Rosebuds Lil Explorers Daycare LLC
Rosebuds Lil Explorers Daycare LLC is a certified child care center in Coatesville, PA, with capacity for 95 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 8 times and confirmed violations in 6 complaint investigations. The state cited 65 violations, 13 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (19 of 65). 1 citation came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #14 of 14 centers in Coatesville and has more citations per inspection than 85% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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On July 17, 2026, during the complaint investigation, Staff Person #1 admitted to grabbing two children by the sleeves of their shirts to prevent them from running down the hallway during the evening transition from one classroom to another.
On 9/29/25, during the renewal inspection, staff in the violets classroom were unable to identify the names and whereabouts of the children in their assigned groups.
On 9/29/25, during the renewal inspection, certification rep observed cleaning products in bathroom #1 accessible to the children.
On 9/29/25, during the renewal inspection, certification rep. observed four cups not labeled with the child's name.
On 9/29/25, during the renewal inspection, children #1did not have the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care on the emergency contact form.
On 9/29/25, during the renewal inspection, children #1, #2, #4, #5 did not have signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs on the emergency contact form.
On 9/29/25, during the renewal inspection, children #1, #3, and #6 did not have signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff the emergency contact form.
On 9/29/25, during the renewal inspection staff persons #1 did not have evidence of the required annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training in the staff individual records.
On 7/10/25, during the complaint investigation interviews, a staff member was observed on multiple occasions, grabbing children by the arm and using physically aggressive forms of redirection.
On 7/10/25, during the complaint investigation interviews, a staff person #1 was observed on multiple occasions singling out specific children in a manner that was inappropriate and concerning. The staff person reportedly ridiculed, threatened, or attempted to degrade these children through verbal comments and behavior. These incidents appear to be repeated and targeted, creating a potentially harmful environment for the children involved.
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On 7/10/25, during the complaint investigation interviews, the certification representative was informed by several staff members that they did not report their concerns to ChildLine as required under mandated reporting laws. Instead, they stated that they only shared their concerns with the director and owner. This response indicates a failure to fulfill mandated reporting obligations under the Child Protective Services Law (CPSL), which requires direct reporting to ChildLine by any individual who suspects child abuse or neglect, regardless of internal reporting procedures.
On 10/14/24, during the renewal inspection, staff person #2 did not have evidence of an updated PA State clearance and child abuse clearance in the individual staff records.
On 10/14/24, during the renewal inspection, certification rep. observed a teacher standing in the doorway leading to the outdoor play space and classroom while supervising children simultaneous for the children in the outdoor play space and the child in the bathroom leaving the child in the bathroom unsupervised.
On 10/14/24, during the renewal inspection, Daisy's classroom did not have the emergency numbers posted.
On 10/14/24, during the renewal inspection, the scissors and tweezers were missing out of the lilies classroom first aid kit.
On 10/14/24, during the renewal inspection, the faucet in the violets classroom was rusted.
On 10/14/24, during the renewal inspection, the refrigerator thermometer read 50 degrees in the roses classroom.
On 10/14/24, during the renewal inspection, child# 1and #5 immunization record did not align with the immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.
On 10/14/24, during the renewal inspection, child# 1and #5 immunization record did not have an exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian in the child's record.
On 10/14/24 during the renewal inspection, staff person #1 did not have evidence of a staff evaluation in their records.
On 10/14/24, during the renewal inspection, child # 2, did not have the physician's address on the child's emergency contact.
On 10/14/24, during the renewal inspection, child # 2 and #3, did not have written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care on the child's emergency contact.
On 10/14/24, during the renewal inspection, child # 2, health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits on the child's emergency contact.
On 10/14/24, during the renewal inspection, child # 2 did not have the address, #4 did not have the address and #5 did not have the address and phone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the child's emergency contact.
On 10/14/24, during the renewal inspection, child # 2 and #3, did not have signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission the child's emergency contact.
On 7/8/24, during the complaint investigation, the director confirmed that the child in the complaint previously eloped the classroom in question and made it onto the outdoor play space.
On 12/7/23, during the renewal inspection, Bathroom #1 had fabulosa Clorox, and toilet cleaner in the back storage area behind a shower curtain accessible to children.
On 12/7/23, during the renewal inspection, there was one damaged screen in the open window in the tulips classroom.
On 12/7/23, during the renewal inspection, there was chipping paint around the door in the daisy classroom and there was chipping paint on the back wall in the buttercup classroom.
On 12/7/23, during the renewal inspection, the glass door in the Tulips classroom did not have a visual strip or other visual identification placed on the glass door located in a traffic area in the childcare space of the classroom.
On 12/7/23, during the renewal inspection, child#1 did not have a initial health assessment in the child's individual file.
On 12/7/23, during the renewal inspection, staff person #1,#2, and #3 did not have a written evaluation of staff persons in their individual staff file.
On 12/7/23, during the renewal inspection, child number #1 did not written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care on the emergency contact form.
On 12/7/23, during the renewal inspection, child number #1, #2 and #3 did not written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care on the emergency contact form.
On 12/7/23, during the renewal inspection, child number #1 and #2 did not have the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
On 12/7/23, during the renewal inspection, child #1 did not have signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
On 9/19/23, staff person #1 was observed on the cell phone while child was going to the restroom. Child was in a pull up and staff person #1 did not check the child. Child left the restroom with a soiled pull up.
On 9/19/23, during the complaint investigation, certification rep. observed staff person #1 using harsh demeaning language towards a child. Staff person #1 addressed a child crying by stating " stop crying, it's not the end of the world" then grabbing child by arm and pulling from behind the dry erase board. After the investigation, it was identified by staff and director that Staff person #1 has previous concerns with the language and redirection techniques in the past. Staff person #1 was previously suspended for what was observed by certification rep.
On 9/19/23, during the complaint investigation, certification rep. observed staff person #1 using harsh demeaning language towards a child. Staff person #1 addressed a child crying by stating " stop crying, it's not the end of the world" then grabbing child by arm and pulling from behind the dry erase board. After the investigation, it was identified by staff and director that Staff person #1 has previous concerns with the language and redirection techniques in the past. Staff person #1 was previously suspended for what was observed by certification rep.
On 9/19/23, during the unannounced inspection, there was no evidence of a child abuse clearance and signed disclosure statement in staff person #1 records. There was no evidence of child abuse clearance in staff person #2 records.
On 9/19/23, during the unannounced inspection, certification rep. observed sunflower classroom going to the bathroom in the back hallway. Staff was unable to properly supervise both bathrooms while children entered the bathroom and children finished line up in the hallway. Certification rep also observed staff person #1 on the cell phone while taking a child to the bathroom. The Childs pull up was never observed and staff person sent the child back into the classroom with a soiled pull up.
On 9/19/23, during the unannounced inspection, certification rep. observed staff person #1 address a child in the classroom cry behind the dry erase board. The staff person grabbed the child from behind the board and told him " stop crying Santana, it's not the end of the world"
On 9/19/23, during the complaint investigation, certification rep. observed multiple unsafe areas on the children playground. On the Toddler playground certification rep. observed weeds throughout the playground, Damaged carpet, unleveled floor surfaces, cushion under play structure damaged, structure dirty, several broken toys, toys dirty and soiled with standing water, and trash. Certification rep observed unlicensed play space being used by the children and staff in the parking lot of the facility.
On 9/19/23, during the complaint investigation, certification rep. observed multiple unsafe areas on the children playground. On the Toddler playground certification rep. observed weeds throughout the playground, Damaged carpet, unleveled floor surfaces, cushion under play structure damaged, structure dirty, several broken toys, toys dirty and soiled with standing water, and trash. Certification rep observed unlicensed play space being used by the children and staff in the parking lot of the facility.
On 9/19/23, during the complaint investigation, it was confirmed that staff person #1 did not place the diaper in a hands-free covered can. Certification rep. observed broken hands-free cans and staff not following the proper diapering procedures.
On 9/19/23, during the unannounced inspection, certification rep. observed. the toddlers and preschoolers using a unlicensed play space in the facilities parking lot.
On 9/19/23, during the unannounced inspection, certification rep. observed. missing protective receptacle covers in the electrical outlets in the Roses classrooms and in the Daisy's classroom.
On 9/19/23, during the unannounced inspection, certification rep. observed. shaving cream in the cabinet accessible to the children in the violets classroom.
On 9/19/23, during the unannounced inspection, certification rep. observed. holes in the window screens in the Roses classroom and the Violets classroom.
On 9/19/23, during the unannounced inspection, certification rep. observed weeds, damaged floor surfacing carpet, unleveled surfacing, damaged cushion under the play structure, exposed stones under floor surfaces, dirty play structure, dirty toys, standing water in several toys accessible to the children, broken toys, cracked helmets, broken basketball structure, and broken kitchen set.
On 9/19/23, during the unannounced inspection, certification rep. observed chipping paint on the wall, chipping paint around the frame of the door and ripped carpet in the Violet classroom. The certification rep. observed chipping paint on the back wall in the Buttercups classroom.
On 9/19/23, during the unannounced inspection, certification rep. observed the lidded waste receptacle was broken in the Daisy's classroom and the lid was missing in the Violets classroom.
On 9/19/23, during the unannounced inspection, certification rep. observed broken toys in the outdoor toddler, outdoor storage bins, and unlicensed pre-school play space. Certification rep. was also observed several toys with standing water accessible to the children on the toddler and preschool outdoor play space. Certification rep. observed several toys uncleaned on the toddler and preschool outdoor play space..
On 9/19/23, during the unannounced inspection, the cot chart was not legible to read the assigned used of a specific child.
On 9/19/23, during the unannounced inspection, certification rep. observed staff in the Violets classroom and the Daisy classroom did not wash the Childs and staff hands in between diaper changes.
On 9/19/23, during the unannounced inspection, certification rep. observed that the diapering changing table was not cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering in between changes.
On 9/19/23, during the unannounced inspection, certification rep. observed staff person #1 on the cell phone while taking a child to the bathroom. The Childs pull up was never observed and staff person sent the child back into the classroom with a soiled pull up.
On 9/19/23, during the unannounced inspection, Staff person #1 did not evidence of high school diploma or a general educational development certificate.
On 9/19/23, during the unannounced inspection, staff person #1 did not have evidence of verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility in the staff persons individual file.
On 9/19/23, during the unannounced inspection, Staff person #1 had 1 written reference letter from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Staff person #2 did not have evidence of nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
On 9/19/23, during the unannounced inspection, certification rep. did not observe evidence of a pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR training from staff person #1 and staff person #2
Hand sanitizer on the child size wood cabinet near the door, the cabinet doors under the sink un in the Pre-K room labeled Sunflowers. Hand sanitizer on the children's shelf with the games by the window accessible to the children in the Pre-K room labeled Roses
The file of facility staff person # 2 health assessment does not contain TB test results and date read.
The emergency evacuation route is not posted in the Pre-K classroom labeled Sunflowers and in Pre-K classroom labeled Roses.
The file of child # 2 is missing the signature consent for minor first aid, and consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading on the emergency contact form.
“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.
Complaint investigations and reported incidents
Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $81.00 | $81.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $81.00 | $81.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $77.00 | $77.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $72.00 | $72.00 |
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.
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Common questions
Has Rosebuds Lil Explorers Daycare LLC had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 13 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 Jul 17, 2026 (caregiver conduct): “On July 17, 2026, during the complaint investigation, Staff Person #1 admitted to grabbing two children by the sleeves of their shirts to prevent them from running down the hallway during the evening transition from one…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Rosebuds Lil Explorers Daycare LLC?
Pennsylvania lists 6 complaint investigations since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Rosebuds Lil Explorers Daycare LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Feb 2, 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 Rosebuds Lil Explorers Daycare LLC compare with other daycares in Coatesville?
It is #14 of 14 centers in Coatesville by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 85% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Rosebuds Lil Explorers Daycare LLC last inspected?
Sep 29, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Rosebuds Lil Explorers Daycare LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $81.00 for newborn, $81.00 for infant, $79.00 for young toddler, $77.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Rosebuds Lil Explorers Daycare LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Rosebuds Lil Explorers Daycare 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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