Little Explorers Learning Center LLC
Little Explorers Learning Center LLC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 21 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it twice. The state cited 6 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for records & paperwork (5 of 6). All 6 came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #267 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 77% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During a renewal inspection on 3/30/2026, it was observed that child #1 did not have a name label on their crib to be used specifically by the child.
During the renewal inspection on 3/30/2026, the file for child #2 was viewed and the Emergency Contact Form did not include written parental consent for the facility to administer emergency medical care.
During the renewal inspection on 3/30/2026, the file for child #1 was viewed and the Emergency Contact Form did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number for the child.
During the renewal inspection on 3/30/2026, it was observed that Emergency Contact Forms were not present in both of the childcare spaces.
During the renewal inspection on 3/30/2026, the file for child #2 was viewed and the Emergency Contact Form did not have written parental consent for the facility to administer minor first aid to the child.
During the renewal inspection on 3/30/2026, the file for child #2 was viewed and the Emergency Contact Form did not have signed consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $67.83 | $55.72 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $63.49 | $52.27 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $59.54 | $49.58 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $56.23 | $46.90 |
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 Learning Center LLC had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 6 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about Little Explorers Learning Center LLC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Little Explorers Learning 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 Little Explorers Learning Center LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Jun 18, 2026. 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 Learning Center LLC compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #267 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 77% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Little Explorers Learning Center LLC last inspected?
Mar 30, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Little Explorers Learning Center LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $67.83 for infant, $63.49 for young toddler, $59.54 for older toddler, $56.23 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Little Explorers Learning Center LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Little Explorers Learning 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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