Welcome to Discovery Point #56
NEW HOPE
Stop by anytime to visit our center, or call ahead to schedule a tour. Our door is always open to you!
Overview:
The Fayetteville Discovery Point has been open since July 2007. The owners, Shanett and Richard Battle, both have a strong passion for educating children. They have two children of their own who are both currently enrolled in their center. Shanett has a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and a Masters Degree in Education with an emphasis in Reading and Literacy. She has taught in the Rockdale and DeKalb County School Systems for over ten years. She has served as a classroom teacher and an Instructional Literacy Coach. Richard and Shanett both have very high standards and expectations for their center. They strive for excellence in customer service and quality childcare.
Index:
Special Features:
Our Discovery Point Center has outstanding standard features and amenities.
- Owner On-Site
- Low teacher to student ratio
- Bright and spacious rooms
- Full Service Cafeteria
- Computer Center
- Three Separate Playgrounds
- Messy Project Area
- Separate Young Infant and Older Infant Classrooms
- Private Pre-K and Kindergarten Program
- Large Classrooms with lots of windows
Safety Features:
- Security Cameras and Electronic Sign In System
- Key Pad Entrance
- Child Safety Exit
- Intercom Monitoring of Rooms
- Monthly Quality Inspections
Enrichment Programs:
Our center offers the following special programs:
- Spanish classes
- Tae Kwon Do lessons
- Tap/Ballet dance classes
- Tutorial Services provided by the Learning Station
- Soccer Shots
- Mini-Hoops (Basketball)
Summer Camp:
- Wii Fit System
- Daily academics
- Each child receives a Summer Bridge workbook
- Individual tutoring
- 2-3 field trips a week (including Atlanta Zoo, World of Coke and more...)
- Camp Scientific
- Daily art and science activities
- Weekly Themes
Schools Served:
- Grace Christian
- Inman Elementary School
- Rivers Edge Elementary School
- North Fayette Elementary School
- Hood Avenue Elementary School
- Fayette Intermediate School
- Counterpane School
- Spring Hill Elementary
- Kemp Primary/Elementary
- Eddie White Academy
Accreditations:
2010 Receipient of the President's Award from Discovery Point Franschising Inc.
Parent Testimonials:
Hi Everyone,
Sorry I didn't get to see any of you on Friday to say "THANKS" for everything, so here it goes.
THANKS for:
1. being the support system we needed as a family
2. the interest you took to enhance the kids learning abilities
3. the preparation you gave the boys to succeed in Kindergarten and beyond
4. the pure love they received everyday when they walked through the doors of DP
5. the care you took of them when they were sick or got injured on the playground
6. the exposure you gave to them (i.e - in/out field trips, pajama parties, holiday parties, the curriculum, etc)
7. the great educators you have teaching our young kids
8. the constant and consistant cleanliness to your facility
9. introducing me and the kids to Wii
10. keeping us informed
11. working with us during the difficult financial times
12. the F.R.E.D. folders
13. the homework and behavior chart...and most of all
FOR JUST BEING GOOD PEOPLE, HIRING GOOD PEOPLE, TEACHING GREAT PEOPLE OF THE FUTURE!!
I could go on, but I have to finsihing working and so do you...LOL
By the way, I will be available for the Spring Carnival (as long as it's not on the same date of anything the boys are doing...SMILE).
Thanks and best wishes to you all at Discovery Point # 56!!
A SPECIAL AND HEARTFELT THANKS TO TONYA, MRS. KIM & MRS. JASMINE!!!
Sincerely,
Cynthia Shackleton & Family
