High-Quality Reggio Emilia-based
Early Learning Center
in Waltham, Massachusetts
Where Education Meets Wonder for Children 1 Month to 7 Years Old. Our educational programs are in session Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 6:00 pm
Welcome to Discovery Village
The Waltham Standard for Intentional, Child-Led Education
At Discovery Village Child Care Center, we are dedicated to inspiring a lifelong love of learning through our Reggio Emilia-inspired approach, where a child's innate curiosity directly shapes their educational journey.
We provide a meticulously prepared environment where children from 1 month through Kindergarten are seen as capable researchers. Our educators facilitate learning through project-based exploration, fostering critical thinking, innovative problem-solving, and meaningful connections.
This is where a robust educational foundation is built, empowering children to enter their academic futures with confidence and capability.
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Our Waltham Campus:
Designed for Learning
Our location at 295 Weston St in Waltham provides a dedicated, secure campus for learning, easily accessible for commuting families.
Since 2018, our mission has been to provide the highest standard of early education. We are committed to continuous pedagogical improvement, ensuring our methods are always aligned with the best practices in Reggio-inspired and evidence-based early childhood education.
Our program is designed to cultivate the critical thinking, resilience, and self-confidence children need to transition seamlessly into formal schooling.
Key Differentiators of our educational model include:
A specialized teacher fostering creativity and cognitive development through the arts, a rarity in early learning centers.
Lower than state mandates to ensure deep, individualized engagement and formative assessment.
Learning is driven by student interest, leading to deeper engagement and understanding.
We integrate family and community expertise, cultural celebrations, and external visitors to broaden the children's learning context.
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Our Educational Philosophy
Our practice is guided by a core belief: children construct their own knowledge through interaction with the world. Our team of expert educators acts as guides, nurturing each child’s academic, social, and emotional development through an emergent, child-centered curriculum.
We supplement our core framework with Learning Beyond Paper and, in our Pre-K program, the structured literacy program Fundations, ensuring a comprehensive and school-ready skill set.
We partner with parents (a child's first and most important teachers) to raise children who are not only academically prepared but also empathetic, respectful, and kind members of their community.
Exceptional Educational Facilities
Every space at Discovery Village is intentionally designed to provoke inquiry, creativity, and learning. Our facilities are essential components of our curriculum.
The Atelier (Art Studio)
Led by a dedicated, Reggio-trained Atelierista, this studio is the heart of creative and symbolic expression, where children explore concepts through a hundred languages.
Purpose-Built Classrooms
Our sun-lit classrooms are organized into inviting provocations that encourage independent exploration and collaborative project work.
The Outdoor Classroom
Our play area is an extension of the learning environment, designed to teach environmental respect and provide hands-on natural science experiences.
Onsite Support Facilities
Including a full-service kitchen for healthy meals and onsite laundry, ensuring a hygienic and seamless learning day.
Testimonials from our Families
We believe a strong school-family partnership is vital to educational success. Here’s what our families have to say about the Discovery Village difference:
Testimonials from our Educators
We LOVE our team and we're so proud to share some of their thoughts with you ....
Join Our Team
in Waltham, Massachusetts
At Discovery Village Child Care Center, we believe that exceptional educators inspire exceptional learning. We’re always looking for passionate, creative, and dedicated early childhood professionals to join our Reggio Emilia-inspired community in Waltham.
As part of our team, you’ll work in a supportive, collaborative environment where your voice matters and professional growth is encouraged. Together, we nurture children’s curiosity, confidence, and love of learning, one meaningful discovery at a time.
Our Commitment to a
Secure Learning Environment
A safe and predictable environment is a prerequisite for learning. At Discovery Village, we have implemented comprehensive protocols to ensure our students' well-being.
Our facility access is strictly limited to enrolled families and authorized staff, ensuring a secure campus for uninterrupted learning.
We maintain a hygienic learning environment using non-toxic, Green Seal certified Force of Nature for our daily cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting needs along with a ZONO Technologies Disinfecting and Sanitizing Cabinets. We integrate lessons on health and wellness into our daily routine.
We maintain an open dialogue with families through the Procare App, providing real-time updates on your child's progress, activities, and daily discoveries.
Book a Tour at Discovery Village
The depth of our curriculum is best understood in person. We invite you to visit our Waltham campus, observe our classrooms in action, and speak with our Director of Curriculum. See how we make learning visible every day.
Find us
295 Weston St, Waltham Massachusetts 02453
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