Discovery Zone Learning Center
Daycare center in Marlborough, CT. 152 Hebron Rd, Marlborough, CT 06447
About the program
Discovery Zone Learning Center is a licensed daycare center in Marlborough, Connecticut, on the state register since 1987. It is licensed for 73 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
Discovery Zone Learning Center provides early childhood education and child care programs for children from infancy through grade six.
The program follows a play-based approach.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Discovery Zone Learning Center does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,408 a month.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →Most violations are record-keeping, training or maintenance items, and nearly every program has some. Read what each one was and how fast it was fixed. Connecticut records each regulation cited at an inspection with the date it was closed. The state does not assign a risk level. The text shown is the regulation the program was cited under.
Consultants [19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F)]
Regulation: An education consultant shall be available to the operator and program staff for advice and support regarding the educational content and practice of the program. A person needs to apply for approval to be an education consultant. Program staff shall not serve as education consultants for programs in which they provide direct care or direct program supervision in a non-consultative role; or in a program with the same operator as a program in which they provide direct care or direct program super
Licensed premises-clean, good repair, hazard free-maintenance program [19a-79-7a(c)(2)]
Regulation: For programs serving children younger than school age, the building, equipment and furnishings shall be maintained in a good state of repair. A maintenance program shall be established that ensures that the interior, exterior and grounds of the building are maintained, kept clean and orderly, free from accumulations of refuse, dampness, stagnant water, dilapidated structures and other health and safety hazards.
Equipment-clean and safe, good repair, non-toxic-sturdy, free from protruding nails, rust [19a-79-7a(g)(1)]
Regulation: All equipment shall be of such design and material as to be readily cleaned and safe for children. Equipment shall not be colored or covered by any poisonous material. Equipment shall be sturdy, safely constructed and free from protruding nails, rust, toxic material and other hazards.
Adequate sinks-handwashing-diapering/other use-food prep [19a-79-10(d)(1)(A-C)]
Regulation: In child care centers there shall be a sink with hot and cold running water designated for diaper changing and hand washing of program staff and children. This sink shall be located in the program space. Child care centers which have three program staff for a group of infants or toddlers may use an accessible diaper changing facility if it is immediately adjoining the program area. Separate sinks shall be available for purposes other than hand washing after diaper changing within child care cent
Current Fire Marshal Certificate [19a-79-3a(e)(2)]
Regulation: The operator shall post the current fire marshal certificate in a conspicuous place, accessible to the public.
Show all 17 violations on file
License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe [19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a]
Regulation: The building, equipment and services shall be maintained in a good state of repair. A maintenance program shall be established that ensures that the interior, exterior and grounds of the building are maintained, kept clean and orderly, free from accumulations of refuse, dampness, stagnant water, dilapidated structures and other health and safety hazards.
No Violations [-]
Regulation: -
Outdoor Play Area Protected/Fenced [19a-79-7a(h)(7)]
Regulation: The outdoor play area shall be protected from traffic, bodies of water, gullies and other hazards by barriers in a manner safe for children.
Glass Protected to 36 [19a-79-7a(d)(5)]
Regulation: Any unprotected glass doors, windows or mirrors to which children have access shall be protected.
Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair [19a-79-7a(e)(5)]
Regulation: Walls, ceilings, floors and rugs shall be maintained in a state of good repair and be washable or easily cleanable.
Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects Inaccessible [19a-79-10(h)(2)]
Regulation: Plastic bags, balloons and Styrofoam objects shall not be accessible to children under three (3) years of age.
Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic [19a-79-7a(g)]
Regulation: All equipment shall be of such design and material as to be readily cleaned and safe for children. Equipment shall not be colored or covered by any poisonous material. Equipment shall be sturdy, safely constructed and free from protruding nails, rust, toxic material and other hazards.
Playground Free From Hazards [19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h)]
Regulation: Hardware such as air conditioners, water heaters or fuse boxes shall be inaccessible to children. The playground shall be free of glass, debris, holes and other hazards.
Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment [19a-79-7a(h)(2)]
Regulation: Where swings, seesaws or climbing apparatus are used, the surface in the space shall be protected with a minimum of eight (8) inches of impact absorbing materials.
Outdoor Play Area Protected/Fenced [19a-79-7a(h)(7)]
Regulation: The outdoor play area shall be protected from traffic, bodies of water, gullies and other hazards by barriers in a manner safe for children.
Written Statement/Feeding Schedule from Parent [19a-79-10(k)(1)]
Regulation: A written statement specifying the formula, breast milk or other liquids and the feeding schedule for infants shall be obtained from the parent(s).
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What parents say
After 23+ years, this place knows how to create a nurturing, fun environment. Perfect for families in Marlborough, Hebron, or Columbia. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend them! Thank you to the whole team! ❤️
Sweet Marketing · 5/5 on Google · 5 months agoThis company lied to us and said that our child was welcome to join even though we explained he needed a little extra attention due to covid restrictions , however he was was diagnosed to be mildly on the spectrum and then was promptly kicked out of the program. The owner baited us to join the program and then all of the staff back-peddled and pretended that our child was a huge massive burden which was a lie. (We…
Patrick Watson · 1/5 on Google · 3 years agoGetting there
152 Hebron Rd, Marlborough, CT 06447
Questions about Discovery Zone Learning Center
Is Discovery Zone Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Discovery Zone Learning Center holds an active Child Care Center licence from Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (licence DCCC.12886), with a licensed capacity of 73 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Discovery Zone Learning Center had any inspection violations?
Connecticut records 16 violations for Discovery Zone Learning Center in the last three years, across 4 inspections on file. The median daycare center in the area has 15. Each one is listed above with the date it was corrected.
What ages does Discovery Zone Learning Center take?
Discovery Zone Learning Center is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 7 am to 6 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does Discovery Zone Learning Center cost?
Discovery Zone Learning Center does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
