Mission Statement

Discovery Child Development Centers: Qualifications
September 2009 - Office of the Director

M i s s i o n S t a t e m e n t a n d P h i l o s o p h y

"Discovery's Mission is to provide high-quality care and education to children from six weeks of age up to twelve years by incorporating the best research and knowledge of development and health, and to support parents by providing their children with a loving, nurturing environment by being accessible to discuss their children's need and by offering services at competitive prices."

Discovery's Policy Statements

PHILOSOPHY
It is the philosophy of Discovery that children learn and develop from their environment; that a positive environment filled with nurturing adults, stimulating activities and age appropriate, challenging educational stimulants is of immeasurable benefit to children, their families and the community.

AN INVITATION
For anyone with specific communication needs, or who may require any special assistance, we are more than happy to provide help in any way that we can. Please inform the facility's Director at any Center of your circumstances. Alternatively, you can call Nannette or Mike Boyce at 382-0338, or visit one of them in person at Discovery II, 3300 Del Rey Boulevard.

DISCOVERY'S GOALS FOR CHILDREN:

To exhibit health social and emotional growth
To provide - personnel who are open and easy for parents to communication with
To provide - parents a feeling of confidence that their children are being care for in the best possible manner
To provide - parents satisfaction with the cost of care their children receive

CONFIDENTIALITY:

"Information is only released personally to a parent and/or legal guardian, or by appropriate written consent of parent and/or legal guardian."

A Declaration of INDIVIDUAL and FAMILY RIGHTS

To be treated with dignity and respect

To have:

A timely application process
A timely initiation of services
My concerns addressed by management
Rights explained verbally and, if requested, in private

To be included in decisions regarding services to my child

To be provided with:

A Parent Handbook
A weekly Menu Calendar
Assistance in dispensing of medications
Assistance with any communication need

To review my child's records

To feel our needs are addressed

To be informed of:
- The grievance process
- My child's behaviors
- The hours that services are available
- Any accident involving my child
- Consequences of refusing recommended service or advice