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 62 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 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 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 62 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 12, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 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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3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“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 date in the state record: Aug 24, 2026
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“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 date in the state record: Aug 25, 2026
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“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 date in the state record: Aug 20, 2026
3270.66(b) Original container
“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 date in the state record: Aug 24, 2026
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“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 date in the state record: Aug 12, 2026
3270.21/3270.102(a) General Health and Safety/Clean and good repair
“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 date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“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 date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/6/24. In classroom #1 & #2, the first aid kits were accessible to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024
3270.102(a)/3270.102(f) Clean and good repair/Indoor climbing- protective surface
“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 date in the state record: Sep 20, 2024
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“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 date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“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 date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024
3270.121(a) Review policies and procedures
“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 date in the state record: Sep 20, 2024
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“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 date in the state record: Sep 20, 2024
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“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 date in the state record: Sep 20, 2024
3270.27(d) Plan posted
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/6/24. The facility did not have the emergency plan posted in a conspicuous location.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Emergency Contact Forms for children # 1 and # 2 did not contain address of release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Green wall outside the bathroom was observed to have peeling paint and exposed plaster.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2021
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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 12, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 2 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.
62, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 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.
62 Pitney St, Sayre, PA 18840. The nearest other daycare we list is Discover the World Childrens Center, 0.3 miles away.