Empowering Childhood Experiences

An approach to foster relationships, knowledge and imagination.

The Discovery Preschool Journey


2002

Study tour in Reggio Emilia before school opening. Opening of Beckenridge Discovery Preschool.

Opening of Heritage Discovery Preschool.

2003

2005

Support 100 Languages of Children Exhibit, in Toronto.

Support the formation of the Ontario Reggio Association.

2006

2007

Celebration of 5th anniversary of teachers.

Celebration of 5th anniversary of 3 teachers. Opening of Extraordinary Beginnings. Schools nominated for Apprentice Training Award.

2008

2009

Study tour to St. Louis, Missouri. Implementation of the Ink and Paper technique. Declaration to collaborate in community events & shared marketing strategies.

Delegation to Reggio Emilia, Italy. Celebration of 5th anniversary for 2 teachers. Co-host One Urban Mama Show. Opening of Discovery Preschool On 7

2011

2012

Celebration of 10th Anniversary of 7 teachers. Celebration of the 10th anniversary of Beckenridge Discovery Preschool. Lella Gandini visits Discovery Preschool. 5 teachers visit Boulder Journey School for a study tour in Boulder, CO.

Opening of Unionville Discovery Preschool. 2 teachers attend the Canadian Study delegation to Reggio Emilia. 6 teachers proposed to visit the NAREA Conference in Pittsburg, PA

2015

2016

Program Statement created and shared in our first organization conference. Wonder of Learning Exhibit comes to Toronto.

3 teachers attended Canadian Study Tour to Reggio Emilia, IT. Provincial Centre of Excellence appointed Allison Barrow a Pegagogist. 6 teachers celebrate 5 years with Discovery. 4 teachers celebrate 15 years. Discovery Preschool is issued 3 perfect licences with the Ministry of Education.

2018

2019

1 teacher celebrates 15 years with Discovery.