Discovery Gardens Preschool

Prescott Unified District (4466)
551 1ST ST
PRESCOTT, AZ 86301
141 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
Discovery Gardens Preschool, located at 551 First Street in Prescott, Arizona, is a nurturing early childhood education center dedicated to fostering the developmental growth of young children. The school emphasizes a balanced approach to learning, blending academic readiness with social-emotional development. By creating a warm, supportive atmosphere, the preschool aims to build a solid foundation for lifelong learning, helping children gain the confidence and curiosity needed to succeed as they transition into their elementary school years.

The program is designed to meet the unique needs of Prescott’s local families, focusing on play-based exploration and structured activities that encourage physical, cognitive, and creative growth. With a commitment to providing a safe and engaging environment, Discovery Gardens Preschool serves as a vital community resource where children are encouraged to explore their interests, develop essential problem-solving skills, and establish meaningful friendships in a structured, professional setting.
141
Total Students
9.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    108 (76.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    25 (17.7 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (4.3 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.7 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.7 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Prescott Unified District (4466)
Phone: (928)442-1283
Website: http://www.prescottschools.com/discovery-gardens-early-childhood-center/
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 141
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 9.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.7
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 141
Gender Ratio