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Grand Rapids Early Discovery Center (Early Discovery Center) is a nonprofit, Reggio Emilia–inspired early learning center in Grand Rapids that offers infant through preschool classrooms at its 515 Jefferson Avenue SE campus and operates additional 4‑year preschool and school‑age programs in partnership with a local elementary site.
Grand Rapids Early Discovery Center is a nonprofit early learning center using a Reggio Emilia–inspired model. The center serves children from infancy through pre‑kindergarten at its Jefferson Avenue campus and works with a partner elementary site to provide a 4‑year preschool and school‑age out‑of‑school care program.
The program follows the Reggio Emilia philosophy and uses an emergent, project‑based curriculum. Teachers observe children’s interests, develop long‑term studies or “provocations” from those interests, and adapt classroom materials, layout and activities to support inquiry, documentation, and collaboration.
The Jefferson Avenue campus includes five named classrooms (Tesoro, Avventura, Scoperta, Vita Mia and Malaguzzi) arranged by developmental level rather than strict age transitions. Learning spaces include an on‑site kitchen (Cucina) used for meal preparation and classroom learning, a communal piazza (Passero Piazza), raised garden beds known as Gigi’s Garden, and three outdoor playgrounds redesigned through child‑led projects.
An infant classroom serving the program’s youngest children, designed to support early developmental experiences.
A classroom that begins as a toddler group and continues into a young preschool setting, focusing on exploration and growing independence.
A classroom that begins with toddlers and loops into a young preschool environment, emphasizing exploration and discovery.
A preschool classroom for three‑year‑old children that supports self‑care, relationships and confidence in daily responsibilities.
A classroom for four‑year‑old preschoolers focused on independence, social relationships and preparation for kindergarten.
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