Discovery Early Learning Center

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

There were observed some cables coming out of the ground in the playground area representing safety hazards for children.

746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

A caregiver did not use appropriate judgement when grabbing a child, resulting in the child sustaining a dislocated elbow.

746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization

The operation failed to notify Child Care Licensing of an incident in which a child required medical treatment within required timeframes.

746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75%

Information gathered indicates that the director has not maintained consistent presence at the operation.

746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk

The operation did not provide the parents with a written incident report of the incident, as required.

746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

The operation failed to ensure appropriate supervision. As a result, a child briefly exited the facility without staff supervision.

746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

A child was left alone, unsupervised inside the center library.

746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

A toddler caregiver stated there were 2 children, but there were 3 children in the group.

746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

A 4 year old child was allowed to leave the classroom unsupervised.