Pre-K Program (Ages 4–5) in Cary & Morrisville

Pre-Kindergarten Program in Cary & Morrisville | Ages 4–5
Discovery Child Development Center offers a Pre-K program for children preparing for kindergarten with confidence and curiosity. Families searching for “pre-kindergarten near me” choose Discovery for our small class sizes, daily Spanish, and highly experienced long-term teachers. Our project-based approach builds social, emotional, and academic growth, while flexible half-day, full-day, and extended care options support the needs of Cary and Morrisville families.

Pre-Kindergarten Curriculum and Kindergarten Readiness in Cary and Morrisville

Discovery Child Development Center offers half-day morning and a school-day pre-k class for children 4-5 with a 10:1 student to teacher ratio (20 students, 2 teachers). Our Pre-K program focuses on school readiness skills through independent learning centers for math, writing, computer, discovery, and art. Students participate in small-group reading, language arts, writing, math, and early robotics lessons to move students forward at their skill level. During whole group time, children engage in storytelling, music, movement, and Spanish lessons. Additionally, children collaborate with their peers and teachers in project-based activities throughout the school year. Through this comprehensive approach, our pre-k students develop essential literacy, oral language, writing, mathematical, and social skills, while also engaging and motivating learners to ask questions and seek answers. Our Pre-K graduates are fully prepared for kindergarten success.

Flexible Pre-K Schedule Options for Cary and Morrisville Families

We offer a variety program options to meet your family's needs including: morning half-day, morning half-day with lunch bunch, school day (9am-3pm), and school day with aftercare until 5:00pm. Families can choose 3-day or 5-day enrollment options.

Enrollment Requirements

Age Requirement: Children must be 4 years old by August 31st to enroll in our preschool program.
Potty Training: All children must be fully potty trained before starting the pre-k program.
Family Tour: We require all families to schedule and complete a tour of our facility before enrolling in the pre-k program.

Pre-k Class Sample Schedule - Half-Day

8:50-9:05     Students arrive: Morning Routine and Table Centers

9:05-9:25    Circle Time

9:25-9:45     Outside Time

9:50-10:20    Snack/Independent Reading

10:20-10:40   Spanish

10:40-11:45 Whole Group Learning and Center Time with
Small Group Work

11:45-11:55 Music and Movement

11:55-12:15   Read Aloud/Shares/Dismissal

Pre-k Class Sample Schedule - Full Day

9:00-9:35 Welcome/Table Centers

9:35-10:00    Circle Time

10:00-10:25 Outside Time

10:30 - 11:00 Snack/Independent Reading

11:20-12:15    Center Time

12:15-12:30   Music and Movement

12:30-1:00   Lunch Time/Books

1:00-1:25   Outside Time

1:30-1:50 Spanish

1:50-2:20   Rest Time

2:20 - 2:45 Table Center

2:45-3:00   Circle Time/Dismissal