Discover the World Childrens Center INC · 2431 Pennsylvania Ave, Sayre
Discover the World Childrens Center INC is a certified child care center in Sayre, PA, with capacity for 210 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 19 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 5 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #4 of 5 centers in Sayre and has fewer citations per inspection than 52% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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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.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/18/26-3/23/26. In the Three's classroom bathroom there is water damaged ceiling tiles.
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.
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.
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.
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).
A renewal inspection was conducted 3/6/25-3/27/25. The facility's emergency plan does not address continuity of operations.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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".
Several ceiling tiles in the 2-3 year-old room and in the infant room were observed to be water stained. No current leaks.
Pink, blue, red and yellow chairs in the Pre-K Counts room were observed to have areas of ripped fabric.
File for Staff # 1 was not in compliance with CPSL regulations. File for Staff # 1 did not contain New York State clearances.
Staff person # 2 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022.
Refrigerator in the 1 year old room, Preschool room and Pre K Counts room were missing an operating thermometer.
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.
“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.
Complaint investigations and reported incidents
Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $47.00 | — |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $47.00 | — |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $46.00 | — |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $46.00 | — |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $40.00 | $28.00 |
The daily price the center lists in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search for families paying privately. The state notes that rates are subject to change and programs don’t have to share them, so confirm with the center. See what daycare costs in Pennsylvania.
About this center
Common questions
Has Discover the World Childrens Center INC had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 3 violations since 2021 on the topics Daycare Record treats as core safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). The most recent, on Mar 6, 2025 (background checks): “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…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full 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 Jan 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 #4 of 5 centers in Sayre by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 52% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Discover the World Childrens Center INC last inspected?
Mar 18, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Discover the World Childrens Center INC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $47.00 for newborn, $47.00 for infant, $46.00 for young toddler, $46.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Discover the World Childrens Center INC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Discover The World Childrens Center INC.
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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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