Little Explorers
Little Explorers is a certified child care center in Birdsboro, PA, with capacity for 36 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 20 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (6 of 20). 10 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #19 of 138 centers in Berks County and has fewer citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During the allocated unannounced monitoring the Certification Representative observed staff files and observed that staff #1, did not have a signed disclosure statement on file as is required. The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
During the allocated unannounced monitoring the Certification Representative observed staff files and observed that staff #1, did not have two written nonfamily references on file.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/5/26. Staff person #1 did not update their health assessment every 24 months as required. This is evidenced by the current health assessment on file dated 8/1/25 and previous is dated 5/9/23.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/5/26. Child(ren) #1 and #2's initial health assessment was not received within 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. Child #1's initial health assessment is dated 2/26/25 and child #2's is dated 7/21/25. (See code sheet for date of admissions).
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/5/26. Emergency contact forms were not present in the Mini Explorer's classroom.
An inspection was conducted on 2/5/26. Staff person #3 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised in the Mini Explorer's classroom. Staff person #3 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid and CPR.
An inspection was conducted on 2/5/26. Staff person #3 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #3's file was reviewed and staff person #3 is qualified as an aide.
An inspection was conducted on 2/5/26. In the Mini Explorer's classroom, a cot, and all the pack and plays were not labeled for the use of a specific child.
An inspection was conducted on 2/5/26. In the Mini Explorer's classroom, the garbage can next to the changing table intended for diapers is not hands free. Cert Rep observed staff person #1 change a diaper, then touched the doorknob to open the bathroom door, prior to washing their hands.
An inspection was conducted on 2/5/26. Staff person #2 reported that they had completed Pediatric First Aid and CPR within 90 days of hire, however, they were unable to provide documentation of completed Pediatric First Aid and CPR.
Operator does not have a policy to address continuity of operations.
Operator has not updated/reviewed the facility's emergency plan annually, date of last review 11/1/23.
Operator has not notified the local traffic authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.
During unannounced monitoring conducted on 12/30/2024, facility's fire drill and fire detection testing log reflected that smoke detectors were last tested on 11/27/2024, which is past 30 days.
During renewal inspection conducted 5/1/2024, a lunchbox containing meat, cheese, strawberries, and blueberries was observed in the plastic drawers in the Young Explorers room.
During renewal inspection conducted 5/1/2024, director reported that smoke alarms have not been tested since initial inspection. Smoke alarms were tested during inspection and are operable.
During renewal inspection conducted 5/1/2024, facility's parent handbook did not include facility's general daily schedule or supervision policies. Director reported that parents do not receive this information in writing any other way.
During renewal inspection conducted 5/1/2024, release person(s) was missing from child #3's fee agreement.
During renewal inspection conducted 5/1/2024, the following information was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #1: Release person's address. Child #2: Full work addresses for both mother and father. Mother's work phone number. Release persons' addresses. Child #3: Release person's phone number.
During renewal inspection conducted 5/1/2024, emergency contact forms for children receiving care were not present in the Young Explorers room.
“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) | $54.00 | $44.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $54.00 | $44.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $51.00 | $42.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $47.00 | $40.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $44.00 | $38.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $44.00 | $38.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $44.00 | $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 Little Explorers had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 3 violations 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 Aug 11, 2026 (background checks): “During the allocated unannounced monitoring the Certification Representative observed staff files and observed that staff #1, did not have a signed disclosure statement on file as is required. The operator shall comply…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Little Explorers?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Little Explorers since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Little Explorers’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Oct 15, 2025. 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 Little Explorers compare with other daycares in Berks County?
It is tied for #19 of 138 centers in Berks County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Little Explorers last inspected?
Aug 11, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Little Explorers cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $54.00 for newborn, $54.00 for infant, $51.00 for young toddler, $47.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Little Explorers?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Frederica Lindsay.
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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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