Ages
2-5
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What ratios and class sizes do you
keep?
Preschool Class:
• 1:5 teacher-to-student ratio
• Maximum group size of 14
Pre-K Class:
• 1:5 teacher to student ratio
• Maximum group size of 10
Kindergarten Prep Class:
• 1:7 teacher to student ratio
• Maximum group size of 20
Do you provide meals?
Discovery Bay does not have a cooking
facility on-site. Parents can either provide
food or purchase food from The Bistro or
Café. We have a children’s menu with a
variety of meals that can be purchased by
the day or month. In addition, there are
lots of child-friendly snacks available for
purchase. Food orders can be placed at
the Discovery Bay front desk during daily
check-in.
Do you have an outdoor playground?
AN
ENVIRONMENT
WHERE
CHILDREN
FEEL HAPPY,
ENGAGED
AND WELL
CARED FOR.
There is not an outdoor play area available
at PRO Sports Club. Instead we provide
Enrichment classes and Active Play
indoors. Children enrolled in Preschool
engage in Music, Dance and Movement
classes daily to provide an opportunity
for large motor play. Pre-Kindergarten
students participate in Active Play using
the pool, soccer arena and racquetball
courts each week. Kindergarten Prep
students use these facilities, visit the park
weekly for outdoor play and receive a swim
lesson each week.
What are the benefits of attending 5
days per week?
Research on Early Childhood Education
has shown that attending school 5
days per week provides consistency
that is highly beneficial for children
under the age of 5. Children at this age
learn through repetition and thrive on
consistency. Attending a preschool 5 days
per week allows a child’s learning to be
reinforced from one day to the next. This
continuity, along with the opportunity for
more practice, allows children to reach
their highest potential and obtain more
throughout the course of a year.
What do you do to attract and retain
qualified teachers?
We offer a competitive compensation
package and provide excellent working
conditions to attract and retain the best
teachers possible. Our teachers also sign
yearly contracts. This helps to ensure that
teachers stay with our program for the
entire school year.
How do you compare to other
preschool/pre-k programs in the
Eastside area?
Discovery Bay Learning Academy offers
many valuable features that other
preschool programs in the area do not
provide, such as:
• Children have daily access to PRO
Sports Club’s world class facilities
including the aquatics center, soccer
arena and racquetball courts to
support the development of motor
skills and healthy lifestyle choices.
• Children’s learning of academic
subjects (literacy, math, science and
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nutrition) is supported using our state
of the art TeachSmart Interactive
Whiteboard system. This system
brings learning to life by presenting
activities that would normally be done
in workbooks with sound, colorful
graphics and interactive, hands-on
learning.
• Parents will have the convenience
of being able to work out, enjoy the
club’s amenities or take care of other
responsibilities both on and off-site
while your child attends school. This
saves time and money because you
can use the club and have extended
childcare available all in the same
location.
• Our instruction is highly
individualized. We assess children’s
learning progress on an ongoing basis
so that we can individualize learning
goals. This ensures that children are
challenged when appropriate while
also receiving the support they need
to reach their full potential. We also
provide low teacher-to-student ratios.
• We value the connection between
school and home. Parents receive
copies of weekly lesson plans and
learning summaries that keep them
informed on what their child is
learning. These materials include
suggestions for how to extend
learning at home. Parents can join
our classroom Facebook page to see
photos of what children are doing
at school. We also include valuable
learning resources for families to use
at home. All assessment materials are
stored in online student portfolios that
parents can access at any time.
At Discovery Bay Learning
Academy we create an
environment where children
feel happy, engaged and well
cared for. Our knowledgeable
Early Childhood teachers
understand the delicate
balance of stimulating curious,
young minds in a warm and
nurturing manner. Your child
will experience the joys
of learning, grow socially,
advance academically and
develop a healthy body and
mind. Each child will finish
the year prepared to succeed
in future school settings.
Program Teaching Philosophy
We teach the whole child, introducing the
academic subjects of literacy, math, and
science along with an emphasis on child
health and social/emotional development.
Our skilled teachers engage children
intellectually, physically, emotionally,
and socially using hands-on, play-based
teaching techniques.
Our curriculum focuses on providing
children with authentic, age appropriate,
multi-sensory learning experiences.
Through the use of individualized
instruction, our highly qualified teachers
draw on children’s emerging learning
abilities and natural sense of curiosity
to encourage a lifelong excitement for
learning. We provide children with the
skills and knowledge they need to be
successful in future academic settings.
Program
• Highly Qualified Teachers
• Low Teacher to Child Ratios and
Individualized Instruction
• Daily Enrichment Classes for Preschool
• Daily Active Play (Pool, Soccer,
Racquetball Courts, Park) for Pre-K &
K Prep
• Research Based, Standards Driven
Curriculum
• TeachSmart Interactive Whiteboards
for Pre-K & K Prep
Highly Qualified Teachers
Lead Teachers have obtained a minimum
of a four year degree and are experienced
in teaching preschool age children. They
are passionate about teaching and possess
the knowledge, experience, and skill
set needed to understand and support
children’s individual needs.
Curriculum Tools and Individualized
Instruction
We are proud to offer the best research
based, standards driven curriculum along
with our TeachSmart interactive whiteboard
system, to engage children in academic
activities that meet a young child’s needs
for multi-sensory, hands-on learning. In
addition, our low teacher to student ratios
allow us to provide targeted instruction
to meet each child’s individual learning
needs.
ENROLLMENT
Placement in programs are based on
developmental readiness as well as age.
Required readiness skills included below.
Preschool Enrollment Requirements
• Must be at least 2 years old by the
first day of attendance
• Able to separate from parents without
experiencing a high level of distress
Potty training is not a requirement. Children
will not switch into the next class when turning
3. They will remain with their class for the
entire school year.
Pre-Kindergarten Enrollment
Requirements
• Must be at least 3 years old by the
first day of attendance
• Able to separate from parents without
experiencing a high level of distress
• Able to follow simple 2-3 step
directions
• Able to attend to a learning activity
for up to 20 minutes
Potty training is not a requirement. Children
will not switch into the next class when turning
4. They will remain with their class for the
entire school year.
Ongoing Assessment
Each child’s learning will be documented
using the best assessment tools available
for measuring children’s growth and
development. Assessments allow teachers
to measure children’s learning progress and
help identify areas where children need to
be challenged or may need extra support.
PRESCHOOL
Through the combination of
hands-on, multi-sensory learning
experiences and consistent classroom
routines, children learn to be
successful in a structured classroom
setting. In addition, teachers focus
on the development of social and
emotional skills to help young
toddlers learn to get along with
others.
8:15-10:45 Half Day Class
10:15-12:45 Half Day Class
10:15-3:30 Full Day Class
SAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE
10:15-3:30 Full Day Class
10:15-10:30 Welcome/Greeting/
10:30-10:50
10:50-12:05
12:05-12:40
12:40-12:45
12:45-1:25
1:25-2:55
2:55-3:25
3:25-3:30
Opening Activity
Circle Time/Large Group
Lesson
Small Group Lesson/Free
Exploration
Enrichment Class
Goodbye/Parent Report
Mealtime/Story Time
Naptime
Free Exploration
Goodbye/Parent Pick-Up
(Half Day Class ends at 12:45, all classes
follow same routines and last 2.5 hours.)
PRE-KINDERGARTEN
Recognizing that young children
learn best through hands-on,
multi-sensory experiences, we
have developed a program that will
allow children to build a strong
foundation in academic areas along
with developing healthy habits. In
addition, we help children learn the
social and emotional skills they will
need to be successful in a larger
school setting.
8:00-11:00 Half Day Class
10:00-1:00 Half Day Class
12:00-3:00 Half Day Class
10:00-3:30 Full Day Class
Kindergarten Prep Enrollment
Requirements
• Must be at least 4 years old by the
first day of attendance
• Able to separate from parents without
experiencing a high level of distress
• Able to follow simple 2-3 step
directions
• Able to attend to a learning activity
for up to 30 minutes
• Must be fully potty trained
(experience only occasional accidents)
Academic School Year
Discovery Bay Learning Academy is a yearlong learning program. Our school year
runs from September to June and follows
the Bellevue School District calendar
for school closures. All classes run on
a set schedule in order to provide the
highest level of consistency and deliver a
continuous curriculum. We offer 2, 3 and
5 day enrollment options. Extended care
is also available in our childcare program.
Please inquire with our Director if you
need all day care.
ALLERGY ALERT:
NUT & NUT BY PRODUCTS
To protect the safety of children, Discovery
Bay restricts foods that contain nuts or
nut by products. We also ask that you
please not bring items that may contain
traces of peanuts, tree nuts or products
processed in a facility that also processes
nuts. However, please be aware that
Discovery Bay is not a completely nut
free zone as we do offer members the
convenience of ordering food from
restaurants onsite. Although no items on
the children’s menu contain nuts or nut
by products, these foods are prepared in
a facility that is not a nut free zone.
Your child will gain the most benefit by
completing the entire year. Short term
enrollment or interrupted enrollment is
disruptive for both your child and other
children in our program. Therefore,
we require that you make a minimum
commitment of at least 5 months to enroll
in our school. Space may be held during
extended travel by paying 50% of your
normal monthly tuition. Early withdrawal
and dis-enrolling without proper notice
will incur additional fees.
CHOOSING
THE BEST
CARE
Choosing the right school for
your child’s early childhood
education is one of the
most important decisions
you will make. You should
do more than rely on
recommendations from
family and friends.
Here are a few
questions to help
you select a high
quality program
for your kids.
SAFE ENVIRONMENT
What is the teacher-to-child ratio?
How do teachers supervise the children?
How is unexpected behavior (conflict,
aggression, etc.) addressed?
What kind of training and qualifications do
teachers have?
What are the program’s emergency procedures?
WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT
SAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE
10:00-3:30 Full Day Class
10:00-10:10 Welcome/Greeting/
10:10-10:30
10:30-11:30
11:30-11:50
11:50-12:50
12:50-1:00
1:00-1:25
1:25-2:55
2:55-3:25
3:25-3:30
Opening Activity
Circle Time/Large Group
Lesson
Small Group Lesson/Free
Exploration
Meal Time/Extended
Literacy
Active Play Time
Goodbye/Parent Report
Mealtime/Story Time
Naptime
Free Exploration
Goodbye/Parent Pick-Up
(Half Day Class ends at 1:00, all classes
follows same routines and last 3 hours)
KINDERGARTEN PREP
We align our curriculum to
Washington State Common Core
Standards to ensure children
finish the school year ready for
Kindergarten. In addition, our
Kindergarten Prep class includes daily
reading groups to strengthen literacy
skills and weekly swim lessons.
8:30-12:30 Half Day Class
11:30-3:30 Half Day
8:30-3:30 Full Day Class
SAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE
8:30-3:30 Full Day Class
8:30-9:00
Welcome/Greeting/
Opening Activity
Circle Time/Large Group
9:00-9:30
Lesson
9:30-10:00 Small Group Lesson
10:00-10:30 Meal Time/Extended
Literacy
10:30-11:30 Reading Groups/Centers
11:30-12:30 Active Play & Goodbye/
Parent Pick-Up
12:30-1:00 Meal Time/Extended
Literacy
Quiet Time/Lesson Time
1:00-1:30
Reading Groups/Centers
1:30-2:30
Active Play & Goodbye/
2:30-3:30
Parent Pick-Up
(Half Day Class ends at 12:30. All classes
follow same routines and last 4 hours)
Do teachers welcome children and their families
as they enter the room?
Do teachers appear happy and interested in the
children?
Do teachers provide verbal and written
information about what your child is doing,
progress being made and skills being
developed?
Are there opportunities for parent
involvement?
SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL WELLBEING
How do teachers promote positive peer
interactions?
How do children know what behavior is
expected?
How do teachers approach discipline?
How do teachers build relationships
with children?
PROGRAM ACTIVITIES
What do kids get to do? Is there a
consistent daily schedule?
What skills will your child learn from
the program?
How do teachers approach children
who struggle with an activity?
How does the program share what
children are doing and learning with
their families?