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For children 2.9 - 5yrs
For children 12mo - 5yrs
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Our Mission
We believe that every child deserves Nature-based learning with hands-on outdoor activities every day. We provide a Nature-Rich experiential Early Education for your child where they will spend two to three hours a day playing and enjoying the open air.
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Infants (12 - 15 Months)
Your child will receive lots of affection and care with the one-on-one attention they get daily from their caregiver. Our teachers will start to gently support your child’s efforts to do things for themselves with love and encouragement. Your child will explore and learn about the world around them by playing simple games. Every day we read books, sing songs, identify objects, and use plenty of descriptive language so your child can learn. Child sign language, which we introduce at six months of age, gives your child a head start on communication.
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Toddlers (15 Months - 2.9 Years)
Your toddler is ready to do things all by themselves, like putting on shoes and pouring a glass of water. Children learn to share, take turns, and to be kind and gentle with friends. Practical life skills give them a sense of accomplishment and pride that will naturally build their self-confidence. Learning in the area of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, And Math) is essential for curious toddlers. We teach these subjects in an age-appropriate way through storytime, creative art projects, fun games, and exciting experiments.
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Preschool and Pre-K (3 - 5 Years)
The STEAM curriculum blends science, technology, engineering, arts, and math into exciting hands-on activities, storytime, games, and more. Your child learns school skills and concepts through exercises like building small cities out of blocks. Art, music, and introductory Spanish lessons are a part of our weekly lesson plans. Other specialty classes include Spanish for bilingualism and cooking, for measuring and math.
Available at Discovery Academy and Animal Crackers Nursery School
Curriculum and Extra Curriculars
We teach STEAM through hands-on experiments, art projects, games, and discussion, so your child can hone their critical thinking skills. Additionally, enrichment activities such as cooking with letters, art studio, music, and introductory Spanish are included your child’s daily schedule. Through these classes, they will spark new interests and find new ways of promoting their individual expression.
Individual Learning Approach
We allow children to learn at their own natural pace, supporting their interests and helping them build confidence along the way. They’ll learn to take risks and make mistakes, using their experiences to build the foundation of their education.
Health and Safety
Your child’s health and safety is always our top priority. We have thorough cleaning protocols to eliminate germs and viruses, minimizing the risk of illnesses and promoting a healthy learning environment for everyone. With restricted access entryways and thorough background checks for all our staff and volunteers, you feel confident your little one is in the safest hands.
Nature-Based Learning
Early childhood education experts agree: Nature is an intrinsic teacher. Amid the magic of sprouts to trees, the changing color of leaves, and the diversity of birds, children’s curiosity is inspired by the different textures, sounds, and sights all around them. With loads of time dedicated to outdoor play, we nurture the connection to nature’s natural healing and teaching powers.