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The Little Explorers Treehouse

Philadelphia, PA 19141 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families

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About The Little Explorers Treehouse

The Little Explorers Treehouse is a home daycare in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 6 children.

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Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 62 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 24, 2026: 18 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 62 rules in all · 62 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 17
  • Records and paperwork 14
  • Staff training and qualifications 7
  • Health, medication and illness 6
  • Supervision and ratios 5
  • Transportation 4
  • Discipline and child guidance 3
  • Background checks 3
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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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  1. Feb 24, 2026Inspection18 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3290.31(f) Age and training

      “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1 needs 6 more clock hours of childcare training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3290.31(a)(2) Age and training

      “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #2 did not include proof of education.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3290.24(d) Emergency plan

      “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have documentation of an emergency drill.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3290.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted

      “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. Evacuation routes were not posted on each floor of the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3290.24(g) Emergency plan

      “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency plan had not been sent to the local municipality.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3290.124(e) Updated every 6 months

      “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact forms for child #2 was outdated.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3290.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #2 did not include the release personal address.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3290.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #4 and #5 did not include the insurance coverage policy number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3290.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #2 and #3 did not include the physician address.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3290.123(a)(6) Admission date

      “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not have the child admission date.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3290.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

      “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #2 and #4 did not specify the persons whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3290.123(a)(3) Services provided

      “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #2 did not include a CSR assessment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2026

    • Safe sleep

      3290.118 Infant sleep position

      “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, an infant was sleeping in a bouncy seat with a coat and hat on. (Corrected on site).”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3290.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There was a sink cabinet on the 1st floor in poor repair.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3290.64(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container

      “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There was a cabinet unlocked with toxic cleaning supplies located in the 2nd floor bathroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2026

    • Background checks

      3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #2 did not include the required child abuse clearance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3290.24(c) Training regarding plan

      “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #2 did not include emergency plan training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3290.63 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There were outlets on extension cord uncovered in the childcare space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2026

  2. Jan 29, 2025Inspection21 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3290.24(c) Training regarding plan

      “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for facility person #1, #2, #3 or #4 did not included updated emergency plan training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3290.131(a)/3290.131(b)(2) Within 60 days/Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months

      “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #1, #4 and #5 did not include an initial or updated health assessment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2025

    • Background checks

      3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #2 did not include an NSOR clearance. In addition, the record for volunteer person #4 did not include PA state police clearance, child abuse clearance, DHS FBI clearance, NSOR clearance or a disclosure statement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3290.63 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection there were electrical outlets unplugged. (Corrected on site).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3290.64(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container

      “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There was Lysol and other toxic cleaning supplies on lower shelf in reach of the children. (Corrected on site).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3290.123(a) Signed

      “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #1, #4 and #5 was not signed by the operator.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3290.123(a)(3) Services provided

      “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #1 and #4 did not include a CSR child assessment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3290.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

      “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #4 and #5 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3290.123(a)(6)/3290.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

      “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not specify the date of the child's admission.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3290.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #4 did not include the name, address or telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3290.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not include health insurance coverage policy numbers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3290.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #4 did not include the name, address or telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3290.24(d) Emergency plan

      “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the facility had not completed an annual emergency drill.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3290.24(b) Emergency plan

      “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency plan on file at the facility had not been updated annually.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3290.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted

      “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have evacuation routes in the basement or 2nd floor of the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3290.24(g) Emergency plan

      “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have documentation that the emergency plan was sent to the local municipality.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3290.182(3)/3290.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #3 and #4 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care or signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2025

    • Transportation

      3290.176 Transportation First Aid Kit

      “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The vehicle used to transport the children did not have a first aid kit or emergency contact information for the children being transported.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2025

    • Transportation

      3290.174(a) Insured

      “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the provider did not have proof of insurance or vehicle registration.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3290.151(a)/3290.151(c)(2) Within 3 months, then 12 months/Mantoux TB

      “On January 29, 2025, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for facility person #4 did not include a health assessment or Tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3290.31(f)(4)(i) Age and training

      “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The CPR first aid training for staff person #2 and #3 was expired.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2025

  3. Jan 18, 2024Inspection23 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3290.123(a)(6)/3290.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

      “On January 18, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not specify the children's admission date.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3290.124(b)(4)/3290.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

      “On January 18, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #1 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2024

    • Transportation

      3290.124(c)/3290.176 Excursions/Transportation First Aid Kit

      “On January 18, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The vehicle used to transport the children did not have a first aid kit available or emergency contact information specific to each child on the excursion.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3290.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted

      “On January 18, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have evacuation routes posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3290.64(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container

      “On January 18, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There were toxic hand soaps and hand sanitizers in reach of the children located in the childcare space. (Corrected on site).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3290.24(g) Emergency plan

      “On January 18, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility emergency plan had not been sent to their local municipality.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2024

    • Transportation

      3290.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading

      “On January 18, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #1 did not include signed parental consent for transportation and walking excursions.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3290.182(4)/3290.182(5) Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “On January 18, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #1 did not include signed parental consent for special dietary needs or for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3290.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “On January 18, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #2 was outdated.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3290.52(2) One infant, four toddlers

      “On January 18, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection staff person #2 was working alone with 9 unrelated children with the youngest child being 6 months old.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2024

    • Background checks

      3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “On January 18, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #4 did not include a PA state police clearance, an FBI fingerprint or an NSOR clearance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3290.181(a) Each child

      “On January 18, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have establish or maintain an individual record for child #1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3290.151(a)/3290.151(c)(2) Within 3 months, then 12 months/Mantoux TB

      “On January 18, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #4 did not include a health assessment or Tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3290.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

      “On January 18, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There was a shelf blocking the back exit door. In addition, there were bags and items blocking the basement exit door. The door was locked and there was no key available to open it at the time of inspection. (Corrected on site).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility

      “On January 18, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have documentation showing that the fire alarm system is being checked every 30 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3290.24(d) Emergency plan

      “On January 18, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not complete an emergency drill or have an emergency drill log at the time of inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2024

    • Safe sleep

      3290.105(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “On January 18, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The rest equipment was not labeled with children names.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3290.103/3290.113(a) Small Toys and Objects/Supervised at all times

      “On January 18, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of the inspection staff person #2 was out of ratio working with 9 children with the youngest child being 6months old. As the staff person #2 answered the door to let families in, a 6-month-old infant was had a reading book in her mouth and unsupervised she started to eat the paper pages.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3290.123(a)(3) Services provided

      “On January 18, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #3 did not include an updated CSR assessment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3290.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

      “On January 18, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #4 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3290.73(c)/3290.73(d) Has all items/On excursions

      “On January 18, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. First aid kit #1 was missing a bottle of water. In addition, first aid kit #2 was missing tweezers, scissors, soap and gloves.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3290.31(f) Age and training

      “On January 18, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #3 only had 10hrs of child care training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3290.31(g) Age and training

      “On January 18, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1, #2 and #3 did not have the 10hr health and safety training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2024

  4. Jan 23, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3290.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “On January 23, 2023 during the renewal inspection, the file of Child #1 did not contain evidence of an updated emergency contact form, the form on file did not have a date.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2023

  5. Feb 17, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3290.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “ON FEBRUARY 17, 2022 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM OF CHILD #1, CHILD #2, CHILD #3, CHILD #4 AND CHILD #5 DID NOT CONTAIN PARENTAL CONSENT FOR ADMINISTERING MINOR FIRST AID”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3290.31(f)/3290.192(4) Age and training/Required training

      “ON FEBRUARY 17, 2022 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, TE FILE IF STAFF #1, STAFF #2 AND STAFF #3 DID NOT CONTAIN EVIDENCE OF AN ANNUAL MINIMUM OF 12 CLOCK HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3290.182(3) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

      “ON FEBRUARY 17, 2022 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM OF CHILD #1, CHILD #2, CHILD #3, CHILD #4 AND CHILD #5 DID NOT CONTAIN PARENTAL CONSENT FOR OBATINING EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3290.131(a)(3) Initial health report dated older toddler/preschool < 1 year.

      “ON FEBRUARY 17, 2022 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE OF CHILD #2 AND CHILD #4 DID NOT CONTAIN EVIDENCE OF AN UPDATED HEATH ASSESSMENT CHILD #2 WAS DATED 7/13/2020; CHILD #4 WAS DATED 11/5/2020”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3290.123(a)/3290.181(d) Signed /Dated signature affixed

      “ON FEBRUARY 17, 2022 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM AND FEE AGREEMENT FORM OF CHILD #1, CHID #2, CHILD #3, CHILD #4 AND CHILD #5 DID NOT CONTAIN PARENTAL SIGNATURES AND DATE, FEE AGREEMENT WAS NOT SIGNED BY OPERATOR”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3290.151(a)(2)/3290.192(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “ON FEBRUARY 17, 2022 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FIE OF STAFF #1 DID NOT CONTAIN EVIDENCE OF AN UPDATED HEALTH ASSESSMENT, THE HEALTH ASSESSMENT ON FILE WAS DATED 2/5/2020”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3290.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “ON FEBRUARY 17, 2022 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM OF CHILD #2, CHILD #3 AND CHILD #5 DID NOT CONTAIN HEALTH COVERAGE INFORMATION AND POLICY NUMBER”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2022

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Is The Little Explorers Treehouse licensed?

Yes. The Little Explorers Treehouse is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was The Little Explorers Treehouse last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on February 24, 2026, with 18 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Little Explorers Treehouse had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 62 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 62 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 The Little Explorers Treehouse care for?

6, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does The Little Explorers Treehouse accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are The Little Explorers Treehouse's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (267) 586-6360 to confirm.

How much does The Little Explorers Treehouse cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (267) 586-6360 to ask.

What is The Little Explorers Treehouse's phone number?

(267) 586-6360.

Where is The Little Explorers Treehouse?

Philadelphia, PA 19141. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).