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The Childrens Discovery Center

4112 Duval St, Austin, TX 787514.5· 8 reviews
licensed capacity
64
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$229
year first permitted
2009
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About The Childrens Discovery Center

The Childrens Discovery Center is a licensed child care center in Austin, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 17, 2009, for up to 64 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with infant care and preschool.

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.

InfantsSchool-age

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: infants - 3 years
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
64 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “7:30 am - 5:30 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infants - 3 years
ProgramsInfant care and preschool
ApproachPlay-based
SafetyOutdoor playground
Licensed capacity64 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Childrens Discovery Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Travis County has a median price of $229 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.
Travis County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$229
Home daycare$206

Toddler

Center$214
Home daycare$196

Preschool

Center$209
Home daycare$194

School age

Center$197
Home daycare$184

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 The Childrens Discovery Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
64 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2009
License number
#996666
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 19, 2026: no rules cited

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

  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. Aug 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 24, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors

      “At inspection, the operation did not have fire drills, documented for May of 2026.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist

      “At inspection, the operation did not have a monthly playground checklist.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing

      “At inspection, two playgrounds did not have the required 6 inches of loose fill.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2026

  3. Jul 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 24, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  7. Nov 8, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “There was one person present at the operation that did not have a background check. This was corrected when the Director had the Caregiver leave the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 15, 2022

  8. Dec 6, 2021InspectionNo rules cited

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 The Childrens Discovery Center

Is The Childrens Discovery Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 17, 2009.

When was The Childrens Discovery Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 19, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Childrens Discovery Center 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 The Childrens Discovery Center care for?

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

Does The Childrens Discovery Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Childrens Discovery Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Childrens Discovery Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (512) 458-1891 to ask.

What is The Childrens Discovery Center's phone number?

(512) 458-1891.

Where is The Childrens Discovery Center?

4112 Duval St, Austin, TX 78751. The nearest other daycare we list is Hyde Park Montessori, 0.1 miles away.

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