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Discovery Children's Center

1211 Tamm Ave, St Louis, MO 631395.0· 10 reviews
licensed capacity
81
open each week
5 days
weekly, posted tuition
$335
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About Discovery Children's Center

Discovery Children's Center is a licensed child care center in St Louis, Missouri. It is licensed by the state, for up to 81 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. It says it provides meals. It lists weekly tuition from $335 to $440.

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 21 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMPosts tuition

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

From the state license
Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
81 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
CurriculumProject Construct
Daily lifeMeals provided
Assistance it acceptsChild Care Subsidy program (social services benefits)
Discounts15% discount when youngest child pays full price (multi-child rates)
Licensed capacity81 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Discovery Children's Center lists weekly tuition from $335 to $440.

Weekly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Single Child, 2-3 years$375
Single Child, 3-5 years$335
Single Child, 6weeks - 23 months$440
3 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.

State record

Inspection reports for Discovery Children's Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center license
Capacity
81 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#002718385
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 26, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 9 visits · 21 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 6
  • Staff training and qualifications 5
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Other rules 6

For comparison: 97% of Missouri daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 11.

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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See all 9 visits
  1. Aug 26, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

  2. Aug 12, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

  3. Feb 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 13, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

  5. Aug 12, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

  6. Feb 7, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

  7. Oct 25, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

    • Safety and hazards

      5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  8. Aug 27, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

    • Safety and hazards

      5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  9. Jan 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Discovery Children's Center

Is Discovery Children's Center licensed?

Yes. Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Discovery Children's Center last inspected?

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists the most recent visit on August 26, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

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

Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 7 of 9 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 97% of Missouri daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 11. 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 Discovery Children's Center care for?

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

What are Discovery Children's Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Discovery Children's Center cost?

Weekly tuition from $335 to $440, as it lists it.

What is Discovery Children's Center's phone number?

(314) 645-1211.

Where is Discovery Children's Center?

1211 Tamm Ave, St Louis, MO 63139. The nearest other daycare we list is Second Nature Zoo Preschool, 0.6 miles away.

Sources: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood (license and visits).