WELCOME TO
We’re so glad you’re here! At Dandelion Discovery Center, we believe that every day is an opportunity for exploration and growth. Our small, mixed-age center encourages children to learn from each other, fostering friendships and a sense of belonging. Owner and lead teacher, Betsy Garthe-Shiner, takes joy in creating experiences designed around childrens interests engaging the whole child through open ended play. Using the environment as the third teacher, we create experiences to feed childrens’ wonder and curiosity about the world. Whether we’re investigating nature, unleashing creativity through art, or sharing stories, each moment is a chance to celebrate learning in a nurturing and supportive community. Each discovery brings us joy. Each smile encourages the love of learning!
Welcome to
Dandelion
Discovery Center!
At Dandelion Discovery Center, we lovingly nurture and guide young minds in a warm, welcoming, and homelike atmosphere that is thoughtfully designed to accommodate children as they grow. Our journey began with a deep passion for fostering wonder and a heartfelt desire to create a caring, supportive space that celebrates kids 6 months- 4 1/2 years, backgrounds, and abilities. We actively support their growth, creativity, and essential social skills through a variety of engaging, hands-on activities and positive interactions that inspire a lifelong love for learning and exploration. Our center serves as a safe, inviting haven for boundless exploration and vibrant imagination, where children can thrive. We wholeheartedly embrace creativity, a connection to nature, and an insatiable curiosity, inviting children to discover the beautiful, diverse world around them right here in the heart of Northport!
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