Discovery Kids
Year-round, full-date child care for ages 6 weeks – PreKindergarten
Ages
- Infants: 6 weeks - 16 months
- Toddler: 16 - 33 months
- Preschool: 3 years - PreKindergarten
Hours
7 am – 5 pm
Staff
Our team is composed of an Early Learning Coordinator, an Assistant Coordinator, a Program Assistant, Teachers and Assistants. Continuing education and staff in-services are offered throughout the year. Our team works together to provide the best, developmentally-appropriate programming possible.
Staff to Child Ratios
- Infant: 1:4
- Toddler: 1:7
- Preschool: 1:10
Licensing
Our program is licensed by the Department of Human Services (DHS). DHS is responsible for ensuring compliance to state laws regulating learning centers for young children by setting safety, health and educational standards. DHS reviews the children’s environment, staffing requirements, policies and safety regulations, parent handbook and other operational matters on a regular basis.
If you have any questions or concerns, the telephone number of the Department of Human Services is 651-431-6030 extension 4030.
Healthy Meals
Breakfast, hot lunch, and a snack are provided. All meals meet USDA nutritional guidelines. The cost of meals and snacks is included in the registration/tuition fees.
Calendar & Closures
Be sure to note the days that Discovery Kids Child Care will be closed during the 2024-25 year.
- July 4-5, 2024 | Independence Day
- July 22-26, 2024 | DC Cleaning Day (no tuition charged)
- August 26, 2024 | Staff Professional Day (no tuition charged)
- September 2, 2024 | Labor day
- November 8, 2024 | Staff Professional Day (no tuition charged)
- November 28-29, 2024 | Thanksgiving Break
- December 24-25, 2024 | Winter Break
- December 31, 2024 | New Year's Eve
- January 1, 2025 | New Year's Day
- January 20, 2025 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- February 19, 2024 | Presidents Day
- February 17, 2025 | Staff Professional Day (no tuition charged)
- May 26, 2025 | Memorial Day
- June 19, 2025 | Juneteenth
Schedule a Tour
Contact the Early Learning office at 952-746-5895 to schedule a tour.
Contact Us
Discovery Center
5050 Independence Street
Maple Plain, MN 55359
952-746-5895
earlylearning@orono.k12.mn.us