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Below, you will find the Discovery Corner Academy class listing and tuition price. Tuition can be paid in one sum prior to the start of the school year or monthly, and the first payment is due July 1st. To reserve a spot for your child, a $75 non-refundable registration fee for Preschool and $100.00 non-refundable registration fee for Kindergarten is required along with your completed application.
Please make checks payable to: Discovery Corner Academy
All paperwork must be returned to: Discovery Corner Academy: 29 East Walnut Street Lancaster, PA 17602
Once the director reviews your paperwork, you will be contacted to schedule a brief interview with your child at the school. You will be notified of your acceptance to our program no more than 72 hours after your interview.
NOTE: Sibling Discount: Families with more than one child in the preschool receive a 15% discount on each subsequent child’s tuition. *If your family is accepted into the Scholarship Program there will be no sibling discount.
DCA CLASS LISTING 2026-2027
DCA CLASS LISTING 2026-2027
Please mark your FIRST CHOICE for placement with a number one (1),
and your SECOND CHOICE with a number two (2).
You will be notified of your assigned placement no later than May 1st, 2026.
Preschool/Pre-Kindergarten Program Details
Our preschool program begins at 9:00 AM and ends at 1:00 PM, one of the only four-hour programs in the area. We also offer an Extended Day Enrichment Program for the Prekindergarten class until 3:00 PM. The children eat their lunch in school. Our teachers collaborate to create a comprehensive curriculum tailored to student interests, meeting PA Early Learning state standards and blending academic, social-emotional, and Christian education. We have a strong focus on child-led learning and believe learning through play is the best way for a child to learn. Our program runs from September through May.
Kindergarten Co-op Program Details
The kindergarten class will be making trips to the Lancaster Library, Musser Park, and Central Market. We are also excited to welcome family members in as Mystery Readers to our classroom. Our homeschool co-op begins at 9:00 AM and ends at 3:00 PM, and children will eat their lunch at school. Our co-op uses Tara West’s KinderCurriculum, which meets all state standards and is based on the Science of Reading. This curriculum includes hands-on learning in both small and large group settings. Included in the curriculum are Literacy, Math, Phonics, Grammar, Reading, Writing, Science, STEM, Social Studies, and Health. Our staff work together to create a blend of academic, social/emotional, and Christian Education. Our strong focus on child-led learning stems from our belief that learning through play is the most effective approach.
Our program operates from August through May, aligning with the state of Pennsylvania’s requirement of 180 instructional days. Families have the flexibility to meet this requirement by choosing either our five-day in-person option or our three-day hybrid option, which combines in-school and home-based learning.
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