Since 1991, Dairy Road Discovery Center has been providing quality education in a loving environment to every child who walks through our door; learning by doing is our philosophy! We strive to give every student the opportunity to become involved in the learning process, and to discover the world for themselves.
We provide experiences in library, music, sign language, Spanish, cooking, gardening, dramatics, art, science, and field trips (pre-kindergarten and after-school programs).
Every detail, from our literature-based curriculum to the layout of our five playgrounds, is designed to aid in number and reading readiness and the development of fine and gross motor skills, not to mention fun!.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 157 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1991
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
157 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Learning by Doing is Our Philosophy!
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Dairy Road Discovery Center?
The application deadline for Dairy Road Discovery Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Dairy Road Discovery Center located?
Dairy Road Discovery Center is located in the Clines Corner neighborhood of Melbourne, FL.
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School Reviews
5 1/13/2022
We absolutely love the dairy road! Great teachers, great programs, I couldn't ask for a better preschool!
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