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New Life Discovery School (Shields)

4348 E. Shields Avenue, Fresno, CA 937262.3· 6 reviews
licensed capacity
32
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$416
year first licensed
1989
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About New Life Discovery School (Shields)

New Life Discovery School (Shields) is a licensed child care center in Fresno, California. The state has licensed it since January 9, 1989, for up to 32 children.

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

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 7 visits since Aug 2023, with 1 Type A and 3 Type B citations.

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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
32 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

Programs

Programs and care

Licensed capacity32 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

New Life Discovery School (Shields) has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Fresno County has a median price of $416 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.
Fresno County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$416
Home daycare$295

Toddler

Center$250
Home daycare$251

Preschool

Center$203
Home daycare$234

School age

Center$109
Home daycare$196

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 New Life Discovery School (Shields)

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 7 visits to New Life Discovery School (Shields) since Aug 2023. Its published counts show 1 Type A and 3 Type B citations across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
32 children
First licensed
1989
License number
#100405499
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Summary

7 visits since Aug 2023 · Last visit Oct 14, 2025

Type A citations 1 · Type B citations 3, as the state counts them

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. Oct 14, 2025Visit
  2. Jul 23, 2025Inspection
  3. Oct 3, 2024Visit
  4. Sep 30, 2024Visit
  5. Aug 14, 2024Visit
  6. Jul 22, 2024Inspection
  7. Aug 2, 2023Complaint investigationType A 1 · Type B 1

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division publishes how many Type A and Type B citations each visit produced, not the rule text. The state defines Type A as a violation that is an immediate risk to children's health, safety or personal rights, and Type B as one that could become an immediate risk if not corrected.

Copied from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Jan 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about New Life Discovery School (Shields)

Is New Life Discovery School (Shields) licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed January 9, 1989.

Does New Life Discovery School (Shields) have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 7 visits to New Life Discovery School (Shields) since Aug 2023. Its published counts show 1 Type A and 3 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can New Life Discovery School (Shields) care for?

32, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are New Life Discovery School (Shields)'s hours?

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

How much does New Life Discovery School (Shields) cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (559) 228-8687 to ask.

What is New Life Discovery School (Shields)'s phone number?

(559) 228-8687.

Where is New Life Discovery School (Shields)?

4348 E. Shields Avenue, Fresno, CA 93726. The nearest other daycare we list is Fresno Eoc Dakota Circle Head Start, 0.5 miles away.

Sources: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).