Serving beautiful Willow Glen since 2007
License #434408891
Serving families in San Jose since 2007
Here, children grow in character, independence, and readiness for kindergarten and beyond.
Ages 2–7 • Bilingual • Meals & Toilet Training
Next to Willow Glen Middle School
Established in 2007, we help children grow in character, independence, and readiness for kindergarten and beyond.
Ages 2–6 (School Year) | 2–7 (Summer) Located in Willow Glen, San Jose, CA
Families choose First Discoveries because they want a safe, established environment where their child is seen, respected, and supported. They are looking for more than supervision — they want intentional structure, meaningful learning, and guidance that builds both character and capability.
Licensed & Established Since 2007
For 19 years, we have partnered with families during some of childhood’s most formative years. Licensed by the State of California and rooted in long-standing community trust.
Intentional Guidance
We believe behavior is communication. Children are guided with empathy, clear expectations, and consistent boundaries that build responsibility and emotional regulation.
Mixed-Age Leadership Model
Younger children learn by observing older peers, while older students take on small leadership roles that strengthen empathy, independence, and accountability.
Academic & Prep Readiness
Our Pre-K and TK program develops early literacy, number sense, fine motor skills, and classroom readiness through structured, hands-on learning.
Bilingual Environment
As a bilingual English-Spanish school, language is integrated naturally. Children build communication skills in both languages while developing cultural awareness.
Character Development
We weave values like kindness, patience, and gratitude into daily life. Children practice the fruits of the Spirit in real relationships, strengthening integrity.
These values shape the daily rhythm, relationships, and learning experiences inside our classrooms.
Children learn to understand their emotions, practice self-regulating strategies that build their capacity for self-control, resolve conflict respectfully, and build healthy friendships — supported by clear expectations and steady guidance.
Transitional Kindergarten
Individualized support in early literacy, phonics, writing, number sense, and classroom readiness — preparing children confidently for kindergarten.
Daily time in our garden spaces strengthens coordination, resilience, teamwork, and curiosity. Children engage in active exploration, care for herb and vegetable gardens, and observe our Monarch butterfly nurseries — building both physical confidence and a meaningful connection to the natural world.
Through rhythm, musical instrument exploration, movement, and worship, children strengthen auditory processing, memory, coordination, and joyful expression.
Language is woven naturally throughout the day. Children build confidence communicating in both English and Spanish within a supportive, structured environment. We also welcome students whose first language is neither English nor Spanish. Through consistent routines, visual cues, and partnership with families, children transition smoothly and begin developing language confidence — regardless of the language spoken at home.
Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks, Toilet Training & Nap Family-style meals and snacks encourage independence, conversation, and daily routine in our peanut- and tree-nut-free environment. We partner with families to support toileting at any stage of development while children are enrolled. Bedding is provided for rest time, assigned to each child, and laundered and sanitized weekly.
Through Bible stories, prayer, and meaningful conversations, children practice kindness, gratitude, patience, and responsibility in their daily interactions. As we explore Scripture together, children discover practical lessons that support connection, integrity, and thoughtful living.
Younger children learn by observing older peers, while older students take on small leadership roles that strengthen empathy, responsibility, and confidence. Research shows that mixed-age environments support social development, cooperation, and stronger self-regulation by reducing comparison and encouraging mentorship.
Supporting children from early foundations through emerging leadership.
Foundational growth through structured play, social skills, language development, and emotional confidence in our mixed-age classroom.
Small-group instruction that builds early literacy, number sense, and classroom readiness — preparing children confidently for kindergarten.
Flexible enrollment by the day, week, or month with hands-on enrichment including gardening, art, science, water play, cooking, and outdoor exploration.
Visit during the school day and see firsthand how children learn, connect, and grow within the daily rhythm of First Discoveries.
Visit during the school day and see firsthand how children learn, connect, and grow within the daily rhythm of First Discoveries.
Serving Willow Glen since 2007
Licensed by the State of California
License #434408891
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