DISCOVERY LEARNING CENTER
A pillar in the educational community, since 1953 Discovery Learning Center has been offering early intervention services, individualized therapies, and an expansive early educational curriculum that fosters fun and stimulates intellectual engagement to thousands of children. At DLC, we know that every early experience in a child’s life is important. Our highly trained team of EEIC educators understand that “it only takes one” compassionate adult to positively impact a child’s early brain development and ultimate school success.
1953
Founded
E.E.I.C.
DLC’s exclusive Early Experiences Informed Care approach nurtures each child from the important educational stance that every early-life experience impacts all areas of development and ultimate educational success.
OUR CENTER
Discovery Learning Center offers beautiful and inclusive classrooms where all children, 2 months through 5 years of age, are encouraged to become lifelong learners through fun and meaningful interactions.
VPK
Guiding each child toward school readiness, Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten is a free and very important program of learning opportunity for children who reside in Florida and turn 4 years old by September 1st of the new school year.
Creative Curriculum
Features exploration and discovery as a way of learning and enabling children to develop lifelong critical thinking skills.
Teaching Strategies Gold®
Provides specific strategies and resources for every type of learner, including dual-language learners and those with special needs.
Transportation
Punctual transportation service to pick-up and drop-off your child (based upon availability)
CHILDREN’S HOME SOCIETY
As a partner with Children’s Home Society, DLC is able offer mental health and case management service on site, in the home, or virtually to families who have experienced trauma or struggle with emotional regulation, at no additional charge. CHS also provides families with quarterly Parent Workshops, covering a wide range of valuable parenting topics and useful tips.
LAMPERT’S THERAPY PARTNER
Partnering with Discovery Learning Center and PARC for more than a decade, Lampert’s Therapy Group delivers on-site, speech, physical, and occupational therapies to enrolled students in our beautiful Thoresen Foundation Rainforest Therapy Center.
JWB Partner
Discovery Learning Center is proud to be funded by the Juvenile Welfare Board. JWB has a commitment to making children a priority, advocating for their best interests, and investing to improve their futures.
Meet our Teachers
Ms. Tiffany
Starfish Classroom
Ms. Charlotte
Angelfish Classroom
Ms. Maegon
Guppy Classroom
Ms. Pam
Otter Classroom
Ms. Stephanie
Whale Classroom
Ms. Wanda
Sea Lion Classroom
Ms. Kim
Manatee Classroom
Ms. Caprice
Shark Classroom
Ms. Erika
Sea Horse Classroom
Ms. Dianna
Jellyfish Classroom
Ms. Barbara
Stingray Classroom
Ms. Donna
Dolphin Classroom
Ms. Melissa
art & music
Christina McIntosh
Discovery Learning Center Director
(727) 341-6913
Maegon Wright
assistant director, operations
(727) 345-9111 ext. 6267
Elizabeth Lavine
administrative assistant
(727) 345-9111 ext. 6237
Ms. Tiffany
TEACHER OF THE YEAR
During her time at the center Ms. Tiffany has maintained a positive relationship with her families as well as coworkers and supervisors. Ms. Tiffany always greets you with a smile on her face and a friendly attitude. She never minds assisting others when needed and will offer suggestions on ways to help make the center better. Ms. Tiffany has a strong work ethic and is rarely absent because she likes to maintain consistency for her infants. In the classroom she is nurturing and very creative. She often thinks outside of the box to keep the infants engaged in activities.
In the past she has been awarded Teacher of the Month, Classroom of the Month, and has also received attendance awards. Ms. Tiffany is a great role model for others and spokesperson for Early Childhood Education. This is why she was chosen as our 2020-2021 Teacher of the Year.
Resources for you
We thank you for taking the time to view information about our preschool. We are providing a link to required paperwork for parents interested in student enrollment. Please feel free to contact us with any questions you might have.