Discovery Early Learning Center
237 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
The Early Childhood Center, located at 400 West Viola in Yakima, Washington, serves as a specialized educational facility dedicated to the foundational development of the district’s youngest learners. As part of the Yakima School District, the center focuses on providing high-quality early learning experiences, including preschool and developmental programs designed to prepare children for the transition into elementary school. The facility is structured to support children during their most critical formative years, emphasizing social-emotional growth, early literacy, and foundational cognitive skills in a supportive, age-appropriate environment.
By centering its mission on early intervention and childhood development, the school plays a vital role in bridging the gap for families in the Yakima community. The center works to ensure that children of varying backgrounds and developmental needs have access to the resources necessary for future academic success. Through a combination of play-based learning and structured curriculum, the Early Childhood Center aims to foster a love for discovery while establishing the essential habits and skills required for long-term educational achievement.
By centering its mission on early intervention and childhood development, the school plays a vital role in bridging the gap for families in the Yakima community. The center works to ensure that children of varying backgrounds and developmental needs have access to the resources necessary for future academic success. Through a combination of play-based learning and structured curriculum, the Early Childhood Center aims to foster a love for discovery while establishing the essential habits and skills required for long-term educational achievement.
237
Total Students
12.0
Full-Time Teachers
19.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
112.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 28 |
| Hispanic | 202 |
| Black | 5 |
| Two or More | 2 |
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Hispanic202 (85.2 %)
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White28 (11.8 %)
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Black5 (2.1 %)
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Two or More2 (0.8 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Pre Kindergarten |
| School Type: | Special Education School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | N/A |
| District: | Yakima School District |
| Phone: | (509)573-5400 |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - Pre-K |
| Total Students: | 237 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 12.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 19.8 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 240 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 26 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
237
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 237 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 104 | 43.9% |
| Male | 133 | 56.1% |
Nearby Pre Kindergartens (Within 10 Miles)
1 Students
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