Little Explorers Learning Academy
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.2 / 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.3 / 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 2 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 2. Structural quality reflects a 100% violation rate across 13 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected October 2025). 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 2 (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
- 168
- 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 4 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Oct 1, 20252 Findings2 Important
- General Health and Safety; 2025-10-013270.21
3270.113(a) | Supervised at all times; 2025-10-01 | 3270.113(a)(1) | Staff assigned to specific children; 2025-10-01 | 3270.132(a) | Contact parent/keep record; 2025-10-01 | 3270.182(7) | Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original repor
- Each Staff Person Meets quals/Exp, Educ., Training Prior to ; 2025-10-013270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii)
3270.51 | Similar Age Level; 2025-10-01 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2025-10-01 | 3270.133(5) | Original label; 2025-10-01 | 3270.133(6) | Written consent; 2025-10-01 | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/He; 2025-10-01 | 3270.192(5) | Two written references; 2025-10-01 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso
Jul 17, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Mixed Age Level; 2025-07-173270.52
3270.67(d) | Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle; 2025-07-17 | 3270.106(a) | Clean, age appropriate; 2025-07-17 | 3270.106(f) | 2 feet apart; 2025-07-17 | 3270.113(a)(1) | Staff assigned to specific children
Apr 30, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Inpatient Hospitalization or ER Treatment of Child; 2025-04-303270.20(a)(1)
3270.182(7) | Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original repor
Apr 9, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2025-04-093270.14/3270.21
3270.21 | General Health and Safety; 2025-04-09 | 3270.27(e) | Letter to parents; 2025-04-09 | 3270.31(f) | Health and Safety Training; 2025-04-09 | 3270.31(f) | Health and Safety Training; 2025-04-09 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2025-04-09 | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) | Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to ; 2025-04-09 | 3270.65 | Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less; 2025-04-09 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2025-04-09 | 3270.67(d) | Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle; 2025-04-09 | 3270.69(b) | 110º F or less; 2025-04-09 | 3270.71 | Heat Source; 2025-04-09 | 3270.72(d) | Above ground window opening restricted to 6"; 2025-04-09 | 3270.75(b) | Inaccessible to children; 2025-04-09 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2025-04-09 | 3270.82(h) | Handwashing signs; 2025-04-09 | 3270.82(j) | Running water - diapering; 2025-04-09 | 3270.91(a) | Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed; 2025-04-09 | 3270.106(a) | Clean, age appropriate; 2025-04-09 | 3270.106(f) | 2 feet apart; 2025-04-09 | 3270.107 | Refrigerator; 2025-04-09 | 3270.111(a) | Written plan; 2025-04-09 | 3270.113(a) | Supervised at all times; 2025-04-09 | 3270.123(a) | Signed; 2025-04-09 | 3270.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2025-04-09 | 3270.123(a)(5) | Designated release persons; 2025-04-09 | 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) | Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agre; 2025-04-09 | 3270.124(b)(3) | Parent home/work address, phone; 2025-04-09 | 3270.124(b)(6) | Insurance coverage information; 2025-04-09 | 3270.124(e) | Written emergency plan posted; 2025-04-09 | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) | Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mo; 2025-04-09 | 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) | Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and sub; 2025-04-09 | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Ini; 2025-04-09 | 3270.133(7) | Medication log; 2025-04-09 | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/He; 2025-04-09 | 3270.151(c)(3) | Exam communicable disease; 2025-04-09 | 3270.151(c)(5) | Physician/CRNP assessment; 2025-04-09 | 3270.166(1) | Written statement; 2025-04-09 | 3270.192(5) | Two written references; 2025-04-09 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso; 2025-04-09 | 3270.131(a)/3270.131(e) | Health information/ACIP recommended immunization record
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None