We've been taking our two children to Discovery Depot for the past ten years. We've seen this wonderful school grow from a rabbit-warren of a house in Silverdale, to the custom-built schoolhouse it's in now. Connie Falconer designed the school aligned with her vision for the best way to use the Montessori method to teach young children. There's an ample backyard, with climbing things, space to play with balls and other equpment; a couple garden plots that the kids work in, and enough space upstairs and down for three full classrooms.\r
When our children were in the Pre-K and Kindergarten there, their classroom experiences were terrific. The teachers were loving, nurturing, always positive, never punitive. They lifted children up, encouraging them to be the best, most inquisitive little worker bees they could be! Every day was full of music, math, living things, dance, practical life lessons (hooray for manners, and setting the table, and always, always, cleaning up after yourself when you're finished!), sharing, and words, words, words.\r
We have NEVER regretted sending our children to Discovery Depot. \r
Following his success in the Montessori way at Discovery Depot, our son thrived in 1st through 6th grade Montessori classes in the Central Kitsap School District. Every weekday, he spent his before and after school time at Discovery Depot, where he was appreciated and encouraged.\r
Our daughter currently attends before & after school daycare there. And through the ups and downs of second grade, there at Discovery Depot she has a place that's like home. Every afternoon when I pick her up, I find her busily engaged in fun activities, and she says good-bye to her teacher with a genuinely affectionate hug. What more could you ask for in a daycare than for your child to know, absolutely, that she is valued and cherished?
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