iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%66+36Reliability 24%28+6.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%34+2.4Craft & service penalty98−0.2Experts Score= 59Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.59SCORE
CGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#35 of 37 preschoolsiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 6%
4.7★★★★★59 Google reviews · 6 photos
88%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
20%1–2★, last 20 reviewsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
Google reviewers rate Discovery Kids Learning Center 4.7 out of 5 based on 59 reviews. Positive feedback highlights staff patience, flexible scheduling, and effective preparation for kindergarten, with parents noting improved social skills and communication during conflicts. However, low-star reviews criticize the facility for overcrowding, inadequate teacher ratios, and poor communication regarding child safety and accommodations for special needs.
Google rating: 4.7 out of 5 from 59 reviews (88% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 59 Google reviews (46 with written comments).
Owner responses: the business replied to 3% of reviews.
Most recent review: September 26, 2026.
Service: Preschool serving Fruita, Colorado.
Data from Google, last updated October 28, 2026.
Score profile vs other preschools
Score per factor (100 = best)iEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: value and momentum; weakest: reliability.
This companyPreschools median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactioniSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Discovery Kids Learning Center: 66/100 on this factor. Category median: 90.B
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ReliabilityiReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Discovery Kids Learning Center: 28/100 on this factor. Category median: 91.D
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Craft & serviceiCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Discovery Kids Learning Center: 98/100 on this factor. Category median: 98.A
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ValueiValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Discovery Kids Learning Center: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 87.A
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MomentumiMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Discovery Kids Learning Center: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
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Replies to reviewsiReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Discovery Kids Learning Center: 34/100 on this factor. Category median: 31.D
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Star ratings
59 Google reviews we collected
4.7of 5
5 stars5288%
4 stars35%
3 stars00%
2 stars00%
1 star47%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 46 written reviews
94%praise
Praise4494%
Complaints36%
PriceiGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.
Price verdicts customers left with their Google review
100%fair
Great price00%
Reasonable3100%
Overpriced00%
Not sure00%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Staff & attitude2043%
Would recommend1021%
Quality & results511%
Honesty & trust511%
Speed & response49%
Communication24%
Price & value12%
What customers talk about
We read 46 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“Courtney especially have been so sweet, patient and loving with him.”
“I would highly recommend Discovery Kids Learning Center to anyone in need of child care.”
“Our girls had a great experience at Discovery Kids in Fruita.”
“You can tell they genuinely care about the kids, and it means so much knowing he is somewhere he feels safe, happy and loved.”
“Our son had a really hard time adjusting to his last school, so we were nervous about making a change, but he felt comfortable here almost immediately.”
“The staff has always been genuine, kind, communicative, and understanding.”
“We had a few hiccups with billing at the beginning, but the staff was very helpful in getting these situations resolved.”
People customers mention
Dawn4 reviews
Kindergarten4 reviews
Kirk4 reviews
Kim4 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Recent reviews
JJanice6 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★
We have been so happy with Discovery Kids! Our son had a really hard time adjusting to his last school, so we were nervous about making a change, but he felt comfortable here almost immediately. It was such a huge relief for us.
Ms. Karen and Ms. Courtney especially have been so sweet, patient and loving with him.…
Reasonable price
LLaura10 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★
We are so happy we found Discovery Kids. Our girls learn so much and all the staff are great. Ms. Ash and Ms. Jenna incorporate so many fun activities into the classroom and Ms. Karen is so patient and goes the extra mile. Additionally the office staff, especially Jade, have always been great working with our ever…
KKristaLocal Guide · 29 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 6 months ago★★★★★
Our daughter has been a student at Discovery Kids for about 6 months. She is doing so well, loves going to school every day, and has made huge strides in her social skills and independence. We are happy to have found DK when moving to Fruita and excited that our daughter gets another year there before heading to…
Reasonable price
MMichael1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 7 months ago★★★★★
Discovery Kids provides a wonderful learning environment for children. All three of our kids have done Pre-K with Miss Jenna and she has prepared them all very well for Kindergarten. All the staff are friendly and welcoming. Great place to send your kids!
MMegan10 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 7 months ago★★★★★
Our girls had a great experience at Discovery Kids in Fruita. Ms. Dawn and many of the other teachers provided them with fun and engaging experiences. They were more than prepared to crush Kindergarten after spending a few years at Discovery Kids.
SStephanieLocal Guide · 56 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 8 months ago★★★★★
My daughter has been with Discovery since a very stressful time in 2021. The daycare my daughter was apart of before was literally kicking her out for her outbursts. Kirk and his team welcomed my daughter and she has grown with this business ever since. Every single teacher is loving and caring and understanding.…
We have been so happy with Discovery Kids! Our son had a really hard time adjusting to his last school, so we were nervous about making a change, but he felt comfortable here almost immediately. It was such a huge relief for us.
Ms. Karen and Ms. Courtney especially have been so sweet, patient and loving with him. You can tell they genuinely care about the kids, and it means so much knowing he is somewhere he feels safe, happy and loved. We are so grateful we found Discovery Kids!
Price assessment: Reasonable price
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Laura Mullenix10 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Laura has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We are so happy we found Discovery Kids. Our girls learn so much and all the staff are great. Ms. Ash and Ms. Jenna incorporate so many fun activities into the classroom and Ms. Karen is so patient and goes the extra mile. Additionally the office staff, especially Jade, have always been great working with our ever changing schedules, and keeping everything running smoothly. We've been there almost 2 years and Discovery is a staple.
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Chris Van Wingerden11 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Chris has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
My daughter spent a year at Discovery and we absolutely loved it. After spending the first 2 years of her life traveling, she had never been away from me and was extremely timid and upset to go to school…only briefly, because it quickly became her favorite place to be. She only attended 3 days a week and would ask every single day to go to school. We were working through speech delay and her teachers and staff could not have been more helpful in supporting time with her therapist to come to school as well as working patiently with her. Her speech & confidence exploded in her time at Discovery. Mrs. Jasmine may be one of Ellie’s favorite humans on the planet.. After a couple months of being away, she still asks to go see her and wants to share all the things with her. Destiny at the front desk also cheerfully & efficiently helped me with any little need or question. The entire staff truly is gold. It’s a special place! We were sad to transition to a new season, but after a move, driving to Fruita became a challenge.
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Krista ColeLocal Guide · 29 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Krista has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Our daughter has been a student at Discovery Kids for about 6 months. She is doing so well, loves going to school every day, and has made huge strides in her social skills and independence. We are happy to have found DK when moving to Fruita and excited that our daughter gets another year there before heading to kindergarten. Dawn and Rikki Jo are the best teachers we could ask for!
Price assessment: Reasonable price
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Sarah Mullervy2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Sarah has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I’m so grateful that my husband and I made the decision to switch our daughter to Discovery Kids! She’s been in Toddler 1 room for just about 6 months and I’ve been so impressed with the staff, her classroom and teachers, and her overall growth since being here! She gets so excited when we take her to school, and I attribute so much of that to her teachers and the environment they have created in her classroom. Miss KK and Miss Jade are both such naturals with children and I truly appreciate the time they put into developing relationships with the children they are caring for (and their parents)! Miss KK sends daily updates about our daughter’s day, how she’s doing, what she enjoyed playing with, what activities they did, etc. We love getting these! Miss Jade can always give updates about how her afternoon went and how her overall day was. This has made us feel like our daughter is actively playing and learning, and her teachers are involved and interacting with her throughout the day! It’s made it feel like our daughter is being attended to and cared for, rather than simply monitored and left to play independently. Anytime I show up for drop off or pick up, the teachers are actively involved with the children—whether it’s circle time, reading books, playing on the floor, having dance parties, or playing with them outside. I’ve never seen either teacher on their phone and it really seems like they’re both truly enjoying what they do and being present with the children there! The staff are also great—there’s always someone present at the front desk, my phone calls are answered, and emails are promptly responded to! Overall we are so very happy with the time and effort the staff have put into creating such a welcoming, supportive, and creative learning environment, and we are so very grateful for all the work they do!!
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Michael Cox1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Michael has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Discovery Kids provides a wonderful learning environment for children. All three of our kids have done Pre-K with Miss Jenna and she has prepared them all very well for Kindergarten. All the staff are friendly and welcoming. Great place to send your kids!
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Megan Englund10 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Megan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Our girls had a great experience at Discovery Kids in Fruita. Ms. Dawn and many of the other teachers provided them with fun and engaging experiences. They were more than prepared to crush Kindergarten after spending a few years at Discovery Kids.
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emily7 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews emily has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Discovery Kids has been great for us. They have done an amazing job getting our kids ready for kindergarten and used to a schedule and routines. We have been going for about 2 years now. It was a rough transition for our younger child who was not used to boundaries, routines, a schedule etc and they did not give up on him. Mrs. Jasmine saw something in him and worked with him really hard to get adjusted. We don't think he would be as far along as he is if it weren't for her. Mrs. Dawn is amazing with her class. Our 2 kids have either made it through her class or are still in it and she makes learning fun and they come home singing the songs and telling us about everything they have learned. I love the "preschool way" of putting on your coat. She gets them ready for the next level and learning independence. Our older kid would not be doing as well in kindergarten as they are without her. Mrs. Julie has seen me struggle when it is times to leave and our kids fighting with eachother or arguing over how gets to do a certain task or helps when they are hungry and always steps in to help during those rough times and gives the parents extra support. I could go on about how wonferful all the staff is. Last but definitely not least Mrs. Mouse. She cooks amazing food and I hear a lot about how delicious the food is. Thank you for providing a wide variety of nutrious meals and expanding our kids favorites to more than chicken nuggets and Mac and cheese.
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Stephanie StaffordLocal Guide · 56 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Stephanie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
My daughter has been with Discovery since a very stressful time in 2021. The daycare my daughter was apart of before was literally kicking her out for her outbursts. Kirk and his team welcomed my daughter and she has grown with this business ever since. Every single teacher is loving and caring and understanding. Miss Kari, miss Cola, miss mouse, miss destiny....all of them. They love my daughter like I do and I couldn't have asked for a better team to help me raise my kiddo.
