Discovery Junction
Quick Facts
Missing details such as transportation or rates? Suggest an update to help other families.
Contact Information
📞 (717) 838-6211Reviews
Program is great for infants and toddlers. Preschool program is not good. There is a ton of turnover. Over the past year, there were 5 different preschool teachers. Often the teachers have minimal childcare experience. I have witnessed a teacher who was unsure how to change a pull-up diaper. You are not informed when teachers are hired until they arrive. The last two teachers didn't even introduce themselves to me when I dropped off my child. Leadership is not willing to make adjustments to accommodate individual children. For example, if a child and teacher do not get along, there are no adjustments made. Teachers are not trained to properly de-escalate situations. They have cameras in the rooms, but they are often blocked by decorations and footage is deleted after a day or two so that you cannot go back and review incidents that happened anyway. The director is tactless when dealing with issues brought to her attention.
Write a Review
Write a review about Discovery Junction. Let other families know what's great, or what could be improved. Please read our brief review guidelines to make your review as helpful as possible.
About the Provider
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Inspection Date | Reason | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-02 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Needs Verification |
|
Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: During an unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that there were 12 children present in the older toddler classroom and six children were identified in a primary care group. Staff member 1 was unable to identify the children assigned to them in their primary care group. It was observed that the there were 18 children present in the pre school 1 classroom and eight of those children were identified in a primary care group. Staff member 2 was not able to identify the children assigned to them in their primary care group. Correction Required: 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.) We held a staff meeting and reviewed the following: · Name to Face Protocol o Procare version o Paper version · ProCare · Head counting- the importance of · Ratios- What are they and what to do if you are over · Cell Phone Policy · Supervision- what does it mean and importance. We have created and implemented Name to Face cards for all classroom, this is to ensure that all teachers know who is in their primary groups. To make sure ratio is always meet we have over staffed as well as purchased walkie talkies to help improve communication. All staff will be attending a supervision training by the ELRC on 6/29/26 |
|||
| 2026-06-02 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children | Needs Verification |
|
Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: Facility self-reported that child 1 was left alone in a classroom and unsupervised for approximately 15 minutes while the rest of the classroom was outside. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. TIERED LIS: 1. Children must be supervised at all times. The portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date 2. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. The operator shall provide a date for when this training will be completed. 3. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for documenting transitions 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. The correction date for this portion of the plan shall be at minimum 3 months from the date the Regional Office approves the plan of correction and plan to maintain compliance. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility has done the following: 1. Center has created a name to face policy and procedure with Name to Face Cards. 2. All Staff had a training with ELRC on June 29, 2026. 3. Center will have all staff do a Name to Face form when transitioning from place to place when leaving the classroom and when children are transitioned into/out of the classroom. Forms will be sent to the Regional OCDEL office weekly for a period of 3 months. Children will be supervised at all times. |
|||
| 2026-06-02 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.124(a) - Each child emergency contact person | Needs Verification |
|
Regulation: 3270.124(a) Description: Each child emergency contact person Noncompliance Area: Documentation of an emergency contact form for child 1 was not able to be located in the facility. Correction Required: Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We have audited children files to ensure all files are complete. We have copied every child emergency contact and put it in every classroom emergency back pack. |
|||
| 2026-06-02 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Needs Verification |
|
Regulation: 3270.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: Documentation of the emergency contact information for child 1 and child 2 were not present in the pre school one classroom. Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We have audited children files to ensure all files are complete. We have copied every child emergency contact and put it in every classroom emergency back pack. |
|||
| 2026-06-02 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children | Needs Verification |
|
Regulation: 3270.75(b) Description: Inaccessible to children Noncompliance Area: During an unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that the pre school 2 first aid kit was on a bench at the playground, accessible to children. This was corrected during the inspection. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All Staff have been reminded that backpacks must be stored in the designated areas that are inaccessible to the children at all times. Hooks have been placed on playground as the designated area for backpacks. |
|||
| 2026-06-02 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Needs Verification |
|
Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: During the time of an unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that the pre school 2 first aid kit did not include soap. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We replaced the soap that was missing. All classroom first aid kits have been inspected to ensure that they are fully stock and compliant. |
|||
| 2026-06-02 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Needs Verification |
|
Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: During the time of an unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that the bench on the playground was missing two pieces of the seat. 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.) The broken bench was removed the day of the unannounced monitoring visit and replaced with a new bench. |
|||
| 2026-06-01 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.182(7) - Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file | Needs Verification |
|
Regulation: 3270.182(7) Description: Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file Noncompliance Area: Documentation of an incident report was not on file for child 1 from an incident that occurred on 5/18/26. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Center is working with Printing company and Corporate representatives to get tri-colored forms printed for the center. In the meantime while we wait for those form, staff will submit the incident form electronically via the ProCare app. After parent signs the incident form, staff will copy the form and place one copy into child's file and one copy in Master Incident form File. Parent will get original form. |
|||
| 2026-05-29 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.134(a)/3270.152 - Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene | Needs Verification |
|
Regulation: 3270.134(a)/3270.152 Description: Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene Noncompliance Area: During the time of an unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that staff member 1 in the older toddler classroom did not wash their hands prior to serving breakfast and the children in the classroom did not wash their hands prior to eating breakfast. Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We have retrained all staff on the centers handwashing policy and required handwashing times. Staff have been reminded of that proper handwashing must be done consistently. We have rehung handwashing signs through out the center. |
|||
| 2026-05-29 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Needs Verification |
|
Regulation: 3270.51 Description: Similar Age Level Noncompliance Area: During a complaint investigation, it was observed that staff member 1 was observed working alone with 11 pre-school aged children. Multiple staff members confirmed being out of ratio throughout the week. Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. TIERED LIS: 1. The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date 2. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff:child ratios at all times. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Central Region Office on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. The correction date for this portion of the plan shall be at minimum 3 months from the date the Regional Office approves the plan of correction and plan to maintain compliance. 3. Facility agrees to unannounced visits by DHS representative for a period of three months in order to monitor supervision and regulatory compliance. The correction date for this portion of the plan shall be at minimum 3 months from the date the Regional Office approves the plan of correction and plan to maintain compliance. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility has done the following: 1. Staff have been retrained on ratios. Center has created a Name to Face policy and Procedure with Name to Face cards. 2. Center has created a form to complete hourly ratio checks of all classrooms. Admin will walk the center and check each classroom ratio hourly and document it on the forms. Forms will be submitted to the Regional OCDEL office weekly for a period of 3 months. Staff had supervision training with ELRC on June 29, 2026. 3. Center will accept OCDEL reps with open arms. |
|||
| 2026-05-29 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Needs Verification |
|
Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: During the time of the unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that outlet covers were missing in the older toddler classroom, by the quiet corner in pre school classroom 2 and in the hallway by the toddler classrooms. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) we replaced the outlet covers and purchased extras to keep on hand. |
|||
| 2026-05-29 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Needs Verification |
|
Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: During the time of an unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that a bottle of cleaning solution was accessible to children in the older toddler classroom. This was corrected during the inspection. 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.) All cleaning materials and toxic materials were removed out of a child's reach |
|||
| 2026-05-29 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Needs Verification |
|
Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: During the time of an unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that ceiling tiles had water marks on them by the exit sign in the preschool 1 classroom and in the right corner of the preschool 2 classroom. The ceiling tiles in the preschool classroom 2 had water marks on them as a result of the kitchen sink overflowing above them. 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.) we had a professional company come in to replace the ceiling tiles that were damaged as well as revisited the leak to confirm it was fixed. |
|||
| 2026-04-07 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(4) - CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.192(4) Description: CPSL information Noncompliance Area: Documentation of the disclosure statement on file for staff member 1 was not signed by a witness. This was corrected during the inspection Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The disclosure statement was signed during the inspection. |
|||
| 2026-04-07 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: Documentation on file for staff member 2, did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Two written non-family references were sent to certification representative for staff member 2 the same day. |
|||
If you are a provider and believe any information is incorrect, please contact us. We will research your concern and make corrections accordingly.
Ask the Community
Connect, seek advice, share knowledge.
Nearby Providers
Looking for Child Care?