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Discover The World Childrens Center Inc

Sayre, PA · Bradford County
62 Pitney St, Sayre, PA 18840
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Quick Facts

Capacity
62 children
Languages
English, American Sign Language, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (570) 888-7529
62 Pitney St
Sayre, PA 18840
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00243316
License Issued
Nov 9, 2025
Active Through
Nov 9, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 11

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We, at Discover the World Children’s Center, combine learning experiences and structured play in a fun, safe and nurturing environment – offering far more than just child care. Our program is the first introduction to a lifetime of learning. A journey that should start off on the right foot. We help children discover, explore and learn to their fullest potential.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-08-12 Renewal 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(f)

Description: 2 feet apart

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was completed on 8/12/26. In the Voyagers classroom, during nap time it was observed that two children's cots did not have 2 feet space on three sides.

Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A new sleep chart was made that allows for 2 feet of space on 3 sides for every child's cot in the room. The sensory area is no longer used for a cot.
2026-08-12 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was completed on 8/12/26. Child #1's emergency contact form did not include the parents work address and work phone number.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child # 1 emergency contact form was corrected during the inspection. A was message sent out to parents that when they change jobs, phone numbers or addresses in between the time DTW checks emergency contact forms in June and December they should call the office.
2026-08-12 Renewal 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3)

Description: Disposable diapers

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was completed on 8/12/26. In the Explorers classroom, the trashcan used for diapers, had a child lock on it and was not hands free. In the Adventurers classroom, Cert Rep observed staff change a child's diaper and then open the door with their hands to throw the diaper away in the outside garbage can. This procedure was not hands free.

Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Lock was taken off the trash can and placed in an area where children do not have access to in the Explores classroom. The trash can was brought inside in the Adventurers classroom.
2026-08-12 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was completed on 8/12/26. Staff person #1 must take 2 hours of professional development to fulfill requirement for training year 9/2024-9/2025. Hours used to fulfill training year 9/2024-9/2025 may not be used to fulfill current training year.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
When staff #1 returns from vacation 8/25/26 she will complete two hours of training to offset the lack of two hours from 2024-2025.
2026-08-12 Renewal 3270.66(b) - Original container Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(b)

Description: Original container

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was completed on 8/12/26. In the Explorers classroom, near the sink, there were two bottles of cleaning solution that did not specify the contents and were not labeled.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The two bottles were labeled during the inspection. Copies of the sanitizing and disinfecting recipes are printed and given to each room to replace when needed or when bottles are replaced to ensure we are using the correct formulas for individual tasks. Along with the monthly calendars for the bottles.
2025-08-13 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2024-09-06 Renewal 3270.102(a)/3270.102(f) - Clean and good repair/Indoor climbing- protective surface Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)/3270.102(f)

Description: Clean and good repair/Indoor climbing- protective surface

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/6/24. In classroom #1 & #3, the indoor play equipment with slides does not have protective surface covering under the equipment. The outdoor play equipment for the young toddlers has exposed bolts protruding out of the equipment and are accessible to the children.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. Indoor play equipment for climbing shall be installed or used over a protective surface covering which does not interfere with the stability of the equipment.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will purchase mats to place under the indoor play equipment. The operator placed duct tape over the exposed bolts on the outside play equipment until bolt covers can be purchased.
2024-09-06 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/6/24. In the children's bathroom on a shelf near the changing table was a plastic bag of wipes and a plastic bag containing diapers. In classroom #3, on a shelf was a plastic bag of wipes and the changing table had a plastic bag of wipes. The cabinet next to the diaper changing table, did not have child proof locks and inside was plastic containing diapers, plastic gloves and wipes. All items are accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director removed all the items and placed out of the children's reach. The operator will purchase child proof locks for the cabinet in classroom #3.
2024-09-06 Renewal 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/6/24. In classroom #1, #2, & #3, the cots were not labeled with a specific child's name.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director had staff label the cots with numbers to correspond with their cubby numbers.
2024-09-06 Renewal 3270.121(a) - Review policies and procedures Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.121(a)

Description: Review policies and procedures

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/6/24. The facility's parent handbook did not contain hours for which care is provided and fees.

Correction Required: The operator shall review with the parent, at the time of application, the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director will update the parent handbook to include hours and fees. The director will give the parents a copy of the updated handbook.
2024-09-06 Renewal 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(5)

Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/6/24. Child #1's emergency contact form did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director will contact child #1's parent to get the emergency contact form consent signed for administration of minor first-aid.
2024-09-06 Renewal 3270.21/3270.102(a) - General Health and Safety/Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.21/3270.102(a)

Description: General Health and Safety/Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/6/24. In classroom #3, cert rep observed a pair of adult scissors on the counter near the sink, and they were accessible to the children.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director immediately removed the scissors and placed them out of the children's reach. The director spoke with staff to ensure they are not leaving scissors and other sharp items accessible to the children.
2024-09-06 Renewal 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/6/24. The facility's emergency plan does not provide information for accommodations for infants and toddlers.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director will add accommodations for infants and toddlers to the emergency plan.
2024-09-06 Renewal 3270.27(d) - Plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(d)

Description: Plan posted

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/6/24. The facility did not have the emergency plan posted in a conspicuous location.

Correction Required: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director posted the emergency plan in the lobby of the facility.
2024-09-06 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/6/24. In classroom #1, the sink cabinet did not have a childproof lock and a bottle of sanitizing solution with bleach was accessible to children. In the children's bathroom, the shelves next to the diaper changing station had containers of diaper rash cream, that read keep out of reach of children and was accessible to the children.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director removed the bottle of sanitizing solution and containers of diaper rash cream. The items were placed out of reach of the children.
2024-09-06 Renewal 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(b)

Description: Inaccessible to children

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/6/24. In classroom #1 & #2, the first aid kits were accessible to the children.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director removed the first aid kits and placed them out of reach of the children.
2024-04-23 Change in Location Capacity Change in Location Capacity Compliant - Finalized
2023-09-25 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: Emergency Contact Forms for children # 1 and # 2 did not contain address of release persons.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents will update the Emergency Contact Form with address of release persons.
2022-09-26 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2021-11-03 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: Green wall outside the bathroom was observed to have peeling paint and exposed plaster.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider covered the area of peeling paint and exposed plaster.
2019-03-13 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During an unannounced visit on 3/13/2019, it was verified that on 3/7/19 staff #1 was assigned a group of preschool children. The room that she was working in has a capacity of 25 and is used as one space for up to two groups of children. Staff # 1 was the only staff in the room and her group of ten preschool children were the only children in the room. The children were participating in open center time which allowed them to move to different stations throughout the room. While observing and directing some children from this group that were in front of her, she looked over at two children who were at a center to her left in a Plexiglas center. Staff #1 estimated that she had not directly looked at these children and this center for a period of time of no more than five minutes. Child #1, a male preschool child and child # 2, a female preschool child were within the Plexiglas cube station also referred to as a listening cube to the left of where staff #1 was facing. Walking closer to the cube Staff #1 observed the children in the cube, one child had pants down and the other child was inappropriately touching the child with the pants down. Also observed during the inspection on 3/13/19, child # 3 a pre-school child who was assigned to staff # 1 alone and asleep in a preschool room. Children and staff from this room and this child's group were observed having lunch in another room that is used for dinning. The child was left behind when the children and staff moved to the Dining room.

Correction Required: Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I have submitted a format for counting children to Michael Gatto. The staff will be required to count the children every 15 minutes for preschool aged children and every 30 minutes for school aged children. These will be scanned to Michael Gatto every Monday for at least 3 months after DHS approves the documentation format. The staff person will be physically present with the children they are responsible for at the facility and on excursions away from the child care center. We have begun using the unapproved format as of 4-16-19. If we need to alter the format we will do so immediately.
2017-03-31 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Emergency Contact Form for Child # 1 did not contain health insurance policy number.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have parent update the Emergency Contact Form with health insurance policy number. Provider will ensure that all forms are complete and up to date.

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