Why West Jordan Families Enroll at Young Scholars Academy
You are looking for a preschool your two- or three-year-old can grow into, and the places near you either have a waitlist you cannot wait out or feel like a room where children are simply watched. Young Scholars Academy is a family-run bilingual preschool and daycare in Draper, open Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 5:00pm for ages 2 to 5. West Jordan families come east across the valley to the 12300 South exit off I-15.
Most of West Jordan sits inside Jordan School District, so that is where most West Jordan children start kindergarten after preschool.
Getting Here From West Jordan
Our center is at 177 West 12300 South, Suite 107, on the southwest corner of 12300 South and Lone Peak Parkway in the South Willow Business Complex. It sits just off the west side of the I-15 exit, south of the Loveland Living Planet Aquarium. West Jordan is in Salt Lake County, and we have families making the drive from across the valley every morning.
Programs for Ages 2 Through 5
Children move rooms as they are ready instead of sharing one mixed-age space. We run seven dedicated learning rooms, and Spanish runs through the regular day rather than being sold as a separate class.
Junior Preschool, Ages 2 to 3
The first classroom away from home. Two-year-olds work on routines, early language and playing alongside other children. Full details are on our Junior Preschool in Draper, UT page.
Preschool, Ages 3 to 4
Letters, numbers, colors and the first real stretch of independence, following the Utah Core Standards for Early Learning. See Preschool in Draper, UT.
Pre-Kindergarten, Ages 4 to 5
The year before kindergarten, aimed squarely at readiness: early reading, counting, writing their name, and sitting with a task. See Pre-Kindergarten in Draper, UT.
Bilingual Spanish Program, Ages 3 to 5
Spanish is part of the ordinary day here, not an add-on. See Bilingual Spanish Program in Draper, UT.
Full-Day and Half-Day Daycare, Ages 2 to 5
Two, three or five days a week, full day or half day. See full-day and half-day daycare in Draper, UT.
Kindergarten Readiness for West Jordan Children
Our preschool and pre-kindergarten classes follow the Utah Core Standards for Early Learning for ages 3 to 5 — the same state standards behind the kindergarten your child will walk into. Patty and Bryon founded the center, and our teachers bring 65 years of combined classroom experience between them.
Questions West Jordan Parents Ask
Which school district will my child enter after preschool?
Most of West Jordan is served by Jordan School District, though the city is not entirely inside it — a portion falls outside the district boundary. Check your address against the district map before you assume a school. Our preschool and pre-kindergarten classes follow the Utah Core Standards for Early Learning, which apply in every Utah district.
Where exactly is Young Scholars Academy, and what are the hours?
We are at 177 West 12300 South, Suite 107, Draper, UT, in the South Willow Business Complex just off the west side of the I-15 exit at 12300 South and Lone Peak Parkway. We are open Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 5:00pm. Call (801) 571-8822 to arrange a visit.
Do you offer full-day and half-day schedules?
Yes. Families choose two, three or five days a week, and full days or half days, across all programs for ages 2 to 5. Tuition for each option is on our preschool tuition in Draper page.
Do you enrolll year-round, or only in the fall?
Year-round. Children start when a place opens in the room that matches their age, rather than waiting for a fall intake. Places in the two- and three-year-old rooms turn over least often, so West Jordan families usually book a tour before they need the place.
Book a Tour From West Jordan
Come and see the rooms, meet the teachers and watch a Spanish session while it is happening. Call (801) 571-8822 or use our contact page for Young Scholars Academy in Draper to arrange a time that works around your drive.
