FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

+ Are you currently enrolling?

Yes, we are currently enrolling for the 2025-2026 school year and for summer 2026.

+ How do I start the admissions process?

All new families are required to take a tour of our school before enrolling.

+ Can my child start mid-year?

Our school year starts each year in late August following a traditional calendar. Students are able to start at any time during the school year, provided there is space available.

+ How old do you have to be to attend Discovery?

All children must be at least 2 by August 31st of the current school year to enroll.

+ What if I have to withdraw my child during the school year?

All families must sign an annual contract. Families may withdraw with 30 days notice up until March 15th of that school year. After March 15th, families must still cover the remaining tuition payments.

+ Do children change classrooms after their birthday?

We keep children with the same peer group and teachers for the entire school year.

+ What happens if my child is waitlisted?

When we receive an opening, we contact the first person on the waitlist and continue to fill vacancies from the waitlist throughout the school year. Students stay on the waitlist for the year until they are offered a seat. Waitlist times vary depending on the year and class.

+ Do I need to pack a snack or lunch for my child?

All food at Discovery does come from home and we ask half day class families to pack a healthy and nut free morning snack for their child. Full day families should pack a morning snack and a lunch for their child. We also recommend that all children come with a spill proof water bottle.

+ How are allergies handled at Discovery?

Discovery does not allow nuts in classrooms, and we take other allergies just as seriously. Teachers meet with parents to learn the extent of allergies, the steps to be put in place to ensure a safe setting, and understand the medical plan, if any, prescribed by the pediatrician or allergist. This information is posted along with the student's photo in the classroom notice board. We make accommodations to be inclusive, such as using gluten-free play dough. All staff members are trained to use EpiPen and Auvi-Q.

+ How is discipline handled in the classroom?

We handle discipline gently with empathy and patience. Teachers take proactive measures to reduce the need for discipline and teach expected behavior. We acknowledge student’s feelings and offer alternative ways of dealing with the situation, working closely with parents to guide children toward self-regulation.

+ Does my child need to be potty trained?

Children do not need to be potty trained to participate in the young preschool program. Children need to be fully potty trained for the preschool classes and up.

+ What does it mean to be fully potty trained?

Being fully potty trained means a child is wearing underwear (not a pull-up) and is able to communicate the need to use the bathroom and go unassisted. This includes pulling down clothing, using the potty, wiping, and pulling up clothing without assistance.

+ Do you help potty train children in the young preschool?

In our Young Preschool classroom, we support your child wherever they are in the process. We will remind children to use the potty frequently and assist them as needed. We recommend toilet training during longer breaks from school.

+ What does Spanish instruction look like at Discovery?

Children have daily Spanish instruction through songs, games, books, and puppet shows. We introduce vocabulary related to daily life and current curriculum units. Research shows significant cognitive benefits to second language exposure at this age.

+ Are parents able to volunteer in classrooms?

Absolutely! We love having parents participate as field trip chaperones, mystery readers, or helpers with arts, gardening, and project work.