Early Explorers Child Care Center
1018 Lafayette St, Scranton, PA
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Little People Day Care School is a child care center in Scranton, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 118 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 118 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Little People Day Care School has not listed its tuition.
State record
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 15, 2025: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected
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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3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“During renewal inspection, child files were reviewed. Child #1 & #2 did not have a child service report on file. Child #3's last service report was dated for 1/23/25. Child #4s last dated service report was on 6/19/23. These dates indicate that service reports were not completed and filed within the 6-month requirement.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During renewal inspection, staff files were reviewed. Staff #1 had a volunteer child abuse clearance on file. Staff #1 had request documentation on two separate dates and email verification of the requests on file, however, was still unable to obtain a complete NSOR clearance prior to working with children. Staff #1 obtained mandated reporter training on 9/23/25. This date indicates that the training was not done and completed within 90 days of hire. (See code sheet for date of hire).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2025
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“Complaint investigation was conducted on 10/15/25. Based off staff interviews, it was discovered that a parent was not provided an incident report at pick up regarding their child falling and hitting their head.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2025
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“During renewal inspection, child files were reviewed. Child #1 & #2 did not have a child service report on file. Child #3's last service report was dated for 1/23/25. Child #4s last dated service report was on 6/19/23. These dates indicate that service reports were not completed and filed within the 6-month requirement.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During renewal inspection, staff files were reviewed. Staff #1 had a volunteer child abuse clearance on file. Staff #1 had request documentation on two separate dates and email verification of the requests on file, however, was still unable to obtain a complete NSOR clearance prior to working with children. Staff #1 obtained mandated reporter training on 9/23/25. This date indicates that the training was not done and completed within 90 days of hire. (See code sheet for date of hire).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2025
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“Complaint investigation was conducted on 10/15/25. Based off staff interviews, it was discovered that a parent was not provided an incident report at pick up regarding their child falling and hitting their head.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2025
3270.113(a)(1)/3270.113(a)(2) Staff assigned to specific children/Supervision on and facility premises
“During a complaint investigation on 8/8/24, Staff admitted to having 13 children in her group. Director later confirmed all children at the center that day were between 4 and 5 years old.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During unannounced complaint visit on 6/3, it was observed that the following dates indicate that fire alarm testing was not conducted within the 30-day requirement: 6/22/23, 7/26/23, 2/2/24, 3/7/24, 4/9/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2024
3270.62(c) Space safe for large muscle activity
“During the inspection the inspector observed large outdoor ground cover tiles against the fencing in the school age outdoor play space creating a hazard for children at play.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2023
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“While at the facility for the annual inspection the director could not provide the inspector with documentation that the facility held an annual emergency drill.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the inspection the inspector observed the vinyl siding of the building, which is located in the fenced play space areas, to be cracked in places as well as areas with holes and sharp edges.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“While reviewing staff files the inspector observed that staff #1 initially obtained PA Mandated Reporter Training on 9/7/17 and did not update this training until 9/30/22. Pa Mandated Reporter training is required to be updated every 60 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2023
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“During the course of the complaint investigation the inspector was able to verify that staff #1 has slammed doors and yelled in day care while children are present.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2023
3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm
“During the course of the complaint investigation the inspector was able to verify that staff #1 left a child behind from a field trip because this child did not have their swimsuit on although time is allotted for children to change. Further staff #1 also has provided candy to some children and not to others while in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2023
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During the course of the complaint investigation the inspector was able to verify that staff #1 did hold a child by their chin preventing the child from being able to move. This was done, according to staff #1, to make the child look at them while disciplining the child in front of a large group of children in public.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“While at the facility unannounced for the renewal visit the inspector observed that staff #7 did not have two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“While at the facility unannounced on 10/18/22 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the outdoor play space to have a disassembled climber and play equipment within reach of children and posing a potential risk to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2022
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #5 has not completed approved pre-service pediatric first aid and cpr training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2022
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“While at the facility unannounced on 10/18/22 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed that staff #7 had a health assessment dated for 7/29/21 which is outdated based on hire date (see LIS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“While at the facility unannounced on 10/18/22 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed that staff #2 did not obtain new PA State Police and Child Line clearance prior to their expirations. Staff #3 and staff #6 did not update their Pa Mandated Reporter training prior to the current expiration. Staff #4 was hired with a Volunteer Child Line clearance and not an employment clearance. Staff #5 was hired with a Volunteer PA State Police and Childline clearance. Staff #7 was hired with a Volunteer Child Line clearance. Staff #7 had no proof on file of having submitted for and obtained an NSOR clearance. Staff #4, #5, and #7 have all resided outside of the state in the last five years and do not have their necessary previous state's clearances as is required.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2022
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“While at the facility unannounced on 10/22/21 for the renewal inspection the director could not supply a receipt proving the date of installation of the fire alarm/smoke detector system as is now required.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2021
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“While at the facility unannounced on 10/22/21 for the renewal inspection the inspector reviewed the emergency plan and found that there was no concurrence wit the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2021
3270.133(5) Original label
“While at the facility unannounced on 10/22/21 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the contents of the medication box and found that the Albuterol medication for child #1 expired on 6/2020 and the Eppi-Pen medication for child #2 expired on 12/2020.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2021
3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(5) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Two written references
“While at the facility unannounced on 10/22/21 for the renewal inspection the inspector reviewed the file for staff #1 and noted a first day caring for children date of 10/4/21. This staff was missing proof of education as well as two written, nonfamily references as of 10/22/21”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2021
3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“While at the facility unannounced on 10/22/21 for the renewal inspection the inspector reviewed the fire drill/detection log and found that provider had no documentation of every 30 days manual testing of the fire alarm system which is required.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2021
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FAQ
Yes. Little People Day Care School is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on October 15, 2025, with 3 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 4 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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.
118, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 961-0900 to ask.
(570) 961-0900.
254 Meridian Ave, Scranton, PA 18504. The nearest other daycare we list is United Neighborhood Centers-Bellevue Center, 0.2 miles away.