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Tampa, FL
First Discoveries Child Development Center

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Telephone: (813) 831-8085  · Website: www.achildsfirstdiscoveries.com

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First Discoveries Child Development Center
4003 South Manhattan Ave
Tampa, FL  33611

www.achildsfirstdiscove...

Tel: (813) 831-8085

Director: Cindy McConnell
firstdiscoveries@verizon.net

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General Approach to Learning

Checked Play-based with some structure

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School Philosophy and Mission

All of our preschool programs are based on the philosophy that children learn best when they have many opportunities to use all their senses to explore the world around them. Our curriculum is design...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

Our day begins as children arrive at school and they and their parents are greeted by our teachers. Everyday, the children gather together to enjoy circle time: music and movement activities to help ...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition

Ages From 2 years to
2 years 11 months
Days: 5 day(s) a week
7 am- 6 pm
Tuition: $140/Week

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Key Statistics

School year Year round program
Total enrollment 45
Student/teacher ratio10:1
Age cutoff for enrollment2 years

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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care


4 Year Old rates are based on enrollment in the VPK program.
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Application Information

Applications accepted After a face-to-face meeting at the school
Wait listNo
Deadline for applicationsRolling
Acceptance criteria: First-come basis

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