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Discovery Kingdom

1400 Quarrier St, Charleston, WV 253012.6· 17 reviews
licensed capacity
133
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$158

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About Discovery Kingdom

Discovery Kingdom is a licensed child care center in Charleston, West Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 133 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

West Virginia Department of Human Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
Ages
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Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
133 children

Hours

Hours

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

Programs

Programs and care

Licensed capacity133 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Discovery Kingdom has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Kanawha County has a median price of $158 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.
Kanawha County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$158
Home daycare$146

Toddler

Center$150
Home daycare$162

Preschool

Center$157
Home daycare$172

School age

Center$139
Home daycare$172

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 Kingdom

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center license
Capacity
133 children
License number
#30123368
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Aug 20, 2025

11 rules cited in those visits. West Virginia Department of Human Services, Division of Early Care and Education publishes only visits where a rule was cited, so this record cannot show how often it was inspected.

  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Other rules 8

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 20, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      Ensure that the premises, furnishings, equipment and supplies are in good repair and present no hazard to the health and safety of the children;

      “Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”
  2. Jul 29, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
    • Other rules

      A search shall be done of the state-based child and adult abuse and neglect registries and protective services databases in each state where the staff member or volunteer resided during the preceding five years. The same search shall be done in the state where the staff member or volunteer currently resides, and shall be repeated every five years.

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2025

    • Other rules

      When it provides transportation according to a regular schedule, a center shall conduct a vehicle evacuation drill at least two times a year.

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2025

    • Other rules

      A center shall maintain a written record of the dates and times when vehicle evacuation drills are conducted.

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2025

    • Other rules

      A licensee shall submit an application for renewal of a license or certificate of approval to the Secretary not less than 60 days prior to the expiration of the current license.

      “Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”
    • Other rules

      Are in good repair and free of sharp points or corners, pinch or crush points, splinters, protruding nails or bolts, loose rusty parts, hazardous small parts that may be swallowed, identified poisons or paint that contains lead, and are regularly inspected by staff for potential hazards;

      “Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”
    • Records and paperwork

      A completed and signed WV CARES self-disclosure application and consent form. A copy of the form shall be on file and uploaded to the WV CARES system no later than the date of hire;

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      Brushing Teeth. A center shall provide appropriate opportunities for the children in care to have supervised practice of brushing teeth on a daily basis; and

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2025

    • Other rules

      Has a personally labeled toothbrush with bristles in good condition, that is stored in a sanitary manner so that it does not touch another toothbrush and that its bristles are exposed to the air to dry;

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2025

    • Other rules

      Ensure that the premises, furnishings, equipment and supplies are in good repair and present no hazard to the health and safety of the children;

      “Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”
  3. Mar 3, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      The parent has access to the center when his or her child is in attendance; and,

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2025

  4. Nov 8, 2010Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Rule 10.5.b.1: For each single-age group at a center, the center shall maintain the staff:child ratio and group size described in Table A of Appendix 78-1 F of this rule

      “Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”
    • Other rules

      Rule 16.11.e.2: Have the parent clearly label each bottle of formula with the child's name, contents and the date received;

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2011

Copied from West Virginia Department of Human Services, Division of Early Care and Education on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Dec 1997. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Discovery Kingdom

Is Discovery Kingdom licensed?

Yes. West Virginia Department of Human Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Discovery Kingdom last inspected?

West Virginia Department of Human Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on August 20, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Discovery Kingdom had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 7 show a correction in the state record. 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 Kingdom care for?

133, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Discovery Kingdom's hours?

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

How much does Discovery Kingdom cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (304) 345-5437 to ask.

What is Discovery Kingdom's phone number?

(304) 345-5437.

Where is Discovery Kingdom?

1400 Quarrier St, Charleston, WV 25301.

Sources: West Virginia Department of Human Services, Division of Early Care and Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).