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Discovery School

Daycare center in Tarzana, CA. 18719 Topham Street, Tarzana, CA 91335

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Discovery School in Tarzana, CA
AgesPreschool
HoursSee hours below
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity181 children
Citations on fileNone on record
On the register since2001

About the program

Discovery School is a licensed daycare center in Tarzana, California, on the state register since 2001. It is licensed for 181 children and serves preschool ages.

Discovery School is a year-round preschool and transitional kindergarten program located in Tarzana, California, serving children ages three months to six years.

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Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. Discovery School does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,183 a month.

Licensing and safety

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Licence typeDay Care Center · 197407870
Licence statusActive since 2001
Licensed capacity181 children
Inspections on file1
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Last synced September 18, 2026.
Citations on file0Area median for centers: 1
Type A (immediate risk)0507 of 2,550 centers have at least one
Substantiated complaints01 inspection visits · last visit February 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.

What parents say

My son went here for kindergarten and also for summer camp and it was such an amazing experience. The teachers and staff are wonderful, everybody here is warm and welcoming and it's such a nurturing environment. My son went into the kindergarten program without any formal academic experience. By the time he left he was above and beyond where he needed to be going into elementary school. His teacher Sonia is…

Tanya Velazquez · 5/5 on Google · 3 years ago

I don't understand these bad reviews. The school changed directors and the improvement is evident! I've been at the school for 3 years and have had a WONDERFUL experience. The Teachers LOVE LOVE LOVE the students, have amazing programs, are fun and creative. My son went on to Viewpoint after team three and was ready to start Kindergarten. Their developmental basis for teaching is great! My 4 year old is in team 2 and…

Kelly Dorafshar · 5/5 on Google · 15 years ago

This was my preschool from “8 years ago,” and let me tell you compared to the other 2-4 preschools I went to this was the “BEST” preschool that could ever be. Now I’m in 6th, and miss this school so much, cause of how good it really was.I hope I could come visit one day. After all it’s only a 5 minute drive, from my current house. Notes: I’m not held back/never was

Benjamin Gavrieli · 5/5 on Google · a year ago

Both of my daughters went to this school and had an excellent experience. I would recommend it in a heartbeat to anyone looking for a well-rounded, nurturing experience for their child.

Jane Dalea-Kahn · 5/5 on Google · 12 years ago
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Getting there

18719 Topham Street, Tarzana, CA 91335

Questions about Discovery School

Is Discovery School licensed?

Yes. Discovery School holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 197407870), with a licensed capacity of 181 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has Discovery School had any inspection violations?

California's public file shows no citations for Discovery School, across 1 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.

What ages does Discovery School take?

Discovery School is licensed to serve preschool ages.

How much does Discovery School cost?

Discovery School 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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