Discovery Preschool at LAUCC
Daycare center in Long Beach, CA. 5550 Atherton St, Long Beach, CA 90815
About the program
Discovery Preschool at LAUCC is a licensed daycare center in Long Beach, California, on the state register since 1993. It is licensed for 38 children and serves preschool ages.
Discovery Preschool is a half-day play-based program offering two, three, and five-day weekly schedules for children.
The program follows a play-based approach.
Tuition and capacity
Published on the program's website, read September 18, 2026. Weekly and annual rates are converted to a monthly figure. Confirm current rates and fees with the program.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →California cites a Type A violation for an immediate risk to the health or safety of children, and a Type B violation for a record-keeping or maintenance item. The state file gives counts, dates and regulation numbers, not the inspector's notes.
What parents say
It would be difficult to describe what a special place Discovery preschool is. Everything about it is exceptional. I first found out about Discovery when my oldest started Kindergarten. I overheard some other parents talking about the preschool their children had attended and it sounded amazing. At the time, my middle son was having a hard time at his preschool and my husband and I were looking to make a change. We…
Liz Gillies · 5/5 on Google · 10 years agoWith lots of research and nervousness, I was sending my first born to preschool for the first time and I wanted a safe and fun environment for her to blossom. I am so grateful that this journey led us to Discovery. Our daughter started there with two days a week and she was in love with school. She really blossomed as a community member and learned many social skills required for school. With recommendation and the…
Lauren Garcia · 5/5 on Google · 9 years agoThis is our second time around at Discovery Preschool, and we still love it so much. My daughter went here for two years, and my son is midway through his first year there as well. This is a school that just oozes love for your child. It is a very small school (3 classrooms, 6 teachers plus the Director) so it is very intimate and every single teacher gets to know and interact with every child. It's a developmental,…
Kristen Toumajian · 5/5 on Google · 11 years agoExceed our expectations! The best choice for our son, by far!
Liz F · 5/5 on Google · 10 years agoGetting there
5550 Atherton St, Long Beach, CA 90815
Questions about Discovery Preschool at LAUCC
Is Discovery Preschool at LAUCC licensed?
Yes. Discovery Preschool at LAUCC holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 191602055), with a licensed capacity of 38 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Discovery Preschool at LAUCC had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows no citations for Discovery Preschool at LAUCC, across 3 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.
What ages does Discovery Preschool at LAUCC take?
Discovery Preschool at LAUCC is licensed to serve preschool ages.
How much does Discovery Preschool at LAUCC cost?
Discovery Preschool at LAUCC publishes full-time tuition from $625 a month on its website, read in September 2026. Ask about registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
