The Discovery School

3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

“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 date in the state record: Jun 17, 2026

3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

“The emergency contact information for Child #1 did not contain the address of the child's physician.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2026

3270.51 Similar Age Level

“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 date in the state record: Jun 17, 2026

3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

“An electrical outlet accessible to children under the age of 5 in the indoor play space was not covered with a protective cover.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2026

3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

“In Classroom 1, sunscreen and a sunscreen stick were accessible in a backpack hanging in the cubby accessible to children in care.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2026

3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

“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 date in the state record: Jun 16, 2026

3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

“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 date in the state record: Jun 20, 2025

3270.133(5) Original label

“An albuterol inhaler with an expiration date of 3/2025 was at the facility for a child in Classroom 2.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2025

3270.124(c) Each child care space

“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 date in the state record: Jun 18, 2025

3270.123(a) Signed

“The financial agreements of child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 were not signed by the operator.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2025

3270.102(f) Indoor climbing- protective surface

“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 date in the state record: Jun 18, 2025

3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

“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 date in the state record: Jul 14, 2025

3270.76 Building Surfaces

“The edges of a carpet in Classroom 1 were curling creating a tripping hazard. In the gross motor space, multiple photographs were hung on the wall, at the level of children, with nails that protruded approximately 3/4-1 inch from the wall. In the outdoor play space, 3 bricks, which had sharp corners, were by the porch area where children have access. A large branch (approximately 4-5 feet long) from a fallen tree was coming through the opening of the split rail fence into the upper play space which could cause injury to a child playing on the equipment. Next to the Armadillo Mine in the outdoor play space, a tree which had sharp branches and twigs extending from the branches were at child level and could cause injury to children playing in the area. At the xylophone in the outdoor play space, sharp branches were on the ground in an upward position and could cause injury to a child.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2025

3270.72(d) Above ground window opening restricted to 6"

“In the indoor gross motor room, the restrictor for a window above the ground floor was not in place to ensure the window did not open more than 6 inches.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2025

3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

“Clorox wipes on a desk and sunscreen in the cubby, both labeled "keep out of the reach of children," were accessible to the children in care in Classroom 1. In Classroom 2, Baby Organics sunscreen labeled "keep out of the reach of children," was in a backpack in the cubby accessible to children. Wood fungus, harmful if ingested, was located on the back panel of the Armadillo Mine in the outdoor play space accessible to children. On the bottom shelf where materials are stored in the hallway, Arm and Hammer Baking Soda, labeled "keep out of the reach of children" was accessible to children.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2025

3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

“An electrical outlet at the desk in Classroom 2, accessible to children 5 years of age and younger, did not contain a protective receptacle cover.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2025

3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

“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 date in the state record: Jul 8, 2025

3270.21 General Health and Safety

“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 date in the state record: Jun 18, 2025

3270.21 General Health and Safety

“The desk in Classroom 2 contained 3 pairs of adult scissors accessible to children in care.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2025

3270.63 Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space

“On the outdoor facility's property, there was a pond near the outdoor play space. Around the pond was a wooden fence with a metal wire fence behind it that did not provide an acceptable barrier to keep/restrict children from accessing the pond. There was a section of the metal wire fence that had a gap where a child could fit through and access the pond area, and the height of the metal wire fence was not at a height to restrict children from accessing the pond area. The fence gate to access the pond area lacked a lock.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2024

3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

“In room #2, there were multiple push pins in the wall that had sharp edges and were accessible to children.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2024

3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

“In the lobby on the right wall, the electrical outlet lacked an outlet cover.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2024

3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle

“In room #2, there was a trash can in the room that had food and tissues discarded in it and lacked a lid on the trash can.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2024

3270.69(b) 110º F or less

“In room #2, the water temperature at the sink in the room was 124° F. In the bathroom between room #1 and room #2, the water temperature at the two sinks was 122° F.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2024

3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

“The parent of each enrolled child was not provided with information on how to access the DHS child care regulations electronically.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2024

3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

“The file for child #1 had an emergency contact form that lacked the address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2024

3270.123(a) Signed

“The files for child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 had an agreement that lacked the operator's signature.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2024

3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

“The file for staff person #2 had a volunteer child abuse clearance and lacked a child abuse clearance for employment. The file for staff person #4 had an invalid state police clearance and lacked a current state police clearance. The files for staff person #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, and #6 had a disclosure statement form that lacked the signature of a witness. (See LIS CODE SHEET)”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2024

3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

“On the outdoor play space, the mud kitchen stove had 4 nails that were protruding out from the stove that had sharp edges and were a visible hazard. The stove had splintering wood in multiple areas with sharp edges on the back legs and the side of the top surface of the stove.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2024

3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

“On the outdoor play space, the door to the farmhouse building opposite the sand box area had peeling paint in multiple areas on the door and the doorframe. On the outdoor play space, the front of the farmhouse building had peeling paint in multiple areas on the two doors near the gazebo.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2024

3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

“The files for staff person #1 and #2 had a disclosure statement that lacked the date.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024

3270.76 Building Surfaces

“On the outdoor play space, the farmhouse building bordering the embedded equipment with swings had two areas with broken and damaged bricks with holes in the wall. On the outdoor play space, the door to the farmhouse building opposite the sand box area had damaged wood with splintering and sharp edges that were accessible to children.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2024

3270.75(c) Has all items

“The first-aid kits in classroom #1 and classroom #2 each lacked soap.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024

3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

“The operator lacked proof of purchase for the interconnected fire detection system.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024