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Discovery Preschool & Family Center offers hands-on activities and exploration for young children. The program includes exploring early literacy and number readiness as part of its daily experiences.
• Ages: 2–5 years old
Discovery Preschool & Family Center states that it takes an innovative approach to early childhood education to value each child as strong and capable, rich with wonder and knowledge. The staff uses the Reggio Emilia philosophy to inspire learning, curiosity, and discovery, and students’ input, intelligence, and curiosities are honored every day. The program follows a belief that play is the greatest avenue for learning in early education. Its curriculum includes readiness for Kindergarten through exploring early literacy, number readiness, and social-emotional support. The stated goal is for students to leave with a love for learning, skills for inquiring about their curiosities, and social skills, manners, and friendships that will bring confidence to their future. Discovery Preschools bring Reggio Emilia inspiration to Santa Cruz.
Discovery Preschool & Family Center describes its staff as highly educated and fully qualified educators. Its mission is to bring families and educators together to enrich a child's early development and education.
Parents describe the teachers and administrative staff as friendly, creative, and nurturing, and say the program has helped build a foundation for their child’s education and life skills. Parents also report that teachers and staff encourage curiosity while promoting emotional and social growth, including tools for maintaining boundaries respectfully with other kids, creativity, healthy emotional regulation, and empathy. Another parent shares that Discovery Preschool was their child’s first experience away from home after a year of isolation, and describes the environment as full of ways to use imagination and creativity while developing social skills with peers, and refers to feeling lucky to be part of the Discovery Preschool family.
Last updated March 25, 2026.
• Ages: 2–5 years old
Discovery Preschool & Family Center states that it takes an innovative approach to early childhood education to value each child as strong and capable, rich with wonder and knowledge. The staff uses the Reggio Emilia philosophy to inspire learning, curiosity, and discovery, and students’ input, intelligence, and curiosities are honored every day. The program follows a belief that play is the greatest avenue for learning in early education. Its curriculum includes readiness for Kindergarten through exploring early literacy, number readiness, and social-emotional support. The stated goal is for students to leave with a love for learning, skills for inquiring about their curiosities, and social skills, manners, and friendships that will bring confidence to their future. Discovery Preschools bring Reggio Emilia inspiration to Santa Cruz.
Discovery Preschool & Family Center describes its staff as highly educated and fully qualified educators. Its mission is to bring families and educators together to enrich a child's early development and education.
Parents describe the teachers and administrative staff as friendly, creative, and nurturing, and say the program has helped build a foundation for their child’s education and life skills. Parents also report that teachers and staff encourage curiosity while promoting emotional and social growth, including tools for maintaining boundaries respectfully with other kids, creativity, healthy emotional regulation, and empathy. Another parent shares that Discovery Preschool was their child’s first experience away from home after a year of isolation, and describes the environment as full of ways to use imagination and creativity while developing social skills with peers, and refers to feeling lucky to be part of the Discovery Preschool family.
Last updated March 25, 2026.
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