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Discovery Child Care Center

1 Commerce Drive, Cranford, NJ 070164.3· 13 reviews
licensed capacity
460
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$299

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About

About Discovery Child Care Center

Discovery Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Cranford, New Jersey. It is licensed by the state, for up to 460 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k.

New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing publishes its inspection reports on its own website; the link is in the inspections section below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer camp

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 2.5 months through Kindergarten
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Licensed capacity
460 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 2.5 months through Kindergarten
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
Staff-to-child ratioInfant Classroom: Low ratios 4:1
Class sizeToddler Classroom: limited to twelve students
StaffLicensed by the state of New Jersey as well as American Red Cross and CPR certified
Daily lifeSnacks provided. Potty training: Two-year-old classroom
TransportationTransportation (licensed bus pick-up and transport to the center)
Parent updatesParent app (Tadpoles Communication System)
Licensed capacity460 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Discovery Child Care Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Union County has a median price of $299 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Union County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$299
Home daycare$194

Toddler

Center$296
Home daycare$197

Preschool

Center$296
Home daycare$185

School age

Center$140
Home daycare$168

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Discovery Child Care Center

New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing 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
460 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#20DIS0002
See the state's record

Inspections

New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

New Jersey publishes its inspection reports on its own site. Read them there.

Copied from New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing on October 2, 2026. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Discovery Child Care Center

Is Discovery Child Care Center licensed?

Yes. New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.

Does Discovery Child Care Center have inspection violations?

New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing 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 Child Care Center care for?

460, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

What are Discovery Child Care Center's hours?

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

How much does Discovery Child Care Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (908) 272-3500 to ask.

What is Discovery Child Care Center's phone number?

(908) 272-3500.

Where is Discovery Child Care Center?

1 Commerce Drive, Cranford, NJ 07016. The nearest other daycare we list is Come Play and Learn Early Learning Center, 0.3 miles away.

Sources: New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing (license) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).