The Discovery Tree Academy in Jacksonville, FL

The Discovery Tree Academy

Openings Now Southwest Jacksonville Center Verified 4.8 Updated Feb 2026

Closed today Next open Mon 6:30 AM

The Discovery Tree Academy is a locally owned, highly rated early learning center committed to nurturing the whole child—academically, socially, and emotionally. With multiple locations, APPLE accreditation, and a warm, family-first approach, we offer a safe, inspiring environment where children thrive and parents feel supported. Our passionate educators, strong retention, and transparent communication set us apart. We are a values driven company, dedicated to encouraging the "why" in children.

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Openings Now

The Discovery Tree Academy is now enrolling for one or more spaces.

Location Info

7629 Old Middleburg Rd S

Jacksonville, FL 32222

Monday 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Tuesday 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Wednesday 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Thursday 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Friday 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Accreditations

Military Assistance

  • Offers Military Subsidies/Benefits

Financial Aid

  • Free Meals
  • Sibling Discount
  • Subsidies & Vouchers

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Location Details

  • Staff are CPR certified.
  • Staff are first aid certified.
  • Outdoor play space is available.
  • Formula is provided.
  • Meals are provided.
  • No religious affiliation.

Programs Offered

Infant Care

Infant Care 0 mo - 18 mo
  • Schedules

    Full Time, Part Time

  • Calendar

    Full Year

  • Languages Taught

    English

Description

Ms. Yen has led our infant room since 2015, bringing warmth, experience, and a deep love for early learning. Our APPLE-accredited program nurtures each baby’s growth through play, language, and personalized care. Families love our safe, engaging space!

Education Types

  • Play-Based

From $1365 to $1413 per month

Licensing

The Discovery Tree Academy is a licensed child care center.

Type

Licensed Child Care Center

Identifier

C04DU0391

Capacity

100

Issued

10/15

Last retrieved 08/14/24. More information about licensed providers in FL can be found at Florida Department of Children and Families.

Parent Reviews

4.8 (4 Reviews)
Bridgette J.
Nov 20, 2025

Response from the provider Nov 20, 2025

Thank you so much for this beautiful review! We’ve absolutely loved watching your daughter grow from our Koala infant room to the Panda room—she gives the best giggles and brings so much joy to our days. It means the world to hear that you feel like part of a family here. Our team takes great pride in creating a nurturing, language-rich environment, and your daughter’s curiosity and blossoming vocabulary are such a joy to witness. We’re especially proud to see her embody our core value of *Encouraging the “why” in children*—her eagerness to explore and express herself is exactly what we strive for. We’re so grateful to have your family in our community!

Shelly A.
Nov 20, 2025

My child has been enrolled since the infant room and is now in vpk. My child loves it here and is constantly coming home to talk about the new things they have learned. All of the teachers always have a smile on their faces and genuinely seem excited about drop-off.

Response from the provider Nov 20, 2025

Thank you so much for sharing this! It’s has been a joy watching your child grow with us from the infant room to VPK. Knowing they come home excited to share what they’ve learned—and that our teachers greet each day with genuine joy—truly reflects the heart of our program. We’re so grateful you have been part of our learning community all these years!

Ember K.
Oct 16, 2025

Response from the provider Oct 20, 2025

Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re honored to care for your son and so glad to hear he comes home happy and excited to return—there’s no better compliment. One of our core values is “our work is important,” and that extends to every detail—including how we care for our classrooms. Clean, organized spaces help children feel safe, focused, and inspired, and we take great pride in maintaining that environment every day. Thank you for trusting us and for being part of our Discovery Tree community!

Morgan C.
Oct 15, 2025

Our baby girl started at The Discovery Tree Academy Oakleaf when she was 6 weeks old and now a year later we couldn’t be more grateful! The teachers are so sweet, kind and organized. We feel so lucky to have found a place that treats our child like family!

Response from the provider Oct 20, 2025

Thank you so much for sharing your experience! It’s been such a joy watching your little one grow over the past year. From those first weeks to now, our Oakleaf team has loved being part of her journey—and we’re so glad you feel the warmth, care, and organization that our teachers bring to every day.