DISCOVERY BAY LEARNING ACADEMY LICENSED PROGRAMS

1:7/1:10 Teacher to student ratio. Maximum group size of 14.

Session 1: 9:00am-3:00pm
Session 2: 9:00am-5:00pm (3:00pm-5:00pm childcare)

The Pre-Kindergarten class accepts fully potty-trained children who turn 3 years old on/before Aug 31, prior to the starting school year in September. Placement in the program is based on developmental readiness as well as age. Required readiness skills include:

• Children must be potty-trained
• Able to follow simple 2-3 step directions
• Able to attend to a learning activity for up to 20 minutes
• Able to separate from parents without experiencing a high level of distress

The Pre-K classroom follows a curriculum based on activities that incorporate student-centered instruction, developmentally appropriate practices, and culturally responsive teaching. Our program provides a blend of play-based activities and academic instruction, following a scope and sequence of skill and conceptual development across content areas. Students in our program will work toward becoming well-rounded students.

1:10 teacher to student ratio. Maximum group size of 20.

Session 1: 9:00am-3:00pm
Session 2: 9:00am-5:00pm (3:00pm-5:00pm childcare)

Kindergarten Prep accepts fully potty-trained children who turn 4 years old on/before Aug 31, prior to the starting school year in September. Placement in the program is based on developmental readiness as well as age. Required readiness skills include:

• Able to follow simple 2-3 step directions
• Able to attend to a learning activity for up to 30 minutes
• Able to separate from parents without experiencing a high level of distress

The KPrep program follows the nationally acclaimed curriculum for four-year-old children: Focus on KPREP. Our program provides a blend of play-based activities and academic instruction, following a scope and sequence of skill and conceptual development across content areas. Students in our program will work toward becoming well-rounded students through

• Play-centered learning.
• Developing routines and become comfortable with classroom structures.
• Building positive relationships with other children and teachers.
• Building social, emotional, critical thinking, math and reading skills; and
• Working independently and in groups to explore new ideas, question concepts and share their feelings.