Viking Discovery Program
Welcome! We provide high-quality care for students before and after school, on non-school days, and throughout the summer months. As a child care center licensed by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety, professionalism, and service for the families of School District 145.
We are especially proud to have been part of Nebraska’s early school-based child care model — an approach that has since been replicated nationwide. Our program was built on the belief that children thrive when care and education are connected within the school community. Today, we continue to work collaboratively with peer programs across Nebraska to share best practices, strengthen operations, and provide progressive, high-quality educational opportunities for children.
The District 145 Foundation for Education is a nonprofit corporation supported through program revenue, grants, school district events, and generous community contributions. In turn, the Foundation invests in unique opportunities and needs that fall outside of the School District 145 operating budget.
We are honored that you have chosen the Viking Discovery Program for your family. We welcome both compliments and constructive feedback and encourage you to share your thoughts with our Program Director, Mrs. Jen Shakespeare. Your input helps us continually improve.
GOALS FOR OUR CHILDREN
- To respect and care for themselves and others.
- To work with others productively and cooperatively.
- To learn through active involvement with people, materials, events and ideas.
- To become independent, responsible and confident in school and in life.
- To gain knowledge and skills in important academic, social and physical areas.
