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Little Explorers Learning Academy
- licensed capacity
- 168
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Little Explorers Learning Academy
Little Explorers Learning Academy is a child care center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 168 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and preschool.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 125 rules across 13 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsMontessoriBefore- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 168 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Six weeks to twelve years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Montessori |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 168 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Little Explorers Learning Academy
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 168 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00259172
Summary
14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 4, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 13 of 14 visits · 125 rules in all · 118 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 27
- Safety and hazards 23
- Staff training and qualifications 17
- Records and paperwork 15
- Supervision and ratios 14
- Building, equipment and play areas 9
- Safe sleep 7
- Background checks 6
- Discipline and child guidance 4
- Food and nutrition 3
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 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 21, 2026Inspection19 rules cited
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“The water st the sink in Room 203 measured 126° F; the water in the bathroom in Room 203 measured 120° F.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2026
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“The Men's and Women's bathrooms on the basement level each had a sink that did not have a handwashing sign.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2026
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In Room 005 there were two vinyl lids for color sorting boxes, one yellow, one green, that had torn and frayed corners. There were 10 cracked Magna Tiles in Room 202.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2026
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The immunization record on file for Child #1, who is a young toddler, included 3 of 4 pneumococcal vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; and 3 of 4 HIB vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #2 were dated 2.23.23 and 2.4.26, more than 24 months apart. The file for staff person #3 does not include documentation of a health assessment, including a Tuberculosis screening test, being completed within 12 months prior to date of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2026
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“Rooms 202 and 203 contained rest equipment that was not labeled for the use by a specific child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2026
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The Shaken Baby Policy submitted by the facility does not include language regarding the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2026
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The current health assessment on file for Child #2, a preschool-age child, is dated 3.13.26, more than 12 months after the previous health assessment. The current health assessment on file for Child #3, an older toddler, is dated 311.21.25, more than 12 months after the previous health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2026
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“A child was observed receiving care in Room 003, in Room 004, in Room 108 without their emergency contact forms being in the classroom. A group of children from Room 003 was observed in the Gross motor room without the children's emergency contact forms being in the room where they were receiving care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2026
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact form on file for Child #2 does not include a complete address for all listed release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2026
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact form on file for Child #2 does not include the work address for the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2026
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The current Child Service Report on file for Child #3 is dated 11.6.25, more than 6 months after the date of admission. The current Child Service Report on file for Child #4 is dated 11.13.25, more than 6 months after the date of admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2026
3270.107 Refrigerator
“The thermometer in the refrigerator in Room 003 where children's lunches are stored, measured 48 ° at the time of the inspection. There was no thermometer in the refrigerator in Room 203 where children's milk is stored.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2026
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The letter to the parents of enrolled children regarding the facility emergency plan does not include information regarding accommodations for infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff person #2 includes FBI clearances dated 11.3.20 & 2.3.26, more than 60 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2026
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #2 did not renew their mandated reporter training within 60 months; the previously documented mandated reporter training on file is dated 11.12.20 and was renewed on 2.24.26.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2026
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“During nap the CR observed cots in the Preschool Rooms 201 and 203 that did not have 2 feet on 3 sides while children were using the cots.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2026
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for Staff person #1, who was classified as a group supervisor, does not have verification of a Bachelor's degree in education or a related human services field; or a Bachelor's degree with 30 credits in education or a related human services field and 1 year of verified child care experience; or an Associate's degree in education or a related human services field and 2 years of verified child care experience; or an Associate's degree with 30 credits in education or a related human services field and 3 years of verified child care experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2026
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“The facility does not have documentation verifying that the most recent emergency plan was submitted to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2026
Oct 1, 2025Complaint investigation13 rules cited
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for Staff person #1, who is classified as an aide, does not include a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate; or a minimum of an 8th grade education and 2 years of experience with children. The file for Staff person #5, classified as an assistant group supervisor, does not include a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 30 credit hours in education or a related human services field; or a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate with 15 credits in education or a related human services field and 1 year of experience with children; or a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“In the outside playground there was a water spigot protruding from the wall about 1-2 feet off the ground that was not covered, making it a potential hazard for a child to be injured on.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2025
3270.133(5) Original label
“There was an Epi-pen in the Early Preschool classroom labeled for use by a specific child that had an expiration date of 8.2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2025
3270.133(6) Written consent
“There was an Epi-pen in the Early Preschool room that was labeled for use by a specific child that does not have written parental permission to administer.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for staff person #4 does not include documentation of a health assessment being completed within 12 months prior to date of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET). The health assessment on file for staff person #4 was dated 9.25.25.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for Staff person #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 does not include 2 written non-family references attesting to the staff person's suitability to work in childcare.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The fire alarm 30-day test log includes test dates 8.29.25 and 9.29.25, more than 30 days apart”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2025
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“While assessing supervision/ratio, the CR observed Staff person #1 in the Middlers room with 7 older toddlers. Nap time had ended and Staff person #6 had stepped out of the room, but multiple children were awake and off their cots, and walking around the room, so naptime ratios were not in effect. According to staff statements, on 9.23.25, Staff person #1 sent Child #1 up a 1/2 flight of steps from the outside play space to the school-age classroom at the top of the steps. Staff person #1 did not accompany the child to the classroom or notify any staff person in the school-age classroom that Child #1 was coming back inside.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“According to video evidence and staff statements, Child #1 fell after they tipped a seesaw on to its side to dump water out, stood on top of the seesaw while on its side, and fell to the ground on their arm when the seesaw tipped over. This resulted in Child #1 receiving an injury (see LIS Code Sheet) after the fall.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“According to video evidence and staff statements, Child #1 was not being supervised while Staff person #1 had their back to the children in the outside play space and did not observe Child #1 turn a seesaw on its side, stand on top of it and fall to the ground when the seesaw wobbled. This resulted in Child #1 receiving an injury (see LIS Code Sheet) after the fall. According to staff statements, on 9.23.25, Staff person #1 sent Child #1 up a 1/2 flight of steps from the outside play space to the school-age classroom at the top of the steps. Staff person #1 did not accompany the child to the classroom or notify any staff person in the school-age classroom that Child #1 was coming back inside.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2025
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“According to video evidence and staff statements, the whereabouts and activities of Child #1 were not known to Staff person #1 while Staff person #1 had their back to the children in the outside play space. Staff #1 did not observe Child #1 turn a seesaw on its side, stand on top of it and fall to the ground when the seesaw wobbled. This resulted in Child #1 receiving an injury after the fall. According to staff statements, on 9.23.25, Staff person #1 sent Child #1 up a 1/2 flight of steps from the outside play space to the school-age classroom at the top of the steps. Staff person #1 did not accompany the child to the classroom or notify any staff person in the school-age classroom that Child #1 was coming back inside.”
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“Child #1 suffered an injury (see LIS Code Sheet) that required a visit to the ER after a fall from a see saw on the playground. The parent of child #1 was not provided with a written accident report until the following day.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2025
3270.132(a) Contact parent/keep record
“According to staff interviews, when Child #1 fell on the playground and injured their arm (see LIS Code Sheet) and showed evidence of being in pain, the facility staff did not contact the parent or emergency services. Child #1 was later taken to the ER in the evening and was found to have an injury (see LIS Code Sheet) requiring medical care.”
Oct 1, 2025Inspection13 rules cited
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for Staff person #1, who is classified as an aide, does not include a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate; or a minimum of an 8th grade education and 2 years of experience with children. The file for Staff person #5, classified as an assistant group supervisor, does not include a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 30 credit hours in education or a related human services field; or a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate with 15 credits in education or a related human services field and 1 year of experience with children; or a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“In the outside playground there was a water spigot protruding from the wall about 1-2 feet off the ground that was not covered, making it a potential hazard for a child to be injured on.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2025
3270.133(5) Original label
“There was an Epi-pen in the Early Preschool classroom labeled for use by a specific child that had an expiration date of 8.2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2025
3270.133(6) Written consent
“There was an Epi-pen in the Early Preschool room that was labeled for use by a specific child that does not have written parental permission to administer.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for staff person #4 does not include documentation of a health assessment being completed within 12 months prior to date of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET). The health assessment on file for staff person #4 was dated 9.25.25.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for Staff person #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 does not include 2 written non-family references attesting to the staff person's suitability to work in childcare.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The fire alarm 30-day test log includes test dates 8.29.25 and 9.29.25, more than 30 days apart”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2025
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“While assessing supervision/ratio, the CR observed Staff person #1 in the Middlers room with 7 older toddlers. Nap time had ended and Staff person #6 had stepped out of the room, but multiple children were awake and off their cots, and walking around the room, so naptime ratios were not in effect. According to staff statements, on 9.23.25, Staff person #1 sent Child #1 up a 1/2 flight of steps from the outside play space to the school-age classroom at the top of the steps. Staff person #1 did not accompany the child to the classroom or notify any staff person in the school-age classroom that Child #1 was coming back inside.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“According to video evidence and staff statements, Child #1 fell after they tipped a seesaw on to its side to dump water out, stood on top of the seesaw while on its side, and fell to the ground on their arm when the seesaw tipped over. This resulted in Child #1 receiving an injury (see LIS Code Sheet) after the fall.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“According to video evidence and staff statements, Child #1 was not being supervised while Staff person #1 had their back to the children in the outside play space and did not observe Child #1 turn a seesaw on its side, stand on top of it and fall to the ground when the seesaw wobbled. This resulted in Child #1 receiving an injury (see LIS Code Sheet) after the fall. According to staff statements, on 9.23.25, Staff person #1 sent Child #1 up a 1/2 flight of steps from the outside play space to the school-age classroom at the top of the steps. Staff person #1 did not accompany the child to the classroom or notify any staff person in the school-age classroom that Child #1 was coming back inside.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2025
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“According to video evidence and staff statements, the whereabouts and activities of Child #1 were not known to Staff person #1 while Staff person #1 had their back to the children in the outside play space. Staff #1 did not observe Child #1 turn a seesaw on its side, stand on top of it and fall to the ground when the seesaw wobbled. This resulted in Child #1 receiving an injury after the fall. According to staff statements, on 9.23.25, Staff person #1 sent Child #1 up a 1/2 flight of steps from the outside play space to the school-age classroom at the top of the steps. Staff person #1 did not accompany the child to the classroom or notify any staff person in the school-age classroom that Child #1 was coming back inside.”
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“Child #1 suffered an injury (see LIS Code Sheet) that required a visit to the ER after a fall from a see saw on the playground. The parent of child #1 was not provided with a written accident report until the following day.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2025
3270.132(a) Contact parent/keep record
“According to staff interviews, when Child #1 fell on the playground and injured their arm (see LIS Code Sheet) and showed evidence of being in pain, the facility staff did not contact the parent or emergency services. Child #1 was later taken to the ER in the evening and was found to have an injury (see LIS Code Sheet) requiring medical care.”
Jul 17, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“While assessing compliance with supervision and ratio in the school-age classroom on 7.17.25 at approximately 12:00 PM, Staff person #1 stated there were 31 children in the room. Staff person #1 named 9 children, Staff person #2 named 11 children, and Staff person #3 named 6 children, leaving 5 children unnamed. While in the school-age classroom, the CR observed a staff member standing in the doorway of the classroom while children were going to the bathroom in the hallway bathroom outside the classroom door, so that the staff person was not physically present with the child in the bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2025
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“During a supervision and ratio check in the school-age room on 7.17.25 at 12:40 PM, Staff person #1 named 11 children, including 5 preschool children and 6 school-age children, resulting in Staff person #1 being over ratio.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2025
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“RECITED FROM SIN-00263973: Preschool (Room 202) contained rest equipment that was not labeled for the use by a specific child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2025
3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle
“RECITED FROM SIN-00263973: Children were observed throwing lunch food remains, plates, and utensils in an unlidded trashcan in the school-age room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2025
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“RECITED FROM SIN-00263973: Several rest mats did not have 2 feet of clearance on 3 sides, being placed too close together, in Room 005.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2025
Apr 30, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.20(a)(1) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child
“Through staff interviews and reviewing submitted documentation, it was determined that Staff person #1 did not report to the regional childcare certification office that Child #1 was taken to the emergency room for evaluation by the parent after the child fell and hit their head at the childcare center.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2025
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“According to staff statements and document review, the facility did not provide the parent of Child #1 with a written incident report following an incident on 4.9.25, when child #1 fell and bumped their head then later vomited on until 4.21.25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2025
Apr 9, 2025Inspection41 rules cited
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The most recent health assessment on file for Child #10, who is 21 months old, is dated 8.20.24, more than 6 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2025
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The most recent health assessment on file for Child #2, who is an older toddler, is dated 2.1.24, more than 12 months ago. The most recent health assessment on file for Child #3, who is a preschool age child, is dated 8.28.23, more than 12 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2025
3270.133(7) Medication log
“There was no medication log in Early Preschool (Room 201) for a prescription ointment that the staff apply to a specific child for whom the medication is intended.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for staff person #6 does not include documentation of a health assessment being completed within 12 months prior to date of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2025
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“The current health assessment on file for Staff person #11 does not indicate if the staff person was assessed for communicable/contagious disease.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025
3270.166(1) Written statement
“There were no written feeding plans on file submitted by the parent for the children under the age of 12-months in the infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for Staff person #4, #5 includes only 1 written nonfamily reference. The file for Staff person #10, #11 does not include 2 written non-family references attesting to the staff person's suitability to work in childcare.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The fire alarm 30-day test log includes test dates 4.24.24-5.27.24, 8.7.24-9.7.24, more than 30 days apart, and the most recent 30-day test is dated 3.6.25, more than 30 days ago.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025
3270.131(a)/3270.131(e) Health information/ACIP recommended immunization record
“The file for Child #4, with an enrollment date of 8.27.24, which is more than 60 days ago, does not include an initial health report. The file for Child #5, with an enrollment date of 3.18.24, which is more than 60 days ago, does not include an initial health report.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2025
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The emergency contact form on file for Child #6 does not include the policy number for the child's health care benefits. The emergency contact form on file for Child #9 does not include the child's health insurance coverage and policy number for the child's health care benefits.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2025
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 does not include the work telephone number for the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2025
3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“The agreement on file for Child #7, #10 is the original agreement, which is to be given to the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2025
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The agreement on file for Child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10 does not include the persons to whom the child can be released. The agreement used by the facility includes the names of emergency contact persons, but not the persons the child can be released to.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2025
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The most recent Child Service Report on file for Child #1, #2 is dated more than 6 months ago. The file for Child #3, #5, #8, who began receiving care more than 6 months ago, does not include any Child Service reports.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2025
3270.123(a) Signed
“The file for Child #6, with an enrollment date of 10.10.24, does not include a signed Agreement”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During naptime, the certification representative observed 2 children sleeping with blankets covering their faces in the Middler Room (Rm 003), and the room was also observed to be too dark for all of the children to be able to be seen during naptime. During naptime the certification representative observed Staff person #2 in Pre-K (Room 201) was cleaning chairs on the other side of the room where she was unable to see 2 of the 7 children she was assigned to supervise.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2025
3270.111(a) Written plan
“There was no written daily activity schedule in the Toddler room (Rm 003).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2025
3270.107 Refrigerator
“The refrigerator in School-age room (Room 108) and in Early Preschool (Room 201), where refrigerated snacks were stored, did not have an operating thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2025
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“Several rest mats did not have 2 feet of clearance on 3 sides, being placed too close together.”
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“The Toddler Room (Rm 003), Early Preschool (Room 201), Preschool (Room 202) contained rest equipment that was not labeled for the use by a specific child.”
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“The hallway and stairs leading to Older Toddler (Room 004) is obstructed by the water table and a large box.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025
3270.82(j) Running water - diapering
“A source of running water was not present in the diapering area the Young Toddler (Room 108) and Toddlers/Middlers (Room 005).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2025
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“There was no handwashing sign at the toilet in the Women's bathroom, off the Flex Room, on the basement level.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“There were stained ceiling tiles from a recent leak in the 2nd floor kitchen.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2025
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“The excursion bag containing the first aid kit in Older Toddler (Room 004) was on a hook next to the changing table and accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2025
3270.72(d) Above ground window opening restricted to 6"
“A window was observed in the blue stairwell on the 2nd floor; in the 2nd floor Preschool (Room 202); in the 2nd floor Pre-K (Room 203); and in the unlocked 2nd floor staff lounge, which were all accessible to children, and were not restricted to opening 6" or less.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2025
3270.71 Heat Source
“There was a pipe on the wall on the right of the entrance to the School-Age room, accessible to children, which measured 121° F on the surface, posing a burn hazard to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“The water in the classroom sink in the Preschool room (Room 202) measured 130° F. The water in the bathroom sink off Early PS (Room 201) measured 135° F.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2025
3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle
“There was no lidded trashcan in Early Preschool (Room 201) and in the Flex Room (Room 6) which contained soiled facial tissues.”
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the inspection, the certification representative observed the door to the kitchen was open, with no facility person present, and there was a bottle labeled as bleach water on a counter, accessible to children. In Toddler/Middler (Room 005) a Swiffer Jet Set mop with cleaning fluid labeled "Keep out of reach of children" was by the sink and accessible to children. In Older Toddler (Room 004) a Swiffer Jet Set mop with cleaning fluid labeled "Keep out of reach of children" was by the changing table and accessible to children. In the Men's Room on the 2nd floor, off Room 5, Lysol Disinfectant, labeled "Keep out of reach of children" was observed in an unlocked cabinet under the changing table, accessible to children. In the entrance to the facility, a hand sanitizer dispenser was on the wall and accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2025
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“Two uncovered outlets were observed on an adapter in Toddler/Middler (Room 005). Three uncovered outlets were observed on a power strip in the facility entrance.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2025
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for Staff person #3, #10, #11, classified as an assistant group supervisor, does not include a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 30 credit hours in education or a related human services field; or a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate with 15 credits in education or a related human services field and 1 year of experience with children; or a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. The file for Staff person #12, who is classified as an aide, does not include a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate; or a minimum of an 8th grade education and 2 years of experience with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff person #5 includes criminal history clearances dated 10.9.19 and 2.3.25; child abuse clearances dated 10.9.19 and 2.3.25 and FBI clearances dated 10.14.19 and 10.25.24, all more than 60 months apart. The file for Staff person #6 did not contain documentation of application of a Texas state criminal history clearance prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. The file for Staff person #7 includes an incomplete criminal history clearance that did not include a dissemination date, (See LIS Code Sheet), making it invalid. The signed disclosure statement on file for Staff person #9 is not dated and does not include a witness signature, making it invalid. The disclosure statement on file for Staff person #11 is not signed and dated. The file for Staff person #12, who was rehired does not include a new signed Disclosure Statement (See LIS Code Sheet). The file for Staff person #13, a facility person, does not include a complete PA Criminal History clearance or NSOR certificate within 45 days of hire (See LIS Code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #7 has completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training, however the training was not completed through a Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) approved curriculum. Staff person #14 has not competed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their hire date (See LIS Code sheet): Get Started with Center-based Care: Building Blocks for Quality; Health and Safety Basics: Requirements for Certification (6 hours) was taken previously but is not dated between 9/30/2016 -- 6/30/2018.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2025
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #8 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/Pediatric CPR; the training was completed on 10.3.24. Staff person #11 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Get Started with Center-based Care: Building Blocks for Quality; PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Parts 1 and 2 was completed on 4.9.25.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2025
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The letter to the parents of enrolled children regarding the facility emergency plan does not include information regarding accommodations for infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2025
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“During the inspection, the certification representative observed the door to the 1st floor kitchen was open, with no facility person present, and there were adult scissors sitting on a counter, accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The Shaken Baby Policy submitted by the facility does not include language regarding the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2025
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The file for Child #3, who has been enrolled for more than 6 months does not include a 6-month parental review signature for the agreement. The most recent 6-month review signature for the emergency contact form and the agreement on file for Child #4, #5, #8 is dated more than 6 months ago. The most recent 6-month review signature for the agreement on file for Child #7 is dated more than 6 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2025
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“There was no emergency transportation plan posted in a conspicuous location in the Older Toddler (Room 004); the Toddlers (Rm 003), and School-age (Rm 101) classrooms, or in the Gross Motor room.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2025
3270.151(c)(5) Physician/CRNP assessment
“The health assessment on file for Staff person #11 does not include the physician or health care professional's assessment of the person's suitability to provide childcare.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025
Jul 5, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Facility Person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Facility Person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: pediatric first aid & CPR training”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“There was no documentation the operator has tested the fire alarm system at least every 30 days. Previously it was determined that the disruption to other programs in the building provided a valid reason for the operator not to do so and instead have the system professionally inspected annually. However as the same legal entity owns the building and the child care program, this is not a valid reason for an operator to not test the fire alarm system at least every 30 days and document the testing.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2024
Apr 23, 2024Inspection31 rules cited
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“Multiple sinks and toilets in the restrooms on the basement level and the staff restroom on the first floor lacked hand washing signs.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2024
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“The sink area in the new toddler room lacked a lidded waste receptacle.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2024
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“An empty plastic grocery bag was accessible to children in a low cubby in the young toddler room. A teacher's folding floor chair with exposed foam padding was observed in the hall outside the young toddler room. The cover for the seat of the chair, which would cover the foam, was not in place.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2024
3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for staff #3 did not contain documentation of completing emergency plan training in the last 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #10 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2024
3270.107 Refrigerator
“The refrigerator in the toddler room located behind the STEM room lacked a thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2024
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“Written plans of daily activities were not posted in the following rooms; school age, STEM, newly added toddler room and the newly preschool room.”
Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2024
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The facility's parent letter explaining the emergency procedures did not include the accommodations made for infants and toddlers.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2024
3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“The emergency phone number list, posted near the phones in the new toddler room and the new preschool room, did not include the phone number for the poison control center.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2024
3270.61(b) Care space not play space at same time
“In the school age room, 3 children were observed playing dodge ball while other children were painting, drawing, and participating in other small motor activities. The space is measured as care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2024
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“Two electrical power strips in the lobby area, accessible to children 5 years of age or younger, were not covered by protective caps.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2024
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“Adult scissors were accessible to children on a desk in the lobby.”
Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“A large pile of packaging materials including, but not limited to, cardboard boxes and plastic wrap was observed in the newly added preschool room.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2024
3270.66(e) Arts and crafts non-toxic
“In the older toddler room, shave foam labeled keep out of reach of children was observed with stored art materials.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2024
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The agreements for child #1 and child #5 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact forms for child #2 and child #5 did not include the address for the person designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. The emergency contact form for child #5 also lacked the phone number for the person designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2024
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“A medical emergency transportation plan was not posted in the following rooms; STEM, the newly added toddler room and the newly preschool room.”
Correction due by May 17, 2027, per the state
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The emergency contact form for children #4 and #6 have not been reviewed and signed by the parent in more than 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2024
3270.133(3) Name on bottle
“Hydrocortisone and Tacrolimus ointment were observed in the young toddler room. The medications were stored in a labeled plastic baggie; however the containers of medication were not labeled with the name of the child they were intended for.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2024
3270.133(6) Written consent
“Hydrocortisone, Tacrolimus ointment and Nystatin, all which lacked written consent for administration, were observed in the young toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2024
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“While changing a diaper, a staff person in the young toddler room did not immediately place the soiled diaper in the trash can, the soiled diaper was first placed on the changing table surface. The diapering area in the new toddler room lacked a hands-free lidded trash can.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The files for staff #5 and #11 contained initial health assessments and TB test results which were more than 12 months old at hire. The files now contain current health assessments, but lack valid TB test results.”
Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2024
3270.181(c)/3270.181(d) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Dated signature affixed
“The agreements for children #2, #4 and #6 have not been signed and dated by the parent in the past 6 months. The agreement for child #1 was not signed and dated by the parent at the initial review at enrollment. The child's date of admission was 6/12/23, the agreement was not signed and dated until 12/27/23. The agreement is now current.”
Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The files for staff #9 and facility person #14 did not contain written references. The file for staff #13 contained only 1 written reference.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2024
3270.31(f)(10)/3270.192(2)(iii) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for staff #2 contained CPR and first aid training dated more than 90 days after their date of hire.”
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff #1 did not contain proof of applying for all required out of state clearances and contained a disclosure statement dated 9/11/23, which is after their date of hire. The file for staff #4, who requires out of state clearances, did not contain documentation of applying for those clearances. The file for staff #5 contained an NSOR dated 12/22/23 which is after their date of hire. The file for staff #7 contained a child abuse clearance for the purpose of volunteering, The file for staff #10 contained a child abuse clearance for the purpose of volunteering and an NSOR certificate dated 1/09/24 which is after their date of hire. The application for the NSOR was not on file. The file for facility person #14 did not contain applications for or completed state police or FBI clearances. Facility person #14 was observed having direct contact with children during the inspection. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2024
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“First aid kits were accessible to children in the following spaces; in the gross motor room on a seat, in the school age room hanging on an equipment storage cart, and in the new preschool room hanging on a cabinet knob that allowed the bag to be low enough to be accessible.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2024
3270.66(b) Original container
“An unlabeled reusable spray bottle containing cleaning material was observed under the sink in the infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2024
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The files for staff #2, #6, #8, and #11 designated as assistant group supervisors on the staff data sheet, did not contain documentation of the qualifications required for the position. The files for staff #9 and #10, designated as group supervisors on the staff data sheet, did not contain documentation of the qualifications required for the position.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Cleaning materials, cans of paint, and other toxics were accessible to children in the school age room. The door to the supply closet was locked, however the key was observed in the lock while children were present in the room. Hand sanitizer was accessible to children in the infant room. The bottle was observed attached to a diaper bag on a floor level shelf.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2024
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The file for child #1, enrolled for over 6 months, lacked a child service report. The files for school age children #5 and #6, who are in care for more than 15 hours a week based on their financial agreements, did not contain service reports completed in the past 6 months. The files for children #2 and #3 contained service reports dated more than 6 months after start, but are now current.”
Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2024
Mar 4, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“A two-year-old child in the Midler's classroom was cleaning the table with a spray bottle of water and paper towels. The adjustable nozzle to the bottle which controls the spray/stream was detached from the bottle and on the table. The child picked up the nozzle, which was less than an inch in diameter, and started lifting it to his mouth until he noticed the certification rep looking his way. He pulled his hand down, and staff #4 went over and took the nozzle and spray bottle off the child and made them inaccessible to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2024
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“At approximately 9:50 am, 3 staff were caring for 10 young toddlers and 1 older toddler in the young toddler classroom. Staff person #1 identified 4 children, staff person #2 identified 4 children and staff person #3 was unable to name the 3 children in their primary supervisory group and stated they were new staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2024
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Jan 30, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The annual tests of the facility's fire detection system were conducted more than 12 months apart. The reports were dated 9/15/22 and 9/19/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2024
3270.70(a) 65º F minimum
“Based on statements made by staff, the temperature in some classrooms on the top floor of the facility has been under 65° on more than one occasion over a period of several weeks from December 2023 through January 2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2024
Jan 30, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The annual tests of the facility's fire detection system were conducted more than 12 months apart. The reports were dated 9/15/22 and 9/19/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2024
3270.70(a) 65º F minimum
“Based on statements made by staff, the temperature in some classrooms on the top floor of the facility has been under 65° on more than one occasion over a period of several weeks from December 2023 through January 2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2024
Dec 18, 2023Complaint investigation8 rules cited
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“A child was lying in his crib which was placed against a wall and the changing table. 2 feet of space was on 2 sides of the crib and not 3 sides, as regulation requires.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2023
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“Based on conversations with the staff and review of documentation, an injury occurred on 12/11/2023 and the parent was not notified nor was an incident provided to the parent on the day of the incident. The notification and injury report were provided on 12/14/2023, 3 days after its occurrence.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2023
3270.94(a)(9) Written record
“Though the facility stated they have been conducting fire drills, a written record of the fire drills was not provided at the time of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #1 and #2 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR. Staff person #2 had mandated reporter training which expired on 8/3/2023 and did not have updated training.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Documentation of the health and safety topics listed in subsections (f)1-9 for facility person #3 was documented as being completed on 12/18/2023, which was more than 90 days from their start date at the facility (see coded LIS sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #2 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 8/3/2017.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Facility person #3 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2023
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“Based on discussion with staff, facility person #1 took a child by the leg and pulled him across the carpet where their lip rubbed against the carpet causing it to bleed.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2023
Dec 18, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“A child was lying in his crib which was placed against a wall and the changing table. 2 feet of space was on 2 sides of the crib and not 3 sides, as regulation requires.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2023
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“Based on conversations with the staff and review of documentation, an injury occurred on 12/11/2023 and the parent was not notified nor was an incident provided to the parent on the day of the incident. The notification and injury report were provided on 12/14/2023, 3 days after its occurrence.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2023
3270.94(a)(9) Written record
“Though the facility stated they have been conducting fire drills, a written record of the fire drills was not provided at the time of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #1 and #2 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR. Staff person #2 had mandated reporter training which expired on 8/3/2023 and did not have updated training.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Documentation of the health and safety topics listed in subsections (f)1-9 for facility person #3 was documented as being completed on 12/18/2023, which was more than 90 days from their start date at the facility (see coded LIS sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #2 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 8/3/2017.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Facility person #3 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2023
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“Based on discussion with staff, facility person #1 took a child by the leg and pulled him across the carpet where their lip rubbed against the carpet causing it to bleed.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2023
Aug 28, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for staff #1, designated as an assistant group supervisor by the director, did not contain documentation of the qualifications required to perform the position.”
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment
“The file for staff #1 contained a health assessment which lacked the results of an examination for communicable diseases lacked a statement regarding the physician's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff persons #2 and #3 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised in the preschool room. Staff persons #2 and #3 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric CPR/First Aid. Staff persons #4 and #5 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised in the young toddler room. Staff persons #4 and #5 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric CPR/First Aid, mandated reporter training, and health and safety topics 1-9.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff #2 (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) did not contain documentation of applying for a DHS FBI clearance. Staff #2 was observed caring for children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2023
Jun 8, 2023Inspection26 rules cited
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“The operator provided documentation of submitting the the emergency plan to the county EMA, but lacked documentation of submitting the plan locally.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2023
3270.94(a)(9) Written record
“The facility's fire drill log did not indicate the specific time of day the drills were conducted.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2023
3270.31(f)(10)/3270.192(2)(iii) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR/Exp, educ., training at facility
“Staff #7 did not complete training in pediatric first aid and CPR within 90 days of hire. The training on file was dated 5/30/23 (SEE LIS CODE SHEET).”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The files for staff #1, #4, and #7 contained only one written reference. The files for staff #3 and #8 did not contain written references.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2023
3270.182(2) Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“The files for children #1 and #4 did not contain the date of admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2023
3270.171(c) Safe routes posted
“Written notification of safe routes was not posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2023
3270.133(1) Original container
“An epi-pen which lacked the original container was observed in the young toddler room. The medication was labeled for child #6.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The file for child #2, now 7 months old, did not include documentation of receiving the influenza vaccine. A written exemption was not on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2023
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“The young toddler, infant, preschool, and school age rooms lacked a posted plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency .”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact forms for child #2 and child #4 did not include the addresses of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2023
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The emergency contact forms for child #1, #2, and #4 did not include health insurance coverage and policy numbers.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2023
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact forms for child #1 and child #2 did not include the work telephone number of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2023
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The emergency contact form for child #1 did not include the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2023
3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“The files for children #2, #3, and #5 contained the original agreements.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2023
3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“The agreement for child #3 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2023
3270.123(a) Signed
“The files for child #1 and child #4 did not contain agreements.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2023
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“The young toddler, infant and school age rooms lacked a posted written plan of daily activities.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“A washer was observed to be missing on a bolt on a support piece under the plastic slide in the gross motor room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2023
3270.101(a) Age appropriate
“Based on the manufacturer's description, scissors observed in the preschool room are intended for use by children 5 years of age and older. The description was obtained from the website where the Colorations brand scissors were purchased: Discount School Supply.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2023
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“The diapering areas in the young toddler and infant rooms lacked handwashing signs.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2023
3270.82(e) Toilet and sinks proper height
“The sink in the young toddler room lacked platforms or steps to allow children to easily wash hands.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2023
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for staff #3, designated as a group supervisor on the staff data sheet, did not contain documentation of the qualifications required for the position.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff #2 did not contain a valid state police clearance. An invoice for the clearance dated 12/26/22 was on file, but the completed clearance was not present. The file for staff #5 did not contain a valid state police clearance. The clearance on file, dated 1/25/23, did not have a purpose listed. The file for staff #6 contained an FBI clearance and a state police clearance which indicated a record, however the attachments were not present in the file for review.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person # 4 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #4 did not have documentation of completing the following pre-service training on file for review during the inspection: mandated reporter training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility did not have a written policy for the prevention and identification of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment as required by Announcement C-22-03.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2023
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“The agreement for child #3 did not specify the child's departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2023
Feb 6, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Proof of purchase/installation for the fire alarm system was not available at the initial inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2023
3270.82(j) Running water - diapering
“A source of running water was not located in close proximity to the diapering areas in the infant and young toddler rooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2023
3270.81 Glass
“Windows in the two lobby areas, the young toddler room, and at the top of the stairs lacked visual strips. The windows are floor to ceiling.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Little Explorers Learning Academy
Is Little Explorers Learning Academy licensed?
Yes. Little Explorers Learning Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Little Explorers Learning Academy last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 4, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Explorers Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 125 rules across 13 of 14 visits in the last 3 years; 118 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 Learning Academy care for?
168, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Little Explorers Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little Explorers Learning Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Little Explorers Learning Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 446-3240 to ask.
What is Little Explorers Learning Academy's phone number?
(412) 446-3240.
Where is Little Explorers Learning Academy?
2005 Sarah St, Pittsburgh, PA 15203. The nearest other daycare we list is South Side Childrens Center, 0.2 miles away.