First Discoveries Child Development Center

Our curriculum uses art, music, stories and hands-on activities to promote children's development.  Children learn and grow as they play, explore the environment, interact with other children and participate in daily activities planned by experienced, caring teachers.

Our curriculum is Christian-based.  We begin our day with a morning prayer, and we teach children to say a simple blessing before meals and snacks.  We incorporate Christian stories, songs and crafts throughout the day to help children understand bible stories.  Most importantly, we model and teach children the importance of respect, caring for others and understanding God's love.

Because we know that the early years build a critical foundation for children's success in school, our program incorporates reading, writing, math and science into all areas of our day.   During a cooking activity, we read the recipe, measure ingredients and then observe how the ingredients change when mixed and cooked.  Every moment is packed with learning!

Morning Classes:

   Two Year Olds
   8:00 to 11:00 (three hour program)

   VPK (Voluntary PreKindergarten) and
   Three and Young Four Year Olds
   8:00 to 12:00 (four hour program)

Full Day Child Care:  7:00 am to 6:00 pm

   Ages 12 months up through PreK

Daily Schedule:
7:00   Early Morning Activities 
8:00   Preschool Classes Begin.  Children can enjoy breakfast or choose
         to play in learning centers, including puzzles, blocks and
         other activities. 
9:00   Circle Time: Pledge of Allegiance, Morning Prayer, Calendar, and 
         Songs/Games to Practice Letters, Colors, Shapes and Numbers
9:20   Work and Play in Learning Centers.  Teachers work with small
         groups to practice letters, sounds, colors, shapes, and numbers.
10:30  Outside Play Time
11:00  Wash Hands
11:10  Music and Movement Activities
11:30  Story Time
11:45  Morning Preschool Class Prepare for Dismissal

Extended Day Activities
11:45  Wash Hands.  Blessing and Hot Lunch
12:15  Rest Time
2:30   Wake up.  Wash Hands and Faces.  Stories/Songs.
3:00   Outside Activities
3:30   Wash Hands.  Blessing and Snack Time
4:00   Center Time
5:00   Clean-up and Prepare to Go Home

Daily schedules are adjusted throughout the year to meet the needs of the children in the classroom.  The current daily schedule is always posted in each classroom.  

 A Lifetime of Learning
Begins With a Child’s 
First Discoveries!

Phone: 813-831-8085 

4003 S. Manhattan Avenue

Tampa, Florida  33629