3 days per week
Monday through Wednesday, 11:30 am to 3:00 pm. Includes supervised lunch as part of the Discovery afternoon.
Discovery: an afternoon Kindergarten companion or single program
Discovery pairs with Growing Into Kindergarten or a nearby morning Kindergarten to give children a full, enriching afternoon.
Discovery at a glance
Companion or single programDiscovery is for children attending DUMC’s Growing Into Kindergarten or children attending morning Kindergarten at a nearby elementary school.
Afternoon scheduleThe program runs from 11:30 am to 3:00 pm, giving children a structured afternoon after their morning program.
Lunch is included in the transitionSupervised lunch is part of Discovery, helping children shift from morning Kindergarten into the afternoon with time to socialize.
Maximum ageDiscovery is available for children up to age 6 by the end of the school year.
A fuller Kindergarten day with whole-child enrichment
Discovery provides the complete Kindergarten experience with enrichment activities that engage children across physical, emotional, social, and academic development. The afternoon format gives children time to move, create, explore, practice responsibility, and build on the ideas introduced in their Kindergarten year.
Discovery days and times
Choose the afternoon schedule that fits your family’s week
5 days per week
Monday through Friday, 11:30 am to 3:00 pm. Includes supervised lunch for families who want a full-week afternoon program.
What Discovery offers your child
Discovery is more than a place to spend the afternoon. Children move through a balanced, theme-based curriculum with time for individual creativity, group learning, physical activity, and curiosity-driven exploration.
- Balanced, theme-based curriculum
- Group and individual exploration
- Daily gross motor activity
- Creativity through centers and play
- Curiosity and excitement for learning
Hands-on enrichment that makes the afternoon meaningful
Discovery gives Kindergarten-age children a varied mix of social, creative, academic, and active experiences
Lunch transition and social time
After morning Kindergarten, supervised lunch gives children time to transition into the afternoon and socialize with friends.
Cooking with real learning built in
Cooking activities feature math, nutrition, following directions, and sequencing in a hands-on format.
Science exploration
Science activities and experiments encourage children to observe and explore their world.
Active math experiences
Active math expands on concepts such as patterning, graphing, and estimating.
Creative and academic centers
Centers feature creative and pretend situations as well as individual academic areas of learning.
Arts, crafts, and author studies
Children participate in arts and crafts projects and author studies using strong children’s literature.
Music, rhythm, and movement
Music experiences include rhythms, instruments, and movement for creative expression and participation.
Independence plus daily active play
Discovery supports independence, self-control, and responsibility, with 30 minutes of gym activities, playground time, or organized games daily.
Discovery questions for Doylestown Kindergarten families
Answers to common questions about eligibility, schedule, lunch, age, and enrichment
Is Discovery only for children enrolled in Growing Into Kindergarten?
No. Discovery is a companion program for children attending DUMC’s Growing Into Kindergarten, or it can be a single program for children attending morning Kindergarten at a nearby elementary school.
Can a child attending morning Kindergarten at a nearby elementary school join Discovery?
Yes. Discovery is available as a single afternoon program for children attending morning Kindergarten at a nearby elementary school.
What days and times are available?
Discovery is offered 3 days per week, Monday through Wednesday, from 11:30 am to 3:00 pm, or 5 days per week, Monday through Friday, from 11:30 am to 3:00 pm.
Is supervised lunch included?
Yes. Both the 3-day and 5-day Discovery schedules include supervised lunch.
What is the maximum age for the Discovery program?
The maximum age for Discovery is 6 by the end of the school year.
What types of enrichment activities are included in the afternoon?
Discovery includes theme-based curriculum, group and individual exploration, daily gross motor time, centers and play, cooking, science, active math, arts and crafts, author studies, music, and daily active play.
See if Discovery is the right afternoon fit
If you’re weighing afternoon enrichment after morning Kindergarten, call to discuss Discovery’s schedule, supervised lunch transition, curriculum, and age fit for your child.