Enrollment

Discover Preschool, a non-profit and non-denominational school, was established in 1959 as the West Parish Nursery School. We are fortunate to remain in our original site at 129 Reservation Road, on the West Parish Church grounds in Andover, Massachusetts. Discover Preschool is licensed by the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) to accommodate up to 37 children per day, ages 2.9 to 5 years old.

Registration

Registration for all programs is accepted on a first come, first serve basis, with priority given in the following order to: (1) returning students, (2) siblings of current and former students, and then (3) new families.

Tuition at Discover Preschool is an annual commitment. Registration fees, advanced tuition/registration payments, and tuition payments are non-refundable. Tuition can be paid either annually or quarterly. Please review the tuition policy outlined below.

In the event that an unusual circumstance presents itself during the enrollment process, the Director reserves the right to make a determination in keeping with the purpose and philosophy of Discover Preschool.

Discover Preschool does not discriminate in regards to race, religion, cultural heritage, national origin, marital status, political beliefs, or sexual orientation.

Information for Families

We are excited to welcome you to the Discover Preschool family for the 2024-2025 school year. Please review and complete these forms before your student’s first day.

Parent Board

The Parent Board is one of Discover’s biggest working parts and it is here that you, as parents and caregivers, can join. You will be able to support your child’s education in a meaningful way as well as get to know the members of this fun community! The primary role of the Parent Board is to support our director and teachers throughout the year with event planning, fundraising, and more. Parent Board meetings are held monthly, in the mornings after drop off.  They provide a warm, relaxed atmosphere for communication between parents, the board, and the director. We welcome and encourage all parents, not just board members with assigned roles, to attend these meetings anytime and to share your thoughts and ideas. If you are unable to attend meetings, there are several other ways to get involved, such as making playdough for the classrooms, participating in our various fundraisers, and helping out at family social events. We look forward to getting to know you and your family!