Foundations Early Learning
1000 N Elmer Ave, Sayre, PA
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Discover the World Childrens Center is a child care center in Sayre, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 210 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 210 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Discover the World Childrens Center has not listed its tuition.
State record
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 28, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected
For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“On 8/28/26, Cert Rep arrived at the facility for an incident investigation. It was determined through staff interviews that a pan was brought in by staff for camping week and the pan had a sharp beveled edge. On 8/21/26, child #1 got their finger sliced on the sharp beveled edge of the pan.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/18/26-3/23/26. In the One's classroom, the garbage can next to the changing table intended for diapers was not hands free.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/18/26-3/23/26. In the Three's classroom bathroom there is water damaged ceiling tiles.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/18/26-3/23/26. Staff person #1 did not complete fire safety training annually. This is evidenced by the fire safety trainings on file dated 6/5/24 and 1/9/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2025
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/18/26-3/23/26. Child #1's immunization record indicates the child does not have the Hepatitis A vaccine and no exemption letter is in the child's file. This is not in accordance with the ACIP recommended schedule.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2026
3270.133(2)/3270.133(3) Written instructions/Name on bottle
“A renewal inspection was conducted 3/6/25-3/27/25. In the infant room cert rep observed Triamcinolone Acetonide cream marked prescription on the box. There was no RX label to indicate the name of the child and the box didn't contain instructions from the prescriber.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2025
3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(6) Parent home/work address, phone/Insurance coverage information
“A renewal inspection was conducted 3/6/25-3/27/25. Child(ren) #1-3 & #6's emergency contact form did not include the parents work address and work telephone number. Child(ren) #3-5 & #7's emergency contact form did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“A renewal inspection was conducted 3/6/25-3/27/25. Staff person #2 had a PSP clearance request dated 12/21/22 on file. Staff #2 has all other clearances on file. Staff person #2 is not a provisional hire. Staff person #1 was hired provisionally and the receipt of request for their out of state Child Abuse clearance was on file. The provisional period had expired and the out of state Child Abuse clearance was received on 07/16/24. (See Code Sheet for DOH).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“A renewal inspection was conducted 3/6/25-3/27/25. The facility's emergency plan does not address continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“A renewal inspection was conducted 3/6/25-3/27/25. Staff person #3 has completed the health and safety course titled Get Started with Center Based Care: Building Blocks for Quality but has not completed the required health and safety update course titled Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 (1 hour) training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2025
3270.166(1) Written statement
“A renewal inspection was conducted 3/6/25-3/27/25. In the infant classroom there was not a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule from the parent for each infant.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2025
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“A renewal inspection was conducted 3/6/25-3/27/25.Child(ren) #4 's immunization record indicates the children have only 1 Hepatitis A vaccine and no exemption letter is in the children's file. This is not in accordance with the ACIP recommended schedule.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2025
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“Pink, blue, red and yellow chairs in the Pre-K Counts room were observed to have areas of ripped fabric.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Files for Staff # 1 and # 2 were not in compliance with CPSL regulations. File for staff # 1 contained FBI clearances dated 5/11/18 and 10/5/23. File for staff # 2 contained an incomplete State Police Clearance, clearance stated "pending".”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Several ceiling tiles in the 2-3 year-old room and in the infant room were observed to be water stained. No current leaks.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“File for Staff # 1 was not in compliance with CPSL regulations. File for Staff # 1 did not contain New York State clearances.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person # 2 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2023
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“Facility did not have a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staff provisions in case of an emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 2022
3270.107 Refrigerator
“Refrigerator in the 1 year old room, Preschool room and Pre K Counts room were missing an operating thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. Discover the World Childrens Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 28, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 15 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
210, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 888-7529 to ask.
(570) 888-7529.
2431 Pennsylvania Ave, Sayre, PA 18840. The nearest other daycare we list is Discover The World Childrens Center, 0.3 miles away.