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Discovery Tree & Arista Schools (Capital City)

Daycare center in Sacramento, CA. 744 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814

3.7 (3 on Google)Read parent reviews
Call (916) 965-3661Visit website
AgesInfant, toddler and preschool
HoursSee hours below
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity74 children
Citations on file6 (1 Type A)
On the register since2021

About the program

Discovery Tree & Arista Schools (Capital City) is a licensed daycare center in Sacramento, California, on the state register since 2021. It is licensed for 74 children and serves infant, toddler and preschool ages.

Discovery Tree and Arista Schools provides infant, toddler, preschool, and after-school care programs at multiple locations in California.

The program follows a play-based approach.

Play-basedWaitlist

Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. Discovery Tree & Arista Schools (Capital City) does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,058 a month.

Infant places160 to 12 months

Licensing and safety

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Licence typeDay Care Center + Infant Center · 343623896, 343623895
Licence statusActive since 2021
Licensed capacity74 children
Inspections on file4
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Last synced September 18, 2026.
Citations on file6Area median for centers: 1
Type A (immediate risk)1147 of 436 centers have at least one
Substantiated complaints54 inspection visits · last visit May 2026

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.

Regulations cited

101223(a) · 101229(a)(1) · 101223(a)(3) · 101227(a)(7)(B) · 1596.7995(a)(1) · 1596.803(a)(1) · 101416.5(b) · 1596.8662(b)(1) · 101429(a) · 101161(a)

Open the state record for each visit report.

What parents say

The most incredible staff ever! I truly believe each staff member right down to the chef, cares and knows what my child’s needs are. When you walk in you feel safe and comfortable and like your leaving your children with family. I couldn’t ask for a better environment for my toddler. Abby has assembled the most kind- hearted and loving team members who go above and beyond their duties.

Elise Ford · 5/5 on Google · 2 years ago

I feel incredibly fortunate to have my child enrolled at Discovery Tree (Capital City). The staff are exceptional, and as a first-time mom, their kindness and attentiveness have put my mind at ease. I know my child is safe, happy, and well cared for.

Christina Gonzalez · 5/5 on Google · 2 years ago

We were #1 on the waitlist and had been in contact for 8 months just to be told 1 month before our desired start date there wasn’t a spot for us. My husband’s job has high priority as well. The current families were moving from part time to full time due to state employees going back to office. I understand many daycares run a similar waitlist systems- my frustration is there was no warning. We had been reassured…

Rebekah Hill · 1/5 on Google · a month ago
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Getting there

744 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814

Questions about Discovery Tree & Arista Schools (Capital City)

Is Discovery Tree & Arista Schools (Capital City) licensed?

Yes. Discovery Tree & Arista Schools (Capital City) holds an active Day Care Center + Infant Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 343623896, 343623895), with a licensed capacity of 74 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has Discovery Tree & Arista Schools (Capital City) had any inspection violations?

California's public file shows 6 citations for Discovery Tree & Arista Schools (Capital City), 1 of them Type A, across 4 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.

What ages does Discovery Tree & Arista Schools (Capital City) take?

Discovery Tree & Arista Schools (Capital City) is licensed to serve infant, toddler and preschool ages.

How much does Discovery Tree & Arista Schools (Capital City) cost?

Discovery Tree & Arista Schools (Capital City) does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.

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