WHERE MESSY HANDS BUILD BRILLIANT MINDS!
Cherice Ellison
Owner / Teacher
Welcome to Discovery Play Preschool! I’m Cherice Ellison the Owner and Current Teacher. I am an Aunt to a nephew and 2 nieces. I’m also a dog mom to my boy Adino.
I have a Bachelor’s degree in Child Development and over 30 years of experience in a variety of different positions in early childhood education during this time period. I’ve been an Assistant teacher, Lead teacher, Head Start teacher, Consultant/Coach and Directors at Private child care centers. I’ve also served in my church’s children's ministries in various positions over the years. One of my pastimes growing up was participating in Track & Field which I discovered in the 7th grade. I continued through college where I was blessed with an athletic scholarship to attend College. I earned several first place State medals in High School and College. Track was my second love next to teaching.
When I as in the 4th grade I remember telling my family that I wanted to be a preschool teacher and in the 5th grade, I remember writing in a notebook names for my Preschool that I wanted to own. So this has been a life long dream of mine to own my own preschool and I thank you for joining me in making my dream a reality and a loving place for your child. I want to create a space that children are able explore, create and discover the world around them through fun, authentic, age appropriate activities that help develop the whole child and their love for learning. I look forward to your child joining Discovery Play Preschool!
Our Philosophy
At Discovery Play Preschool, we believe children learn best through exploration, play, meaningful experiences, and authentic relationships. We believe childhood is a precious season that should be protected, curiosity should be nurtured, and learning should inspire wonder.
Our goal is to cultivate confident, creative, and critical thinkers who develop a lifelong love of learning while maintaining the freedom to explore, imagine, create, and simply be children. Through hands-on experiences, real-world connections, and joyful discovery, we empower children to become capable learners, compassionate leaders, and engaged members of their communities.
At Discovery Play Preschool, we are not just preparing children for the next grade level—we are preparing them for a lifetime of learning.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide a nurturing, play-based learning environment where children are encouraged to explore, create, discover, and develop a lifelong love of learning. Through meaningful experiences, authentic relationships, and intentional teaching, we nurture the whole child while fostering confidence, curiosity, creativity, kindness, and a sense of wonder.
Where Messy Hands Build Brilliant Minds!
Our Vision
Our vision is to reimagine education by creating a learning community where childhood is valued, curiosity is celebrated, and every child is empowered to learn through exploration, creativity, and meaningful experiences.
We envision a place where children grow into confident, capable, and compassionate individuals who approach the world with wonder, purpose, and a love of learning.
