Child Daycare & PreschoolsPhiladelphia, PA

Discovery Place For Little People

3.6(10 reviews)

About

Discovery Place For Little People is a child daycare & preschools daycare located at 2029 S 7th St, # 37, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania PA. Find contact info, location details, and similar daycares nearby.

What Parents Say

Discovery Place for Little People receives highly polarized reviews, with most parents praising the staff's dedication, curriculum quality, and child development outcomes. However, a significant minority report serious concerns about staff professionalism, child safety incidents, inadequate supervision, and low teacher compensation.

Caring and passionate staffstrong curriculum and kindergarten preparationsafe environmentexcellent customer servicelocations in South Philadelphia and Yeadonlong-term family relationshipsdirector emphasis on staff education
Recent hiring of unqualified staffinadequate supervision and safety incidentsunprofessional staff behaviorrude and unprofessional managementlow teacher wages and poor compensationlack of responsiveness to parent concerns

Recent Reviews

13 years ago

I have been apart of the Discovery place family for almost 7 years. The staff genuinely care about the children they care for going over and above what's expected of them. My god children have been their for preschool and return every year for the summer program. As you enter either of the sights, South Philly or Yeadon it's clear the children are having fun while their learning. The Director Ms.Tonya is very firm when it comes to her staff and their education, making sure their knowledgeable about their profession in Early Childhood Development. If your looking for a great Early Learning facility, that focus on the family and the whole child Discovery Place Preschool is a great place to start.

6 years ago

My kids have been going to this daycare for 5years now. I love love this place. I feel absolutely comfortable that my kids are in the right hands and are safe. The curriculum is amazing and helps prepare the children for kindergarten.

10 years ago

Discovery Place is a great place to send your kid, the teachers are great the kids are learning everyday. My son always corrected his mother when she talk. He always say u don't say it like that mom. lol

8 years ago

My daughter has been w/ this school for 2 years. I kept her there bc I really admired the ethic and qualities one teacher had revealed to me and my daughter. Recently new, unqualified staff has been joining the facility. My daughter has gotten hit/ hurt now 4 times within the last month "accidentally" by another student. I tried politely addressing the situation, but instead a teacher was rude and unprofessional, trying to argue. She tried to threaten me indirectly stating, with an attitude, " well, I'ma be professional cuz I'm on the clock, but if I wasn't..." I tried to overlook some downfalls in their business, but I will not tolerate unprofessionalism, uncertified staff, a lack of supervision and my child being neglected. I pulled my child from that school. DO NOT send your children here!

6 years ago

My oldest son been going here since he was 2 months and now is 7 and he’s on a 4th grade reading level while in the 1st grade , the staff is eager about the kids learning and my other 3 children love the school also . I recommend if your looking for a good daycare in South Philly here it the perfect place

Frequently asked questions

Discovery Place For Little People is a child daycare & preschools childcare facility located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The facility has a capacity of -999 children.
Discovery Place For Little People has a Google rating of 3.6 out of 5 based on 10 parent reviews. Read the full reviews on this page to see what parents appreciate about this facility and any areas for improvement.
To enroll your child at Discovery Place For Little People, contact the facility directly to inquire about availability, schedule a tour, and learn about their enrollment process. Be prepared to provide your child's age, any special needs or allergies, and your preferred schedule. Many facilities have waitlists, so it's best to inquire early.
You can verify the licensing status of Discovery Place For Little People through Pennsylvania's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities in Pennsylvania must meet state standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios.

Contact Information

Address
2029 S 7th St, # 37, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19148
County
PHILADELPHIA

Details

Daycare Type
Child Daycare & Preschools
Capacity
-999 children
Status
OPEN
Coordinates
39.92321, -75.15797

Quality Rating

Keystone STARS

Level 4 out of 4

STAR 4

This rating is part of the state's Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS). Trained evaluators assess staff qualifications, learning environment, curriculum, and family engagement — standards that go beyond basic licensing requirements.

What do the levels mean?

Level 1: Meets basic licensing standards.

Level 2: Exceeds licensing with some quality improvements in place.

Level 3: Demonstrates strong practices in curriculum and staff development.

Level 4: High quality across most assessed areas.