Early Explorers Child Care Center LLC
Early Explorers Child Care Center LLC is a certified child care center in Scranton, PA, with capacity for 146 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 3 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 1 citation came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #4 of 24 centers in Scranton and has fewer citations per inspection than 92% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During renewal inspection, staff files were reviewed. Staff #1's previous state police clearance is dated for 6/10/19. An updated clearance was not obtained until 6/25/24. This date indicates that an updated clearance was not obtained within the 60-month requirement. (See code sheet for date of hire).
During renewal inspection, it was observed that the following dates indicate that fire alarm testing was not done within the 30-day requirement: 5/17/24, 6/18/24, 7/19/24, 8/16/24, 9/16/24, 10/17/24, 11/15/24, 12/17/24.
The inspector reviewed the file for staff #1 and found that this staff obtained a health assessment after working in direct care and the TB screening was over one year old prior to hire (see LIS sheet for date of hire).
“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $47.00 | $47.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $47.00 | $47.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $44.00 | $44.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $43.00 | $43.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $41.00 | $41.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $38.00 | $38.00 |
The daily price the center lists in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search for families paying privately. The state notes that rates are subject to change and programs don’t have to share them, so confirm with the center. See what daycare costs in Pennsylvania.
About this center
Common questions
Has Early Explorers Child Care Center LLC had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 1 violation since 2021 on the topics Daycare Record treats as core safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). The most recent, on Feb 10, 2026 (background checks): “During renewal inspection, staff files were reviewed. Staff #1's previous state police clearance is dated for 6/10/19. An updated clearance was not obtained until 6/25/24. This date indicates that an updated clearance…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Early Explorers Child Care Center LLC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Early Explorers Child Care Center LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Early Explorers Child Care Center LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective May 12, 2023. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating program for child care, from STAR 1 to STAR 4. It measures program quality, not inspection results, so read both.
How does Early Explorers Child Care Center LLC compare with other daycares in Scranton?
It is tied for #4 of 24 centers in Scranton by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 92% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Early Explorers Child Care Center LLC last inspected?
Feb 10, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Early Explorers Child Care Center LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $47.00 for newborn, $47.00 for infant, $44.00 for young toddler, $43.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Early Explorers Child Care Center LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Early Explorers Child Care Center LLC.
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Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.
To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.
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