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Little Explores Day Care Llc
1090 W Lincoln Hwy, Coatesville PA 19320 · License #CER-00251723 · Group Child Care Home
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- Phone
- (484) 786-7949
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- Address
- 1090 W Lincoln Hwy, Coatesville PA 19320 · Directions
Hours
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Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 1-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 12 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3280.74 · The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.
On 11/3/25, the certification rep. did not observe the emergency numbers posted in the facility.
Corrected by Nov 24, 2025
- Violation
3280.17 · The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover all persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.
On 11/3/25, during the renewal inspection, the provider was unable to produce a current copy of a comprehensive general liability insurance to cover all persons who are on the premises.
Corrected by Nov 24, 2025
- Violation
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
On 11/3/25, during the renewal inspection, staff person #1 did not have evidence of a completed NSOR certificate in the individual staff records.
Corrected by Nov 24, 2025
- Violation
3280.123(a)(3) · An agreement shall specify the services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information at § 3280.124(f).
On 11/3/25, during the renewal inspection, child #1. #2. #3, #4, and #5 did not evidence of a child service report in the individual child records.
Corrected by Nov 24, 2025
- Violation
3280.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
On 11/3/25, during the renewal inspection, child #1 did not evidence of the child's arrival time on the agreement form in the individual child record.
Corrected by Nov 24, 2025
- Violation
3280.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
On 11/3/25, during the renewal inspection, child #1 did not evidence of the child's release persons on the agreement form in the individual child record.
Corrected by Nov 24, 2025
- Violation
3280.123(a)(6)/3280.182(2) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record must contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.
On 11/3/25, during the renewal inspection, child #5 did not evidence of the child's admission date on the agreement form in the individual child record.
Corrected by Nov 24, 2025
- Violation
3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(3) · Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.
On 11/3/25, during the renewal inspection, child #1, #2, #3, #4 did not evidence of the child's signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child on the emergency form in the individual child record.
Corrected by Nov 24, 2025
- Violation
3280.182(5) · A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
On 11/3/25, during the renewal inspection, child #1, #2, #3, #4 did not evidence of the child's signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child on the emergency form in the individual child record.
Corrected by Nov 24, 2025
- Violation
3280.17 · The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover all persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.
On 11/18/24, during the renewal inspection, the provider did not have evidence of the facility liability insurance.
Corrected by Dec 20, 2024
- Violation
3280.26(b) · The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. Each review and update of the emergency plan shall be documented in writing and kept on file at the facility.
On 11/18/24, during the renewal inspection, the provider did not have documented evidence of the emergency plan annual review at the facility.
Corrected by Dec 20, 2024
- Violation
3280.26(d) · The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.
On 11/18/24, during the renewal inspection, there was no evidence of a posted emergency plan.
Corrected by Dec 20, 2024
- Violation
3280.26(f) · The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
On 11/18/24, during the renewal inspection, the provider did not have evidence of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
Corrected by Dec 20, 2024
- Violation
3280.105(a) · Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.
On 11/18/24, during the renewal inspection, the pack and play was not labeled for the use of a specific child.
Corrected by Dec 20, 2024
- Violation
3280.113(a) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises.
On 11/118/24, during the renewal inspection, certification rep observed a child in the infant space classroom unsupervised while the teacher was in the toddler area preparing meals and supervising the toddler in classroom 2.
Corrected by Dec 20, 2024
- Violation
3280.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
On 11/18/24, during the renewal inspection, child #1 did not have a specific designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the agreement form.
Corrected by Dec 20, 2024
- Violation
3280.123(a)(6)/3280.182(2) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record must contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.
On 11/18/24, during the renewal inspection, children #2 and #3 did not have an admission date on the agreement form.
Corrected by Dec 20, 2024
- Violation
3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) · The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
On 11/18/24, during the renewal inspection, children #2 and #3 did not have an updated emergency contact and agreement in the children individual records
Corrected by Dec 20, 2024
- Violation
3280.171(c) · Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
On 11/18/24, during the renewal inspection, there was no evidence of safe routes posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
Corrected by Dec 20, 2024
- Violation
3280.182(5) · A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
On 11/18/24, during the renewal inspection, child #3 did not have signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Corrected by Dec 20, 2024
- Violation
3280.26(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
On 11/18/24, during the renewal inspection, the provider stated that they did not conduct an annual emergency drill.
Corrected by Dec 20, 2024
- Violation
3280.94(a)(1) · The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.
On 11/18/24, during the renewal inspection, provider did not have evidence of an updated fire drill log showing the fire drills were conducted at least once every 60 days.
Corrected by Dec 20, 2024
- Violation
3280.95(a) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).
On 11/18/24, during the renewal inspection, provider did not have documentation of a 30-day operability check or annual inspection testing of the fire system.
Corrected by Dec 20, 2024
- Violation
3280.181(a) · An operator shall establish and maintain an individual record for each child enrolled in the facility.
On 12/12/23, during the renewal inspection, child #2 did not have an individual record at the facility.
Corrected by Jan 12, 2024
- Violation
3280.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
On 12/12/23, during the renewal inspection, child #1 did not have the child's admission date on the agreement form.
Corrected by Jan 12, 2024
- Violation
3280.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
On 12/12/23, during the renewal inspection, child # 1 emergency contact form did not include the health insurance policy number.
Corrected by Jan 12, 2024
- Violation
3280.182(2) · A child's record must contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.
On 12/12/23, during the renewal inspection, child #1 did not have the admission date on the child's agreement form.
Corrected by Jan 12, 2024
- Violation
3280.192(1)/3280.192(2)(i) · A facility person's record shall include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person. A facility person's record shall include verification of age.
On 12/12/23, during the renewal inspection, staff person #1 did not have evidence of their address, date of birth and verification of age in their individual staff records.
Corrected by Jan 12, 2024
- Violation
3280.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
On 12/12/23, during the renewal inspection, staff person #1 did not have evidence of their completion of the health and safety basic training in their individual records.
Corrected by Jan 12, 2024
- Violation
3280.14/3280.20 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
During an initial inspection, the Certification Representative review the Emergency plan and it did not provide the continuity of care /operations.
Corrected by May 15, 2023
- Violation
3280.17 · The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover all persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.
During an initial inspection, the Certification Representative requested for the Liability Insurance, and Staff #1 did not have the current copy of the insurance policy on file. (Corrected on Site)
Corrected by May 11, 2023
- Violation
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During in initial inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed staff #2 file, and did not provide a current criminal history clearance, child abuse registry clearance, disclosure statement, NSOR, FBI Fingerprints clearance, and Health Assessment.
Corrected by May 15, 2023
- Violation
3280.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
During an initial inspection, the certification representative conducted a walkthrough of the facility and noticed infant room back, and front wall in building A, and Young Toddler room back and right side of wall in building B did not have protective outlet covers. (Corrected on Site)
Corrected by May 11, 2023
- Violation
3280.66(b) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be used in a way that does not contaminate play surfaces, food, food preparation areas and does not constitute a hazard to the children.
During an initial inspection, the certification representative conducted a walkthrough of the facility and discover a handwashing soap that states, 'keep out children's reach". (Corrected on Site)
Corrected by May 11, 2023
- Violation
3280.71 · Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110° F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact.
During an initial inspection, the Certification Representative conducted a walkthrough the facility and noticed one electrical stove where the children will walk through a source of heat to exit the building to enter the playground.
Corrected by May 15, 2023
- Violation
3280.75(c) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.
During an initial inspection, the Certification Representative conducted a walkthrough of the facility and checked the first aid kit bags in all the classroom, and it did not provide tweezers in the kits.
Corrected by May 12, 2023
- Violation
3280.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
During an initial inspection, the certification representative conducted a walkthrough of the facility and noticed peel paint near the exit door, and bottom of the right wall, and damaged plaster hanging from the entry wall in the Infant room building A. Pre-school, building A, rest room had damaged and peel paint on the toilet seat cover.
Corrected by May 15, 2023
- Violation
3280.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.
During an initial inspection, the Certification Representative conducted a walkthrough outside the playground, and noticed the playground equipment was in despaired. (Corrected on Site)
Corrected by May 11, 2023
- Violation
3280.106 · A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.
During an initial inspection, the Certification Representative check the refrigerator and it did not have an operating thermometer displayed in the refrigerator.
Corrected by May 15, 2023
- Violation
3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
During an initial inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff #2 file, and it did not provide a current health assessment including tuberculin skin tests, and other medical necessary to confirm freedom form communicable tuberculosis.
Corrected by May 11, 2023
- Violation
3280.192(2)(ii) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
During an initial inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff #2 file, and it did not provide a verification of experience, and education.
Corrected by May 15, 2023
- Violation
3280.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
During an initial inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff #1 and Staff #2 file and it did not include two written references.
Corrected by May 11, 2023
- Violation
3280.11(c)(6) · Prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma.
During an initial inspection, the Certification Representative requested for the Prevention of Shaken baby syndrome and abusive trauma policy, and Staff #1 did not have a policy on Shaken baby syndrome and abusive trauma policy.
Corrected by May 15, 2023
- Violation
3280.11(c)(10) · Pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
During the initial Inspection, Certification Representative reviewed the Pediatric First/CPR Aid training of the Operator, and it did not provide the correct instructor with a PQAS number and course.
Corrected by May 31, 2023
- Violation
3280.26(a)(1)/3280.26(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.
During an initial inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed the Emergency plan. The Emergency did not provide a lock down plan, accommodation for infants, toddlers,and special needs.
Corrected by May 15, 2023
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Nov 3, 2025 inspection noted: “On 11/3/25, the certification rep. did not observe the emergency numbers posted in the facility.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Nov 18, 2024 inspection noted: “On 11/18/24, during the renewal inspection, the provider did not have evidence of the facility liability insurance.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Dec 12, 2023 inspection noted: “On 12/12/23, during the renewal inspection, child #2 did not have an individual record at the facility.” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error