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Discovery Time Children's Center

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Ages
Infants (0–2 yrs)
Teacher ratio
1:4 (CA min)

406 S. 2nd Street, Alhambra, CA 91801

Visit website ↗(626) 308-7450Directions ↗Licensed for 12
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Licensing & safety record

✓ Clean licensing record

No citations or complaint visits on file with state licensing as of 2025-09-29. Last licensing visit: 2/5/2025 (4 total).

Source: California Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (updated 2025-09-29). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Discovery Time Children's Center is a nationally accredited child development center in Alhambra serving infants, toddlers, and preschoolers since 2014. The center offers a play-based curriculum with child-initiated activities in a warm, nurturing environment.

Philosophy
Child-initiated activities that provide a firm foundation for future growth and development; play-based curriculum where children learn through play and exploration; warm, engaging environment that helps children feel excited to learn and build confidence; safe, nurturing place where children are always put first with strong family involvement and communication.
Ages served
Infants, toddlers, and preschoolers
Hours
Monday - Friday: 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Outdoor
Preschool yard recently renovated; toddler yard with new surface installed

Programs

  • •Play-based curriculum
  • •Child-initiated activities
  • •Multilingual support (Spanish, Mandarin, and some Cantonese)

Highlights

  • ✓Nationally accredited by NAEYC
  • ✓Recently renovated outdoor spaces
  • ✓Staff speaks Spanish, Mandarin, and some Cantonese
  • ✓Partnered with LA County Public Works

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Summarized by AI from the preschool's own website (Jun 23, 2026). Not written or verified by PreschoolWise — confirm details directly with the program.

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