Miss Andreas Explorers INC
Miss Andreas Explorers INC is a certified child care center in Vandergrift, PA, with capacity for 32 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 4 times. The state cited 52 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (21 of 52). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #69 of 85 centers in Westmoreland County and has more citations per inspection than 93% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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The files for staff persons #1 and #2 lacked first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training that was completed prior to the expiration of the most current certification. The first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training in staff persons #1 and #2 files are dated 6/5/23 and 9/3/25.
The files for staff persons #1 and #2 lacked firesafety training that was completed 12 months from the previous firesafety training. The firesafety trainings in staff persons #1 and #2 files are dated 5/14/24 and 10/1/25
At approximately 10:40am staff person #2 left the academics room to answer the door to let the certification representative into the building leaving staff person #1 in the academics room alone with 13 preschool age children. Staff person #1 was over ratio by 3 children for approximately 5 minutes when staff person #2 returned to the academics room.
A tube of Gorilla glue was on a low shelf accessible to the children in the academic room. The Gorilla glue was labeled "Keep Out of Reach of Children."
The refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods in the academics room had a thermometer that read 49 degrees.
The file for child #2 lacked a child health report that was completed within the past 12 months. The child health report in the file is dated 9/9/23.
The file for staff person #1 lacked a written evaluation that was completed within the past 12 months.
The file for child #1 lacked emergency contact information that included the work addresses and work telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
The files for children #2 and #3 lacked emergency contact information that included written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care prior to admission.
The files for children #2 and #3 lacked signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff prior to admission.
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2nd CITATION:The facility emergency plan lacked accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 11/29/23.
2nd CITATION: The facility emergency plan lacked the updates regarding the Continuity of Operations requirements. The facility lacked a policy to identify the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, and Child Maltreatment. Staff # 2 was observed working alone with 6 Preschoolers children, without Child Abuse and NSOR clearances and without the preservice trainings: Health and Safety and Mandated Reporter training PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 11/29/23.
2nd CITATION:The facility lacked acceptable liability insurance. The policy lacked the name and address of the child care.PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 11/29/23.
2nd CITATION:The file for child # 3 lacked the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care on the emergency contact form.PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 11/29/23.
2nd CITATION: The file for child # 3 lacked written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care on the emergency contact form. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 11/29/23.
2nd CITATION: The file for child # 3 lacked signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff on the emergency contact form. Written consent is required prior to admission. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 11/29/23.
The file for staff # 2 lacked Child Abuse clearance and NSOR clearance. The file for staff # 2 was missing page # 1 of the Disclosure statement and lacked the staff's signature.
The facility emergency plan lacked a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.
The facility emergency plan lacked a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
The file for staff # 2 lacked emergency plan training at the time of initial employment.
The operator did not post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.
The operator did not provide the parents of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures.
There was a power strip with 5 uncovered electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger in the gym.
There was an Aveeno lotion and an Eczema Therapy cream in the small shelf by the teacher's desk label " Keep out of reach of children" accessible to children.
The water temperature in the bathroom sink was 111.3° F.
The windows in the Academic room lacked a modification or adapter to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.
The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center was not posted by each telephone in the facility.
The first - aid kit in the Academic room lacked tape and the first - aid kit in the Art Studio room lacked gloves.
There were 3 urinals in the bathroom that lacked washing hands signs posted.
The file for staff # 2 lacked a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a childcare setting.
The file for staff # 1 lacked a health assessment that include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.
The file for staff # 1 lacked a health assessment that include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide childcare.
There were 6 lunchboxes out of the refrigerator that contained cheese, lunch meat, chicken nuggets and yogurt. The lunchboxes were in the children's lockers.
The facility emergency plan lacked accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
The operator was not conducting fire drills at least once every 60 days.
The operator was unable to provide proof of purchase for the fire alarm system.
The facility emergency plan lacked accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.
A copy of the facility emergency plan was not sent to the local municipality and the county emergency management agency.
The facility emergency plan lacked the updates regarding the Continuity of Operations requirements. The facility lacked a policy to identify the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, and Child Maltreatment. Staff # 2 was observed working alone with 6 Preschoolers children, without Child Abuse and NSOR clearances and without the preservice trainings: Health and Safety and Mandated Reporter training.
The facility lacked acceptable liability insurance. The policy lacked the name and address of the child care.
Staff # 1 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety training. Certificate dated 6/24/23. Staff # 2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety training.
The Academic room and the Art Studio room lacked a written plan of daily activities and routines.
The files for children #1,2,3,4 and 5 contained agreement forms that were not signed by the operator.
The files for children #1,2,3,4 and 5 lacked the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released on the agreement form.
The files for children #1,2,3,4 and 5 lacked the date of the child's date of admission on the agreement form.
The files for children # 1,2,3,4 and 5 contained the original agreement form.
The file for child # 3 lacked the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care on the emergency contact form.
The file for child #2 lacked the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.
The file for child # 3 lacked written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care on the emergency contact form.
The files for children # 2 and 5 lacked information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation on the emergency contact form.
The file for child # 3 lacked the health insurance policy number on the emergency contact form.
The emergency contact forms for children #1,2,3,4 and 5 were not present in the Art Studio room where the children were receiving care.
The facility lacked an emergency transportation plan.
The file for child # 3 lacked signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff on the emergency contact form. Written consent is required prior to admission.
The child files were stored in an unlocked cabinet in the Academic room.
The file for staff # 2 lacked verification of experience, education or training transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. The file for staff # 1 & 2, lacked verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
The files for staff # 1 and 2 lacked two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
The staff files were stored in an unlocked cabinet in the Academic 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $13.86 | $13.86 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $19.63 | $19.63 |
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.
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Common questions
Has Miss Andreas Explorers INC had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 2 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 Oct 9, 2024 (staff ratios): “At approximately 10:40am staff person #2 left the academics room to answer the door to let the certification representative into the building leaving staff person #1 in the academics room alone with 13 preschool age…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Miss Andreas Explorers INC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Miss Andreas Explorers INC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Miss Andreas Explorers INC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Mar 13, 2024. 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 Miss Andreas Explorers INC compare with other daycares in Westmoreland County?
It is tied for #69 of 85 centers in Westmoreland County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 93% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Miss Andreas Explorers INC last inspected?
Oct 24, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Miss Andreas Explorers INC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $13.86 for older toddler, $19.63 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Miss Andreas Explorers INC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Miss Andreas Explorers INC.
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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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