ORONO DISCOVERY CENTER

ORONO DISCOVERY CENTER is a Title I public prekindergarten school that is part of the ORONO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in MAPLE PLAIN, MN with about 16 students. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education.

The ORONO DISCOVERY CENTER, located in Maple Plain, Minnesota, serves as the early childhood education hub for the Orono Public Schools district. The facility is specifically designed to foster the developmental needs of the district’s youngest learners, offering a variety of programs including preschool, early childhood family education (ECFE), and school-readiness initiatives. By creating a dedicated environment for early development, the center aims to build a strong educational foundation, supporting social, emotional, and cognitive growth before students transition into the district’s elementary schools.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the Discovery Center functions as a community resource that emphasizes the partnership between educators and families. The facility provides opportunities for parent-child interaction and offers support services to help families navigate the early stages of their child's education. With its focus on play-based learning and developmentally appropriate practices, the ORONO DISCOVERY CENTER is central to the district’s mission of preparing students for long-term success through inclusive and nurturing early childhood experiences.

For more information, contact ORONO DISCOVERY CENTER at (763) 479-1530 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.