Discovery Junction Child Development Center

On 8/27/25, it was observed that CPSL (Child Protective Services Law) was not followed. Facility person 6 had been employed longer than 90 days and did not have verification of Mandated Reporter Training on file. Staff person 7 had a FBI clearance on file that expired on 8/25/25. An updated clearance was unavailable. Staff person 7 may not work in a child care position until FBI clearance is updated and on file. Staff person 7 had a NSOR (National Sex Offender Registry) certificate on file that expired on 8/6/25. An updated NSOR was not completed until 8/18/25.

On 8/27/25, it was observed that a blind cord was dangling down above the crib of child 1. CORRECETED ON SITE.

On 8/27/25, it was observed that facility person 6 had been employed longer than 90 days and was not trained on the facility emergency plan.

On 8/27/25, it was observed that a Swiffer with cleaner was stored in the unlocked locker near the phone in the school age classroom.

On 8/27/25, it was observed that there was one adhesive bandage in the first aid kit in the Preschool 1 classroom.

On 8/27/25, it was observed that there was a spot of peeling paint behind the Barbie house in the kindergarten classroom.

On 8/27/25, it was observed that furniture was damaged at the facility. It was observed that the nap cots were torn/frayed in the tweens classroom. It was observed that the red couch had a tear in the seat cushion in the Preschool 2 classroom.

On 8/27/25, it was observed that the refrigerator in the Tweens classroom had an operating temperature of 50 degrees.

On 8/27/25, it was observed that staff person 2 had a health assessment on file that expired on 2/12/25, that was not updated until 8/7/25.

On 8/27/25, it was observed that an emergency drill had not been completed in the previous 12 months.

On 8/27/25, it was observed that staff persons 1, 3, 4, and 5 did not have a written evaluation in the previous 12 months.

On 8/27/25, it was observed that the emergency transportation plan was not posted in the kindergarten and young toddler classrooms.

On 3/27/25 at approximately 4:30 PM it was observed that children 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 were not part of a primary care group and were not assigned to a specific staff person. As a result staff person 1 and 2 were unaware of the number of children they were supervising on the playground. 20 preschool age children were on the playground with staff person 1 and 2. Staff person 1 and 2 only named 12 children as part of their combined primary care group. Children 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 were also present on the playground and were not named or counted as part of the primary care group for staff person 1 or 2.

ON 8/28/24, it was observed that there were string lights dangling from the ceiling to the floor in the corner of the 2's classroom.

On 8/28/24, it was observed that there was peeling paint at the base of the sink in the Preschool 1 (3 year old) classroom.

On 10/2/24, it was observed that staff person 3 did not have documentation of education on file.

On 10/1/24, it was observed that staff persons 1, 2, and 3 did not have 2 written nonfamily references on file.

Staff person 1 was observed on video grabbing child 1 by the arm and pulling them across the room, in a rough manner, to be put on time out because the child was throwing toys.

Staff person 1 was observed on video grabbing child 1 by the arm and pulling them across the room, in a rough manner, to be put on time out because the child was throwing toys.

On 11/3/23, it was observed that the facility emergency plan did not have a plan to address continuity of operations.

On 11/3/23, it was observed that hot dogs were served at lunch. Hot dog pieces were not cut down small enough to prevent choking in the younger toddler classroom.

On 11/3/23, it was observed that there was an uncovered outlet on the outlet near the reading corner in the preschool 2 classroom. CORRECTED ON SITE.

On 11/3/23, it was observed in the Older Toddler classroom, that there was a stack of purple child chairs in front of the door leading to the Tweens classroom. CORRECTED ON SITE.

On 11/3/23, it was observed that the nap cots in the Young and Older Toddler classrooms were not labeled for individual use. The cots were numbered, but there was no indication in the classroom as to which child was assigned to each number.

On 11/3/23, it was observed that there was medication present for child 9, but a medication log was not available.

On 11/3/23, it was observed that the facility parent handbook did not have a section explaining the facility supervision policies.

On 11/3/23, it was observed that the emergency contact information for child 3 did not include the parent work address and phone number.

On 11/3/23, it was observed that child emergency contact forms and agreement forms were not reviewed and updated in a 6 month time frame. Child 5 had an agreement form on file that was updated on 9/7/22 and the next update was not until 6/8/23. Child 6 had an emergency contact form that was updated on 1/1/23 and the next update was not until 8/7/23. Child 6 had an agreement form that was updated on 4/17/22 and the next update was not until 6/9/23. Child 7 had an emergency contact form that was updated on 2/9/23 and the next update was not until 9/22/23. Child 7 had an agreement form that was last updated on 10/26/21 and no additional updates were recorded.