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Discovery Cottage Preschool
Discovery Cottage provides a well-rounded preschool experience for children ages 2–5, blending hands-on exploration with purposeful, age-appropriate teaching. From play-based learning in our younger classes to structured kindergarten-readiness in our Kinder Ready program, we help every child build the skills and confidence they need for early success.

Ages: 2 years old by the start of class
Meets: Monthly | AM Class 2 days per week, 1hr 15min
Busy Bees offers a gentle introduction to preschool for our youngest learners, focusing on play-based exploration and early independence. Children build comfort separating from caregivers while engaging in sensory play, crafts, fine and gross motor activities, and simple social routines. This program provides just the right amount of structure for a child’s very first school experience.
Ages: 2.5 - 3.5 years old by the start of class
Meets: Monthly | AM Class 2 days per week, 1hr 30min
Designed as a natural step between Busy Bees and Little Sprouts, Caterpillars supports growing confidence and emerging school-readiness skills. Children practice following directions, participating in group activities, and developing early academic foundations through hands-on learning, stories, crafts, and motor skill development. This class fosters self-help skills and nurtures curiosity in a warm, supportive setting.
Ages: 3 - 4 years old by the start of class
Meets: Monthly | AM Class 2 days per week, 2hrs
Little Sprouts provides an engaging environment where children learn social skills, manners, taking turns, and how to interact in a classroom setting. Through themed activities, children explore early academics such as shapes, colors, letters, and numbers, while also developing creativity and critical thinking through play. This class helps build the foundation for a smooth transition into more structured preschool learning.
Ages: 4 - 5 years old (Must turn 4 by Aug 1, 2026)
Meets: Yearly | AM or PM Class 4 days per week, 2hrs 45min
Child must be potty trained.
Kinder Ready is our most advanced preschool offering, designed to prepare children for kindergarten success. This year-long curriculum focuses on early literacy and math readiness, fine motor growth, problem-solving, and independent work habits. Children participate in assessments, skill-building activities, and guided instruction that support kindergarten preparedness, along with opportunities for parent-teacher communication to monitor their progress.
Discovery Cottage is located at: 1158 Harrison Blvd.
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Brandy Campbell
Discovery Cottage DirectorPhone: 219-242-5389
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Katie Ridinger
Enrichment DirectorPhone: 219-462-5144 Ext. 6314
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Madison Bell
Recreation SuperintendentPhone: 219-462-5144 Ext. 6310