Discovery Learning Center

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Discovery Learning Center is a program of the Family Development Center.

Discovery Learning Center's mission is to provide quality early childhood care and education in a supportive environment; that support extends to the children, their families and their community. The goal of everyone working with the children is to help each child have more positive feelings about him/herself, which includes confidence in the ability to learn, increasing self-control, positive social relationships and exploring new experiences.

Located at 2875 Village Drive, Steamboat Springs
Phone number is 879-5973
Tuition is $48 for a full day; $35 for a half day. Scholarships are available.
Adult/child ratio is 1:7.
Licensed by the State of Colorado.
Accredited by the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs.

Educational Program
Expected Outcomes for Discovery Students

Educational Program

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Philosophy is based on:

Child development theories of Erickson, Dewey, Gesell, Piaget, and Vygotsky.

Curriculum models of constructivism, project approach, storybook journey, Bank Street approach, and theme immersion.

Developmentally appropriate practices.

Curriculum focuses on

Emergent literacy

Character development and values

Conceptual understanding

Science, math, social studies beginning skills

Physical development

Aesthetic development

Core components of our program

Three Rules:

Take care of yourself.

Take care of each other.

Take care of Discovery.

Professional and well-trained staff
Parent Involvement

Teachers who have fun with kids [Click here to view full size picture]

Expected Outcomes for Discovery Students

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Goal: Growing Competent, Confident, Caring Children

As Competent Children, students will be

Capable

Knowledgeable

Experienced

Skilled

and Proficient

in curriculum content appropriate to their age and individual development.

As Confident Children, students will be

Assured in their demeanor

Assertive in their interactions with others

Certain of their skills

Secure in their environment

Convinced of their abilities

and Self-Possessed of their emotions.

As Caring Children, students will exhibit

Kind

Thoughtful

Gentle

Helpful

Considerate

Compassionate

Concerned

and Sensitive

behaviors towards other children and adults.

Another completed project [Click here to view full size picture]