Established
in 2005 Awarded
an extended 3 year license in 2010.
Licensed for children 12
months thru 6 years Featured
facility in the 2010 Missoula Parade of Child Care Providers.
UPDATES: We will be CLOSED Monday, May 28th for Memorial Day. Preschool
Graduation Ceremony and pot luck will be Thursday, May 31st at 6:30 pm. We have 10 graduates this year! We will have one full time space available in the toddler
room (12-24 month) effective June 26th, 2 spaces for the 2-3 year beginning June 1st, and 2 spaces beginning Sept 1st. Please call for a tour of our facility. While we have an open door policy for our enrolled
families, we ask that prospective parents contact us to arrange a tour with the Director.
For additional updated information see "Classroom News" page. Please read our Parent Handbook
for important information and policies. For more information contact Discovery Preschool and Childcare Center, Inc.
Some children will thrive in a family or group home childcare
environment, while others do well in a larger Center environment. When choosing your child care facility this is an important
consideration to make. Ask questions and carefully consider all options before choosing a Childcare Provider. Communication
is very important between a provider and families.
We are working towards future accreditation from NAEYC. Link to learn more about NAEYC Accreditation.
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518
South Ave West
Missoula, MT
(406) 543-0879
Monday- Friday
7:00am-6:00pm
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Mission Statement & Philosophy
Discovery Preschool is a licensed Center for children ages 12 months
thru 6 years old. Our Mission is to provide children with a safe and nurturing learning environment and varied experiences
which help them develop socially, intellectually, physically and emotionally in a manner that is age-appropriate. Our
facility provides four separate classroom spaces- a Toddler Room, 2-3 Year Classroom, and two Preschool classrooms for children
ages 3-4 and 4-5 years old. There are two playground spaces with developmentally appropriate structures and equipment. For
additional information please see "Our Program" page. Downloadable parent information on "Staff and Rates"
page.
We offer arts experiences
that are open-ended, creative movement, creative ballet, and music experiences, as well as an introduction to Spanish and
Zoo Phonics. Our food program introduces children to foods from around the world. Our theme-based curriculum integrates
a variety of arts and cultural experiences for preschoolers. We provide both full time and part time childcare to our families.
For the majority of our children, we provide a preschool experience in a full day child care setting.
We have been licensed through the state of Montana for 7 years, and we are working
towards future accreditation from NAEYC. We will focus on and work toward achieving the guidelines and standards set by the
NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children). - We believe children learn through
play,
hands-on activities, and exploration.
- We believe each child is unique and will help
each to fulfill his/ her potential.
- We believe physical activity is essential
for continued
growth in both large and
small motor development.
- We believe in the importance and
value
of the arts in children's learning and
development.
View Teaching Methods PDF
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Download PDF file information is located on our Staff
& Rates page
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* The United
States Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color,
national origin, gender, religion, age, disability or political beliefs. Persons with disabilities who require alternative
means for communication of program information ( Braille, large print, audiotape, etc) should contact the USDA Target Center
(202) 720-2600. * To file a complaint of discrimination, write, USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten
Building, 14th and Independence Ave. SW, Washington DC 20250-9410, or call (202) 720-5964 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal
opportunity provider and employer.
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