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Discovery Days Preschool

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Ages
Ages 2–5
Teacher ratio
1:12 (CA min)

85 Palmetto Dr, Pasadena, CA 91105

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
5
1 serious (Type A)
Complaint visits
1
Last visit
9/9/2025
Total visits
13

Citations are part of routine licensing oversight and range from minor (Type B) to serious (Type A). A citation alone doesn't mean a program is unsafe — read the full reports for context.

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

About this preschool

Discovery Days Preschool is a Reggio and Montessori-inspired center in Pasadena, CA serving infants through transitional kindergarten with a focus on child-centered learning and social-emotional development. The facility features outdoor spaces including a creek, mud kitchen, and garden, with a Spanish immersion program available across all age groups.

Philosophy
Reggio and Montessori-inspired approach emphasizing child-led learning, open-ended exploration, playful discovery, social-emotional development, and building confidence, empathy, and a lifelong love of learning.
Ages served
6 weeks - 6 years (Infants, Toddlers, 2's Young Preschool Program, Mixed Age Preschool, Transitional Kindergarten, Spanish Immersion)
Outdoor
Children venture outside every day for up to 4 hours. Outdoor spaces include a creek, mud kitchen, garden, citrus trees, sandbox, bike paths, and play structures.

Programs

  • •Infant Program (6 weeks - 12 months)
  • •Toddler Program (12 - 24 months)
  • •2's Young Preschool Program (2 - 3 years)
  • •Mixed Age Preschool (2.5 - 3.5 years)
  • •Transitional Kindergarten (4 - 6 years)
  • •Spanish Immersion (6 weeks - 6 years)
  • •STEM activities
  • •Yoga
  • •Art, music, and movement enrichments

Highlights

  • ✓Spanish Immersion program launching 2026–2027 school year
  • ✓Reggio and Montessori-inspired learning environments with natural light and murals
  • ✓Small group instruction with dedicated teachers providing personalized attention
  • ✓Outdoor adventures including creek, mud kitchen, and garden exploration

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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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