The Discovery Tree Academy at Oakleaf in Jacksonville,

The Discovery Tree Academy at Oakleaf in Jacksonville, Florida, is a long-standing childcare center that offers various programs for young children in a facility equipped with playground equipment and dedicated learning spaces. The center provides daily meals and maintains a structured environment where children participate in activities ranging from basic learning exercises to supervised playtime. The facility employs multiple teachers and staff members who work to create a welcoming atmosphere, though experiences and satisfaction levels among families have varied considerably over time.

Day Care Information

Address

7629 Old Middleburg Rd S, Jacksonville, FL 32222

Reviews

26 Reviews

Day Care Features

Does this day care follow a specific curriculum?

Yes

Several reviews mention a curriculum, but there's conflicting information about its implementation and effectiveness. One review states that the curriculum is not used.

Reviews:

Author: Kennisha Chatman Rating: 1/5 Date: 4/3/2024, 10:02:38 PM Review: Parents please beware. Bad comments are deleted and I have proof of this. My son was traumatized here and the whole facility is not teaching kids anything at any age.There’s a curriculum but it’s not used. The teachers of the class told me that the preschool children are only doing 30 minutes of learning daily. A teacher splashed water in my son’s face and said “how do you like that?” and nothing was done on top of several other things that literally left me in tears. I witnessed child abuse in the parking lot and the receptionist told me “it’s none of our business”. I’ve decided to take the legal route but I would be doing other parents a disservice by not posting this warning. If you care about your children’s education, Mental, emotional and physical well-being. Do not send them here. ‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️

Does this day care have monitoring cameras?

Yes

Multiple reviews mention the use of security cameras to investigate incidents, but there is no explicit statement regarding camera availability.

Reviews:

Author: Monique Mendez Rating: 1/5 Date: 11/28/2023, 1:33:50 PM Review: Beware! They were not changing my babies diaper.If i could give less than 1 star i would. The director and one teacher in particular are in kahoots, because they are family so the teacher never seems to get reprimanded. Child was sent home with scratches on multiple occasions, was not informed, every time i asked they needed to check cameras. They lie on procare stating your child has ate everything when they really majority of the time eat nothing. All about the money here. ----- Author: Samantha Rating: 1/5 Date: 5/8/2022, 5:44:14 PM Review: They repeatedly sent my son home with scratch marks (without an incident report) and bite marks, and would always tell me “there’s nothing on camera to support that anything happened”. Clearly something happened. After multiple instances, I reported them to DCFS and they promptly kicked my son out the day after they found out. I couldn’t be happier that he no longer goes there, but the unprofessionalism, and obvious unjust reason to kick my son out (who never caused any issues there and everyone loved) is insane. So happy without Discovery in our lives. It has been said by an front office employee that the director could careless about a parent’s concerns as well.

Working Hours

  • Monday6:30AM-6:30PM
  • Tuesday6:30AM-6:30PM
  • Wednesday6:30AM-6:30PM
  • Thursday6:30AM-6:30PM
  • Friday6:30AM-6:30PM
  • SaturdayClosed
  • SundayClosed

Latest Reviews

Author: Cee Cee
Rating: 1/5
Date: 2/21/2025, 2:15:16 PM

Hopefully this review doesn’t get deleted like my original. Do not send your child here! I enrolled my fully potty-trained toddler in January 2023 and pulled her out by mid-March due to serious issues. The staff wasn’t taking her to the bathroom before nap time, causing daily accidents. Instead of helping, they put her in someone else’s underwear and a pull-up, setting her back in potty training. The entire building reeks of urine, and the bathrooms are filthy—I’ve seen unflushed toilets and even poop on the floor. There’s also zero structured learning. My daughter brought home worksheets meant for cutting and gluing, but all they had her do was scribble. Staff turnover is high, and I was never given a teacher directory. The playground equipment is old and dirty. This place is overpriced and unorganized. I moved my child to a cheaper school that actually teaches. Avoid this money grab! If your child can’t talk really avoid it. My daughter could fully talk and understand at 2 so that was a life saver.

Author: Nelia Campbell
Rating: 4/5
Date: 6/7/2024, 8:21:22 PM

I would definitely recommend this child care center. My daughter went there for VPK this year and she loved it Ms. Oddie is a really good teacher she's really good with the kids and they love her. I have no complaints, it's clean, staff is friendly, the food that they prepare for the kids always smell so good. There isn't much parking, but you get used to it.

Author: Michelle Johnson
Rating: 5/5
Date: 6/5/2024, 11:32:26 PM

The greatest 🙌 ❤️ ♥️

Author: Kennisha Chatman
Rating: 1/5
Date: 4/3/2024, 10:02:38 PM

Parents please beware. Bad comments are deleted and I have proof of this. My son was traumatized here and the whole facility is not teaching kids anything at any age.There’s a curriculum but it’s not used. The teachers of the class told me that the preschool children are only doing 30 minutes of learning daily. A teacher splashed water in my son’s face and said “how do you like that?” and nothing was done on top of several other things that literally left me in tears. I witnessed child abuse in the parking lot and the receptionist told me “it’s none of our business”. I’ve decided to take the legal route but I would be doing other parents a disservice by not posting this warning. If you care about your children’s education, Mental, emotional and physical well-being. Do not send them here. ‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️

Author: Monique Mendez
Rating: 1/5
Date: 11/28/2023, 1:33:50 PM

Beware! They were not changing my babies diaper.If i could give less than 1 star i would. The director and one teacher in particular are in kahoots, because they are family so the teacher never seems to get reprimanded. Child was sent home with scratches on multiple occasions, was not informed, every time i asked they needed to check cameras. They lie on procare stating your child has ate everything when they really majority of the time eat nothing. All about the money here.

Author: Trish Leonard
Rating: 5/5
Date: 9/23/2023, 6:11:59 AM

This daycare is the absolute best! My kids would scream and cling to me at other daycares in the area but now they love getting up in the morning and going to school.

Author: Candace Brown
Rating: 5/5
Date: 9/5/2023, 2:00:34 AM

I am so impressed with this center! I am new in the area and am peculiar about where my children attend daycare. I selected this daycare because their professionalism is unmatched and my children transitioned so smoothly.

Author: King Mungin
Rating: 5/5
Date: 2/23/2023, 10:45:08 PM

This school is awesome!!! The director Cathy is the live blood of this school. She has always been wonderful. I love all the teachers. Wonderful school!!!

Author: Meika Baby
Rating: 5/5
Date: 12/29/2022, 6:26:56 PM

My son goes to this school and he loves.

Location

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