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The Childrens Discovery Center

What the state has found

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State record — Texas HHSC

Last visit
June 24, 2026
On file
2 visits since November 2022 — both cited findings
Most serious
High — There was one person present at the operation that did not have a background check. This was corrected when the Director had the Caregiver leave the operation. · November 8, 2022

Texas HHSC describes each deficiency in writing and weights the standard behind it from high to low by the risk a violation presents to children. It publishes no inspection document.

Jun 2026 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · June 24, 2026

746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors · Medium

At inspection, the operation did not have fire drills, documented for May of 2026.

746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing · Medium High

At inspection, two playgrounds did not have the required 6 inches of loose fill.

746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist · Medium

At inspection, the operation did not have a monthly playground checklist.

State licensing record

Nov 2022 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · November 8, 2022

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation · High

There was one person present at the operation that did not have a background check. This was corrected when the Director had the Caregiver leave the operation.

State licensing record

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How they teach

Play-based

“Children's Discovery Schools have three beautiful locations, each sharing the same play-based philosophy, natural environment, and commitment to compassionate discipline.”

What it costs

$1,695 a month for an infant

Infant$1,695

Higher than 92% of the 25 that publish a price.

The Childrens Discovery CenterMost Austin-area prices (middle 80%)

Part time
$1,120 to $1,375 a month
Deposit
$250, not refundable

A day here

Hours
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, 5 days a week
Updates for parents
Brightwheel app used for tuition/account management (the brand’s policy for all its schools)
Schedule
Full Time, M/W/F, T/Th, and Half Day (South Campus only) (the brand’s policy for all its schools)
Closed
Observes most of the AISD calendar for holidays; tuition not prorated for holidays, teacher in-service days, or weather-related closings (the brand’s policy for all its schools)

Details

5124581891

Website
discoveryschools.com
Address
4112 Duval St
License
996666, active
Ages they serve
6 weeks - 5 years

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All checked July 2026.

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State record

From Texas HHSC’s published reports, last checked October 10, 2026.

A day here

Details

Medium means the middle half of Austin-area’s 928 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 62 to 153 children. Small is 12 to 61; large is 154 to 731.