Discoveryland

Both my kids went to Discoveryland. Older one started at 3, and the younger one started just over 1 year old. Now both are in elementary school. It’s a safe and loving environment. The facilities have been updated over the past 5 years. For the last year of pre-​k, kids have textbook. Before that, even though there is no official textbook, kids still learn a lot, both in terms of academic preparation and social skills.
They are going to separate the infants into a separate room. Currently up to 2 years old kids are in same room. so it’s going to be more wonderful.
I highly recommend this place.

Love, love, love this pre-​school! My daughter learned so much, and therefore was so ready for Kindergarten. I totally felt safe leaving my daughter here. Very kind and caring teachers and staff, and overall very organized!

This place is an absolute little gem. My girl started here 2 days a week, and then 3, when she was 15 months old, just to have more fun with more kids and to give Mom a break during the week. As soon as she got used to it (which was pretty fast) she LOVED it. Her teachers in the infant room have been extremely kind and sweet to her, they are all very nice women, and the care they take of these kids is outstanding. The kids have all kinds of activities, play, parties, songs, books, things are rotated in and out to prevent boredom. I would say there is structure in the form of routine, as opposed to rigid schedule, the kids learn that certain things happen at certain times, which helps to make them feel safe. This school became a lifesaver for us when I got an offer for a freelance job assignment, which would require me, Mommy, to travel for a few months this year. We were able to get her in full time, and she was taken very good care of while I was away, a big load off Daddy’s mind, while he was at work all day! Our little one is very attached to several of her teachers, and they are very affectionate with every child I have seen there. They have loads of patience, but do not tolerate hitting, bad behavior, etc. You are given a detailed report every single day of what goes on. At this point, when I come to pick her up, she doesn’t want to leave!
The school itself is very simple, VERY clean, and well set up for the kids. I am lucky in that I was able to be at home with my girl until she was 20 months old, but some moms have to go back to work a lot sooner, and I have seen babies of only a few months old in care here; they are very well looked after and given a lot of love and attention. It is incredibly reasonably priced for the level of care given, in my opinion. We looked high end, and low, and of all the places in the south bay we saw, this was our top pick by far. Not fancy, not trendy, just a really sweet, fun, safe, clean little school, where our daughter has learned a TON, just by playing and being with grown ups who care, and, of course, a room full of other kids! She’s just about to graduate, to the next room, for 2 year olds, which of course makes me sad, but I know she will have the same great experience there that she has in the infant room. If you are looking for a wonderful trustworthy place to put your child, do not overlook Discoveryland at South Bay junior academy!

Totally disappointed, I put my littler girl in the waiting list since September 2013 (she told me she was #8 on the list.) I have been calling and leaving messages with no response at all. I went to the office like 7 times and most of the times there were no one to attend. 3 times I was able to speak with Gladis very nice lady but a lier person. First time, was on November 2013 and she said that she will have some space available on February or March which I was very happy to wait. Second time, she told me that I have to keep waiting until June 2014 which it was still ok to me. Third and last one, she told me that my girl was #2 on the list and she will definitely will try to accommodate her on September or first week of August. Well, now we are on November and I am still waiting… how is that… I guess she doesn’t care at all, not even ONE courtesy call to keep me posted during 14 months of being waiting. Kind of believe that this is a discrimination issue since I am a «Latina» mom… WOW in the 21s century you still see things. I already found a great place with wonderful people for my daughter but I still need to stand up for the rest of the moms that have the same problem.

My daughter started here as a three year old after being at a home daycare. I have been extremely pleased with her experience. Discoveryland was the least expensive option I visited, which made me wonder if it was going to work out, but it’s close to our house, I felt great about my tour, and my neighbor gave it high marks. My daughter loves it. The atmosphere is warm and the staff are very kind and loving to the children. She is learning phonics and enjoys playtime and whenever I pick her up, she and the other kids are playing nicely and calmly together which is a peaceful way to end the day. Thanks Discoveryland!

First time I dropped my son off he smiled, climbed down from my arms and walked into the playroom. First time that has ever happened!!! As I left, he smiled at me through the window. Staff is so sweet, organized and attentive. The facility is clean, smells clean and you wear little booties when you drop your kid off which I like. Cleanliness is a must. They give you a report each day of what happened throughout the day, which is helpful. Parking is great, and I am thrilled that I found this place!!! Amazing!