THREE PRESCHOOL LOCATIONS
Discovery Preschool and Family Center is our largest center with flexible scheduling options! This central location is convenient for commuters between North and South County. Reggio inspired, with creative and collaborative educators who are dedicated to progressive approaches to education. A collaborative hub for fellow ECE educators and an inspiring environment for our children!
Discovery West is located on the westside of Santa Cruz in a sweet neighborhood home. With highly qualified and experienced educators, Discovery West blends the use of Montessori materials and progressive, Reggio philosophy creating a child-centered learning environment.
The Farm is located on Sims Rd. between Santa Cruz and Scotts Valley. This half day program (8:30-1:00) is a home/ farm based program with a mixed age classroom of children as young as one years old. Each day educators create learning experiences with our natural environment, caring for animals, and the earth.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Discovery is a child-centered environment using the Reggio Emilia philosophy to inspire learning. A Reggio Emilia method is an innovative approach to early childhood education which values the child as strong and capable; rich with wonder and knowledge. Every child brings with them deep curiosity and potential and this innate curiosity drives their interest to understand their world and their place within it. Students’ input, intelligence, and curiosities are honored everyday. We believe students learn through hands-on activities, exploration and natural wonderment. Play is the greatest avenue for learning in early education. Our credentialed staff creates curriculum to provide readiness for Kindergarten through teaching early literacy, number readiness, and social-emotional support. As students graduate our preschool program our goal is for them to leave with a love for learning, skills for inquiring about their curiosities, and social skills, manners, and friendships that will bring confidence to their future.
