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Discovery School

222 Salem Dr, San Antonio, TX 782015.0· 17 reviews
licensed capacity
130
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$430
year first permitted
1987
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About Discovery School

Discovery School is a licensed child care center in San Antonio, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 9, 1987, for up to 130 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with before-school care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care. It lists monthly tuition from $430 to $925.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Preschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolPosts tuition

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
130 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Office Hours 8:00am - 4:00pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsBefore-school care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
CurriculumHandwriting Without Tears, Spalding Phonics, Science of Reading, Daily 5 Reading and Math, LiPs, Math Their Way
EnrichmentSpanish Program, Motor Skills Program, Science & STEM Learning, Cultural Arts Programs
Daily lifeExtended care: Early morning care 8-9am, Extended day noon-2pm, Late care 2-3pm
DiscountsSibling Discount – $250 per child for second / third child
Licensed capacity130 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Discovery School lists monthly tuition from $430 to $925. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Bexar County has a median price of $160 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
2 day + 3 days$895
2 days/wk$430
3 days/wk$560
5 days/wk$800
Kindergarten$925
5 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Bexar County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$171
Home daycare$154

Toddler

Center$160
Home daycare$148

Preschool

Center$156
Home daycare$146

School age

Center$149
Home daycare$139

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 School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
130 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1987
License number
#171701
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 17, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 4 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Safety and hazards 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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  1. Feb 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 3, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used

      “Four medications stored for children's use were expired.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 17, 2026

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5305 - Mounting of Fire Extinguishers

      “A fire extinguisher was stored on the floor of the spanish classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 17, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

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

      “A child's food allergy emergency plan was not signed by the parent or a health care professional and another child's food allergy emergency plan was not signed by the parent.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2026

  3. Feb 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Mar 2, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  8. Feb 22, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

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

      “One out of ten children's records reviewed during inspection did not contain the required food allergy emergency plan.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 7, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4603(5) - Prohibited Equipment - Multiple Occupancy Swings

      “A swing only cleared for residential use was observed at the operation being used by the children in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2023

  9. Feb 28, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing

      “One out of two staff records reviewed did not have current First Aid & CPR training.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 4, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “A staff's personal bag was observed accessible to the children in care. Cleaning solution bottles were observed accessible to the children in care. Note: This was corrected at inspection as the items were placed on a high shelf out of children's reach.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.4751(d) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 Months

      “The playground maintenance inspections and repair records were not documented for the previous three months. Note: This was corrected at inspection as the Director conducted and documented the monthly inspection during the inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

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 School

Is Discovery School licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 9, 1987.

When was Discovery School last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on February 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Discovery School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 1 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 School care for?

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

Does Discovery School accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Discovery School's hours?

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

How much does Discovery School cost?

Monthly tuition from $430 to $925, as it lists it.

What is Discovery School's phone number?

(210) 344-3472.

Where is Discovery School?

222 Salem Dr, San Antonio, TX 78201. The nearest other daycare we list is ABC Daycare, 0.3 miles away.

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