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Pre-K Academics & Personalized Support For The School Years Ahead
Pre-K Care in Springville & Payson UT
School Readiness With The Creative Curriculum®
Your child engages in a pre-kindergarten program that emphasizes guided activities through the play-based, evidence-supported Creative Curriculum®. Focused on kindergarten readiness, this curriculum ensures they develop foundational skills in early literacy, math, science, and social studies. By participating in these carefully designed activities, your child will be well-prepared, confident, and equipped to excel as they transition into kindergarten.
Caring, Experienced Teachers & Small Classes
Nurturing teachers lead small pre-k classes, ensuring more personalized attention than state guidelines mandate. This approach allows your child to achieve developmental milestones at a comfortable pace. Our teachers focus on understanding each child’s distinct personality and learning preferences, tailoring their support to meet individual needs in the pre-k setting.
Social-Emotional Learning
In our pre-kindergarten setting, teachers are dedicated to assisting your child in expressing and managing their emotions effectively. They not only model kindness, conflict resolution, and respectful behavior and language within the classroom but also emphasize the importance of empathy among peers. This approach ensures your little one develops into a confident communicator and a self-assured advocate for themselves, learning the value of empathy and respect from an early age.
Growing Independence
Children in our pre-k program are encouraged to engage in activities that foster independence, such as preparing simple meals, organizing their spaces, managing their belongings, and maintaining good hygiene practices. With the supportive guidance of their teachers, they gain the confidence and skills necessary to undertake practical tasks on their own. This nurturing environment ensures that your child’s self-reliance flourishes as they prepare for the transition to kindergarten.
Prepare Them For The Future
Our pre-kindergarten curriculum offers a structured environment similar to that of elementary school, providing your child with a daily routine and planned activities. This approach helps develop key skills necessary for kindergarten readiness, such as following directions, walking in a line, cutting, gluing, and writing. Engaging in these practices prepares your child for a smooth transition to kindergarten and sets the stage for future academic achievements.
Boost Cognition & Creativity
Our program enriches your child’s early education with carefully designed high quality learning centers focused on sensory play—including exciting bug bins and reptile visits—arts and crafts, and music. These activities encourage your little one to discover new interests, express themselves creatively, and develop essential cognitive connections. This approach ensures they explore a wide range of subjects, fostering a love for learning and critical thinking skills from an early age.
Outdoor Playtime
Daily playtime in our program takes place in a secure, fenced playground, providing a safe space for your child to burn energy, build muscle strength, and improve gross motor skills. Through running, jumping, playing, and climbing with friends, they enhance their coordination and boost their confidence. This essential aspect of their routine contributes to both their physical development and social skills, preparing them for a successful transition to both kindergarten and future social interactions.
Healthy Food Program
Enroll your child in our pre-kindergarten program and enjoy the convenience of provided breakfast, lunch, and snacks every day, eliminating the need to pack meals, saving you both time and money. Our dedicated staff prepares each healthy and delicious meal fresh onsite, with meticulous attention to allergies and sensitivities. This ensures your child receives nutritious meals tailored to their needs, allowing you to rest easy knowing they’re well-cared for. Join us to give your child a great start each day, fueling their learning and play with the best in nutrition and care.
Modern Security Measures
Enroll your child in our pre-kindergarten program and enjoy the convenience of provided breakfast, lunch, and snacks every day, eliminating the need to pack meals, saving you both time and money. Our dedicated staff prepares each healthy and delicious meal fresh onsite, with meticulous attention to allergies and sensitivities. This ensures your child receives nutritious meals tailored to their needs, allowing you to rest easy knowing they’re well-cared for. Join us to give your child a great start each day, fueling their learning and play with the best in nutrition and care.
Daily Communication
Elevate your experience with the Kangarootime app, setting us apart from other child care centers. This intuitive app keeps you closely connected to your child’s day-to-day learning and fun, with teachers sharing photos, videos, updates, and curriculum insights directly to your phone. Enjoy the convenience of direct messaging and streamlined tuition payment options, all at your fingertips. For an even deeper connection to our classroom community, we invite you to join the Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO). Come on an interactive journey with us, where staying informed and involved is as easy as a tap on your screen.
Spotless and Germ-Free: Cleanliness You Can Trust
Our dedicated onsite team goes above and beyond to maintain a level of cleanliness and germ-free environment that’s immediately noticeable upon entering. We adhere to rigorous daily cleaning protocols, ensuring every classroom, play space, and common area not only sparkles but is also safeguarded against germs to uphold both you and your child’s health. We invite you to visit our child care center and witness firsthand the pristine conditions we uphold. Experience the peace of mind that comes from knowing your child is in a safe, clean, and nurturing environment.
Hear What Parents Have To Say...
"So far we love them and are happy with our decision!!!"
★★★★★
After looking at other preschools Discovery Tree in Springville was much nicer and more professional looking than the others. The added accessibility & communication through their app is awesome. Being able to pay on it and check on your child’s progress through the day is really helpful and reassuring (you got her to nap?! Awesome!). So far we love them and are happy with our decision!
- David Brinck
★★★★★
We love Discovery Tree! My daughter is always happy to be there and comes home in a good mood and talking all about her day. They have a good schedule that fosters learning, play, rest, and eating, which I think really helps set the kids up to have a good day and know what to expect. I am so glad we chose Discovery Tree to take her to, it is more than worth the extra drive we make from Provo. Thank you!!
- Reese Brinck
★★★★★
We know our son is safe, getting fed good meals, and that he is learning a lot, that he has good friends and high-quality teachers who remember him and care about him. The only time we had a little bit of trouble was mostly because our son was being insanely stubborn about potty training, but we communicated his needs to his teacher and she was responsive and supportive of our wishes for him, which we really appreciated.
- Camille Messick
★★★★★
DTA has been a wonderful place for our child to learn and grow. Great caretakers and leadership. So grateful that DTA does not require nap time for 4+ years old children. After calling dozens of daycare facilities, that does not require older kids to take a nap during the day-game changer for our child! Our child is anxiety free because there is no required nap time and they enjoy the activities, friends, and teachers they have at DTA.
- Jana
★★★★★
My kids have been in the summer camp 2 years now and they both absolutely love it. They ask me every year if they can go back. The summer camp has so much for them to do because they go out somewhere everyday. I like that they communicate over an app during the day so you always know where your kids are at, if there's any issues, and they send pictures. It makes me feel comfortable being able to see that during work.
- Kids Channel
★★★★★
The staff here is great. They are very attentive and helpful. You can tell they take pride in taking the very best care of the children. They go above and beyond and also make sure to plan fun events for the kids. They also host an annual Halloween party not only for those at the daycare, but the entire community. I would definitely recommend
- Breana Greenwood
★★★★★
I'm sure most parents can relate that choosing a daycare is a major task and oftentimes comes with uncertainty, fear and even guilt. They have played an incredible role in my children's lives and I am forever grateful that they have allowed me to be a working mom without the guilt - because my kids love this place! I have been able to know that my children were well cared for and loved in my absence. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
- Andrea Hulse
★★★★★
My toddler went here for a year and a half and we were absolutely thrilled with our experience. He loved coming and the staff was always so friendly and prepared. They do a lot to help developing social skills and have so many fun learning activities for the kids. I would highly recommend for anyone seeking childcare, it worked great for my 9-5 job.
- Lauren Bush
"I have always been impressed by the staff and curriculum!!!"
★★★★★
My little guy has been going here for several years. They are really more like a school than a daycare. They have a set schedule with themes of the week and I'm always impressed with facts and things my son will randomly say to me about all kinds of topics. I've noticed him being way ahead of other kids his age that we have interactions with thanks to the teachers at Discovery. I recommend them to everyone who asks!
- Brent Corry
★★★★★
I LOVE DTA! Both my kids have been attending since they were only a few months old. I absolutely love how organized and maintained the facility is, how happy the employees are, and how happy my kids are to go every morning. I have not had very many concerns but when I do they are always addressed immediately. I have been very happy with my experience over the years and have recommended them to many of my friends and family.
- Heidi Rasmussen