Little Explorers Daycare And Learning Center Llc

3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Peeling paint was observed on the wall behind the toilet in the restroom located near the Pre-K Room.

Corrected by Apr 30, 2026

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3270.182(7) · A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file.

Through staff interviews, it was determined that on the morning of 7/18/25, Child #1 tripped and hit their head on a felt wall. The facility did not provide the parent with a written report of the injury on the day of the incident.

Corrected by Oct 17, 2025

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3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

The fire detection system was not tested at least once every 30 days as indicated by the following fire detection system testing logs that were on file: 8/1/2025 to 9/2/2025.

Corrected by Sep 22, 2025

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3270.76/3270.77(a) · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Torn wallpaper was observed on the orange wall in the Pre-K Room. Chipping paint was observed on the purple steps in the Pre-K Room. Peeling paint was observed along the blue painted wall in the Young Toddler Room.

Corrected by Dec 12, 2024

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3270.102(a)/3270.104(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. Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

The dramatic play center in the School Age Room was observed to have chipped wood and an exposed screw. A plastic red chair in the Pre-K Room was observed to have a chipped seat that posed a scratching hazard.

Corrected by Nov 18, 2024

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3270.94(a)(4) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that the hypothetical locations of the fire are rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills.

The fire drill log that was on file was observed to have the same hypothetical location of the fire (i.e. kitchen) for two consecutive fire drills that occurred on 5/24/24 and 6/24/24.

Corrected by Nov 18, 2024

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3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

The fire detection system was not tested at least once every 30 days as indicated by the following fire detection system logs that were on file: 5/24/24 to 6/24/24, 7/24/24 to 8/24/24, 8/24/24 to 9/24/24.

Corrected by Nov 18, 2024

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3270.63 · If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/17/24. In the preschool playground, on the back fence, the fence is not attached to the pole and the children could easily crawl out of it.

Corrected by Apr 17, 2024

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3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/17/24. In the hallway near the bathroom there are water damaged ceiling tiles.

Corrected by Apr 17, 2024

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3270.106(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.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/17/24. In the infant room the pack n plays are not labeled with the children's name.

Corrected by Apr 17, 2024

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3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

While at the facility unannounced on 4/27/23 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed staff #1 working directly with children at the center. The file for staff #1 was subsequently reviewed and the file for staff #1 did not have a completed FBI clearance nor a completed Pa State Police clearance on file at the facility. This staff has been working over the 45-day provisional hire period.

Corrected by Apr 27, 2023

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3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility until all required clearances are on file.

Facility person #1 has been working at the facility beyond 45 days without having a PA criminal clearance on file. The control number document was on file but not the certification page with the official PA Clearance.

Corrected by Apr 27, 2022

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3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

There is a metal ladder located against the wall leading to the bathroom located to left of the preschool room

Corrected by May 10, 2022

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3270.102(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.

There are exposed bolts located on the fence in the smaller play yard

Corrected by May 27, 2022

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3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Child file #1 is missing the addresses of release persons listed on the emergency contact form

Corrected by May 10, 2022

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3270.52 · When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). The legal entity must submit a written ratio and supervision policy for the facility. The policy must cover daily ratios, nap-time ratios and the proper supervision of children. Please include documentation that all staff have read and understand the written policy for the facility.

Cert rep made an unannounced complaint visit to the facility on 7/16/21. The facility was out of ratio when Cert rep. arrived at approximately 3:00pm. Facility person #1 stated they were following nap-time ratios however, most of the children were awake and moving around the room while a few of the children were napping. Facility person #1 stated she was supervising 8 preschool children and 1 young toddler in her assigned group. Facility person #2 stated she had 5 preschool children, 2 older toddlers and 3 young toddlers in her group. Facility person #3 had 3 infants in her group and was in ratio. During Cert rep's visit 6 children were picked up and staff were able to come into ratio with moving children into different groups within about 15 to 20 minutes.

Corrected by Jul 16, 2021

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3270.52 · When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff / child ratios and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times.

Cert rep made an unannounced complaint visit to the facility on 7/16/21. The facility was out of ratio when Cert rep. arrived at approximately 3:00pm. Facility person #1 stated they were following nap-time ratios however, most of the children were awake and moving around the room while a few of the other children were still napping. Facility person #1 stated she was supervising 8 preschool children and 1 young toddler in her assigned group. Facility person #2 stated she had 5 preschool children, 2 older toddlers and 3 young toddlers in her group. Facility person #3 had 3 infants in her group and was in ratio. During Cert rep's visit 6 children were picked up and staff were able to come into ratio with moving children into different groups within about 15 to 20 minutes.

Corrected by Jul 16, 2021

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