Early Childhood Programs

Dear Parents,

Discovery Programs is enrolling for our Winter/Spring Early Childhood Programs starting in February. We offer two programs for children ages 19 months through three years. We strive to provide a nurturing, supportive, well rounded, and playful environment where children become school ready when they move on to more formal preschool. See below for more details about each program.

Discovery has a special program for children ages 19 through 24 months with their parents or caregivers called Almost on My Own (AOMO). AOMO is about community, big steps, and big adventures!

AOMO follows a similar structure to many beginning preschool programs, as there is a balance of structured activities and independent exploration. These activities are designed to help facilitate your child’s developmental progress and school readiness. In AOMO, the teachers will work with the parents and children to provide a nurturing, challenging and fun educational environment. AOMO is two 90 minutes sessions per week consisting of play, gym, art, music and dance.

Tuesday and Thursday 9:15-10:45am

If your child was two by September or will be two by February, they are eligible to join On My Own (OMO). OMO is a warm and nurturing introduction to preschool for children ages two through three. The teachers support the children as they develop greater independence, curiosity and love for learning and friendships. Parents separate gradually over a few weeks and routines help the children build a comfortable confidence with the daily schedule. Through the creative arts and dramatic play, our curriculum provides experiences in music, art, pre-math and literacy. Weekly gym time and movement help expand their gross motor development. As the year unfolds, parents say their children look forward to “school” every week and ask “Is it a school day?”

Discovery’s Early Childhood Programs are a great way to build your child’s love for school and develop new friendships and community collaboration. Parents that have questions or are interested in a tour can contact me at 212-749-8717 or katie.discovery@gmail.com.

Sincerely,

Katie Kheel

Director