A teacher reading to a group of young children sitting on the classroom floor, engaging in storytime.

Now Enrolling for 2026-27!

A play-based preschool and Pre-K for curious, confident, kind kids

Schedule a Tour
Schedule a Tour
Enrollment Interest Form
Enrollment Interest Form

How Enrollment Works

A step-by-step guide with five illustrated panels for enrolling in the TDC program. The steps include submitting an interest form, touring Ann Arbor schools, checking program availability, choosing a schedule and enrolling, and welcoming families to TDC with a smiling sun.

A simple process to help you find the right fit for your family

Already Enrolled?

Infographic with five sections: 1) Required Forms with an illustration of a clipboard, explaining the importance of completing forms including health and emergency info. 2) Tuition Payments represented by stacked coins, emphasizing setting up ACH payments through a secure system. 3) Procare showing an illustration of a family, highlighting access to family accounts for tuition, forms, and updates. 4) ClassDojo with a smartphone illustration, inviting to join the classroom communication platform. 5) Classroom Visit & Next Steps featuring a heart, describing sharing expectations before the child's first day.

After enrollment, we’ll guide you through the final setup steps

AFFORDING CHILD CARE

Help Paying for Child Care

Some families may qualify for programs that help reduce the cost of child care. These resources are administered outside of The Discovery Center, but we want families to know where to start.

MI

Michigan Child Care Assistance

Child Development and Care (CDC) Scholarship

Michigan's Child Development and Care program may help eligible families pay for child care while parents or caregivers are working, attending school or training, or participating in another approved activity.

Eligibility is based on state program requirements, including household income and the family's need for child care.
Apply Through MI Bridges →
♡

Family Support Program

Child Care Network

Child Care Network offers short-term child care scholarships to eligible families in Washtenaw County and other southeast Michigan communities. The program is designed to help families access child care while working toward greater financial stability.

Scholarships are based on family need and available funding. Funding is limited and applications are considered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Explore Family Support →
?

Not sure where to start?

You can explore either program directly using the links above. If you are approved for child care assistance and plan to use it at TDC, please let us know so we can help with any provider information or documentation that may be required.

Eligibility, scholarship amounts, processing times, and funding availability are determined by the individual programs and are not controlled by The Discovery Center.

Questions?

Contact our admin team.

  • Director

    For operational questions

    Contact Heidi

  • Accounting Manager

    For schedule changes or questions about billing

    Contact Daryl

  • Communications & Enrollment

    For general questions about enrollment or to inquire about community building events

    Contact Galilea