Discovery Children's Garden
437 WEBSTER STREET, PALO ALTO, CA 94301Childery Rating: 4/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.Not Available
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a 75% violation rate, no complaints on record, and a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes California's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. California caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:12. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Annual training isn't required by the state. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 68
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 Not Regulated Toddlers 1:6 12 Preschool 1:12 Not Regulated
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2022, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 2 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 19, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Administration of Child Day Care Licensing (1) On or Before March 30, 2018, a Person Who, on January 1, 2018, Is a Licensed Child Day Care Provider, Administrator, or Employee Of…HSC 1596.8662(b)(1)
Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPA observed two staff member without a Mandated reporter certificate. Director stated that they forgot to do it. POC Due Date: 04/26/2023
Mar 24, 20221 Finding1 Important
- Personnel Records (D) All Personnel Records Shall Be Maintained at the Child Care Center and Shall Be Available to the Licensing Agency for Review. This Requirement Is Not Met As…CCR 101217(d)
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Staff file for Director was not present at the facility during today's insepction, so LPA could not view it. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 04/01/2022
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