About Discovery Island Child Development
Discovery Island Child Development Center, at 24843 Commercial Ave in Orange Beach, is a privately owned, state licensed and inspected center and the only state licensed one on Pleasure Island. It enrolls children from 6 weeks to 5 years and uses the Fun Shine Learning Express curriculum during the academic year. Weekly rates run $255 for infants up to 24 months, $235 for the young 2 year old room, $205 for children 30 months and older who are fully potty trained, and $135 for PreK on reduced hours of 8:30 to 3. It is open year round, Monday through Friday, 7am to 6pm, and a child's name goes on a waiting list when an age group is full. Sign language is taught to every age group, and older children get Spanish introduced by teachers. A soccer program visits on Tuesday mornings by separate contract with parents. Rated 5.0 from 8 Google reviews, all five stars.
Services and details
Preschool program
YesPre-K class
YesInfants and toddlers
YesTuition listed
YesWaitlist
YesEarly drop-off or late pickup
YesEnrichment programs
Yes
No information yet on accepts child care subsidies, montessori, reggio Emilia, spanish immersion, sTEM or STEAM, meals provided, summer camp, states an accreditation. The website did not say; call and ask.
Contact
- (251) 974-5488
- 24843 Commercial Ave, Orange Beach, AL 36561
- Website
- View on Google Maps
Questions parents ask about Discovery Island Child Development
What ages does Discovery Island Child Development serve?
Discovery Island Child Development takes infants and toddlers, preschool-age children and a pre-K class. Ask about openings for your child's age before you visit.
How much does Discovery Island Child Development cost?
Discovery Island Child Development publishes its tuition on its own website. Rates change, so confirm the current rate and any registration fee with the school.
Does Discovery Island Child Development accept child care subsidies?
Discovery Island Child Development has not said whether it accepts child care subsidies. Call (251) 974-5488 to ask. Alabama's subsidy program only pays providers registered to take part in it.
What are Discovery Island Child Development's hours?
Discovery Island Child Development offers early drop-off or late pickup.
Are meals included at Discovery Island Child Development?
Discovery Island Child Development has not said whether meals are included. Ask whether you need to pack lunch and snacks.
What teaching approach does Discovery Island Child Development use?
Discovery Island Child Development offers enrichment programs. A visit is the best way to see how that looks in the classroom.
Does Discovery Island Child Development have a waitlist?
Yes. Discovery Island Child Development keeps a waitlist. Ask how long the current wait is for your child's age and how to get on the list.
Is Discovery Island Child Development licensed?
This guide does not check licenses. Look up Discovery Island Child Development in DHR's Statewide Day Care Directory at apps.dhr.alabama.gov/daycare/daycare_search to see whether it is licensed or exempt, its last inspection and any violations.
Where is Discovery Island Child Development and how do I contact it?
Discovery Island Child Development is at 24843 Commercial Ave, Orange Beach, AL 36561. Its phone number is (251) 974-5488. It has a 5.0-star rating from 8 Google reviews.
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