Welcome to Spark! Discovery Preschool
All preschool-aged children in the Frederick feeder system have the opportunity to attend Spark! Discovery Preschool, a vibrant early learning center located at 555 8th Street in Frederick, next door to Thunder Valley K-8. Serving over 300 children from Firestone, Frederick, and Dacono, we are proud to support families throughout the Carbon Valley community.
A Strong Start with STEM-Focused Early Learning
Spark! Discovery Preschool offers a comprehensive, play-based early learning program with a unique emphasis on STEM—Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Our goal is to spark curiosity and build a strong foundation for future academic success, especially as children prepare for kindergarten.
Program Highlights
- Creative Curriculum: A research-based, standards-aligned curriculum that promotes learning through play and discovery.
- STEM Integration: Children are introduced to real-world STEM concepts using hands-on experiences, design thinking, and problem-solving strategies such as the scientific method and observation.
- Colorado Academic Standards: Our instruction aligns with state standards across all developmental and academic domains.
- Teaching Strategies GOLD: Progress is observed and documented in areas such as social-emotional, motor, cognitive, and language development, as well as literacy, math, science, and the arts.
- Language & Literacy Support: We use Fundations, Heggerty Phonological & Phonemic Awareness, and Wilson to support foundational literacy skills.
- PATHS® Curriculum: A proven program that promotes emotional and social competence while reducing behavioral challenges.
Whole-Child Focus
In addition to academics, we emphasize:
- Gross-motor and movement activities to support physical development
- Family engagement and resources to help parents support learning at home
- Inclusive services for children with special needs, in collaboration with our Child Find team
Flexible Program Options
We offer a variety of schedules to meet your family’s needs:
- Tuition-Based Program for 3-year-olds
- Universal Preschool for eligible 4-year-olds
- Special Education Services for eligible children ages 3–5
Session Times:
- AM Preschool: 8:30–11:10 a.m. (Mon–Fri)
- PM Preschool: 12:25–3:05 p.m. (Mon–Fri)
- Full-Day Preschool: 8:30 a.m.–3:05 p.m. (Mon–Fri)
- Childcare/Extended Day: 7:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. (Mon–Fri)
Come Visit Us!
We would love to welcome you to our community. Schedule a tour and learn how Spark! Discovery Preschool can help your child Grow Big and Shine Bright.
Call us at 720-652-7906 to get started.