Discovery Learning Center

745.8641 · Requirements during probation

During the follow up inspection, the operation provided documentation showing that monthly meetings between the CEO and the director have occurred. However, the operation did not have proof showing that minimum standards training had been obtained by the governing body and persons left in charge within the sixty days of the start of the probation.

Corrected by Aug 6, 2026

746.1701 · Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children

During the inspection, one caregiver was with the 11 children who were in care; the ages of the children were 17 months, 2 years, 2 years, 2 years, 3 years, 3 years, 3 years, 3 years, 3 years, 4 years and 4 years.

Corrected by May 12, 2026

746.1315(b) · Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

A substitute caregiver counted in ratio, the director and one caregiver were missing current proof of pediatric CPR training at the time of the inspection.

Corrected by Jun 12, 2026

746.1315(a) · Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

A substitute caregiver counted in ratio, the director and one caregiver were missing proof of current pediatric first aid training at the time of the inspection.

Corrected by Jun 12, 2026

746.603(a)(4) · Children's Records - Immunizations

One of the ten children records reviewed was missing an immunization record.

Corrected by Jun 12, 2026

745.8641 · Requirements during probation

At the time of the inspection, the operation had not filled out documentation showing that a monthly meeting between the CEO and director had occurred by 4/24/2026.

Corrected by May 12, 2026

746.1309(a) · Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

One caregiver had completed 17.5 hours of required 24 hours of annual training.

Corrected by Jun 12, 2026

746.613(a) · Required Immunizations

A 16 month old infant was not current on their immunizations and was missing the third doses of the DTaP and PCV vaccines.

Corrected by Jun 12, 2026

746.5537(a)(2) · Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly

The operation has not conducted monthly checks of the carbon monoxide detector.

Corrected by Apr 10, 2026

746.1605(1) · Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

In the infant room, there was more than an 18-month difference between the youngest infant and oldest toddler.

Corrected by Apr 10, 2026

746.501(a)(20) · Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights

The parent handbook was missing information about Parent Rights. This was corrected at inspection when the director added the parent rights information into the handbook.

Corrected by Apr 10, 2026

745.8641 · Requirements during probation

The operation has not been complying with the following conditions for the probation: the director has not been documenting information obtained during walk throughs of the center twice daily; the attendance sheets do not contain all the required information stated in the probation conditions; the Governing Body has not developed and submitted a plan to CCR guaranteeing that ratios are always maintained; the operation has not implemented their daily checklist for indoor and outdoor safety checks to be completed before children occupy any space.

Corrected by Apr 10, 2026

746.3701 · Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

In the outdoor play area, the grass and weeds exceeded 12 inches in height. A double gate and a spot in the fence in the outdoor play area had gaps large enough for children to go through the gate and fence. In the infant room, foam was exposed on the diaper changing mat; the operation put duct tape over the exposed foam during the inspection.

Corrected by Apr 20, 2026

746.5307(a) · Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly

The operation has not conducted monthly checks of the fire extinguishers.

Corrected by Apr 10, 2026

746.309(a)(1) · Parental Notification of Safe Sleeping Deficiency

The operation did not notify parents of all enrolled children of a safe sleep deficiency which was cited on 12/15/25 by 12/20/25.

Corrected by Jan 2, 2026

746.1013(a)(4) · Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Authority

During an inspection, the person in charge did not have access to the personnel files.

Corrected by Jan 6, 2026

746.201(9) · Complying with Laws and Rules

The owner has not followed policy in regard to the Plan of Action. The building and grounds checklists were not completed for the month of November and one week in October. Two caregivers did not have updated training, according to the Plan of Action.

Corrected by Dec 30, 2025

746.1003(1) · Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

The director did not ensure that the operation operated in compliance when a person was left in charge did not have knowledge of where child files were kept.

Corrected by Jan 6, 2026

746.2415(b) · AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

During an inspection, an infant was observed to be napping in a crib with a crib sheet that was loose.

Corrected by Dec 15, 2025

746.1601 · Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

During an inspection, the infant room was observed to have 7 infants in care with 1 caregiver.

Corrected by Dec 15, 2025

746.801(3) · Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

During an inspection, training records were not available for review by CCR staff.

Corrected by Dec 31, 2025

746.1013(a)(4) · Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Authority

During an inspection, the person in charge did not ensure that ratios were maintained and that safe sleep practices were being followed. The person in charge also did not have access to the records required for the plan of action review.

Corrected by Dec 29, 2025

746.1601 · Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

During an inspection, the infant room with a specified age group of 0-12 months had 6 children in care with 1 caregiver. Minimum standards states that this group should only have 4 children with 1 caregiver. During the inspection, 2 of the children were moved to another classroom.

Corrected by Oct 23, 2025

746.4501(b) · Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer

At the time of inspection, 3 of the 5 the infant seats at the feeding table did not have straps present. The children were not observed strapped in the chairs during the inspection.

Corrected by Oct 16, 2025

746.1313 · Time Period of Training

At the time of inspection, a caregiver that has been employed at the facility since December 2023 did not any record of the previous years trainings. The training certificates had been discarded prior to the inspection date.

Corrected by Oct 7, 2025

746.1003(1) · Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

During the inspection time the owner/director advised that they have not reviewed the minimum standards in quite some times and is not familiar with current minimum standards and safety requirements.

Corrected by Oct 7, 2025

746.4601(7) · Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points

The brownish red play structure has not received any repairs and some of the bottom wooden planks are lifting from the structure. Some screws are protruding on the structure and can be an entanglement hazards as well. Provider was advised to rope off the structures until further notice.

Corrected by Aug 8, 2025

746.4907(d) · Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

No updates have been made to the loose fill in the playground area. The rubber mulch in the playground area was very low at the time of inspection, as grass had grown up in the area.

Corrected by Aug 8, 2025

746.1311(a) · Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

The director did not have documentation to account for the required 30 hours of annual training from the previous full year available for review. The director is currently missing 24 hours from the previous year. May 2024 - May 2025 is the training year. The director has scheduled classes to complete additional trainings.

Corrected by Aug 8, 2025

746.1205(a)(4) · Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

At the time of arrival for the investigation inspection, I observed a caregiver left in charge of one of the classes run back to their classroom as I appeared at the door. The classroom was left unsupervised for an unknown amount of time.

Corrected by Jul 14, 2025

746.5205(3) · Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year

As of today the operation has yet to conduct a lock down drill while the children are in care. Latches have been added to some classrooms for safety during the lock downs and caregivers have been instructed on what the drills are for, but a physical drill has not been conducted.

Corrected by Jul 17, 2025

746.1311(a) · Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

The director did not have documentation to account for the required 30 hours of annual training from the previous full year available for review. The director has scheduled classes to complete additional trainings.

Corrected by Jul 17, 2025

746.4907(d) · Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

No updates have been made to the loose fill in the playground area. The rubber mulch in the playground area was very low at the time of inspection, as grass had grown up in the area.

Corrected by Jul 17, 2025

746.4601(7) · Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points

The brownish red play structure had openings and exposed nails at the time of the inspection. Some of the large nails in the border of the playground areas were also lifted in the smaller playground area. Some screws are protruding on the structure and can be an entanglement hazards as well.

Corrected by Jul 17, 2025

746.603(a)(3) · Children's Records - Health Statement

At the time of inspection, four children did not have a health statement on file for review.

Corrected by Jun 30, 2025

746.5205(3) · Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year

At the time of inspection it was determined that no lock down drill had ever been conducted with the children in care.

Corrected by Jun 30, 2025

746.603(a)(4) · Children's Records - Immunizations

At the time of inspection, three children did not have their most current immunizations records, according to their current age, on file for review.

Corrected by Jun 30, 2025

746.1311(a) · Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

The director did not have documentation to account for the required 30 hours of annual training from the previous full year available for review.

Corrected by Jun 30, 2025

746.4907(d) · Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

The rubber mulch in the playground area was very low at the time of inspection, as grass had grown up in the area.

Corrected by Jun 30, 2025

746.2421(a) · Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

One infant in care did not have their infant feeding instruction form present and up to date.

Corrected by Jun 30, 2025

746.1315(b) · Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

At the time of the inspection, neither of the staff or management had current CPR/First Aid certification on file for review.

Corrected by Jun 30, 2025

746.5531 · Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System

The operation did not have a carbon monoxide detector present in the center at the time of inspection.

Corrected by Jun 30, 2025

746.4601(7) · Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points

The brownish red play structure had openings and exposed nails at the time of the inspections. Some of the large nails in the border of the playground areas were also lifted at this time.

Corrected by Jun 30, 2025

745.641 · AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

At the time of inspection a caregiver with a pending background check status was present and unsupervised with a group of children.

Corrected by Jun 16, 2025

746.901 · Required Personnel Records

At the time of inspection, some of the staff files were not properly prepared with the required documents and/or were not present to review fully.

Corrected by Jun 30, 2025

746.311(a) · AP Parental Notification of Deficiency as described in 746.309 within 5 Days

The operation was cited on 11/18/2024 for a safe sleep deficiency. The operation has not notified the parents of the deficiency.

Corrected by Dec 6, 2024

746.2409(a)(3) · Safety Requirements for Cribs - Waterproof, Washable Mattress

This standard was found to be deficient due to the crib mattress having significant tears in the cover, exposing the foam padding underneath which poses potential safety concerns. This was correct as the caregiver was asked to remove the mattress from the crib.

Corrected by Nov 29, 2024

746.3407 · Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

This standard was found to be deficient due to the presence of a wasp nest on teh playground structure posing a safety hazard.

Corrected by Nov 22, 2024