Discoveries Programming
Please review the programs offered below. They are identified by what programming is offered at each site. 
Both sites will offer Summer Programming and care on Professional Development Days, as well as Winter and Spring Breaks. 

Denver Center

Two Year Old Full - Time Child Care
  • Child must turn two by September 15.
  • Care available Monday -Friday 6:30 - 6 for up to 50 hours per week. 
  • Tuition includes all meals and snacks. 
  • Child care is available at additional charge for Christmas Break and Spring Break. 
  • Summer care is optional.
(This class is full for the 2021-2022 school year.)
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Three Year Old Full - Time Preschool
  • Child must celebrate third birthday by September 15.​
  • Care available Monday -Friday 6:30 - 6 for up to 50 hours per week. 
  • Tuition includes all meals and snacks. 
  • Child care is available at additional charge for Christmas Break and Spring Break. 
  • Summer care is optional.
(This class is full for the 2021-2022 school year.)

Four Year Old Part - Time Preschool
  • Child must celebrate fourth birthday by September 15.
  • Program hours: Monday - Thursday 8:30 - 11:15 AM.
  • Program follows Denver School calendar.
  • Nutritious afternoon snack provided. 
  • Tuition is free. Cost covered by the Iowa Voluntary Preschool Grant.
  • Please note that before and after school care is not available for part-time students.
(Spots available for 2021-2022 school year.)

Four Year Old Full - Time Preschool
  • ​Child must celebrate fourth birthday by September 15. 
  • Program hours: Monday - Friday, 8AM - 3PM, with early dismissal at 2PM on Wednesdays.
  • Program follows Denver School calendar.
  • Summer care is optional.
  • Daily breakfast and snack provided. Lunch may be brought from home or purchased from Denver Schools. 
  • Morning and afternoon snack provided.
  • Tuition: Ten hours paid by Iowa Voluntary Preschool Grant.
  • Preschool Extended Day programming available from 6:30AM - 8AM, 3 - 6PM, and 2 - 6PM on Wednesdays. 
​(This class has limited openings for the 2021-2022 school year.)
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TK - 5th Grade Extended Day
  • The Extended Day program is available to children in Transitional Kindergarten - 5th Grade. Children are transported to and from Discoveries by bus.
  • Hours of operation are 6:30AM - 6:00PM.
  • Available on late starts, early outs, professional development days and school vacation breaks.
  • Once at Discoveries children are encouraged to explore a classroom designed with their interests in mind. Games, puzzles, art supplies, and reading materials are provided for each grade level. Planned activities, snacks, and outdoor playtime are a part of the daily schedule.
  • All hours are paid through units. A minimum of five units required per week, per child. 
  • ( Registration for Fall 2021 begins in May 2021. )
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Waverly Center

​Three Year Old Full - Time Preschool
  • Child must celebrate third birthday by September 15.​
  • Care available Monday -Friday 6:30 - 6 for up to 50 hours per week. 
  • Tuition includes all meals and snacks. 
  • Child care is available at additional charge for Christmas Break, Spring Break and Waverly-Shell Rock snow days.
  • Summer care is optional.
    ​(This class is full for the 2021-2022 school year.)

Four Year Old Full - Time Preschool
  • ​Child must celebrate fourth birthday by September 15. 
  • Program follows Waverly Shell Rock School calendar.
  • Summer care is optional.
  • Tuition includes preschool programming Monday-Friday, child care on Waverly-Shell Rock Professional Development Days, and all snacks and lunch.
  • Extended Day Programming (before and after school care) available at an additional hourly rate.
  • Ten hours of tuition per week paid by Iowa Voluntary Preschool Grant.
  • Child care is available at additional charge over Christmas Break, Spring Break, and WSR snow days.


K- 4th Grade Extended Day
  • The Extended Day program is available to children in Kindergarten - 4th Grade. Children are transported to and from Discoveries by bus. Once at Discoveries children are encouraged to explore a classroom designed with their interests in mind. Games, puzzles, art supplies, and reading materials are provided for each grade level. Planned activities, snacks, and outdoor playtime are a part of the daily schedule. Hours of operation are 6:30AM - 6:00PM.

Discoveries Learning Center: Parent Handbook

Please review the Family/Parent Handbook provided below. This is available for download. This handbook contains all of our policies and guidelines. Please contact us if you have a question or concern about a policy listed.