The Little Explorers Treehouse
1510 W NEDRO AVENUE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19141Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.5 / 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.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 4 ACC. Structural quality reflects Pennsylvania's licensing baseline. 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 ACC (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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 6
- 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Feb 24, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Training Regarding Plan; 2026-02-243290.24(c)
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2026-02-24 | 3290.63 | Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less; 2026-02-24 | 3290.64(a) | Locked or inaccessible - in original container; 2026-02-24 | 3290.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2026-02-24 | 3290.118 | Infant sleep position; 2026-02-24 | 3290.123(a)(3) | Services provided; 2026-02-24 | 3290.123(a)(5) | Designated release persons; 2026-02-24 | 3290.123(a)(6) | Admission date; 2026-02-24 | 3290.124(b)(2) | Physician name, address, phone; 2026-02-24 | 3290.124(b)(6) | Insurance coverage information; 2026-02-24 | 3290.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2026-02-24 | 3290.124(e) | Updated every 6 months; 2026-02-24 | 3290.24(g) | Emergency plan; 2026-02-24 | 3290.94(a)(5) | Evacuation routes posted; 2026-02-24 | 3290.24(d) | Emergency plan; 2026-02-24 | 3290.31(a)(2) | Age and training; 2026-02-24 | 3290.31(f) | Age and training
Jan 29, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Training Regarding Plan; 2025-01-293290.24(c)
3290.31(f)(4)(i) | Age and training; 2025-01-29 | 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2025-01-29 | 3290.63 | Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less; 2025-01-29 | 3290.64(a) | Locked or inaccessible - in original container; 2025-01-29 | 3290.123(a) | Signed; 2025-01-29 | 3290.123(a)(3) | Services provided; 2025-01-29 | 3290.123(a)(5) | Designated release persons; 2025-01-29 | 3290.123(a)(6)/3290.182(2) | Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates; 2025-01-29 | 3290.124(b)(2) | Physician name, address, phone; 2025-01-29 | 3290.124(b)(6) | Insurance coverage information; 2025-01-29 | 3290.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2025-01-29 | 3290.131(a)/3290.131(b)(2) | Within 60 days/Updated toddler/preschool health report: ever; 2025-01-29 | 3290.151(a)/3290.151(c)(2) | Within 3 months, then 12 months/Mantoux TB; 2025-01-29 | 3290.174(a) | Insured; 2025-01-29 | 3290.176 | Transportation First Aid Kit; 2025-01-29 | 3290.182(3)/3290.182(5) | Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admissi; 2025-01-29 | 3290.24(g) | Emergency plan; 2025-01-29 | 3290.94(a)(5) | Evacuation routes posted; 2025-01-29 | 3290.24(b) | Emergency plan; 2025-01-29 | 3290.24(d) | Emergency plan
Jan 18, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information; 2024-01-183290.32(a)/3290.192(3)
3290.52(2) | One infant, four toddlers; 2024-01-18 | 3290.64(a) | Locked or inaccessible - in original container; 2024-01-18 | 3290.73(c)/3290.73(d) | Has all items/On excursions; 2024-01-18 | 3290.91(a) | Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed; 2024-01-18 | 3290.103/3290.113(a) | Small Toys and Objects/Supervised at all times; 2024-01-18 | 3290.105(a) | Clean, age appropriate; 2024-01-18 | 3290.123(a)(3) | Services provided; 2024-01-18 | 3290.123(a)(5) | Designated release persons; 2024-01-18 | 3290.123(a)(6)/3290.182(2) | Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates; 2024-01-18 | 3290.124(b)(4)/3290.182(3) | Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required ; 2024-01-18 | 3290.124(c)/3290.176 | Excursions/Transportation First Aid Kit; 2024-01-18 | 3290.151(a)/3290.151(c)(2) | Within 3 months, then 12 months/Mantoux TB; 2024-01-18 | 3290.181(a) | Each child; 2024-01-18 | 3290.181(c) | Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos; 2024-01-18 | 3290.182(4)/3290.182(5) | Consent for administration of medications or special dietary; 2024-01-18 | 3290.182(6) | Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursio; 2024-01-18 | 3290.24(g) | Emergency plan; 2024-01-18 | 3290.94(a)(5) | Evacuation routes posted; 2024-01-18 | 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) | System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibi; 2024-01-18 | 3290.24(d) | Emergency plan; 2024-01-18 | 3290.31(f) | Age and training; 2024-01-18 | 3290.31(g) | Age and training
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