Discovery School (Explorers)
Daycare center in Austin, TX. 8600 White Cliff Dr Ste 3, Austin, TX 78759
About the program
Discovery School (Explorers) is a licensed daycare center in Austin, Texas, on the state register since 2010. It is licensed for 34 children and serves preschool and school age ages.
Children's Discovery Center is a licensed nature-based preschool provider with multiple locations in Austin, Texas.
The program follows a nature-based and play-based approach.
It does not accept child care subsidy.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Discovery School (Explorers) does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,225 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. Texas rates every standard from Low to High by the harm a breach could cause, and records the date each violation was corrected. The narrative is the inspector's own.
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
There are no child safety alarms on the vehicles.
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Loose fill was not at the required depth during an inspection of the playground.
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
An allergy action plan was not signed by by both the child's heath care professional and parent.
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
A caregiver did not know how many children they were responsible for.
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
An electric outlet was missing a safety cover
Show all 10 violations on file
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
An annual certification of the safety recalls was not available for review.
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
An electrical outlet was accessible to children
746.1301(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
Staff did not have correct CPR training completed.
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
4 out of 4 staff didnt have all required trainings completed.
746.4135(c) - Children's Products-Posting of CPSC website
The operation did not have a completed consumer product safety form. This was corrected when the operation completed the form during the inspection.
What parents say
Both my kids have been to Discovery School, and I can’t say enough good things about it! Beyond the fun extras like hikes and the pool in the summer, the teachers and staff are truly amazing. They encourage kids to discover their passions and provide the tools to learn and explore at their own pace. It’s a place where children can take ownership of their actions while fully embracing the joys of being kids - endless…
inbar weiss · 5/5 on Google · a year agoOur son went to Discovery School for three years and I cannot say enough good things about this school. The staff are fantastic, dedicated people who clearly love their work. The school's philosophy of fostering a love of nature and exploration is amazing -- our son came home knowing the names of birds, trees, flowers, and with his pockets stuffed with "crystals". The community of parents is lovely and we are still…
Aemon Cannon · 5/5 on Google · a year agoWe had our two kids go through Discovery Center and then Discovery School, and we had really great experiences with both. We value the staff so much and our kids grew really close to them, and their classmates. The outdoor play and exploration is unlike anywhere else, and the focus on imaginative play was extremely important for our kids' development at that age. Our kids were also very ready for starting elementary…
Polly Trigger · 5/5 on Google · a year agoWe absolutely love the Discovery School. The teachers are amazing - so kind and passionate, fostering creativity, curiosity, love for nature, confidence, and mindfulness in the children. Our older kid had a fantastic time there, and we're excited for when our younger one gets to go. Also, the sense of community around the school, with hangouts at the Central Market playground, etc., is wonderful.
Hannes Mandel · 5/5 on Google · a year agoGetting there
8600 White Cliff Dr Ste 3, Austin, TX 78759
Questions about Discovery School (Explorers)
Is Discovery School (Explorers) licensed?
Yes. Discovery School (Explorers) holds an active Licensed Center licence from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (licence 996466), with a licensed capacity of 34 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Discovery School (Explorers) had any inspection violations?
Texas records 7 violations for Discovery School (Explorers) in the last three years, 2 of them rated high risk by the state, across 6 inspections on file. The median daycare center in the area has 4. Each one is listed above with the date it was corrected.
What ages does Discovery School (Explorers) take?
Discovery School (Explorers) is licensed to serve preschool and school age ages, and is open 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does Discovery School (Explorers) cost?
Discovery School (Explorers) does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
