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Get in touch!
Phone: (801) 483-2715 Email: discoveryplace@christumcutah.org Facebook: @discoveryplacepreschoolutah Let all that you do be done in love.- 1 Corinthians 16:14 Attention Discovery Place Preschool Families:
As many of you know, the state of Utah has required that all public schools remain closed until at least May 1st to help contain the spread of Covid-19. After discussing this with church staff, our parent board consultants and the teachers, Discovery Place Preschool has made the difficult decision to remain closed at least through May 1. I’ve had a few parents ask me if we will be able to open back up before the school year ends. I wish I could say yes. However, the truth of the matter is that this pandemic changes and grows daily at this point, so there is no way I can determine if we will be able to return before the school year ends. We are working on a plan to potentially still do a preschool graduation for our 4 & 5 year old class if it looks safe to do so by the end of May. We understand the hardship this presents to many of our preschool families. We are disappointed that we can’t be there for our preschool community or do all the fun things we had planned for the rest of the school year. Please click on this letter for more information. |
AnnouncementsRegistration for the 2020-2021 school year will begin in February. Registration for current families will begin on February 4th. Open registration for new families will be on a first come, first serve basis and will begin on February 18th. If you're interested in learning more about our program or scheduling a tour before open registration, please contact us via email or by phone.
Discovery Place Preschool is a half-day, 3 day a week program that is currently enrolling children ages 18 months through 9 years old for our summer camp program. Our summer camp program is 10 weeks long, beginning June 2nd and ending August 13th. We offer splash days, special visitors, fun learning opportunities and friendship in a safe, nurturing environment. Our camp goes from 8:45 AM - 12:30 PM, making it longer than many morning programs. Our daily schedule includes 30 minutes of outdoor play, art, science, sensory, books, songs, weekly themes, lunch time, learning opportunities and more. Call today to inquire about availability and learn more about our exciting summer program. |
Mission
Discovery Place Preschool program is a ministry of Christ United Methodist Church. We strive to provide a safe, nurturing, high-quality, developmentally appropriate program for children ages 18 months through Pre-K. Our goal is to provide for each child’s emotional, social, physical, cognitive and spiritual needs in a safe and loving Christian environment. We communicate God's love and grace to children through words and actions from the teachers and leadership staff. We endeavor to instill in each child their own capacity to show love, respect and compassion towards others. As a community, our greatest hope is that our students grow on a foundation of God’s love and basic bible principles, that they develop a love of learning with an insatiable curiosity, and build life-long friendships that begin in our program.
Our Preschool
Discovery Place Preschool is a ½ day preschool serving children ages 18 months-5 years old. We are housed inside the Christ United Methodist Church in the Millcreek area.
We first opened our doors in 1997 as Parent’s Day Out. We provided full day drop-in child care for about 18 years. We then transitioned into a ½ day preschool program in 2015.
We offer ½ day preschool Tuesday through Thursday that begins at 8:45am and ends at 12:30pm. We serve children age 18 months - 5 years old. The preschool year typically begins in September and goes through May. We also have a summer program that serves children 18 months - 9 years of age.
Our Preschool has low teacher to student ratios. We have two teachers in each of our classrooms. This averages out to 1 teacher to 4 children in our youngest group and 1 teacher to 8 children in our 4/5 Pre-K class.
We first opened our doors in 1997 as Parent’s Day Out. We provided full day drop-in child care for about 18 years. We then transitioned into a ½ day preschool program in 2015.
We offer ½ day preschool Tuesday through Thursday that begins at 8:45am and ends at 12:30pm. We serve children age 18 months - 5 years old. The preschool year typically begins in September and goes through May. We also have a summer program that serves children 18 months - 9 years of age.
Our Preschool has low teacher to student ratios. We have two teachers in each of our classrooms. This averages out to 1 teacher to 4 children in our youngest group and 1 teacher to 8 children in our 4/5 Pre-K class.
Our Teachers
It might be reassuring to know that the qualities that you value in a person to look after your child are just the kind of qualities that we value too. Warmth, sensitivity, knowledge and understanding are the characteristics we look for and value in our teachers at Discovery Place Preschool. Our teachers LOVE to come to work. They love interacting with the children and helping them to grow and learn new concepts. Currently we have 9 teachers on our staff. Together, our current teachers have over 40 years of teaching experience just at Discovery Place Preschool!
We are always looking for substitute teachers to fill in when one of our teachers is out. If you're interested in substitute teaching with us, please get in touch with us.
We are always looking for substitute teachers to fill in when one of our teachers is out. If you're interested in substitute teaching with us, please get in touch with us.
Safety and Wellness
Child safety is our top priority. Each of our teachers go through CPR/First Aid certification within 2 months of being hired and our teachers renew their certification every two years after their initial hire. Our teachers go through an extensive background check that includes written reference checks, as well as an online safety training course. Our school also goes through fire drills, earthquake drills and other drills on a regular basis.
We understand that kids get sick. Children are great at sharing, and unfortunately this sometimes includes sharing illnesses. However, we do have some steps we take to minimize exposure to unwanted germs. We ask parents to keep their child home if they are showing symptoms of being ill. We clean toys and surfaces in the classroom with a bleach solution on a daily basis and we ask our students to wash their hands upon arrival and dismissal each day to help control germs as well.
We understand that kids get sick. Children are great at sharing, and unfortunately this sometimes includes sharing illnesses. However, we do have some steps we take to minimize exposure to unwanted germs. We ask parents to keep their child home if they are showing symptoms of being ill. We clean toys and surfaces in the classroom with a bleach solution on a daily basis and we ask our students to wash their hands upon arrival and dismissal each day to help control germs as well.
Enrollment
Preschool registration generally begins in January/February for the upcoming school year. Spots are offered to current families first, then enrollment is on a first come, first serve basis. We do allow students to enroll after the preschool year begins if space allows.
We also have a summer camp program for children ages 18 months - 9 years old. Enrollment for summer camp begins in March/April.
If you are not a current Discovery Place Preschool family and would like to enroll your child or would like to schedule a tour of the school, please call (801) 483-2715 or email us at DiscoveryPlace@ChristUMCUtah.org for more information.
We also have a summer camp program for children ages 18 months - 9 years old. Enrollment for summer camp begins in March/April.
If you are not a current Discovery Place Preschool family and would like to enroll your child or would like to schedule a tour of the school, please call (801) 483-2715 or email us at DiscoveryPlace@ChristUMCUtah.org for more information.
What People Are Saying
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"We have had both of our girls here since they were 18 months old and we absolutely love the community. The Director and Teachers are awesome! So caring, patient, and knowledgeable in Early Childhood Education."
"The teachers and director are knowledgeable about child development and attuned the specific needs of the children under their care."
"As a parent and Educator, I love the class size and the way they partner with us to reinforce the daily learning, as well as their focus on learning through play and exploration. It's been a great fit for our family and I highly recommend it to others in our community."
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"I love this preschool! It is wonderful and also well established in the community."
"Through personal experience I have seen the staff work with compassion and kindness to help my child mature through (and conquer) difficult social behaviors. My child loves going to preschool at Discovery Place Preschool and has grown leaps and bounds (emotionally and educationally) through learning, playing and social interactions at the school. This school was a God send to me and my family. I highly recommend this preschool."
"I highly recommend this place to any parents who might be nervous about leaving their kids in the care of others. My kids run into their classes because they can't wait to see their teachers and their friends in the morning."
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