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Discovery Central Forest School

1010 Silver Creek Rd, Marquette, MI 498553.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
36
open each week
5 days

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About Discovery Central Forest School

Discovery Central Forest School is a licensed child care center in Marquette, Michigan. It is licensed by the state, for up to 36 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes a Play-based and Reggio Emilia approach, with full-time care, part-time care, preschool and summer camp.

Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential, Child Care Licensing Bureau publishes its inspection reports on its own website; the link is in the inspections section below.

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Type
Child care center
Ages
30 months-5 years old
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
36 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

Ages30 months-5 years old
ProgramsFull-time care, part-time care, preschool and summer camp
ApproachPlay-based, Reggio Emilia
Class sizeOak Class: 12 students; Maple Class: 20 students
StaffDirector holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Child Development with a concentration in Preschool Teaching
MoreFounded 2010
Licensed capacity36 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Discovery Central Forest School has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Discovery Central Forest School

Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential, Child Care Licensing Bureau publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
36 children
License number
#DC520414463
See the state's record

Inspections

Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential, Child Care Licensing Bureau publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

Michigan publishes its inspection reports on its own site. Read them there.

Copied from Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential, Child Care Licensing Bureau on October 2, 2026. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Discovery Central Forest School

Is Discovery Central Forest School licensed?

Yes. Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential, Child Care Licensing Bureau lists it as licensed and operating.

Does Discovery Central Forest School have inspection violations?

Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential, Child Care Licensing Bureau publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

How many children can Discovery Central Forest School care for?

36, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Discovery Central Forest School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Discovery Central Forest School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (906) 362-0780 to ask.

What is Discovery Central Forest School's phone number?

(906) 362-0780.

Where is Discovery Central Forest School?

1010 Silver Creek Rd, Marquette, MI 49855. The nearest other daycare we list is Cherry Creek Elementary School, 2 miles away.

Sources: Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential, Child Care Licensing Bureau (license).