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Discover the World Childrens Center INC · 62 Pitney St, Sayre

62 Pitney St, Sayre, PA 18840 · Bradford County
Keystone STAR 4

Discover the World Childrens Center INC is a certified child care center in Sayre, PA, with capacity for 62 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 17 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for building & playground safety (7 of 17). 5 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #2 of 5 centers in Sayre and has fewer citations per inspection than 68% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 68% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#2 of 5 centers in Sayre
0 Core-safety citations
17 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
17 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 5 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 12, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Aug 12, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Aug 13, 2025 · Inspection · no citation Sep 6, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Apr 23, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citation Sep 25, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Sep 26, 2022 · Inspection · no citation Nov 3, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 7
Records & paperwork 4
Health & medication 3
Emergency preparedness 2
Training & qualifications 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Aug 12, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Original container 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(b)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 25, 2026): “The two bottles were labeled during the inspection. Copies of the sanitizing and disinfecting recipes are printed and given to each room to replace when needed or when bottles are replaced to ensure we are using the correct formulas for individual tasks. Along with the monthly calendars for the…”
Citation Aug 12, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
2 feet apart 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(f)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 28, 2026): “A new sleep chart was made that allows for 2 feet of space on 3 sides for every child's cot in the room. The sensory area is no longer used for a cot.”
Citation Aug 12, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Disposable diapers 55 Pa. Code §3270.135(a)(3)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 28, 2026): “Lock was taken off the trash can and placed in an area where children do not have access to in the Explores classroom. The trash can was brought inside in the Adventurers classroom.”
Citation Aug 12, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 25, 2026): “Child # 1 emergency contact form was corrected during the inspection. A was message sent out to parents that when they change jobs, phone numbers or addresses in between the time DTW checks emergency contact forms in June and December they should call the office.”
Citation Aug 12, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 28, 2026): “When staff #1 returns from vacation 8/25/26 she will complete two hours of training to offset the lack of two hours from 2024-2025.”
Citation Sep 6, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
General Health and Safety/Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.21/3270.102(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 6, 2024): “The director immediately removed the scissors and placed them out of the children's reach. The director spoke with staff to ensure they are not leaving scissors and other sharp items accessible to the children.”
Citation Sep 6, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(d)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/6/24. The facility did not have the emergency plan posted in a conspicuous location.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 11, 2024): “The director posted the emergency plan in the lobby of the facility.”
Citation Sep 6, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 6, 2024): “The director removed the bottle of sanitizing solution and containers of diaper rash cream. The items were placed out of reach of the children.”
Citation Sep 6, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Inaccessible to children 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(b)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/6/24. In classroom #1 & #2, the first aid kits were accessible to the children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 6, 2024): “The director removed the first aid kits and placed them out of reach of the children.”
Citation Sep 6, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair/Indoor climbing- protective surface 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)/3270.102(f)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 11, 2024): “The operator will purchase mats to place under the indoor play equipment. The operator placed duct tape over the exposed bolts on the outside play equipment until bolt covers can be purchased.”
Citation Sep 6, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Small Toys and Objects 55 Pa. Code §3270.103
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 11, 2024): “The director removed all the items and placed out of the children's reach. The operator will purchase child proof locks for the cabinet in classroom #3.”
Citation Sep 6, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 6, 2024): “The director had staff label the cots with numbers to correspond with their cubby numbers.”
Citation Sep 6, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/6/24. The facility's emergency plan does not provide information for accommodations for infants and toddlers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 20, 2024): “The director will add accommodations for infants and toddlers to the emergency plan.”
Citation Sep 6, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Review policies and procedures 55 Pa. Code §3270.121(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 20, 2024): “The director will update the parent handbook to include hours and fees. The director will give the parents a copy of the updated handbook.”
Citation Sep 6, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 20, 2024): “The director will contact child #1's parent to get the emergency contact form consent signed for administration of minor first-aid.”
Citation Sep 25, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
Emergency Contact Forms for children # 1 and # 2 did not contain address of release persons.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 28, 2023): “Parents will update the Emergency Contact Form with address of release persons.”
Citation Nov 3, 2021 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
Green wall outside the bathroom was observed to have peeling paint and exposed plaster.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 3, 2021): “Provider covered the area of peeling paint and exposed plaster.”

“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.

About this center

Capacity 62 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Nov 9, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Feb 25, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Discover The World Childrens Center INC
Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–5:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (570) 888-7529
State certificate # CER-00260413
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Common questions

Has Discover the World Childrens Center INC had any serious violations?

No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 17 other citations, listed above.

Have there been complaints about Discover the World Childrens Center INC?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Discover the World Childrens Center INC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Discover the World Childrens Center INC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Feb 25, 2026. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating program for child care, from STAR 1 to STAR 4. It measures program quality, not inspection results, so read both.

How does Discover the World Childrens Center INC compare with other daycares in Sayre?

It is #2 of 5 centers in Sayre by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 68% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Discover the World Childrens Center INC last inspected?

Aug 12, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs Discover the World Childrens Center INC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Discover The World Childrens Center INC.

Certified centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.

To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.

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