A Second Nest for Your Child
UPC Discovery, located in Peoria, Illinois prioritizes child development by nurturing their hearts, bodies, and imaginations. Our program encourages daily engagement and learning across four key areas: active play, faith-based learning, nature exploration, and intellectual growth. Situated on a certified National Wildlife Habitat and Monarch Way Station, our campus features a Certified Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom, benefiting both children and staff alike. UPC Discovery is proud to hold full accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), ensuring the highest standards of early childhood education. Join us in fostering a nurturing environment where every child can thrive.
what sets us apart
Gold Circle of Quality Center
UPC Discovery is a Gold Circle of Quality Center recognized by the Illinois Department of Human Services as an exemplary high-quality early care and education program.
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NAEYC Accreditation
UPC Discovery is the only early care and education program within 50 miles of Peoria to be fully accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Learn about what NAEYC accreditation means to our children and Families.
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Certified Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom
UPC Discovery has a Certified Nature Explore Classroom which means it has dynamic, nature-based play and learning space. The Nature Explore Classroom Certification Program is a national initiative that recognizes schools and other organizations that have made a commitment to providing outdoor classrooms and comprehensive programming to help children use the natural world as an integral part of learning.
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Allergy Certification
UPC Discovery is the first preschool in Central Illinois to earn the Red Sneaker. The Red Sneaker Award is given to childcare programs that have a comprehensive, coordinated approach of staff, volunteers, families and children, and the children's medical providers for effective prevention and management of allergies and allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis.
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