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Discovery Zone Learning Center

1345 Market St, Marcus Hook, PA 190614.8· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
117
open each week
5 days

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About Discovery Zone Learning Center

Discovery Zone Learning Center is a child care center in Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 117 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 37 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: Infants (6 weeks) through Preschool 3-5 years
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
117 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 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
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Mon-Fri 7:00 am-5:30 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infants (6 weeks) through Preschool 3-5 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity117 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Discovery Zone Learning Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Discovery Zone Learning Center

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
117 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00258512
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 29, 2026: 10 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 37 rules in all · 35 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 9
  • Building, equipment and play areas 7
  • Records and paperwork 7
  • Staff training and qualifications 5
  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Background checks 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Other rules 2

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. Jun 29, 2026Inspection10 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “On 6-29-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the file of staff persons #1, #4, and #5 did not include Pediatric first-aid/CPR training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2026

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “On 6-29-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the files of staff persons #2 and #3 included the incorrect disclosure statement forms. The file of staff person #6 did not include out of state clearances. Staff person #7's file did not include a Child Abuse, FBI or NSOR clearances.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “On 6-29-2026 during a Renewal inspection, there was [name] spray, All-purpose cleaner, Lysol spray, Disinfectant wipes and Hand sanitizer accessible to children in Room 105. There was hand sanitizer on a desk in Room 108 and Disinfectant spray with Clorox in Room 110.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.69(b) 110º F or less

      “On 6-29-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the water in the upstairs bathrooms was 140° F.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “On 6-29-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the walls in the Indoor play space were dirty and there were chairs stacked that were not secured.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(g) Clean and good repair

      “On 6-29-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the ceiling tiles in the upstairs bathrooms were stained.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “On 6-29-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the children's sofa seat in Room 108 was dirty. The toy kitchen's cabinet door, burners, toy drums, shopping cart and pillows in Room 102 were dirty.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.111(a) Written plan

      “On 6-29-2026 during a Renewal inspection, a written plan of daily activities was not posted in Room 103.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “On 6-29-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #1 did not include the release person's address and telephone number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care space

      “On 6-29-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #2 was missing in the childcare space where care was being given.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2026

  2. Jun 26, 2025Inspection11 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “On 6-26-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the facility did not have a written policy which addressed the recognition of potential signs/symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child; and the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “On 6-26-2025 during a Renewal inspection, there were disinfectant wipes on top of the white shelves in Room 108 and by the mirror in the Girls bathroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle

      “On 6-26-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the trash cans in Rooms 103, 105, and 106 were not lidded and contained disinfectant wipes and tissues that were contaminated by human secretions.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.69(b) 110º F or less

      “On 6-26-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the water in the upstairs Boys bathroom was 120° F.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “On 6-26-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the 2nd stall in the Girls bathroom on the 1st floor was out of order. The cribs in the infant room were stacked with a bouncy seats, cots, a rainbow tunnel, baby saucer, tummy time mat and a baby seat cover.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

      “On 6-26-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the date of admission was not on the agreement form of child #2.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs

      “On 6-26-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact forms of children #1, #2 and #3 did not include information on disability.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters

      “On 6-26-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the file of staff person #3 did not include proof of education.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test

      “On 6-26-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the file of staff person #2 did not include a health assessment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “On 6-26-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #3 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.152 Adult Hygiene

      “On 6-26-2025 during a Renewal inspection, staff person #1 did not wash their hands after diapering a child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2025

  3. Jul 17, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.69(b) 110º F or less

      “On 7-19-2024 during a follow-up visit, the water in the upstairs bathroom was 140° F. Continued noncompliance from a Renewal inspection on 6-21-2024.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2024

    • Other rules

      3270.24(a) Immediate access

      “On 7-17-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the agent of the Department was not provided immediate access to the facility. Continued noncompliance from Renewal inspection on 6-21-2024.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2024

  4. Jun 21, 2024Inspection14 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test

      “On 6-21-2024 during a Renewal inspection, staff person #3 did not have a health assessment on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 5, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.69(b) 110º F or less

      “On 6-21-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the water in the upstairs bathroom was 140° F.”
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “On 6-21-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the agreement form of child #1 had not been updated within a 6-month period.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 5, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “On 6-21-2024 during a Renewal inspection, staff persons #1 and #2 did not have current Pediatric first-aid/CPR training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 5, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “On 6-21-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the facility did not have an emergency drill log completed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 5, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.61 Measurement and use of indoor child care space

      “On 6-21-2024 during a Renewal inspection, Room 106 is being used as storage and Room 107 is being used as a staff lounge.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 5, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “On 6-21-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the file of staff person #3 did not include two nonfamily reference letters.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 5, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “On 6-21-2024 during a Renewal inspection, a spray bottle containing Clorox was on a silver shelf below the television in Room 110 (School-age room).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 5, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “On 6-21-2024 during a Renewal inspection, protective receptacle covers were missing in the extension cord in Room 110 (School-age room).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 5, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “On 6-21-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the first-aid kit in Room 103 (Older toddlers) was missing gauze and tape. The first-aid kit in Room 105 (Pre-school/Pre-K) was missing gloves.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 5, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “On 6-21-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the ceiling tile in the Girls bathroom was missing above the second stall. Ceiling tiles in the Boys bathroom were stained.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 5, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(g) Clean and good repair

      “On 6-21-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the Girls bathroom on the 2nd floor had 1 toilet that was not in use.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 5, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “On 6-21-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #2 was missing the medical policy number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 5, 2024

    • Other rules

      3270.24(a) Immediate access

      “On 6-21-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the agent of the Department was not provided immediate access to the facility.”
  5. May 24, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #1, 2, 4, and 6 did not have an influenza immunization in 2022 or 2023. No exemption letter was observed for child #1,2. 4, and 6.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility's emergency plan did not address the continuity of operations.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility's emergency plan did not address the accommodations for infants and toddlers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2023

  6. Jul 14, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 7/14/22, PROVIDER DID NOT HAVE DOCUMENTATION VERIFYING THAT THE FACILITY CONDUCTED AN ANNUAL EMERGENCY DRILL.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.14 Pertinent Laws & Regulations

      “DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 7/14/22, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE DID NOT OBSERVE A PREVENTION OF SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME, ABUSIVE HEAD TRAUMA, AND CHILD MALTREATMENT POLICY THAT INCLUDED SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS, INJURY PREVENTION, AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE WITH IN THE POLICY.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.21 General Health and Safety

      “DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 7/14/22, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED AN UNLOCKED CABINET IN THE TODDLER 1 CLASSROOM ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN THAT HAD BINDERS AND PAPERS FALLING ONTO THE FLOOR ONCE IT WAS OPENED BY CERTICATION REPRESENTATIVE.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “STAFF PERSON #1 HAS NOT COMPLETED THE REQUIRED PRE-SERVICE HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING TOPICS WITH IN 90 DAYS OF THEIR HIRE DATE (SEE LIS CODE SHEET). STAFF PERSON #1'S HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING WAS COMPLETED ON 6/25/15, WHICH DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE REQUIRED TRAINING TOPICS.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 7/14/22, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE DID NOT OBSERVE PROTECTIVE OUTLET COVERS ON ELECTRICAL OUTLETS IN THE BOYS AND GIRLS BATHROOMS IN THE GYM AREA.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/14/22, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE DID NOT OBSERVE A FINANCIAL AGREEMENT THAT HAS BEEN UPDATED WITH IN A 6-MONTH PERIOD FOR CHILD #1 AND CHILD #2”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2022

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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Is Discovery Zone Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Discovery Zone Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Discovery Zone Learning Center last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 29, 2026, with 10 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Discovery Zone Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 37 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 35 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 Zone Learning Center care for?

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

Does Discovery Zone Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Discovery Zone Learning Center's hours?

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

How much does Discovery Zone Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (484) 482-6834 to ask.

What is Discovery Zone Learning Center's phone number?

(484) 482-6834.

Where is Discovery Zone Learning Center?

1345 Market St, Marcus Hook, PA 19061. The nearest other daycare we list is Sonrise Christian Day School, 0.4 miles away.

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