Discovery School is licensed by the State of Texas and exceeds state standards in many areas, especially in Student/Teacher ratios, class size, and Staff qualifications.  The Department of Family and Protective Services inspects our Program once or twice a year.  All inspections and a copy of the Minimum Standards are available for review in the Office. The local TDFPS licensing office may be contacted at  (210) 337-3309 or at: 

P.O. Box 23990
San Antonio; Texas  78223-0990
www.txchildcaresearch.org

The child abuse hotline is 1-800-252-5400 or you can call the TDFPS intake line at (210) 337-3399.

Discovery School is regularly inspected by the Metropolitan Health District and the San Antonio Fire Department.  All inspections are available for review in the Office.

Discovery School has been accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) since 1989.  These high standards of quality include; but are not limited to

• Low staff to child ratio

• Low staff turnover

• Developmentally appropriate curriculum

• Appropriate guidance procedures

• Commitment to the whole child, nurturing their self-esteem, socialization,  creativity,  responsibility, independence, fine and gross motor development and cognitive growth.

Accreditation is valid for five years. The entire self-study and assessment process is repeated in the fifth year.