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10/24/2026

🎃👻 WHAT A SPOOKTACULAR NIGHT! 🍬🧡

Our Trunk or Treat was full of costumes, candy, laughter, and unforgettable family memories!

A HUGE thank you to our amazing families and staff for making this event so special! We love seeing our First Discovery community come together! 🧡

📸 NOW IT’S YOUR TURN, FAMILIES! 👇

What was your little one’s FAVORITE part of the night?

Drop your favorite photos and memories in the comments! Let’s relive the fun together!

10/23/2026

Please join us in wishing Ms. Layla, one of our teacher assistants a very happy birthday! We hope your day is as amazing and sweet as you are! 🥳

10/20/2026

Our Candy Monster has been well fed with all your generous donations for Trunk or Treat!

There’s still time for you to feed the monster by donating candy at drop off or pick up!

10/06/2026

Although Mr. Luke has been with the First Discovery family since 2018, he has rejoined us at our Indian River location and has been our Director for the past year!

Happy 1 year anniversary to Mr. Luke! Thank you for always showing up and being there for your team! ❤

10/02/2026

October Family Highlight ⭐️ Meet the Boone Family!

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗮 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿y?
Since Zyaire was about 6 months old. Altogether now it's been almost 2 years total.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱(𝗱𝗲𝗻)’𝘀 𝗳𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗼 𝗮𝘁 𝗙𝗗?
I'd say his favorite activity is probably going outside to the playground area.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗼 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 ?
We like to watch movies together, eat good food, and go to the YMCA/gym,

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆?
I love the peace of mind that comes with knowing my child is comfortable, happy, and well cared for. The consistency of the staff means a lot of us, and I love that he's surrounded by children who are kind and well behaved. Most of all, I enjoy seeing everything he learns at First Discovery carry over into our home. It really shows how much he is learning and growing each day.

Thank you, Boone Family for being a part of ours, we LOVE being a part of your kiddos learning journey! ❤️

10/01/2026

We are thrilled to celebrate Ms. Jamey as our Team Member of the Month!

As the lead teacher in our Junior Preschool B classroom, she brings exceptional kindness and patience to every interaction with the children in her care. Her thoughtful communication with parents helps build strong, trusting partnerships, and her cheerful spirit fills our school with warmth and positivity. Ms. Jamey’s dedication and genuine love for teaching make her an outstanding educator and a true gift to our entire program. Congratulations, Ms. Jamey we are so grateful for all you do!

09/29/2026

🎉 𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗧: 15 YEARS! 🎉

Please join us in celebrating Ms. Jessica, our Regional Director, on 15 years with First Discovery!

For Jessica, the most meaningful part of these years has been building lasting relationships with our families. She has also loved watching First Discovery grow and being part of that journey.

Thank you, Ms. Jessica, for the care, leadership, and heart you’ve shared with our community for 15 years!

Help us celebrate her in the comments!

09/08/2026

September Family Highlight ⭐️ Meet the Harlow Family!

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗮 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿y?
We have been with First Discovery beginning Summer of 2026.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱(𝗱𝗲𝗻)’𝘀 𝗳𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗼 𝗮𝘁 𝗙𝗗?
Aurora loves the water activities and Kai loves doing puzzles and running around the palyground with his friends.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗼 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 ?
We love to go and explore difference places. We love going to museums, the zoo, botanical, garden, aquarium, etc.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆?
We love how warm everyone is and working with our children to help support their growth and development, addressing their individual needs. Kai has been singing a "good morning to you..." song and it has been really cute!

Thank you, Harlow Family for being a part of ours, we LOVE being a part of our kiddos learning journey! ❤️

09/01/2026

We’re thrilled to celebrate Ms. Kat as our Team Member of the Month for September!

As our dedicated PreK teacher, she recently completed her first summer camp with our school-agers, stepping into a new role with enthusiasm and grace. Throughout the camp, she created engaging experiences that kept the children excited and learning, showing just how naturally she connects with kids of different ages.

Ms. Kat’s kindness and patience shine in every interaction whether she’s comforting a little one, encouraging a hesitant learner, or simply making someone smile. Her creativity turns everyday moments into memorable ones, and her willingness to lend a helping hand never wavers. No matter what the day brings, she remains flexible, adaptable, and always ready to support her colleagues and students alike.

We are so grateful for the positive energy, care, and dedication Ms. Kat brings to our team every single day. Congratulations, Ms. Kat you truly make a difference!

08/24/2026

Happy First Day of School!

We’re wishing all of our First Discovery families a wonderful first day and an amazing year filled with learning, laughter, and special memories.

We want to see those first-day smiles! Share your child’s First Day of School photo in the comments below! 📸

Address

5355 Lila Lane
Virginia Beach, VA
23464

Opening Hours

Monday	6am - 6pm
Tuesday	6am - 6pm
Wednesday	6am - 6pm
Thursday	6am - 6pm
Friday	6am - 6pm

Telephone

+17574240040

Website

http://www.fdacademy.com/

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