About Us Our history, vision & mission Discovery Place MissionThe mission of Discovery Place Early Learning Center is …
Discovery Place
Mission
The mission of Discovery Place Early Learning Center is to develop a positive, nurturing, and challenging teaching /learning environment that enables each child to develop their intellectual, physical, social and emotional potential.
Philosophy
- We believe in caring for our students in a respectful manner by encouraging choices and providing their individual independence while ensuring their safety.
- We believe communication is vital at every level in a childcare organization, from the students, families, all staff, to the director. We promote a culture which fosters accountability, mutual respect, and ownership in one’s tasks and accomplishments.
Our History of Commitment to childcare
1971
Opened our doors for first time at Redeemer Lutheran Church.
1978
Through the generous donation of the Hartz Foundation, and the cooperation of the community of Thief River Falls. We moved to our current location on Nora Street.
1990-2008
Worked with Northland Community College to open a second center at the college to help meet the needs of the college students. The program name " Discovery Place on Campus"
2018
Spirit of Kindness Award
Winner.
Winner.
2021
50 Years of Business
2022
Received a
Two-Star Rating
From Parent Aware
Two-Star Rating
From Parent Aware
2012
5,000+ full-time students attend our school
2023
5,000+ full-time students attend our school
Meet the Director:
Hello, I’m Chelsea Moeller the Director of Discovery Place. I have my Degree in Early Childhood Education and Paraprofessional. I have over ten years’ experience working in childcare. As a young child I too attended Discovery Place. I’m so happy to be a part of this family and to be able to help grow our amazing program. Discovery Place is a great place work and to be able to watch my own child grow every day. I’m very lucky for that.
I’m very passionate that our programs provide a warm and nurturing environment. We want to give your children the room to grow and learn by giving them the ability to learn through play in a safe place that feels like home.
At Discovery Place your child is family to us!
Meet Our Board Members:
– Board President: Ray Kuznia – Vice President: Brady Hoffard
– Treasurer: Marit Martell – Secretary: Maren Molskness
-Michele Hutchinson – Denice Nelson
– Shelby Erickson – Hannah Gerardy
– Michelle Neuschwander
Are you interested in joining the Discovery Place Family?
