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Discover the World Children's Center

205 N Main St, Athens, PA 188105.0· 6 reviews
licensed capacity
137
open each week
5 days

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About Discover the World Children's Center

Discover the World Children's Center is a child care center in Athens, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 137 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Accepts child care subsidy
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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
7:00 AM to 8:00 AM
Licensed capacity
137 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 8:00 AM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 8:00 AM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 8:00 AM
Thursday7:00 AM to 8:00 AM
Friday7:00 AM to 8:00 AM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity137 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Discover the World Children's Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Discover the World Children's Center

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
137 children
License number
#CER-00255200
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 28, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Transportation 1

For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Aug 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 20, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/20/26. Staff person #1 did complete Get Started with Center-Based Care: Building Blocks for Quality dated 8/1/21. However, Staff person #1 did not complete the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 (1 hour). This is evidenced by the training on file dated 2/29/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2026

  3. Apr 23, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(1)/3270.133(3) Original container/Name on bottle

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/23/25. Cert rep observed an inhaler in the main classroom upstairs that was not in the original container and there was no RX label to indicate the name of the child. Staff reported it belonged it belonged to child #1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2025

  4. Apr 19, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Transportation

      3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points

      “Facility did not submit a traffic letter to local authorities annually. Last letter was dated 12/2/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2024

  5. Apr 21, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “Building in the outside play area was observed to have broken windowsills, causing broken wood and exposed nails.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2023

  6. Apr 26, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “File for Staff # 1 contained volunteer clearances for State Police and Child Abuse.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2022

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Discover the World Children's Center

Is Discover the World Children's Center licensed?

Yes. Discover the World Children's Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Discover the World Children's Center last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Discover the World Children's Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 3 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Discover the World Children's Center care for?

137, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Discover the World Children's Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Discover the World Children's Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Discover the World Children's Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 888-7529 to ask.

What is Discover the World Children's Center's phone number?

(570) 888-7529.

Where is Discover the World Children's Center?

205 N Main St, Athens, PA 18810. The nearest other daycare we list is Valley Child Care & Learning Center, 0.5 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).