About
First Discovery Children’s Academy at Indian River provides preschool and daycare in Virginia Beach, VA. As part of the First Discovery Children’s Academy network serving Virginia Beach and Newport News, the Indian River center is open Monday through Friday from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm. The academy serves children from 6 weeks through 12 years with age-specific programs: infants (6 weeks–16 months), toddlers (17 months–2 years), junior preschool/preschool (2–4 years), Pre-K (4 years), and school-age care and summer camp (5–12 years). Its play-based STREAMin 3 curriculum features monthly themes and hands-on activities to build cognitive, social-emotional, and physical skills and support kindergarten readiness. Teachers develop individualized lesson plans informed by ongoing observation and assessment. Enrichments include baby sign language, exposure to Spanish to encourage early bilingual development, and daily movement such as yoga and soccer skills. Families can expect a consistent schedule, a professional teaching team, and a focus on whole-child development in a welcoming, secure environment.