A Locally-Owned
Home-Away-From-Home
Where Your Child’s Inner
Potential Comes To Life
A Locally-Owned
Home-Away-From-Home
Where Your Child’s Inner
Potential Comes To Life
Preschool & Daycare Center Serving Montana City, Clancy, Helena, East Helena and Bozeman, MT
Our Mission
At Discovery Kidzone, our mission is to provide a beautiful and functional early childhood experience that blends the magic of play with Montessori and Reggio Emilia principles. We empower children to discover their inner genius, build confidence, and develop resilience in a safe, loving environment. We are equally committed to fostering a supportive, growth-focused culture for our team, ensuring both children and educators thrive.
A Vision To Deliver Exceptional Childcare
Our aim is to inspire creativity and innovation for future generations and make the magic of play a priority in all facets of life, for both young and old! We work hard to promote social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development based on the work of Maria Montessori.
Core Values and Beliefs That Guide Each Day
Your child blossoms when they’re in a secure, loving environment that makes them feel at ease and gives them the confidence to spread their wings. Teachers abide by our core values in every interaction with your little one to provide them with an unforgettable early childhood experience.
- Safety
- Kindness
- Mindfulness
- Discovery
- Innovation
- Play
- Nurturing and loving Relationships
Serving The Community For Over 20 Years Now
Rachel Supalla founded Discovery Kidzone in her home in 2009 as a half-day preschool for five children. Over time, the community need for high-quality care and education was evident, and we rapidly expanded.
- In 2011, we moved into our first location (DKZ 1)
- In 2013, we added infant and toddler care
- In 2014, we opened our second location (DKZ 2)
- In 2016, we opened our third location (DKZ 3)
- In 2022, we opened our fourth location (DKZ 4 Helena)
- Today we serve over 1000 children daily and have 200 educational professionals on staff.
- In 2023 we opened our off site summer camp location serving over 120 additional children in the summer.
- In January 2024 we added 3 schools in Bozeman
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In April 2024, we added 2 schools in Ogden, UT & South Ogden, UT
Family-Owned By A Caring Husband And Wife Duo
Our founder holds a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Administration and is married to her high-school sweetheart Mr. Eric, who is now her business partner and Mr. Everything. Together, they have four children and are on-site daily to ensure your child receives the very best education.
Proudly Voted The Best In The Region
We are a STARS-certified school, were recently named Innovative Business of the Year 2020, and were included in the Top Business Leaders under 40. We are incredibly grateful to have also been named as the Best Childcare, Best Preschool, and Best Summer Camp in Helena.
Genius Discoveryⓒ Curriculum Designed Entirely In-House
Our founder drew upon her years of childcare education and the Montessori and Reggio Emilia philosophies to develop a unique curriculum that promotes learning through play and exploration. Our mission is to develop the whole child through creativity, nurturing, and cooperation.
Watch Your Child Reach Their Highest Potential!
How Old Is Your Child?
Infants
6 Wks - 12 Months
Toddlers
2 - 3 Years
Preschool
3 - 4 Years
Advanced Pre-K
4 - 5 Years
Kindergarten & 1st Grade
5 - 7 Years
Before & After School
6 - 12 Years
summer camp
6 - 12 Years
Advanced Pre-K
4 - 5 Years
Kindergarten & 1st Grade
5 - 7 Years
Before & After School
6 - 12 Years
