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P.U.S.D.#1 - Discovery Garden Early Childhood Center

300 East Gurley Street, Prescott, AZ 863014.8· 5 reviews
licensed capacity
185
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$225

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About P.U.S.D.#1 - Discovery Garden Early Childhood Center

P.U.S.D.#1 - Discovery Garden Early Childhood Center is a licensed child care center in Prescott, Arizona. It is licensed by the state, for up to 185 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. It describes its programs: preschool.

Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Child Care Licensing made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
Ages
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Hours today
8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Licensed capacity
185 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:00 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
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsPreschool
Licensed capacity185 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

P.U.S.D.#1 - Discovery Garden Early Childhood Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Yavapai County has a median price of $225 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.
Yavapai County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$225
Home daycare$175

Toddler

Center$175
Home daycare$150

Preschool

Center$175
Home daycare$150

School age

Center$165
Home daycare$150

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 P.U.S.D.#1 - Discovery Garden Early Childhood Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
185 children
License number
#CDC-17350
See the state's record

Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 21, 2025: 1 rule cited

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

  • Health, medication and illness 2

For comparison: 96% of Arizona daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 12.

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 21, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      AAC R9-5-503.A.1. A. A licensee shall ensure that each diaper changing area required in R9-5-601(4) contains: 1. A nonabsorbent, sanitizable diaper changing surface that is: a. Seamless and smooth, and b. Kept clear of items not required for diaper changing;

      “Findings: Based on the State Compliance Officer’s observations, in activity room 403, there were two trays with play dough toys located on top of the diaper changing sink.”
  2. Aug 22, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      AAC R9-5-503.A.1. A. A licensee shall ensure that each diaper changing area required in R9-5-601(4) contains:1. A nonabsorbent, sanitizable diaper changing surface that is: a. Seamless and smooth, and b. Kept clear of items not required for diaper changing;

      “Finding: Based on the State Compliance Officer’s observations, in room 403, the diaper changing sink contained a small bucket of toys located on top of the counter.”

Copied from Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Child Care Licensing on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about P.U.S.D.#1 - Discovery Garden Early Childhood Center

Is P.U.S.D.#1 - Discovery Garden Early Childhood Center licensed?

Yes. Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.

When was P.U.S.D.#1 - Discovery Garden Early Childhood Center last inspected?

Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on August 21, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has P.U.S.D.#1 - Discovery Garden Early Childhood Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 2 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 96% of Arizona daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 12. 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 P.U.S.D.#1 - Discovery Garden Early Childhood Center care for?

185, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are P.U.S.D.#1 - Discovery Garden Early Childhood Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does P.U.S.D.#1 - Discovery Garden Early Childhood Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (928) 442-1283 to ask.

What is P.U.S.D.#1 - Discovery Garden Early Childhood Center's phone number?

(928) 442-1283.

Where is P.U.S.D.#1 - Discovery Garden Early Childhood Center?

300 East Gurley Street, Prescott, AZ 86301. The nearest other daycare we list is Cedar Tree Montessori, 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Child Care Licensing (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).