LITTLE EXPLORES DAY CARE LLC

Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission (3280.182(5))

On 11/3/25, during the renewal inspection, child #1, #2, #3, #4 did not evidence of the child's signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child on the emergency form in the individual child record. Requirement: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. Correction: Child #1, # 2, 3, and #4 emergency forms were reviewed with the parent. The forms were signed and placed in the child file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission (3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(3))

On 11/3/25, during the renewal inspection, child #1, #2, #3, #4 did not evidence of the child's signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child on the emergency form in the individual child record. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. Correction: Child #1, #2, #3, and #4 emergency form was reviewed with the parent. The forms were signed and placed in the child file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates (3280.123(a)(6)/3280.182(2))

On 11/3/25, during the renewal inspection, child #5 did not evidence of the child's admission date on the agreement form in the individual child record. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record must contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child. Correction: The provider added the admission date to the child's agreement form. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Designated release persons (3280.123(a)(5))

On 11/3/25, during the renewal inspection, child #1 did not evidence of the child's release persons on the agreement form in the individual child record. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Correction: Child #1 designated release persons was added to the agreement form. The document was placed in the child file. The document was reviewed with the parent. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Arrival/departure times (3280.123(a)(4))

On 11/3/25, during the renewal inspection, child #1 did not evidence of the child's arrival time on the agreement form in the individual child record. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. Correction: Child #1 arrival time was completed on the agreement form. The form was reviewed with the parent. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Services proceeded (3280.123(a)(3))

On 11/3/25, during the renewal inspection, child #1. #2. #3, #4, and #5 did not evidence of a child service report in the individual child records. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information at § 3280.124(f). Correction: Child service reports was completed and reviewed with the parent for child #2, #3, and #4. Child #5 is a school age child who is not enrolled in the program long enough for a proper assessment. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Emergency Numbers Posted (3280.74)

On 11/3/25, the certification rep. did not observe the emergency numbers posted in the facility. Requirement: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility. Correction: The emergency numbers were posted in each childcare space. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Comply with CPSL/CPSL information (3280.32(a)/3280.192(4))

On 11/3/25, during the renewal inspection, staff person #1 did not have evidence of a completed NSOR certificate in the individual staff records. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. Correction: Provider was able to obtain the NSOR and placed in into the staff records Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Liability Insurance (3280.17)

On 11/3/25, during the renewal inspection, the provider was unable to produce a current copy of a comprehensive general liability insurance to cover all persons who are on the premises. Requirement: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover all persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility. Correction: Provider obtained the current copy of the liability insurance. The copy was placed in the facility records for review. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Emergency plan (3280.26(b))

On 11/18/24, during the renewal inspection, the provider did not have documented evidence of the emergency plan annual review at the facility. Requirement: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. Each review and update of the emergency plan shall be documented in writing and kept on file at the facility. Correction: The provider reviewed and updated the emergency plan. All plans were posted and a copy filed at the facility. . Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Liability Insurance (3280.17)

On 11/18/24, during the renewal inspection, the provider did not have evidence of the facility liability insurance. Requirement: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover all persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility. Correction: The provider obtained a copy of the liability insurance from the insurance company. The copy was placed in the facility and electronically on the providers laptop. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Plan posted (3280.26(d))

On 11/18/24, during the renewal inspection, there was no evidence of a posted emergency plan. Requirement: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location. Correction: The emergency plan is now posted at the entrance of the facility Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Emergency plan (3280.26(f))

On 11/18/24, during the renewal inspection, the provider did not have evidence of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. Requirement: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. Correction: The provider reviewed and updated the emergency plan. All plans were sent to the local municipality for review. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Clean, age appropriate (3280.105(a))

On 11/18/24, during the renewal inspection, the pack and play was not labeled for the use of a specific child. Requirement: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. Correction: The pack and play were labeled with the specific child's name to be used only by that specific child. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Supervised at all times (3280.113(a))

On 11/118/24, during the renewal inspection, certification rep observed a child in the infant space classroom unsupervised while the teacher was in the toddler area preparing meals and supervising the toddler in classroom 2. Requirement: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Correction: A gate was added to separate the entrance to the infant space to prevent the child from running out while in the toddler/preschool classroom. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Designated release persons (3280.123(a)(5))

On 11/18/24, during the renewal inspection, child #1 did not have a specific designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the agreement form. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Correction: The release person was added to the agreement form. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates (3280.123(a)(6)/3280.182(2))

On 11/18/24, during the renewal inspection, children #2 and #3 did not have an admission date on the agreement form. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record must contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child. Correction: The admission dates were completed on the agreement forms of child #2 and #3. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos (3280.124(f)/3280.181(c))

On 11/18/24, during the renewal inspection, children #2 and #3 did not have an updated emergency contact and agreement in the children individual records Requirement: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. Correction: The parents of children #2 and #3, updated the emergency contact and agreement forms. All documents were placed back into the individual files. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Safe routes posted (3280.171(c))

On 11/18/24, during the renewal inspection, there was no evidence of safe routes posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility. Requirement: Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility. Correction: The safe routes were posted at the entrance of the facility Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission (3280.182(5))

On 11/18/24, during the renewal inspection, child #3 did not have signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Requirement: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. Correction: The parent of child #3 signed the consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. The document was placed in child's files. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Emergency plan (3280.26(a)(6))

On 11/18/24, during the renewal inspection, the provider stated that they did not conduct an annual emergency drill. Requirement: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. Correction: The owner will schedule an emergency drill to be conducted with the whole program. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Every 60 days (3280.94(a)(1))

On 11/18/24, during the renewal inspection, provider did not have evidence of an updated fire drill log showing the fire drills were conducted at least once every 60 days. Requirement: The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. Correction: The provider conducted a fire drill and now has evidence on the fire drill log at the facility. . Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

FIRE DETECTION (3280.95(a))

On 11/18/24, during the renewal inspection, provider did not have documentation of a 30-day operability check or annual inspection testing of the fire system. Requirement: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). Correction: Provider tested the fire system during the renewal inspection verifying the system is operable. The provider was given technical assistance from the certification rep to complete proper documentation. Provider will conduct operability checks on the last Friday of the month. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).