The Discovery Barn

• Non-critical Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
  Inspector's note: One caregiver has not completed the topics under this section. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-07-17.
• Critical Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
  Inspector's note: One child with a listed food allergy does not have an emergency food allergy plan. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-07-17.
• Non-critical Exemptions for Immunization Requirements Must Meet Criteria Specified by DSHS
  Inspector's note: Two children's files do not have current exemptions on file. The exemptions have expired. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-07-24.
• Critical Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
  Inspector's note: A caregiver has not completed the training topics under this standard. They are missing: Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome, understanding safe sleep and preventing sudden infant death, and understanding early brain development. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-07-10.
• Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Inspector's note: The gate between the big kid playground and the preschool playground is rusted which caused the bottom part to break in two different sections. The structure on the school age playground has a broken piece on the back side. On the toddler playground there is a broken step on the little tykes slide structure. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-07-20.
• Non-critical Children's Records - Immunizations
  Inspector's note: Two children's files out of ten reviewed did not have current shot records. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-07-17.
• Non-critical Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Inspector's note: A caregiver is missing topics under this standard. The caregiver is missing the following: preventing and responding to food allergies, understanding building and physical premises safety, and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-07-17.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  Inspector's note: A caregiver was observed with out a background check eligiblity notification and was in the classroom. Note: The caregiver was sent home. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-07-18.
• Critical CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
  Inspector's note: One caregiver did not have CPR that was in person. The training was an online course that does not meet the standards. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-08-02.

• Non-critical Report Number of Employees
  Inspector's note: The operation has not reported the number of employees who left employment as required by January 15, 2024. Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected by 2024-01-22.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Inspector's note: The toilet seat in the red room is peeling and no longer sanitizable. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-08-11.

• Critical Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
  Inspector's note: A child was observed in the romper room to be sleeping in front of one of the exit doors. Note: a picture was taken and the child was moved. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-07-25.
• Critical Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
  Inspector's note: During my inspection a caregiver was over heard using an agressive tone with the children who were not listening. Note: The director went into the classroom and spoke with the caregiver regarding their tone. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-07-25.
• Critical Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  Inspector's note: One classroom was observed with paint chipping on different parts of the walls. Note: Pictures were taken. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-08-11.
• Critical Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
  Inspector's note: Children in the infant room were being fed snack directly on the table. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-07-25.
• Critical Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
  Inspector's note: Infants were observed sitting in the table without the use of safety straps. One caregiver interviewed for the investigation has admitted to not using the straps when children are in the table. Note: The importance of using the straps were explained to the caregivers. Infants were strapped in before I left the room. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-07-25.
• Critical Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  Inspector's note: Based on the information obtained during the interviews it was determined that the operation has not practiced a fire drill since at least May of 2023. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-08-11.
• Non-critical First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
  Inspector's note: The first aid kit in the infant and toddler building is missing Tweezers and antiseptic. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-07-28.