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Discovery Day Academy

Private schoolBonita Springs, FL

In Florida's Private School Directory
Official Step Up For Students site

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At a glance

Type
Private school
Location
Bonita Springs, FL
How they serve
Not published by the state
Scholarships (school reported)
FES Educational Options, Florida Tax Credit, FES Unique Abilities
Grades
PK to 8
Directory checked
Oct 23, 2026

What Step Up For Students covers for schools

From the program's official eligible-expense list.

  • Tuition or fees for a home education program, an eligible private school or an eligible postsecondary institution1
Everything Step Up For Students covers

How Discovery Day Academy gets paid

Families order and pay through the Step Up For Students portal. Here's what happens on the provider's side, from Step Up For Students's official rules. ChoicePaid doesn't handle payments.

  • Step Up pays private schools within seven business days after both the school and the parent approve the invoice in EMA.2

Before you book

  1. 1Check that Discovery Day Academy has an approved offering for what you need in the Step Up For Students portal. Being on the list doesn't mean every service is approved.
  2. 2Ask what's included, the total price and any fees before you commit.
  3. 3Ask how they'll bill: through the Step Up For Students portal or another way. The Step Up For Students guide explains the rules.
  4. 4Paying out of pocket for reimbursement? Keep an itemized receipt. Check a receipt

Questions families ask

Does Discovery Day Academy take Florida scholarships?

The Florida Department of Education's Private School Directory (checked Oct 23, 2026) lists Discovery Day Academy as taking FES Educational Options, Florida Tax Credit and FES Unique Abilities. Schools report this in an annual survey and the Department doesn't verify it, so confirm with the school and Step Up For Students before you enroll.

Where is Discovery Day Academy?

Florida's list gives Bonita Springs, FL. We don't publish street addresses or phone numbers.

How do I pay Discovery Day Academy with Step Up For Students funds?

Families pay through the Step Up For Students portal, not directly. On the provider's side, per Step Up For Students's rules: Step Up pays private schools within seven business days after both the school and the parent approve the invoice in EMA.

Is this listing managed by the business?

Not yet. It shows only what Florida publishes. The owner can claim it for free to add a description and website.

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Sources

  1. 1. Family Empowerment Scholarship for Students with Unique Abilities FES UA Eligible Expenses and Purchasing Guidelines 2026 2027, Odyssey help center, updated Jul 27, 2026
  2. 2. 2024-25 FES-UA School and Provider Handbook, Step Up For Students, p. 11, updated Jan 14, 2025