Little Explorers Discovery School

Little Explorers Discovery School includes year-round preschool groups and summer camps. Its sample daily schedule varies by classroom and includes outdoor play, snack, indoor play, lunch, rest time, and aftercare. Summer camp includes open-ended loose materials exploration, art creations, STEM activities, creative movement, music, stories, outdoor discovery play, scheduled field trips for school-age children, and daily water play time.

Programs

• Wanderers — 16-23 months · Monday-Friday; full day 8:15am-2:45pm or full time care 8:15am-5:30pm · 5 day enrollment only; potty-training not required
• Adventurers — 2-3 year olds · Monday-Friday; limited partial week options M/W/F or T/Th; half-day 8:15am-12:30pm or full-day 8:15am-2:45pm · 5 day enrollment; potty-training not required; aftercare available 2:45-5:30pm
• Explorers — 3-4 year olds · Monday-Friday; limited partial week options M/W/F or T/Th; half-day 8:15am-12:30pm or full-day 8:15am-2:45pm · 5 day enrollment; potty-training required (limited non-potty trained spots available at LEDS North location only); aftercare available 2:45-5:30pm
• Trailblazers — 4-5 year olds (Pre-K) · Monday-Friday; half-day 8:15am-12:30pm or full-day 8:15am-2:45pm · 5 day enrollment; aftercare available 2:45-5:30pm
• Summer Camps (Summer 2026) — Rising Adventurers, Rising Explorers, Pre-K, School-Age · Monday-Friday; 8:15am-2:45pm; aftercare Monday-Thursday 2:45-5:00pm · $375–$2,960 per week

At a glance

• Ages: 1–10 years old
• Price range: $375–$2,960 per week
• General schedule: Programs include year-round preschool groups and summer camps; sample daily schedule varies by classroom and includes outdoor play, snack, indoor play, lunch, rest time, and aftercare.

About the provider

Little Explorers Discovery School says its mission is to create and maintain a child-centered, inquiry-based environment where children are free to learn about the world through their own, unique lens. The school lists Christi Gillette as School Director and Kate Brown as Assistant Director. Christi Gillette has an undergraduate degree in early childhood education and a master's degree in special education. The school also describes a community that wraps itself around Little Explorers and says it has built a true community for children and parents.

Contact form or email is the best way to reach the school because voicemail is not checked frequently. Summer camp: single-week enrollment available, full-summer enrollment available, absences do not result in a refund, refunds for paid weeks until April 1 with forfeiture of deposit if applicable, no refunds after April 1. For new children 2 and under, minimum 3 consecutive weeks required. Potty-training not required for Wanderers and Adventurers; required for Explorers with limited non-potty trained spots at LEDS North only.

What families say

“We cannot say enough wonderful things about LEDS! Our daughter has attended LEDS since she was 2 years old and thrived under their care. We drop her off every day, knowing that she is loved, cared for, nurtured, and safe. Our child is well prepared for kindergarten, socially, emotionally, and academically, thanks to LEDS. If you're looking for quality child care in Crozet, this is the place to be.” — Laura (LEDS North)

Last updated October 27, 2026.