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ABC Early Learning Center

2703 Ash St, Erie, PA 165045.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
90
open each week
5 days

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About ABC Early Learning Center

ABC Early Learning Center is a child care center in Erie, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 90 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes its programs: drop-in care, full-time care, infant care and part-time care. It says it provides meals.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageMeals providedSecure entryAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: infants to 7 years old
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
90 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Monday - Friday 6:30AM - 5:00PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infants to 7 years old
ProgramsDrop-in care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k and special-needs / inclusion care
StaffTrained in CPR and First Aid (including infants and children); many hold degrees or certifications in Early Childhood Education
Daily lifeUSDA food program (CACFP); Meals provided; Snacks provided. Extended care: 24-hour care, 7 days a week including weekends and most holidays
SafetyRestricted access with secure entry systems 24/7, Parent app (Playground, Playground app)
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Assistance it acceptsSeveral local and state childcare assistance programs
Parent updatesParent app (Playground, Playground app)
LanguagesASL (bilingual staff), Spanish (bilingual staff)
AccreditationOther accreditation (Keystone STARS - 4-Star Quality Rating)
Licensed capacity90 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

ABC Early Learning Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for ABC Early Learning Center

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
90 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00252858
See the state's record

Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 8, 2026: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1

For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Jan 8, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(b) Original container

      “In the Infant Room, in the cabinet above and to the left of the sink nearest the diapering station, two bottles containing unknown liquids (one a blue liquid that smelled of cleaning solution and one a clear liquid that smelled of bleach) were observed. Neither bottle was labeled with its contents.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “The facility's fire detection testing log included documentation of testing on 10/24/2025 and again on11/24/2025, which is a period of more than 30 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “The facility's written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care was not posted in any of the childcare spaces.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care space

      “During inspection, four children were present in the Infants Room. The binder of Emergency Contacts did not include emergency contact information for one of the children present.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2026

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “The refrigerator in the Young School Age room did not have an operating thermometer.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2026

  2. Oct 22, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.21 General Health and Safety

      “In the infant room, a microwave was observed on the counter to the right of the refrigerator. The microwave was dirty and in extremely poor repair. Specifically, the inside of the microwave was burned, had multiple holes and contained debris.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted

      “In the infant, toddler one, toddler 2, pre-K and young school age rooms, the telephones were observed to have police and fire department numbers posted on them. They lacked numbers for ambulance, poison control and the nearest hospital.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing

      “The outdoor play space included embedded play equipment with a protective surface covering visible; however, the facility records did not include documentation that the surface meets ASTM standards for poured-in-place equipment. Additionally, several areas were observed to have missing pieces of that protective covering, leaving the surface in poor repair.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “In the Outdoor Place space, the following toys and outdoor equipment were found to be in poor repair: a white storage bin near the windows had a crack near the lid that created a sharp edge; on the embedded play equipment, there was peeling rust and paint on the walkway; in the covered play space, the plastic kitchen, car and parking toy were dirty and cracked.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “Handwashing signs were not observed at the following locations in the facility: in the infant room by the diapering area, diapering sink and food prep sink; in the Toddler One room by the diapering area; in the Toddler Two room by the food prep sink.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “In the infant room, the sink nearest the diapering station had an area of rust near the faucet. The rusted area was sharp, creating a potential hazard. In the Toddler One room, there was an area of rust on the sink that was flaking. In the bathroom adjoining the Toddler One and Toddler Two rooms, rust was observed in the doorway and on the shelf above the sinks. Both areas of rust showed evidence of flaking onto the surfaces below. In the Pre-K bathroom, a toilet paper holder was observed to have a rusted base, as well as rust near the top where toilet paper is attached. In the Young School Age room near the storage closet, a broken bracket was observed on the wall. The bracket had a sharp bottom which could pinch or scratch a child. In the Outdoor Play Space, a pile of splintered wooden pallets was observed to be leaning against the fence. A hose was observed to be coiled up in a pile in the outdoor play space, creating a potential strangulation hazard. Also in the outdoor play space, tall weeds were observed to have thorny edges, which could injure a child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “The facility's files lacked a copy of the Shaken Baby, Child Maltreatment and Abusive Head Trauma policies.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about ABC Early Learning Center

Is ABC Early Learning Center licensed?

Yes. ABC Early Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was ABC Early Learning Center last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on January 8, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has ABC Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 2 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 12 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can ABC Early Learning Center care for?

90, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does ABC Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are ABC Early Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does ABC Early Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (833) 222-3743 to ask.

What is ABC Early Learning Center's phone number?

(833) 222-3743.

Where is ABC Early Learning Center?

2703 Ash St, Erie, PA 16504. The nearest other daycare we list is International Institute of Erie, 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).