Programs & Curriculum
Programs Built for Every Stage of Childhood
From your baby's first weeks to kindergarten readiness, our age-specific programs are designed around how children actually grow and learn.
Our Approach
Play-Based Learning Grounded in Research
At Discover Academy, we believe children learn best through play. Our curriculum is grounded in decades of early childhood development research, drawing from approaches like Creative Curriculum, Reggio Emilia, and the science of attachment to create experiences that are both joyful and deeply meaningful.
Every classroom is thoughtfully arranged to invite exploration whether that be from sensory tables and block areas to cozy reading corners and art studios. Teachers act as guides, observing each child's interests and extending learning in ways that are theme-based, developmentally appropriate and genuinely joyful.
Whole-Child Development
We nurture cognitive, social-emotional, physical, and creative growth in every interaction.
Secure Relationships
Consistent, caring educators build the trust that allows children to take risks and grow.
Inquiry-Based Exploration
Children's questions about our themes drive our curriculum while we follow their curiosity and deepen their thinking.
Family Partnership
We view families as essential partners and keep communication open, warm, and consistent.
6 weeks – 12 months
Infant Program
Warm, responsive care from the very beginning.
Our infant program is built on the science of attachment. Small group sizes and consistent primary caregivers ensure every baby receives the responsive, individualized care they need to feel safe, loved, and ready to explore the world.
- Primary caregiver model for secure attachment
- Individualized feeding, sleeping, and play schedules
- Sensory-rich environments designed for infant development
- Daily written reports and real-time app updates for families
- Maximum ratio: 1 teacher to 3 infants
Sample Daily Schedule
12 – 36 months
Toddler Program
Active exploration for curious, mobile learners.
Toddlers are natural scientists — touching, tasting, and testing everything in sight. Our toddler classrooms are designed for safe, joyful exploration with rich language environments, movement opportunities, and gentle social skill-building woven into every part of the day.
- Language-rich environment supporting rapid vocabulary growth
- Structured routines that build security and independence
- Outdoor play twice daily in our secure playground
- Introduction to group activities and peer relationships
- Maximum ratio: 1 teacher to 4 toddlers
Sample Daily Schedule
3 – 4 years
Preschool Program
Curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning.
Our preschool program blends structured learning with open-ended exploration. Children develop early literacy and numeracy skills, build friendships, and discover their unique strengths — all within a warm, beautifully prepared classroom environment.
- Creative Curriculum framework with project-based learning
- Early literacy: phonological awareness, print concepts, storytelling
- STEM exploration through hands-on science and math activities
- Visual arts, music, movement, and dramatic play integrated daily
- Maximum ratio: 1 teacher to 8 children
Sample Daily Schedule
4 – 5 years
Pre-K Program
Confident, capable, and ready for kindergarten.
Our Pre-K program provides a rigorous, joyful foundation for kindergarten success. Children develop strong academic skills alongside the social-emotional competencies — self-regulation, collaboration, and resilience — that research shows matter most for long-term achievement.
- Kindergarten readiness assessment and individualized goal-setting
- Advanced literacy: letter recognition, phonics, early writing
- Math concepts: counting, patterns, measurement, geometry
- Science inquiry projects and STEM challenges
- Maximum ratio: 1 teacher to 10 children
Sample Daily Schedule
Find the Right Program for Your Child
Schedule a personal tour and see our classrooms, meet our teachers, and ask all your questions.