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Discovery Montessori - Providence

1733 N Main Ave, Scranton, PA 18508
licensed capacity
62
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$600
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About Discovery Montessori - Providence

Discovery Montessori - Providence is a child care center in Scranton, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 62 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with after-school care and preschool. It lists monthly tuition from $600 to $850.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

MontessoriBefore- and after-schoolAccepts child care subsidyPosts tuition

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: children aged 3-9 (Providence campus; East Mountain ages 3-6)
Ask when you call: current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
62 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Children aged 3-9 (Providence campus; East Mountain ages 3-6)
ProgramsAfter-school care and preschool
ApproachMontessori
StaffEach classroom led by a PA-certified teacher and an assistant teacher or co-teacher
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Assistance it acceptsChild Care Works subsidy (also Pre-K Counts, United Way Preschool Scholarships)
AccreditationOther accreditation (American Montessori Society)
Licensed capacity62 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Discovery Montessori - Providence lists monthly tuition from $600 to $850.

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Full day kindergarten (8.30am – 3pm)$850
Full day preschool (8.30am – 3pm)$850
Half day preschool (8.30am – 12.15pm)$600
one-time, non-refundable registration fee$35
3 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.

State record

Inspection reports for Discovery Montessori - Providence

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
62 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00253377
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 10, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1

For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.

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. Mar 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 30, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “During an allocated unannounced visit on 9/30, it was observed that the following dates indicate that fire alarm testing was not done within the 30-day requirement: 4/4/24 to 5/17/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2024

  4. Apr 4, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric first aid and CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2024

  5. Jul 24, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff persons #1 and #2 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2023

  6. Oct 7, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jul 26, 2022InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Discovery Montessori - Providence

Is Discovery Montessori - Providence licensed?

Yes. Discovery Montessori - Providence is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Discovery Montessori - Providence last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Discovery Montessori - Providence had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 2 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. 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 Montessori - Providence care for?

62, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Discovery Montessori - Providence accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Discovery Montessori - Providence's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Discovery Montessori - Providence cost?

Monthly tuition from $600 to $850, as it lists it.

What is Discovery Montessori - Providence's phone number?

(570) 702-7909.

Where is Discovery Montessori - Providence?

1733 N Main Ave, Scranton, PA 18508. The nearest other daycare we list is Small Wonders Learning Center, 0.2 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).