Eco-Healthy, Nature-Inspired
For Healthier Children
And a Happier Earth!
First Discoveries Academy is proud to be the only Eco-Healthy, Nature-Inspired early childhood program in the Brandon / Valrico area. Our goal is to create the healthiest possible learning environments, including both our classrooms and our playgrounds, so that we can nurture children's minds, bodies, and spirits.
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We offer nutritious foods with lots of fresh produce because healthy eating habits begin in childhood.
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We use "green" cleaning practices and we follow higher environmental standards to promote healthy child development.
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Our focus on Nature Education teaches children to honor and care for our amazing world!
We believe that healthy environments are essential for healthy children!
Nutrition
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Nutritious meals and snacks are prepared onsite by our cook using organic, non-gmo foods.
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We serve fresh, organic fruits and vegetables every day.
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Weekly cooking projects teach about healthy foods, such as making our own fruit salad.
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Family style meals provide opportunities for us to practice social skills, language development, table manners and independence.
Healthy Environment
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We use green cleaning practices, including using organic soaps and limiting children's exposure to bleach and other chemicals.
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We limit the use of pesticides through IPM (integrated pest management).
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Our site has been tested for asbestos, lead and other toxic chemicals.
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Non-smoking campus.
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Limited use of plastics in our classrooms, with wooden furniture and healthier toys.
Outdoor Classroom
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Huge outdoor playgrounds situated on a one acre lot.
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Opportunities for children to explore natural materials in creative ways.
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Barnyard with friendly, gentle Nigerian dwarf goats that children help take care of.
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Organic gardens with lettuce, carrots, tomatoes and so much more!
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Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom principles implemented on our playgrounds.
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Extended playground time every day so children get more exercise.
Whole foods, especially fresh fruits and vegetables,
is part of our committment to healthy children, healthy earth!
We promote children's healthy development through menus that focus on organic, non-GMO foods whenever possible. We limit the use of processed foods and serve fresh organic fruits and vegetables every day.
