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Discovery Days

201 E McDermott Dr, Allen, TX 75002
licensed capacity
90
open each week
4 days
a week, county median
$176
year first permitted
1996

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About Discovery Days

Discovery Days is a licensed child care center in Allen, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 11, 1996, for up to 90 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Thursday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
90 children

Hours

Hours

Monday9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
FridayNot listed
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity90 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Discovery Days has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Collin County has a median price of $176 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.
Collin County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$191
Home daycare$167

Toddler

Center$176
Home daycare$158

Preschool

Center$170
Home daycare$156

School age

Center$162
Home daycare$149

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 Days

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
90 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1996
License number
#520609
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 12, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 2 of 6 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1

For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.

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. May 12, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “The last documented fire inspection by the City of Allen for the facility was conducted on 11/8/2024. No additonal fire inspection has been conducted as of today.”

      The state verified the correction on May 21, 2026

  2. Apr 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 1, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity

      “This standard was tasked over for this investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined that a child was left unsupervised in the classroom restroom while their class left to another area of the school. The child was still in the preschool area and was escorted back to her group in a timely manner.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2026

  5. Sep 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Nov 3, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Nov 10, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

      “During the inspection, I observed a child's file to be missing the Emergency Food Allergy Plan. The director began working on obtaining the appropriate form from the parent.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 29, 2021

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Discovery Days

Is Discovery Days licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 11, 1996.

When was Discovery Days last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 12, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Discovery Days had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 2 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. 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 Days care for?

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

Does Discovery Days accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Discovery Days' hours?

Monday to Thursday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Discovery Days cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (972) 727-7241 to ask.

What is Discovery Days' phone number?

(972) 727-7241.

Where is Discovery Days?

201 E McDermott Dr, Allen, TX 75002. The nearest other daycare we list is Childrens Creative Playday, 0.6 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).