The Discovery School
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- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-05-27 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: In the front area of the outdoors play space, a clear plastic cup and plastic green sieve were cracked exposing sharp rough edges. By the main building in the outdoor play space, 4 wooden discs with carved words were attached to a piece of wood accessible to the children in care. Two of the discs came off, exposing sharp, splintering wood. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) While onsite, we collected the broken sand toys and discarded them. Additionally, we removed the wooden disk structure by the music wall. |
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| 2026-05-27 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for Child #1 did not contain the address of the child's physician. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We contacted the child's family and asked them to update their registration form to include the physical address of their child's physician. The registration form was successfully updated. |
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| 2026-05-27 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #1 and #2 contained disclosure statements signed by the staff and witnesses, however, the information was on a previous version of the disclosure statement dated 11/4/2024 and not the current version dated 1/1/2025. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) While onsite, we had both staff members #1 and #2 complete the updated Disclosure Statement form and placed it in their staff files. |
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| 2026-05-27 | Renewal | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51 Description: Similar Age Level Noncompliance Area: At approximately 12:45, there were 12 PREK children present in Classroom 2. Of the 12 children, 10 were on their cots and 2 were finishing lunch at the table. When asked to identify the group of children in their primary group of children, Staff #3, the only staff present in the room at the time, identified all 12 children. Staff #3 exceeded the 1:10 staff to child ratio by 2 children since the 2 children were at the table and not on their cot and therefore, nap ratios did not apply. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We have revised our staff break schedule to ensure that two staff members are present during the entirety of lunch time. Staff will take their break during nap time, ensuring proper ratios. |
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| 2026-05-27 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: An electrical outlet accessible to children under the age of 5 in the indoor play space was not covered with a protective cover. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) While onsite, we replaced the protective outlet cover in the open outlet. |
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| 2026-05-27 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: In Classroom 1, sunscreen and a sunscreen stick were accessible in a backpack hanging in the cubby accessible to children in care. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We communicate to families to send in sunscreen at the beginning of the week, labeled with their child's name. We collect these items and store them in a cabinet that is inaccessible to children. We will continue to check campers/children's backpacks each morning and remove any sunscreen or otherwise unsafe materials. |
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| 2025-05-28 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: A shelf in Classroom 1 was not stable as it swayed to the right and left creating an opening where a child could pinch their fingers. The top platform area of the climber in Classroom 1 contained a Command-like hook on a panel directly across from the steps, which protruded from the side panel and could cause injury to a child crawling or walking in that area. In the indoor play space, a red and yellow vinyl block had a tear in the red vinyl and the vinyl purple mat also was detaching at a seam in the corner exposing the cushioning inside. The upper outdoor play space contained a climber which had 8 eye bolts protruding from 2 poles which, based on a conversation with a staff, had an additional piece attached but was removed for safety reasons. A sensory board on the railing of the porch in the play space contained a piece of a metal or aluminum gutter and a metal tube that had sharp, rough edges. The right-side and back wooden walls of the Armadillo Mine in the outdoor play space contained sharp rough edges in an area accessible to the children and could cause splinters. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 1. The shelf in Classroom 1 was removed. 2. The command hook on the panel was removed immediately. 3. The red and yellow vinyl block was repaired. The edge of the purple mat was repaired. 4. The 8 eye bolts on the climber in the upper playground area were removed. 5. The aluminum gutter and metal tube on the sensory board (music wall) were repaired with duck tape. 6. The right side and back panels of the Armadillo mine were removed and replaced. |
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| 2025-05-28 | Renewal | 3270.102(f) - Indoor climbing- protective surface | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(f) Description: Indoor climbing- protective surface Noncompliance Area: In Classroom 1, the steps to access the child-size loft did not have a protective surface covering beneath them. In Classroom 2, the child-size loft with a chalkboard did not have a protective surface covering beneath the steps. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We placed a rug underneath the steps of the child-size loft in Classroom 1. We placed a rug underneath the steps of the child-sized loft in Classroom 2. |
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| 2025-05-28 | Renewal | 3270.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a) Description: Signed Noncompliance Area: The financial agreements of child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 were not signed by the operator. Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All registrations are completed for the 2025 summer. We have revised the registration form to include the operator's e-signature for all future registrations. |
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| 2025-05-28 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: The staff in Classroom 1 were not able to access the electronic emergency contact information for the children present in the child care space. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We printed a paper copy of all emergency contact information for children present in the child care space. The counselors each have a copy of the printed information in their fanny packs that are carried with them throughout the day. |
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| 2025-05-28 | Renewal | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(5) Description: Original label Noncompliance Area: An albuterol inhaler with an expiration date of 3/2025 was at the facility for a child in Classroom 2. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We contacted the parent that day (6/17/25) to notify them of the outdated inhaler. The parent provided the updated prescription. |
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| 2025-05-28 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: The health assessment of staff #1 did not contain a date making it unable to determine if it was completed within 12 months of their start date with children. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff member returned the health assessment to her medical provider to date. The. medical provider dated the health form to correspond with the staff member's physical examination and returned it to us. |
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| 2025-05-28 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: A blue wading pool, which contained bubbles and water, was down the hill from where the preschool children were playing. As per staff, it was for the school-age children in the uncertified program. The pool was accessible as there were no barriers to restrict the preschool children from the wading pool. By the pond, the ground contained an area at least 1.5 feet x 2 feet of standing water which was accessible to children in care. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The wading pool was removed from the school-age program. |
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| 2025-05-28 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The desk in Classroom 2 contained 3 pairs of adult scissors accessible to children in care. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The container with the adult scissors was immediately placed on a high shelf that is not accessible by children. |
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| 2025-05-28 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The file of staff #2, who resided outside of the state of Pennsylvania in the past 5 years, did not have completed clearances from the state which they resided prior to working in a childcare position. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #2 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We removed the staff member immediately from the classroom and replaced her with our childcare director. The director contacted IL state police background check to expedite the clearance. We received the clearance on 7/8/25. |
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