Discovery School

High risk Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children

State rule 746.5605(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children"

Inspector's note: This rule was evaluated with regard to the investigation and a deficiency was found. Based on the information gathered, it was determined that a driver who transported children failed to account for all children before leaving the vehicle unattended.

Corrected Sep 23, 2026, verified by the state Oct 5, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended

State rule 746.5605(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended"

Inspector's note: This rule was evaluated with regard to the investigation and a deficiency was found. Based on the information gathered, it was determined that a child was left unattended in a vehicle after a bus driver uploaded the children.

Corrected Sep 23, 2026, verified by the state Oct 5, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Caregivers may not use personal phones or other electronic devices in ways that take their attention from the children.

State rule 746.1203(3)(D) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games"

Inspector's note: Two caregivers were observed using an electronic device (cell phone) while supervising naptime.

Corrected Jun 26, 2025, verified by the state Jul 9, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Cots and mats at nap time must be arranged as the state requires (for example not blocking exits, with room to walk).

State rule 746.2909(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space"

Inspector's note: The operation did not ensure that the mats had enough walking space between them.

Corrected Jun 26, 2025, verified by the state Jul 9, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Loose-fill surfacing must be kept at the proper depth.

State rule 746.4907(d) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained"

Inspector's note: The playground s loose fill surfacing has grass growing through it and is not at the correct depth of 6 or 9 inches.

Corrected Jun 13, 2025, verified by the state Jun 26, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk A sign-in and sign-out record must be kept for every child, as the state requires.

State rule 746.631(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System"

Inspector's note: There were 3 children present, 2 in the schoolers and 1 in the one year old class, at the operation that was not on the attendance sheet for the caregivers.

Corrected May 29, 2025, verified by the state Jun 4, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.

State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"

Inspector's note: The operation failed to adequately supervise a child, resulting in the child being able to exit the playground area without detection.

Corrected Jun 23, 2025, verified by the state Jun 26, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The operation must report to the state any situation that places children at risk.

State rule 746.305(a)(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Situation Placing Children at Risk"

Inspector's note: The operation failed to report an incident in which a child exited the playground area without supervision.

Corrected Jun 23, 2025, verified by the state Jun 26, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The annual fire inspection must be conducted by the fire marshal.

State rule 746.5101(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal"

Inspector's note: The most recent fire inspection is past due.

Corrected Apr 25, 2025, verified by the state Apr 11, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).