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Discovery Years Childcare Center

Child care center · 4010 Discovery Court, New Albany, IN 47150 · License 632025

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 103. InfantToddlerTwo

Violation history (146)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
?— 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.		 Yes
?— 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.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-134 — Infant Feeding
Observed two infants holding a bottle and feeding themselves while in a bouncy chair.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-135 — Infant Food Preparation and Storage
Observed bottles without a date and time written on them.		 Yes
?— 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.		 Yes
?— 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.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-111 — Indoor furnishings
Observed chairs stacked in multiple classrooms while children were awake.		 Yes
?— 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.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
Observed the little ones rooms out of ration with 1:7.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-41 — Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records
Observed two caregivers without required documentation in their files.		 Yes
?— 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.		 Yes
?— 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.		 Yes
?— 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.		 Yes
?— 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.		 Yes
?— 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.		 Yes
?— 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.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-64 — Television
Observed the potty training classroom to be watching Dora the Explorer during free time in the classroom.		 Yes
?— 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.		 Yes
?— 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.		 Yes
?— 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.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-135 — Infant Food Preparation and Storage
Observed infant bottles to not have the date and time prepared on them.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
Observed the little ones rooms out of ration with 1:7.		 Yes
?— 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.		 Yes
?— 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.		 Yes
?— 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.		 Yes
?— 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.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-111 — Indoor furnishings
Observed chairs stacked in multiple classrooms while children were awake.		 Yes
?— 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.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-41 — Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records
Observed two caregivers without required documentation in their files.		 Yes
?— 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.		 Yes
?— 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.		 Yes
?— 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.		 Yes
?— 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.		 Yes
?— 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.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-134 — Infant Feeding
Observed two infants holding a bottle and feeding themselves while in a bouncy chair.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-135 — Infant Food Preparation and Storage
Observed bottles without a date and time written on them.		 Yes
?— 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.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-64 — Television
Observed the potty training classroom to be watching Dora the Explorer during free time in the classroom.		 Yes
?— 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.		 Yes
?— 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.		 Yes
?— 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.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-135 — Infant Food Preparation and Storage
Observed infant bottles to not have the date and time prepared on them.		 Yes
?— 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.		 Yes
?— 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.		 Yes
?— 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.		 Yes
?— 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.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-134 — Infant Feeding
Observed two infants holding a bottle and feeding themselves while in a bouncy chair.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-135 — Infant Food Preparation and Storage
Observed bottles without a date and time written on them.		 Yes
?— 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.		 Yes
?— 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.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
Observed the little ones rooms out of ration with 1:7.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-41 — Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records
Observed two caregivers without required documentation in their files.		 Yes
?— 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.		 Yes
?— 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.		 Yes
?— 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.		 Yes
?— 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.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-111 — Indoor furnishings
Observed chairs stacked in multiple classrooms while children were awake.		 Yes
?— 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.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-64 — Television
Observed the potty training classroom to be watching Dora the Explorer during free time in the classroom.		 Yes
?— 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.		 Yes
?— 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.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-135 — Infant Food Preparation and Storage
Observed infant bottles to not have the date and time prepared on them.		 Yes
?— 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.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-135 — Infant Food Preparation and Storage
Observed bottles without a date and time written on them.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-134 — Infant Feeding
Observed two infants holding a bottle and feeding themselves while in a bouncy chair.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
Observed the little ones rooms out of ration with 1:7.		 Yes
?— 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.		 Yes
?— 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.		 Yes
?— 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.		 Yes
?— 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.		 Yes
?— 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.		 Yes
?— 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.		 Yes
?— 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.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-41 — Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records
Observed two caregivers without required documentation in their files.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-111 — Indoor furnishings
Observed chairs stacked in multiple classrooms while children were awake.		 Yes
?— 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.		 Yes
?— 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.		 Yes
?— 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.		 Yes
?— 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.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-64 — Television
Observed the potty training classroom to be watching Dora the Explorer during free time in the classroom.		 Yes
?— 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.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-135 — Infant Food Preparation and Storage
Observed infant bottles to not have the date and time prepared on them.		 Yes
?— 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.		 Yes
?— 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.		 Yes
?— 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.		 Yes
?— 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.		 Yes
?— 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.		 Yes
?— 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.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-134 — Infant Feeding
Observed two infants holding a bottle and feeding themselves while in a bouncy chair.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-135 — Infant Food Preparation and Storage
Observed bottles without a date and time written on them.		 Yes
?— 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.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-41 — Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records
Observed two caregivers without required documentation in their files.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-111 — Indoor furnishings
Observed chairs stacked in multiple classrooms while children were awake.		 Yes
?— 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.		 Yes
?— 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.		 Yes
?— 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.		 Yes
?— 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.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
Observed the little ones rooms out of ration with 1:7.		 Yes
?— 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.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-64 — Television
Observed the potty training classroom to be watching Dora the Explorer during free time in the classroom.		 Yes

Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

Inspections (175)

175 inspection record(s) on file from IN-FSSA.

Ownership

Donald Emmett; Steve Emmett

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