Discovery World, LLC

High risk Background checks must be submitted when the operation becomes aware someone requires one.

State rule 745.621(a)(7) (licensing rules for every operation): "Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605"

Inspector's note: The primary caregivers sister-in-law was visiting for 2 weeks and did not have the initial background check.

Corrected Aug 25, 2026, verified by the state Sep 9, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Areas children use must be kept free of safety hazards, such as uncovered electrical outlets, unprotected heaters or fans, or reachable water.

State rule 747.3501(1) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered"

Inspector's note: Multiple outlets in the home did not have plug covers. This was corrected when the assistant put plugs in all outlets.

Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Caregivers in a child-care home must complete the annual training the state requires.

State rule 747.1305(a) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Caregivers Annual Training-counted in ratio more than 10 times in a training year"

Inspector's note: The primary caregiver and the assistant did not have the required annual training hours.

Corrected Sep 30, 2026, verified by the state Oct 2, 2026.

Medium risk The operation must certify every year that it has no recalled or unsafe children's products.

State rule 747.3935(b) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Children's Products- Annual Certification"

Inspector's note: The annual product safety recall certification was not completed.

Corrected Aug 28, 2026, verified by the state Aug 28, 2026.

Medium risk Each child's file must hold a health statement.

State rule 747.603(a)(3) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Children's Records - Health Statement"

Inspector's note: 2 out of the 4 childrens files were missing the required health statement.

Corrected Sep 4, 2026, verified by the state Sep 4, 2026.

High risk A person may not be at the operation until their background check result has come back and allows it.

State rule 745.641 (licensing rules for every operation): "Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation"

Inspector's note: An assistant caregiver who was still pending was at the operation caring for children. This was corrected at inspection when the pending person was made to leave.

Corrected Sep 24, 2025, verified by the state Oct 9, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Permit holder responsibilities- Licensed Homes

State rule 747.117(b) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Permit holder responsibilities- Licensed Homes"

Inspector's note: Primary caregiver had a unqualified pending individual helping them with care.

Corrected Sep 24, 2025, verified by the state Oct 9, 2025.

Medium-high risk Assistant Caregivers and Substitutes Comply with Minimum Standard Rules

State rule 747.207(2) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Assistant Caregivers and Substitutes Comply with Minimum Standard Rules"

Inspector's note: There was assistant caregiver present who did not have her proof of high school graduation, Orientation to the operation, a background check showing she meets the background check requirements, a notarized affidavit, or a filled out pre-affidaivt.

Corrected Sep 24, 2025, verified by the state Sep 30, 2025.

Medium-high risk Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home

State rule 747.1801 (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home"

Inspector's note: The primary caregiver was observed to be out of ratio by one child.

Corrected Sep 10, 2025, verified by the state Sep 24, 2025.

Medium risk Safety drill documentation must be kept and made available.

State rule 747.801(7) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation"

Inspector's note: The drill log was not being maintained, the last drill written was in december of 2024.

Corrected Sep 12, 2025, verified by the state Sep 24, 2025.

Medium-high risk Fire drills must be held monthly, with everyone out within 3 minutes.

State rule 747.5005(1) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes"

Inspector's note: Fire drills were not being done monthly. This was corrected when the primary caregiver set a reminder in her phone monthly to go off to remind her to do them.

Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Background checks must be submitted at the time someone is hired.

State rule 745.621(a)(2) (licensing rules for every operation): "Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone"

Inspector's note: The only caregiver at the residence did not have a background check.

Corrected Mar 6, 2025, verified by the state Mar 18, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Minimum Qualifications for Substitute Caregiver

State rule 747.1209(1) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Minimum Qualifications for Substitute Caregiver"

Inspector's note: The only caregiver at the home did not have the following requirements: Orientation to the home, the Pre-affidavit, or the Affidavit for employment.

Corrected Mar 6, 2025, verified by the state Mar 18, 2025.

Medium-high risk Minimum Qualifications for Substitute Caregiver -pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR

State rule 747.1209(2) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Minimum Qualifications for Substitute Caregiver -pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR"

Inspector's note: The only caregiver at the home did not have a certificate showing she had first aid/CPR.

Corrected Mar 6, 2025, verified by the state Mar 18, 2025.

Medium-high risk Assistant Caregivers and Substitutes Comply with Minimum Standard Rules

State rule 747.207(2) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Assistant Caregivers and Substitutes Comply with Minimum Standard Rules"

Inspector's note: Primary Caregiver did not plan for emergency situation and left an unqualified caregiver in charge.

Corrected Mar 6, 2025, verified by the state Mar 18, 2025.