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Miss Andreas Explorers Inc

Vandergrift, PA · Westmoreland County
315 Franklin Ave, Vandergrift, PA 15690
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Quick Facts

Capacity
32 children
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (724) 571-7419
315 Franklin Ave
Vandergrift, PA 15690
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00247944
License Issued
Jan 12, 2026
Active Through
Jan 12, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 4

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Miss Andreas Explorers Inc is a Child Care Center in Vandergrift PA, with a maximum capacity of 32 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Tuesday9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
  • Wednesday9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Thursday9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
  • Friday9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-10-24 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: 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.

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
First aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training was completed on September 3, 2025, by staff persons #1 and #2, which was past the renewal time. Measures have been set up so that certifications in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training are completed before the expiration date of the last training.
2025-10-24 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: 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

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fire safety training, the maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facilities fire extinguishers was completed by Staff persons #1 and #2 by a fire protection professional, Randy Dunmire, of the Vandergrift No.1 Fire Department and one other fireman.
2024-10-09 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: The refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods in the academics room had a thermometer that read 49 degrees.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The refrigerator thermometer was adjusted immediately. The student lunches were repacked in the refrigerator so they aren't up against the control knob.
2024-10-09 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 lacked emergency contact information that included the work addresses and work telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent provided the work address and phone number during pick up of child #1.
2024-10-09 Renewal 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)

Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: 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.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents of child #2 and #3 signed for consent for emergency medical care during pick up.
2024-10-09 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: 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.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent of child #2 was notified that a recent child health form was not returned. The parent contacted the PCP to obtain a copy from a recent check up.
2024-10-09 Renewal 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(5)

Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: The files for children #2 and #3 lacked signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff prior to admission.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents of child #2 and child #3 signed for consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
2024-10-09 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 lacked a written evaluation that was completed within the past 12 months.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
An evaluation form for staff was created using a checklist point system that includes performance, trainings, safety, interaction with children, classroom management, and following schedule and routines. This was initiated on 10-10-24.
2024-10-09 Renewal 3270.51 - Similar Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.51

Description: Similar Age Level

Noncompliance Area: 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.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A ratio of 1:10 for preschool age will be maintained. There are two teachers in the classroom. If a teacher needs to leave the room she will take 3 children with her.
2024-10-09 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: 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."

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Gorilla glue was immediately removed and placed in a locked cabinet. A recheck of supplies in the room was conducted to ensure there weren't any unsafe or toxic items accessible to children.
2023-12-29 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: 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.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency contact form for child #3 contained the physician's phone number.
2023-12-29 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)

Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: 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.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The file for child # 3 contains written consent from the parent for emergency medical care on the emergency contact form.
2023-12-29 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: 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.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator added a continuity of operations plan to the emergency plan. Staff # 2 will complete the Health and Safety training and Mandated Reporter training by 1/12/24. The operator created a shaken baby syndrome policy.
2023-12-29 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.18(a) - On file at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.18(a)

Description: On file at facility

Noncompliance Area: 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.

Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I provided the correct insurance information.
2023-12-29 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(5)

Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: 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.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The file for child # 3 contains a signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid on the form.

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