Pre-K at TDC
Ages 4-5
TDC’s Pre-K classroom serves children ages 4 to 5 and is designed as a natural extension of the skills students develop in our preschool classrooms. In Pre-K, children continue strengthening foundational skills with an emphasis on structure, independence, and confidence. (If your child will be under the age of 4 on the first day of school, we offer a preschool program for ages 2.5 to 5.)
As children grow, they are supported in taking on longer and more complex activities, following multi-step directions, and participating in group settings similar to those found in elementary school. Students practice following routines, managing responsibilities, and participating in a classroom environment that encourages them to become capable, independent learners.
Our Pre-K classroom maintains the same attention to relationships and social development that is present throughout The Discovery Center, while offering increased opportunities for shared problem-solving and independent task completion.
Families stay closely connected through ongoing communication with teachers, who provide insight into their child’s growth, developmental progress, and individual goals.
Our Pre-K program reflects The Discovery Center’s belief that children learn best when they have a strong foundation of support while being encouraged to take on new challenges as they prepare for kindergarten.
Your Pre-K journey starts here!
“The Discovery Center has been monumental in preparing my daughter for kindergarten. When she entered the Yellow Room (Pre-K), she could only write the letter E. Now she is writing sentences and reading books. Her drawing skills have exponentially improved and her conversational skills have grown. The Yellow Room not only has a strong program, but the teachers have created a loving and nurturing environment for the kids to learn. My daughter gives hugs goodbye to each of her teachers at the end of the day and I, as a parent, have felt knowledgeable throughout the year on what the kids are working on. Our family will always be so grateful for TDC!”
— Annika W, 2026
A Day of Discovery in Pre-K
7:30am-9:00am Independent Choice Time
9:00am-9:15am Meeting/Jobs/Calendar Time
9:15am-9:30am Snack Time
9:30am-10:00am Group Lesson/Story/Journals-Friday
10:00am-10:45am Nature Area
10:45am-11:00am Transition/Movement
11:00am-11:45am Choice Time/Small Groups
11:45am-11:50am Clean Up
11:50am-12:25pm Rainbow Room
12:25pm-12:35pm Chapter Book
12:35pm-1:00pm Lunch
1:00pm-2:00pm Rest
2:00pm-2:30pm Independent Choice Time
2:30pm-3:00pm Rainbow Room
3:00pm-3:30pm Independent Choice Time
3:30pm-3:45pm Story Time
3:45pm-4:00pm Snack Time
4:00pm-4:30pm Outside Play
4:30pm-5:20pm Independent Choice Time
5:20pm-5:30pm Clean Up/Final Departure
Come explore with us!