LITTLE EXPLORERS DAYCARE AND LEARNING CENTER LLC

No peeling paint or plaster (3270.77(a))

Peeling paint was observed on the wall behind the toilet in the restroom located near the Pre-K Room. Requirement: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. Correction: Continue to do daily checks of wall/paint condition. The peeling paint was covered and repaired using duct tape. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file (3270.182(7))

Through staff interviews, it was determined that on the morning of 7/18/25, Child #1 tripped and hit their head on a felt wall. The facility did not provide the parent with a written report of the injury on the day of the incident. Requirement: A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file. Correction: No visible injury noted. Observation report written - Photos taken - hourly checks done. At pick up no notable mark present or damage to head. Mother was told child tripped at hit head on a padded wall. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance (3270.95(a)/3270.95(b))

The fire detection system was not tested at least once every 30 days as indicated by the following fire detection system testing logs that were on file: 8/1/2025 to 9/2/2025. 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)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. Correction: Fire detection system was tested on 8/1/25 then again on 9/2/25 - 32 days between each testing due to holiday closure. Plan put in place is to test every 28 days as to not interfere because of holidays or any closed days ect. now and moving forward. A fire detection system test was conducted on 9/22/25. The date the fire detection system was tested was marked on a log that is on file at the facility. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster (3270.76/3270.77(a))

Torn wallpaper was observed on the orange wall in the Pre-K Room. Chipping paint was observed on the purple steps in the Pre-K Room. Peeling paint was observed along the blue painted wall in the Young Toddler Room. Requirement: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. Correction: All indoor and outdoor surfaces will be keep clean - free of damaged drywall paper. No torn drywall surface - All paint surfaces free of any chipped areas of paint or peeling paint. All cited items were repaired. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Clean and good repair/Clean, good repair, proper size (3270.102(a)/3270.104(a))

The dramatic play center in the School Age Room was observed to have chipped wood and an exposed screw. A plastic red chair in the Pre-K Room was observed to have a chipped seat that posed a scratching hazard. Requirement: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. Correction: Maintain safe, clean, free of rough, sharp corners of play equipment. All cited items were repaired. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Hypothetical locations (3270.94(a)(4))

The fire drill log that was on file was observed to have the same hypothetical location of the fire (i.e. kitchen) for two consecutive fire drills that occurred on 5/24/24 and 6/24/24. Requirement: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that the hypothetical locations of the fire are rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills. Correction: Hypothetical location of fire will be in a different location each drill. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance (3270.95(a)/3270.95(b))

The fire detection system was not tested at least once every 30 days as indicated by the following fire detection system logs that were on file: 5/24/24 to 6/24/24, 7/24/24 to 8/24/24, 8/24/24 to 9/24/24. 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)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. Correction: Fire alarm detection will be pro formed every 30 days to maintain compliance. Special attention to the months that have (31) thirty one days. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).