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Ben Franklin Early Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 159
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Ben Franklin Early Learning Center
Ben Franklin Early Learning Center is a child care center in New Castle, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 159 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 45 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Child care center
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- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 159 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 159 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Ben Franklin Early Learning Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 159 children
- License number
- #CER-00257693
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 11, 2026: 10 rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 9 visits · 45 rules in all · 44 corrected
- Safety and hazards 12
- Health, medication and illness 11
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Background checks 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Records and paperwork 3
- Food and nutrition 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Safe sleep 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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Sep 11, 2026Inspection10 rules cited
3270.67(a) Trash removed once a day
“In room 135, which had not been used that day, was a trash can that contained trash from the previous day.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2026
3270.107 Refrigerator
“In room 111 the refrigerator temperature was 50 degrees Fahrenheit.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2026
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“In room 119 near the teacher's desk was a plugged in power strip that was missing 2 protective outlet covers. In the gym one protective outlet cover was missing.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2026
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Staff #4's, designated as an assistant group supervisor, file did not contain proof of child care experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“Staff #2's two most recent fire safety trainings are dated 7/10/25 and 8/31/26 which are more than 12 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2026
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“Staff #1's two most recent emergency plan trainings are dated 5/20/25 and 6/4/26 which are more than 12 months apart. Staff #3's file contained proof of emergency plan training on 7/15/24 and 6/4/26 which are more than 12 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2026
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The fire alarm testing log contained the following dates 4/9/26-5/10/26 which are more than 30 days apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2026
3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle
“In room 119 there was a small trash can with no lid in the art area that contained used tissues. In the gym was a trash can without a lid that contained used paper cups and tissues.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2026
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit in room 133 was missing soap.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2026
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In room 119 the play kitchen set had a broken hinge on a cabinet door causing it to hang and not be securely fastened. In room 113 the legs of the play kitchen table were loose causing it to be unstable.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2026
- May 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 15, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“In the gym along the bottom of the wall on the opposite side of the bleachers a protective outlet cover was missing.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2025
Nov 20, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“In the hall bathroom by the preschool rooms all the toilet stalls were missing hand washing signs.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2025
3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle
“In room 117 there was a trash can without a lid that contained used tissues.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2025
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“In room 140 a protective outlet cover was missing near the window on the left side of the room.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2025
3270.115(c) Water play table
“In room 117 there was a water table that had not been completely emptied and had an odor.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2025
Aug 4, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“According to the log, the operator did not manually test the interconnected fire detection system in the facility at least once every 30 days between 6-25-25 to 7-29-25.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2025
Apr 10, 2025Complaint investigation5 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #3 file did not contain proof of emergency plan training within 90 days of hire(See LIS Code Sheet)”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for staff person #4 includes mandated reporter trainings dated 12/20/2019 and 4/2/2025, which are more than 60 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2025
3270.32(c) Convicted or awaiting trial
“Staff person #1 was indicated for child abuse as a result of an incident that occurred on 4/1/25. Staff person #1 dropped child #1(DOB See Staff Child Code Sheet) causing the child to hit their head on the floor and did not report the incident until 1.5 hours after the incident occurred.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2025
3270.132(a) Contact parent/keep record
“Per facility persons statements, on 4/1/25 at approximately 10 am staff person #1 was holding child #1(DOB See Staff Child Code Sheet) while kneeling down next to a crib and reaching through the bars to get the child's pacifier. Staff person #1 stated that Child #1 then fell backwards and hit the back of their head on the floor. Staff person #1 admitted that they did not immediately report that the child hit their head because Staff person #1 was afraid of getting in trouble. At 11:30am when staff person #2 was diapering the child they noticed a scratch on the child's stomach and asked staff person #1 what had happened. At that point staff person #1 said that their ID card must have scratched the child when they dropped the child. The parent of the child was then notified of the incident at approximately 1130am which was about 1 hour and 30 minutes after the incident. Multiple facility persons in the room at the time the child was dropped gave written statements that they heard the impact of the child's head hitting the floor. None of those facility persons reported the incident at the time it happened.”
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“Per facility persons statements, on 4/1/25 at approximately 10 am staff person #1 was holding child #1(DOB See Staff Child Code Sheet) while kneeling down next to a crib and reaching through the bars to get the child's pacifier. Staff person #1 stated that Child #1 then fell backwards and hit the back of their head on the floor. Staff person #1 admitted that they did not immediately report that the child hit their head because Staff person #1 was afraid of getting in trouble. At 11:30am when staff person #2 was diapering the child they noticed a scratch on the child's stomach and asked staff person #1 what had happened. At that point staff person #1 said that their ID card must have scratched the child when they dropped the child. The parent of the child was then notified of the incident at approximately 1130am which was about 1 hour and 30 minutes after the incident. Multiple facility persons in the room at the time the child was dropped gave written statements that they heard the impact of the child's head hitting the floor. None of those facility persons reported the incident at the time it happened.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2025
Apr 10, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #3 file did not contain proof of emergency plan training within 90 days of hire(See LIS Code Sheet)”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for staff person #4 includes mandated reporter trainings dated 12/20/2019 and 4/2/2025, which are more than 60 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2025
3270.32(c) Convicted or awaiting trial
“Staff person #1 was indicated for child abuse as a result of an incident that occurred on 4/1/25. Staff person #1 dropped child #1(DOB See Staff Child Code Sheet) causing the child to hit their head on the floor and did not report the incident until 1.5 hours after the incident occurred.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2025
3270.132(a) Contact parent/keep record
“Per facility persons statements, on 4/1/25 at approximately 10 am staff person #1 was holding child #1(DOB See Staff Child Code Sheet) while kneeling down next to a crib and reaching through the bars to get the child's pacifier. Staff person #1 stated that Child #1 then fell backwards and hit the back of their head on the floor. Staff person #1 admitted that they did not immediately report that the child hit their head because Staff person #1 was afraid of getting in trouble. At 11:30am when staff person #2 was diapering the child they noticed a scratch on the child's stomach and asked staff person #1 what had happened. At that point staff person #1 said that their ID card must have scratched the child when they dropped the child. The parent of the child was then notified of the incident at approximately 1130am which was about 1 hour and 30 minutes after the incident. Multiple facility persons in the room at the time the child was dropped gave written statements that they heard the impact of the child's head hitting the floor. None of those facility persons reported the incident at the time it happened.”
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“Per facility persons statements, on 4/1/25 at approximately 10 am staff person #1 was holding child #1(DOB See Staff Child Code Sheet) while kneeling down next to a crib and reaching through the bars to get the child's pacifier. Staff person #1 stated that Child #1 then fell backwards and hit the back of their head on the floor. Staff person #1 admitted that they did not immediately report that the child hit their head because Staff person #1 was afraid of getting in trouble. At 11:30am when staff person #2 was diapering the child they noticed a scratch on the child's stomach and asked staff person #1 what had happened. At that point staff person #1 said that their ID card must have scratched the child when they dropped the child. The parent of the child was then notified of the incident at approximately 1130am which was about 1 hour and 30 minutes after the incident. Multiple facility persons in the room at the time the child was dropped gave written statements that they heard the impact of the child's head hitting the floor. None of those facility persons reported the incident at the time it happened.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2025
Dec 20, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #1 who was hired as a group supervisor on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked a dated disclosure statement.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The 30-day smoke detector check paperwork was observed. There were 41 days between 7/12/24 and 8/22/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2025
3270.20(a)(1) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child
“Child #1 received emergency room treatment on 12/13/24 and notice was not given to the appropriate regional office until 12/20/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2025
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff persons #1 and #2 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First-Aid & CPR in an approved curriculum.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 2, 2025
Jun 11, 2024Inspection20 rules cited
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“Staff person #2 completed emergency plan training on 5/30/24 which was after 90 days of their hire day.(See LIS code sheet)”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“Staff #4 file contain a fire safety training dated 4/20/23 which is longer than 12 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #1 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric/ First-Aid/ CPR Training 4/13/24, Health and Safety (CCDBG) training 6/1/24. Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric first-aid/CPR training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #1 has not completed an approved mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). They completed a unapproved training on 5/22/24 which was after 90 days of their date of hire.(See LIS code sheet)”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff person #2 did not include a signed disclosure statement. The file for staff #2 did not contain a copy of the completed clearance information from Puerto Rico required under the CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“In room 142 the lock on the right cabinet under the sink which contained 1 spray bottle of bleach sanitizing solution and 1 spray bottle of bleach disinfecting solution was broken making the spray bottles with toxic materials accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2024
3270.66(a)/3270.66(d) Locked or inaccessible/Toxic plants not permitted
“In room 113, in the science area, a Jade plant was observed which is toxic to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2024
3270.75(c) Has all items
“In room 144, the 2 first aid kits in the cabinet did not contain disposable, nonporous gloves.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“In room 135 there was a brown/grey substance on the lower half of the wall between the counter and tall cabinet. The door to the upstairs gross motor room was splintered on the bottom corner. In the outdoor preschool play space along the building side a cement window sill was crumbling causing sharp edges and pieces of cement to fall into the play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2024
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“In the preschool hall bathroom, 2 toilet stalls were missing handwashing signs.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In the upstairs gross motor room was a large blue bin, which contained extra-large magna tiles, that was cracked on both sides creating sharp edges in pinching points.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2024
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“In room 113, the children's rest mats were not labeled for the use of a specific children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2024
3270.111(a) Written plan
“In room 144 there was no written plan of daily activities and routines.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2024
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“In room 135, the written plan of daily activities was not posted. It was found in a teacher binder in the right corner of the room with other teacher materials.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2024
3270.115(c) Water play table
“In room 117, a room that has not been used for an extended period of time(more than a week) had water table that contained water that had not been emptied from previous use.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2024
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“Child #1 file did not contain the address or phone number of the child's physician or source of medical care”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2024
3270.133(3) Name on bottle
“There was no child name on a box of children's allergy medication for whom the medication was intended.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2024
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The documentation on file for the most recent emergency drill does not allow for documentation of the following required elements: the names of the staff participants, if any special accommodations for children with special needs were required, and any observations or problems encountered during the drill.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The fire alarm testing log included testing dates 6/13/23-7/20/23(37 days), 8/11/23-9/18/23(38 days), 12/7/23-1/11/24(35 days), 2/8/24-3/13/24(34 days), and 3/18/24-4/18/24(31 days) which are more than 30 days apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2024
3270.107 Refrigerator
“In room 135 the thermometer in the refrigerator was not working.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2024
Jun 28, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“In room 119 there were empty garbage bags in an unlocked drawer assessable to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 5, 2023
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The file for Child #1 contained an immunization record that was lacking 3 doses of rotavirus. 1 dose of DTAP, 1-2 doses of HIB and 1 dose of Hepatitis A”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“The file for Staff #1 who is employed more than 90 days was lacking the 10 hour Health and Safety Training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2023
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit in Room 135 was lacking soap.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 5, 2023
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Jun 22, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file for Staff #1 contained a health assessment that was completed more than 24 months ago. The file for Staff #2 contained a health assessment that was completed more that 12 months prior to first date in a child care position.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2022
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In Room 119, in an area accessible to children in care, an approximately 30" in diameter wooden, child-sized table was observed to have legs that were loose which created pinch points. Also in an area accessible to children in Room 119, an approximately 3'x4' metal framed bulletin board was observed to have a sharp corner that could cause laceration injuries.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2022
3270.71 Heat Source
“In an area accessible to children in Room 119, a heat lamp was observed atop a 10-gallon aquarium housing hermit crabs. The temperature of said bulb of said lamp was measured at above 110 degrees Fahrenheit.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Ben Franklin Early Learning Center
Is Ben Franklin Early Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Ben Franklin Early Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Ben Franklin Early Learning Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 11, 2026, with 10 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Ben Franklin Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 45 rules across 8 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 44 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 Ben Franklin Early Learning Center care for?
159, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Ben Franklin Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Ben Franklin Early Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Ben Franklin Early Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 658-7671 to ask.
What is Ben Franklin Early Learning Center's phone number?
(724) 658-7671.
Where is Ben Franklin Early Learning Center?
815 Cunningham Ave, New Castle, PA 16101. The nearest other daycare we list is Bright Star Learning Center, 0.4 miles away.