The Childrens Discovery Center
Preschool in Austin, TX 78751
We create a learning environment at our school that fosters independence divergent thinking creativity and a love for learning that lasts a lifetime. We believe that learning happens when it is meaningful for each child. Learning must occur in a natural way so that it is seen as play and not memorization worksheets and meaningless drills. Our play based curriculum allows children the freedom to grow in their own unique way. We use many natural or open ended materials and spend much of our day outside.
- Child Ages:
- 6 weeks - 5 years
- Rates:
- $$
- Licenses & Accreditations:
- Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
- Vouchers:
- This provider accepts vouchers
- Preschool:
- Yes
- Hours of Operation:
- 07:30 AM-06:00 PM - Monday - Friday
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The philosophy of Childrens Discovery Center is based on the image of the child. We see the individual child as having the right to a high quality education. We respect that the child is the co-constructor of knowledge. This means that the childrens interests and their innate curiosity help choreograph our curriculum. We support the childrens exploration of their environment as natural researchers and their need to be interactive learners. We offer children the environment for learning and the provocation to take another look. Our philosophy combines some of the teachings of the greatest educators of our times Jean Piaget John Dewey Erik Erikson Bev Bos and Reggio Emilias Loris Malaguzzi. Our environment is structured so our curriculum is truly child-centered which implies that it is both child initiated and teacher facilitated. We focus on the process of learning in all its intricacies not just the end result or the product. The learner must be trusted and supported to follow the creative processes without worry of what the finished product may be. At Childrens Discovery Center we are dedicated to allowing children the freedom to explore the world at their leisure and at their direction while setting age appropriate boundaries and limits to make sure children feel safe.
