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Ann Arbor, MI
The Discovery Center
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Telephone: (734) 663-7496 · Website: www.thediscoverycenterpreschool.com
Contact Info
The Discovery Center
775 South Maple Road
Ann Arbor, MI
48103
www.thediscoverycenterp...
Tel:
(734) 663-7496
Fax:
(734) 663-5725
Director:
Debbie Belcher
debbiebelcher@sbcglobal.net
Admissions Director:
Debbie Belcher
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General Approach to Learning
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Play-based with some structure |
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School Philosophy and Mission
Every individual is unique and develops best when his/her uniqueness is respected. Young children are in a critical developmental period in which environment plays an important part. The Discovery Ce...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
Arrival and Greeting
Independent and Free Play Choices
Large Motor Room Activities
Group Time
Snack Time
Teacher Directed Activities
Outdoor Play
Story Time
Lunch
Nap time
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
2 years
6 months
to 5 years |
| Days: | 5 day(s) a week |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | No |
| School year | Year round program |
| Student/teacher ratio | 8:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 2 years and 6 months |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Our program is available between the hours of 7:30am and 5:30pm Monday through Friday.
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | After a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school, after a face-to-face meeting at the school |
| Wait list | No |
| Deadline for applications | Rolling |
| Application Information | $50.00 |
| Acceptance criteria: | First-come basis |
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Kindergarten Placement
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
- The Discovery Center
- Wines
- Eberwhite
- Dicken
- Emerson
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