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Discovery Montessori School

711 Satilla Blvd., Waycross, GA 31501
licensed capacity
67
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$102
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About

About Discovery Montessori School

Discovery Montessori School is a licensed child care center in Waycross, Georgia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 67 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

MontessoriSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

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
8:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Licensed capacity
67 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 3:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity67 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Discovery Montessori School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Ware County has a median price of $102 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.
Ware County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$109
Home daycare$103

Toddler

Center$102
Home daycare$97

Preschool

Center$102
Home daycare$97

School age

Center$55
Home daycare$45

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 Montessori School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Learning Center license
Capacity
67 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#CCLC-37734
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 20, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 4 visits · 4 rules in all

  • Background checks 4

For comparison: 89% of Georgia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 0.

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, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 10, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Background checks

      Rule .09(1)(l)3. - New Comprehensive Records Check Determination required: 3. At least once every five years; and

    • Background checks

      Rule .09(1)(l)2. - New Comprehensive Records Check Determination required: 2. When there is a lapse of employment from the child care industry that lasted for 180 calendar days (6 months) or longer;

    • Background checks

      Rule .09(1)(c) - Employee - satisfactory Comprehensive Records Check Determination: (1)(c) A Center must ensure that every Employee has a valid and current satisfactory Comprehensive Records Check Determination on file prior to being present at the Center while any child is present for care or before an individual age 17 or older resides in the Center. The Comprehensive Records Check Determination must have a Records Check Clearance Date that is no older than the preceding 12 months of the hire date; provided, however, if the Employee has had a lapse of employment from the child care industry that lasted for 180 days (6 months) or longer, a new satisfactory Comprehensive Records Check Determination is required.

    • Background checks

      Rule .09(1)(b) - Director - satisfactory Comprehensive Records Check Determination: (1)(b) A Center must ensure that every Director has a valid and current satisfactory Comprehensive Records Check Determination on file prior to being present at the Center while any child is present for care or before an individual age 17 or older resides in the Center. The Comprehensive Records Check Determination must have a Records Check Clearance Date that is no older than the preceding 12 months of the hire date; provided, however, if the Director has had a lapse of employment from the child care industry that lasted for 180 days (6 months) or longer, a new satisfactory Comprehensive Records Check Determination is required.

  4. Aug 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 22, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2022. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Discovery Montessori School

Is Discovery Montessori School licensed?

Yes. Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Discovery Montessori School last inspected?

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists the most recent visit on August 20, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Discovery Montessori School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 1 of 4 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 89% of Georgia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 0. 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 School care for?

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

Does Discovery Montessori School accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Discovery Montessori School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Discovery Montessori School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (912) 670-3382 to ask.

What is Discovery Montessori School's phone number?

(912) 670-3382.

Where is Discovery Montessori School?

711 Satilla Blvd., Waycross, GA 31501. The nearest other daycare we list is GASA All-Star Academy Waycross Middle School, under 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).