Discovery Years Child Care Center
The Discovery Years · Private
Year-round childcare center in San Jose (Almaden and Berryessa) serving children from 18 months through age 6, including children with special needs, open weekdays 8am-5pm. Alongside preschool, private kindergarten and full/part-time and drop-in care, it offers a summer camp with story time, art, music and indoor/outdoor play. Primarily a daycare/preschool provider; open-enrollment. Operator PRIVATE (30+ years).
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We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact The Discovery Years directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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Powered by GoogleMy daughter has been coming here since she was 1.5 and we really love this place. She’s been thriving and she loves her teachers and friends. The director and teachers really care about the kids and it shows. Thank you to the team for all that you do.
We have entrusted both of our children to Discovery Years for over two years, and it's been an exceptional experience. The staff truly prioritizes each child's safety and well-being, providing thoughtful, individualized attention that helped our kids settle in smoothly during their first few weeks. Every morning, they eagerly look forward to going to school--that speaks volumes. When transitions occur--such as a teacher leaving--the center handles them with great care. Staff members inform the children about the change in advance and facilitate a gentle adjustment period with the new teacher. Staff regularly curates a thoughtfully designed array of engaging, developmental activities. We couldn't recommend this day care more highly.
My younger daughter just graduated from "Discovery years" to attend transitional kindergarten. She has been in this school since she was 18 months old. She attended every classrooms in this fantastic school. She had great time in every classroom (2/3/4 yrs classroom) and loved every teacher. The Director, Ms. Nahzie always hires the best teachers for the children. My elder daughter who is in grade 2 now also attended Discovery Years. Children does a lot of independent activities, make friends and do a lot of indoor/outdoor play. Compared to other daycare, we feel that the teachers genuinely care and love the children. We are very fortunate to find such a wonderful daycare in our neighborhood where our children had spent their most important years with great care and love.
My 4 year-old son attended The Discovery Years for the last year and had a wonderful experience. He just graduated last week. During his time there, he bonded with all the teachers, but especially with his main class teachers and with the kids in his class. He was loved, received a lot of attention and genuine warmth and I can say with certainty that he was well taken care of, just like in a family. In his previous pre-school, he refused to go in each morning, while at The Discovery Years, he found his little community and would ask us to pick him up last. The Director of the school, Miss Nahzie is a wonderful person and experienced leader who runs the school in a very professional way and takes great care of the children. My husband and I were extremely grateful to her and the entire teacher staff for the teaching and care, as well as special memories they created for our family. I recommend this school to every parent in my group. A combination of warmth, structure, and play with a good inside space, with natural light, clean, and a generous outdoor area for play in the back. The teachers were truly amazing and I am very fond of them.
We have been incredibly pleased with our daughter's experience at The Discovery Years over the past year. The staff has been instrumental in her development, particularly with potty training. The transition from diapers to underwear was remarkably smooth, thanks to their supportive and patient approach. Every teacher at The Discovery Years is fantastic. They create a warm and nurturing environment where children feel safe and happy. The director's deep knowledge of child development is evident in the way she manages the daycare, and it's clear that she genuinely cares about each child's well-being. One of the standout features of The Discovery Years is the expansive outdoor space available for the children. I believe that outdoor play is crucial for kids, and it's wonderful to see them enjoying such a large, well-maintained area. Additionally, I appreciate the app they use to keep parents updated. It's a delight to receive pictures and updates throughout the day, giving us a glimpse into our daughter's activities and adventures. Overall, The Discovery Years has been a fantastic place for our daughter, and we couldn't be happier with the care and attention she receives there. Highly recommend!




