Our Mission
The mission of the Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center and the Aquinas Child Development Center is to continuously expand the potential of children, the experiences of educators and the involvement of parents within a diverse community through the principles of Reggio Emilia incorporating current research on learning as well as developmentally appropriate practices.
A partnership was formed which realized the school itself. Parents, educators, Aquinas College, the community, and Grand Rapids Public Schools came together to put unique and important ideas into practice.
A place where children...
- Love to learn
- Value diversity
- Gain strong academic skills
- Are leaders
- Collaborate and negotiate
- Are creative and full of potential
