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Little Explorers
- licensed capacity
- 36
- open each week
- 6 days
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About Little Explorers
Little Explorers is a child care center in Birdsboro, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 36 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Saturday, 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 20 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyWeekend hoursOpens before 7 AMOpen until 11:59 PM
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 36 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Saturday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 36 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Little Explorers
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 36 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00253511
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 11, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 7 visits · 20 rules in all · 20 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Records and paperwork 4
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Safety and hazards 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Background checks 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Transportation 1
- Food and nutrition 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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Aug 11, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the allocated unannounced monitoring the Certification Representative observed staff files and observed that staff #1, did not have two written nonfamily references on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2026
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“During the allocated unannounced monitoring the Certification Representative observed staff files and observed that staff #1, did not have a signed disclosure statement on file as is required. The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2026
Mar 5, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/5/26. Emergency contact forms were not present in the Mini Explorer's classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2026
3270.131(a) Health information
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/5/26. Child(ren) #1 and #2's initial health assessment was not received within 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. Child #1's initial health assessment is dated 2/26/25 and child #2's is dated 7/21/25. (See code sheet for date of admissions).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2026
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/5/26. Staff person #1 did not update their health assessment every 24 months as required. This is evidenced by the current health assessment on file dated 8/1/25 and previous is dated 5/9/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2026
Feb 5, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“An inspection was conducted on 2/5/26. Staff person #3 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised in the Mini Explorer's classroom. Staff person #3 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid and CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2026
3270.135(a)(3)/3270.152 Disposable diapers/Adult Hygiene
“An inspection was conducted on 2/5/26. In the Mini Explorer's classroom, the garbage can next to the changing table intended for diapers is not hands free. Cert Rep observed staff person #1 change a diaper, then touched the doorknob to open the bathroom door, prior to washing their hands.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2026
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“An inspection was conducted on 2/5/26. In the Mini Explorer's classroom, a cot, and all the pack and plays were not labeled for the use of a specific child.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2026
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“An inspection was conducted on 2/5/26. Staff person #2 reported that they had completed Pediatric First Aid and CPR within 90 days of hire, however, they were unable to provide documentation of completed Pediatric First Aid and CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2026
3270.37(c) Aides supervised all times
“An inspection was conducted on 2/5/26. Staff person #3 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #3's file was reviewed and staff person #3 is qualified as an aide.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2026
Mar 10, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually
“Operator has not updated/reviewed the facility's emergency plan annually, date of last review 11/1/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Operator does not have a policy to address continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2025
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“Operator has not notified the local traffic authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2025
Dec 30, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During unannounced monitoring conducted on 12/30/2024, facility's fire drill and fire detection testing log reflected that smoke detectors were last tested on 11/27/2024, which is past 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2024
May 1, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During renewal inspection conducted 5/1/2024, director reported that smoke alarms have not been tested since initial inspection. Smoke alarms were tested during inspection and are operable.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2024
3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“During renewal inspection conducted 5/1/2024, a lunchbox containing meat, cheese, strawberries, and blueberries was observed in the plastic drawers in the Young Explorers room.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2024
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“During renewal inspection conducted 5/1/2024, release person(s) was missing from child #3's fee agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2024
3270.121(b) Given parents in writing
“During renewal inspection conducted 5/1/2024, facility's parent handbook did not include facility's general daily schedule or supervision policies. Director reported that parents do not receive this information in writing any other way.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7) Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person
“During renewal inspection conducted 5/1/2024, the following information was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #1: Release person's address. Child #2: Full work addresses for both mother and father. Mother's work phone number. Release persons' addresses. Child #3: Release person's phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2024
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“During renewal inspection conducted 5/1/2024, emergency contact forms for children receiving care were not present in the Young Explorers room.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2024
- Feb 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Little Explorers
Is Little Explorers licensed?
Yes. Little Explorers is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Little Explorers last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 11, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Explorers had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 20 rules across 6 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 20 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 Little Explorers care for?
36, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Little Explorers accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little Explorers' hours?
Monday to Saturday, 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Little Explorers cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (484) 360-9948 to ask.
What is Little Explorers' phone number?
(484) 360-9948.
Where is Little Explorers?
351 W Main St, Birdsboro, PA 19508. The nearest other daycare we list is Live n Learn SMILE Center, 0.1 miles away.