Fostering Play and Knowledge Hand-in-Hand

Curriculum activities run all day long, morning and afternoon, so your child will be learning, engaged, and having fun...all without pressure and in an energetic format.
KDA curriculum, conferences, and assessments are aligned with Oregon's Early Learning Guidelines. From infancy, until your student leaves for kindergarten, each month they will be progressing on their personal and academic journey.
There is no testing anxiety at KDA! All of our assessments are done through free play or play-based activities with friends and teachers.

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A Core KDA Value: Respect

Children are unique individuals who deserve to be treated respectfully in all areas: emotionally, socially, physically, and academically. We would love to show you specifically how we carry out this commitment during your Tour.

Families are the primary force in their child's lives. Through Tadpoles, either via email or an app, you will see pictures, videos, lesson plans, and all the details of your child's day. Plus, KDA is truly a community - you and your child will be known and cared for.

KDA supports our teachers with a positive, coaching management style and a strong Paid-Time Off policy that ensures they can care for and educate your child each day.

Communication is Key!

At Kids Discovery Academy, open communication is one of our highest priorities. We love to hear how things are going at home, and we want you to know all about your child's day. This communication is the foundation for a family/school partnership that will support your child in the best possible manner.

Our convenient Tadpoles system lets teachers record and share your child's daily activities meals, diaper or potty activity, naps, curriculum plans, and announcements. All the information as well as pictures, short videos, and individual notes are sent to parents via email or easily accessible by parents with the free Tadpoles Parent App.
In-person communication is always available. Families can make appointments or just pop into the office to chat with someone on the Leadership Team. Of course your child's Teacher is available at drop-off or pick-up and by phone during the day as well.

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Family and Staff Feedback/Reviews

From J.W.:

Both my kids went here from baby stage up through school age. They always enjoyed their time and teachers there, and I often had trouble getting them to leave at the end of the day!

The teacher turnover is low, and they are always positive. I also chose this place because they have an open door policy meaning you can visit anytime and don't have to make an appointment just to come in.

Family in Infant/Ones Age Group:

I feel so fortunate to have found this place. My little one started in the infant room and moved up to the One's room and I could not have been happier with the care he received. The teachers always seem to have so much fun with the kids. I was so impressed with how many different enrichment activities the little ones got to do everyday. They were always coloring, painting, or doing some type of fun activity. Over the summer, the kids got to spend lots of time outside playing, which was so great to see.

Teacher turn over was really low, so I really felt like everyone knew my son and I knew all the faces. Even during the COVID situation, my little guy had the same lead teacher (who he LOVED). This daycare center really felt more like a family run/home daycare in that the staff really seemed to care about each kiddo individually. The director, assistance director, and the owner were all really involved in the daily operations.

During COVID19, KDA was one of the daycares that was able to stay open. They followed all the requirements of the state and made us feel like we were safe.

This is a great place and I cannot even express how much we loved the teachers!!!

Great Communication:

I love KDA! My son has been attending for over a year (he’s 2 1/2) and my infant daughter just started attending too. I have never once been concerned for my child’s safety or happiness. They are super positive, great communicators, and wonderful teachers!

From a Staff Perspective:

After working in other places I know that I found a spot that value means something. I've been here for quite sometime and we have dealt with changes but even though it's been challenging going through them, we have managed to come up strong. We strive to keep a positive environment and management has an open door to the office if needed.I enjoy coming to see smiling faces and know that you are a part of something big and that is to help children dream big for their future. To give them a safe environment and to let them know they are heard.

From Nanna:

Nanna loves KDA! I received daily updates with lesson plans, areas of learning covered, meals, naptimes, and (best of all) photos and videos of my little grandson as he laughed, played, and learned! For three years, Miss Jana and staff did an excellent job challenging my kiddo, giving him room to grow, and keeping him safe. I heartily recommend KDA!

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