High-Quality Preschool

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 FundationsHeggerty 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.

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