Built in Alexandria. Rooted in community.
At Discovery Time, our mission extends beyond early education. We are dedicated to creating a lasting impact throughout the Alexandria community.
That mission doesn't stop at our front door.
Since 2014, Stephanie's mission to pay it forward has grown into more than a decade of scholarships, teacher appreciation, supply drives, and partnerships with the city we love.
The Discovering Greatness Scholarship
Since 2014, Discovery Time has been committed to supporting graduating seniors in our local community as well as team members completing undergraduate studies. The Discovering Greatness Scholarship provides merit-based aid to support the cost of college coursework and reflects our founder's mission to pay it forward.
Applications are accepted each year and must be postmarked by May 15th.
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A Decade of Giving Back
A growing list of the scholarships, drives, and partnerships that make us proud to call Alexandria home.
Discovering Greatness Scholarships Awarded
2014–2024$67,000+Merit-based scholarships supporting graduating seniors and team members pursuing undergraduate studies.
Scholarship Awarded
2026$3,500Continuing our annual tradition of investing in Alexandria's future leaders.
Prom Dress Drive
2026Community DriveCollecting prom dresses so every Alexandria student can celebrate their big night.
Turkeys for Teachers
2025Holiday GiftShowing gratitude for Alexandria teachers by providing Thanksgiving turkeys.
Scholarship Awarded
2025$6,000Our largest single-year scholarship awarded to date.
Turkeys for Teachers
2024Holiday GiftContinued our annual tradition of thanking local teachers during the holidays.
Teacher Appreciation Cruise
2024Staff CelebrationHonoring our incredible teaching team with a celebratory cruise.
School Supply Drive
2024Back-to-SchoolCollecting and donating supplies so every Alexandria student is ready for the first day.
Teacher Appreciation "Heroes"
2024RecognitionCelebrating the everyday heroes who shape our children's lives.
City of Alexandria SYEP Partner
2023Workforce ProgramProud partner of the Summer Youth Employment Program, mentoring Alexandria teens.
ACHS ECE Student Sponsor
2023Career PathwaySponsoring Alexandria City High School Early Childhood Education students entering the field.
School Supply Drive
2023Back-to-SchoolAnother year of supply drives supporting Alexandria classrooms and families.
Community Extravaganza
2021Family EventA celebration bringing families, teachers, and neighbors together.
Giveback Fridays
2021Weekly InitiativeWeekly giveback program supporting local causes and families in need.
Scholarship Fund of Alexandria Sponsor
2016, '18, '19, '22, '23Multi-Year SponsorFive-time sponsor of the Scholarship Fund of Alexandria, supporting student success across the city.
Moments From Our Community Work
A look at the scholarship presentations, teacher celebrations, and giveback events that bring our community together.
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