Discovery Years Childcare Center
NEW ALBANY, IN·Licensed CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address4010 Discovery Court, New Albany, IN, 47150
CountyFLOYD
Phone502-593-9063
Operating details
Capacity103
License dateJanuary 28, 2026
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 1/16/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High7
- Medium-High5
- Medium8
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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4010 Discovery Court, New Albany, IN, 47150, NEW ALBANY, IN 47150
Questions to ask on a tour
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- This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
- This facility has food-service findings on its state record - ask how meals are prepared and how allergies are handled
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 1/16/2026
- High7
- Medium-High5
- Medium8
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- High riskStandard 4701/16/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-135 — Infant Food Preparation and Storage
Observed bottles without a date and time written on them. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 1/28/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 4701/16/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-88(h) — When no longer needed, medication shall be returned to the parents or destroyed
Observed presciption medicine in the 2 year old room that was no lnger in use, but was still in the child's storage area. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 1/28/2026 - Medium riskStandard 4701/16/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-41 — Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records
Observed two caregivers without required documentation in their files. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 1/28/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 4701/16/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-40(a)(4) — Records regarding dispensing of medication to children shall be maintained at the child care center and shall contain the following: The date and time given
Program did not have any records of child getting presciption medication that was located in the 2 year old classroom. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 1/28/2026 - High risk1/16/2026
IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(3)(a) — A child care home shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for: an individual who: is employed
Observed a new staff member without a background check on file. Observed a staff member's file to contain a drug test that was done January 2026, however this employee had been working here since January 2025. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 1/28/2026 - High risk1/16/2026
IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) — An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit: (1) the necessary information, forms, or consents; and (2) the applicant fingerprints; for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Observed two caregivers onsite without a background check on file with the division. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 1/28/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 4701/16/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-88 — Medication
Observed children's melatonin in an unlocked drawer in the Pre K room. Observed children's prescription medicine accessible in the 2 year old classroom. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 1/28/2026 - Medium riskStandard 4701/16/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-63 — Educational equipment and materials
Classrooms do not have all required learning centers available for children. Classrooms do not have art easels with supplies accessible in the toddler rooms and older. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 1/28/2026 - Medium riskStandard 4701/16/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-111 — Indoor furnishings
Observed chairs stacked in multiple classrooms while children were awake. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 1/28/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 4701/16/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
Observed items labeled "keep out of reach of children" accessible in multiple classrooms. In many of the classrooms the storage cabinet was unlocked and contained cleaning supplies such as disinfectant wipes and OdoBan. Some other items that were accessible were wipes, air freshner, diaper cream, sun screen, magic erasers, and staff belongings. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 1/28/2026 - Medium riskStandard 4701/16/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-19(b)(3) — The center shall post the following items: A copy of infant feeding plans in each infant room
Infant room did not have infant feeding plans posted. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 1/28/2026 - High riskStandard 4701/16/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
Observed children not being actively supervised in the infant room due to a wall blocking view of the crib. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 1/28/2026 - High riskStandard 4701/16/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
Observed the little ones rooms out of ration with 1:7. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 1/28/2026 - Medium riskStandard 4701/16/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-134 — Infant Feeding
Observed two infants holding a bottle and feeding themselves while in a bouncy chair. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 1/28/2026 - Medium riskStandard 4701/16/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-78 — Meal components
Program does not have standardized recipes available for protein based meals that are prepared onsite. During visit children were being served chicken alfredo without a recipe. Observed evidence that 6 children are bringing in their own lunch. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 1/28/2026
2025
- High riskStandard 47011/19/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
Observed a two qualified caregivers with a group of 18 children between the ages of 2.5-3 years old. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 11/19/2025 - Medium riskStandard 47011/19/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-64 — Television
Observed the potty training classroom to be watching Dora the Explorer during free time in the classroom. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 11/19/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 4702/4/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
Observed staff belongings and medicine accessible to children. There was a staff purse accessible in the preschool room and the 30-36 month old room. In the 30-36 month old room in the gray cabinet there was medicine that was accessible. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 2/4/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4702/4/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-111 — Indoor furnishings
Observed chairs to be stacked while children were awake in the one's and the 30-36 months class. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 2/4/2025 - High riskStandard 4702/4/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-135 — Infant Food Preparation and Storage
Observed infant bottles to not have the date and time prepared on them. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 2/4/2025
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,120/month
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About this daycare
- Location: NEW ALBANY, FLOYD County
- Capacity: 103
- Type: Licensed Center
- Years in operation: 1
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