The Discovery Center
Early childhood program · Pre-K only
Ann Arbor, MI
775 S Maple Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- BYears serving families
What stands out
- The largest of 25 preschools in Michigan
- Growing: enrollment up 50% since 2011–12
The Discovery Center is an early childhood program in Ann Arbor, Michigan, for pre-K. It has about 78 students and around 16 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 50% since 2011–12. Students attend about 10 hours a day, 200 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Pre-K only
- Students
- 78
- Teachers
- 4.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 15.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 47 girls, 31 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Early childhood program
- School day
- About 10 hours
- School year
- 200 days
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How it compares
- Larger than 80% of preschool programs nationwide.
- Compared with 79 preschool programs nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about The Discovery Center
What grades does The Discovery Center serve?
The Discovery Center serves pre-K only.
How many students attend The Discovery Center?
About 78 students, with 16 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Discovery Center?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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