Little Explorers Daycare and Learning Center Llc
512 BLACKMAN ST, WILKES BARRE, PA 18702Childery Rating: 4/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.5 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.1 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 4. Structural quality reflects an 83% violation rate across 6 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected April 2026). The structural rating also includes Pennsylvania's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Pennsylvania caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:5, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 6 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Keystone STARS STAR 4 (Max 4) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 67
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:5 10 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 5 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (3) and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Apr 30, 20261 Finding1 Important
- No Peeling Paint or Plaster3270.77(a)
Oct 17, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Reports of Accidents, Injuries and Illnesses. Original Repor3270.182(7)
Sep 11, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Devices Must Be compliant/Director or Designated Staff Perso3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
Nov 18, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Building Surfaces/No Peeling Paint or Plaster; 2024-11-183270.76/3270.77(a)
3270.102(a)/3270.104(a) | Clean and good repair/Clean, good repair, proper size; 2024-11-18 | 3270.94(a)(4) | Hypothetical locations; 2024-11-18 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso
Apr 17, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space; 2024-04-173270.63
3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2024-04-17 | 3270.106(a) | Clean, age appropriate
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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