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 are currently at capacity in our classrooms. Please call to be placed on our waiting list.      For additional updated information see "Classroom News" page.   Please read our Parent Handbook for important information and policies.       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.

518 South Ave West Missoula, MT (406) 543-0879 Monday- Friday 7:00am-6:00pm

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- two Toddler Rooms, 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 6 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

For more information contact Discovery Preschool and Childcare Center, Inc. Download PDF file information is located on our Staff & Rates page

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