in child development, early childhood education, or related disciplines.
- Their average tenure at The Discovery Center is more than ten years.
- Program goals at The Discovery Center include the development of the following characteristics in each child: curiosity, independence, self-confidence, adaptability, creativity, trust, physical, social, and intellectual awareness, acceptance of others, self-control, cooperation, verbal ability, and skills appropriate to the child's developmental state.
Quick Stats (2020)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Students: 155 students
- Average class size: 24 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School Overview
| School Type | Early Childhood / Day Care |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association for the Education of Young Children |
| Grades Offered | Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Learning Programs Supported | Language delay, autism, mild learning differences, |
| Year Founded | 1974 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
Student Body
| Total Students | 155 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 4 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 39:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| Average Class Size | 24 students |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
School Notes
- The Discovery Center is an early childhood program for 2 to 5 year olds that has been serving families in the Ann Arbor, Michigan, area since 1974. With our highly-educated and experienced staff, our modern building designed specifically for our use, and our nurturing, flexible program, we believe the environment created here for young children is ideal. The Discovery Center has been an accredited program through the National Association for the Education of Young Children since 1993. The Discovery Center provides an environment that encourages each child to approach optimum physical, social, emotional, aesthetic, and intellectual growth. Our programs are based on an open classroom approach with emphasis on a hands-on, experiential environment. The classroom environment encourages each child to explore "discovery centers" set up by the staff and to participate in a full range of activities occurring throughout the day. The program is also enhanced by outside specialists who provide Spanish, music, and story telling enrichment activities.
Nearby Private Schools
- The nearest high school and elementary school to The Discovery Center is Ann Arbor Academy (1.6 miles away)
- The nearest preschool is Little Folks Corner (1.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Ann ArborLittle Folks CornerDaycare / Preschool (Christian)Grades: NS-PK | 95 students
1.4 miles
4850 Dexter Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734)769-0944 1.4 NS-PK
95 - Ann ArborTutor Time Childcare Learning CenterDaycare / PreschoolGrades: K | 143 students
1.5 miles
2380 Oak Valley Dr
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734)996-9352 1.5 K
143 - Ann ArborAnn Arbor AcademySpecial Education SchoolGrades: 4-12 | 58 students
1.6 miles
111 East Mosley Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734)747-6641 1.6 4-12
58 - Ann ArborDoughty Montessori SchoolMontessori SchoolGrades: PK-K | 8 students
1.6 miles
416 S Ashley St
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734)663-8050 1.6 PK-K
8 - Ann ArborJack And Jill Learning CenterDaycare / PreschoolGrades: PK-K | 61 students
1.9 miles
216 Beakes St
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734)761-8070 1.9 PK-K
61
School Reviews
| 5 Both of my children attend TDC in Ann Arbor. It is a wonderful school, with lots if support and great teachers. I love the Rainbow Room (inside gym) for daily activity, as well as separate fenced in playgrounds for classrooms. The red Room in particular is very well structured, with the teachers sitting and eating with their students, and the children as young as 2.5 learn to pour milk etc., for themselves. They potty trained both of my children, and not many places will do that. They also have a nice way of introducing different cultures and foods by bringing in parents, and sharing books and holidays. The Yellow Room is "Developmental Kindergarden." In my honest opinion, it is wonderful, but for young fives. Every child in one of my child's class was a young five. The teachers were fun and engaging. My other child will be attending this fall, and is looking forward to it. - Posted by Parent - jenni |
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