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Scranton, PA 18504 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Early Explorers Child Care Center
- licensed capacity
- 146
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Early Explorers Child Care Center
Early Explorers Child Care Center is a child care center in Scranton, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 146 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care and toddler care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 146 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care and toddler care |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 146 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Early Explorers Child Care Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Early Explorers Child Care Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 146 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00251990
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 10, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Background checks 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Feb 10, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During renewal inspection, staff files were reviewed. Staff #1's previous state police clearance is dated for 6/10/19. An updated clearance was not obtained until 6/25/24. This date indicates that an updated clearance was not obtained within the 60-month requirement. (See code sheet for date of hire).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2026
- Nov 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 3, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During renewal inspection, it was observed that the following dates indicate that fire alarm testing was not done within the 30-day requirement: 5/17/24, 6/18/24, 7/19/24, 8/16/24, 9/16/24, 10/17/24, 11/15/24, 12/17/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2025
Mar 13, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“The inspector reviewed the file for staff #1 and found that this staff obtained a health assessment after working in direct care and the TB screening was over one year old prior to hire (see LIS sheet for date of hire).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2024
- May 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Early Explorers Child Care Center
Is Early Explorers Child Care Center licensed?
Yes. Early Explorers Child Care Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Early Explorers Child Care Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on February 10, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Early Explorers Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 3 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Early Explorers Child Care Center care for?
146, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Early Explorers Child Care Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Early Explorers Child Care Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Early Explorers Child Care Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 403-2323 to ask.
What is Early Explorers Child Care Center's phone number?
(570) 403-2323.
Where is Early Explorers Child Care Center?
1018 Lafayette St, Scranton, PA 18504. The nearest other daycare we list is Little People Day Care School, 0.3 miles away.