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Creative Learning Childcare Center
- licensed capacity
- 193
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Creative Learning Childcare Center
Creative Learning Childcare Center is a child care center in Erie, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 193 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and preschool.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 45 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsBefore- and after-schoolAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 193 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool and toddler care |
| Staff | Experienced and certified staff |
| Daily life | Snacks provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Transportation | Transportation (Transportation is provided to Grandview Elementary and Tracy Elementary) |
| Accreditation | Other accreditation (Pennsylvania Keystone STAR 4) |
| Licensed capacity | 193 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Creative Learning Childcare Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Creative Learning Childcare Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 193 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00255565
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 12, 2026: 8 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 45 rules in all · 45 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 16
- Staff training and qualifications 8
- Building, equipment and play areas 6
- Background checks 6
- Safety and hazards 4
- Records and paperwork 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Discipline and child guidance 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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Feb 12, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The file for staff person #5 contains current fire safety training that was completed greater than 12 months after the previous fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The file for staff person #2 contains current PFA/CPR training that was conducted after the previous training expired as evidenced by training dates on file of 4/5/2023 and 6/13/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2026
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed in the School Age room cracked magna tiles and a cracked plastic bin containing dress-up clothes.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2026
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for staff person #1, hire date (see IS code sheet) contains only 6 of the required 12 hours of annual training between 12/2024 and 12/2025. The file for staff person #3, hire date (see IS code sheet) contains only 11.5 of the required 12 hours of annual training between 9/2024 and 9/2025. The file for staff person #4, hire date (see IS code sheet) contains only 9 of the required 12 hours of annual training between 12/2024 and 12/2025. The file for staff person #5, hire date (see IS code sheet) contains only 4.5 of the required 12 hours of annual training between 11/2024 and 11/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2026
3270.133(2) Written instructions
“Observed in the Preschool A classroom an Albuterol inhaler that was lacking the written instructions from the individual who prescribed the medicine.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2026
3270.82(e) Toilet and sinks proper height
“Observed the 2 sinks in the Nursery 2 classroom were not proper heights for children and no platform, step or stool was available. Children in this room are of young toddler age.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #1 contains a current child abuse clearance that was obtained after the previous clearance expired as evidenced by clearances date 6/16/2020 and 6/27/2025. The file for staff person #6 contains a current criminal history clearance that was obtained after the previous clearance expired as evidenced by clearances date 5/4/2020 and 5/5/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2026
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for staff person #1 contains current mandated reporter training that was completed after the previous training expired as evidenced by trainings dated 6/17/2020 and 6/20/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2026
Oct 23, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
3270.133(1) Original container
“Observed in the medication box in Preschool A enzyme tablets identified for child #1 that are not being stored in the original container.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #2, hire date (see IS code sheet), who has lived in the state of Mississippi during the previous 60 months, contains Mississippi state clearances that expired 6/2/2020 and are therefore not valid and does not contain updated Mississippi state clearances. The file for staff person #3, hire date (see IS code sheet), Who has lived in the state of Arkansas during the previous 60 months, is lacking Arkansas State clearances.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for staff person #3 contains only 1 of the required 2 written references.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2025
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): PA Health & Safety Topics.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for staff person #2, hire date (see IS code sheet) contains a health assessment form that was completed by a medical assistant which is not listed as an acceptable qualification and the form states that a physical exam was not conducted and therefore is not a valid health assessment for employment in child care. The file for staff person #2, hire date (see IS code sheet) contains a health assessment dated 2/26/2026 which is not a valid date and is therefore not a valid health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2025
3270.133(2) Written instructions
“Observed in the medication box in the Younger Two's room prescription triamcinolone ointment identified for child #2 that is lacking written instructions provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2025
Feb 14, 2025Inspection13 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #7, hire date (see IS code sheet) contains a current criminal history clearance dated 1/31/25 which is greater than 60months after the previous criminal history clearance dated 8/16/18. It also contains a current FBI clearance dated 2/6/25 which is greater than 60months after the previous FBI clearance dated 8/1/2019. It also contains a current NSPR verification dated 2/6/25 which is greater than 60months after the previous NSOR dated 11/21/2019. The file is now current. The file for staff person #12, hire date (see IS code sheet) contains a current NSOR verification dated 1/28/2025 which is greater than 60 months after the previous NSOR dated 11/6/2029. The file is now current. The file for staff person #10, hire date (see IS code sheet), contains a current criminal history clearance dated 11/16/24 which is greater than 60months after the previous criminal history clearance dated 7/9/19. It also contains a current FBI clearance dated 11/25/24 which is greater than 60months after the previous FBI clearance dated 7/10/19. It also contains a current child abuse clearance dated 11/24/24 which is greater than 60months after the previous child abuse clearance dated 7/17/2019. The file is now current.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2025
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“The file for staff person #4, hire date (see IS code sheet) is lacking PA health & safety training completed within 90 days of hire. The file does contain current PA Health & Safety Part 1 and Part 2. The files for staff persons #3, #8 and #9, hire date (see IS code sheet) contain PFA/PCPR that was completed greater than 90 days after hire. The trainings are now current.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2025
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The file for child #1 is lacking a parent's written permission for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2025
3270.134(f) Toothbrush bristles up
“Observed in the Pre-K Room 4 child toothbrushes in closed plastic bags preventing exposure to circulating air.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2025
3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(3) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal policy
“The file for child #4 is lacking documentation of current DTAP, Pneumococcal, MMR, Varicella and Hep A immunizations. Child #4 must be removed from care until a current immunization report or exemption letter is obtained.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2025
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for child #4 is lacking an updated health report conducted during the previous 12-month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2025
3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“The file for child #2 is lacking a copy of the initial agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2025
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The files for children #3, #4 and #5 are lacking child service reports completed during the previous 6-month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Observed under the window in the school aged room peeling and cracking paint and drywall.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2025
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first-aid kit in the school age room is lacking gloves.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2025
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“Staff persons #1 and #2 have not received written evaluations in the previous 12-month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2025
3270.151(c)(5) Physician/CRNP assessment
“The file for staff person #9 contains a current health assessment with a physician statement that the individual is not suitable to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The files for staff persons #5,6,7 and 11 contain current health assessments that were conducted greater than 24 months after the previous health assessments. The files are now current.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2025
Mar 14, 2024Inspection18 rules cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Observed in the Young Two's Room on a shelf next to the sink where children wash their hands a container of hand sanitizer labeled keep out of reach of children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #3, hire date (see IS code sheet), is lacking a completed state police clearance within 45 days of hire as required under CPSL. The file for staff person #7, hire date (see IS code sheet), is lacking a current disclosure statement.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #3 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see IS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“The files for staff persons #3 and #5, hire dates (see IS code sheet), contain Health and Safety training that was completed greater than 90 days after hire. The trainings are now current.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2024
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“Observed in the Young Two's Room a sharp knife in the sink where children wash their hands. A step stool was in place at the sink allowing children access.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2024
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The letter provided to the parents regarding the facility emergency plan has not been updated to include lockdown procedures and accommodations for infants, toddlers and children with disabilities and chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In the Pre-K Room and Preschool B Room observed cracked plastic magnet tiles presenting sharp edges. On the Toddler Playground observed a plastic basketball hoop that was lacking a means of stabilizing the equipment to prevent it from falling on a child.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2024
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for staff person #4 contains only 3 of the required 12 hours of child care training during the previous year, 12/20/2022-12/20/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The files for staff persons #1,#2,#4 and #6 are lacking current health assessments conducted during the previous 24-month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2024
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“Observed on the preschool playground embedded play equipment that was lacking the required protective surface covering.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2024
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The files for child #1 and child #3, both preschool aged, are lacking current health reports conducted during the previous 12 month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2024
3270.133(3) Name on bottle
“Observed in Preschool A Room a bottle of Children's Tylenol labeled with the names of 3 children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2024
3270.133(6) Written consent
“Observed in Preschool A Room a bottle of Children's Tylenol lacking a corresponding parent consent form. Observed in the Older Two's Room a parent consent form for Children's Acetaminophen lacking a parent's signature.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2024
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The files for child #1 and child #2, both preschool aged, contain initial health reports completed greater than 60 days after the first day of attendance at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2024
3270.133(5) Original label
“Observed in the Young Two's Room an expired Epipen.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2024
3270.51/3270.113(a)(1) Similar Age Level/Staff assigned to specific children
“On 3/14/24 at ~2:40pm observed staff person #8 step out of the Preschool B classroom where 10 preschool children were resting and stand in the hallway near the classroom door while a preschool aged child used the restroom on the other side of the hallway. No other staff were present. Staff person #8 was not able to adequately supervise the 10 children in the classroom nor the child in the restroom from her position in the hallway.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2024
3270.66(b) Original container
“Observed in the Older Two's Room a spray bottle containing a blue liquid and lacking a label identifying the contents. That staff identified the blue liquid as Windex.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“The fence on the Toddler Playground was observed to have splintering wood and peeling paint. In the Nursery 2 Room observed 2 exposed protruding nails on the floor near the storage closet. The carpet was pulled up exposing the nails and accessible to the young toddlers crawling and walking in the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2024
Mar 29, 2023Inspection9 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The files for staff persons #1, #2 and #6, hire date (see LIS code sheet) are lacking the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 that was required to be completed by 12/30/2022. The files for staff persons #7 and #9 contain Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 completed after the required date of 12/30/2022. The files are now current.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #3, hire date (see LIS code sheet) contains a current criminal history clearance that was obtained after the expiration of the previous criminal history clearance. The file is now current. The file for staff person #7, hire date (see LIS code sheet) contains a disclosure statement that was signed after the individual's start date. The file is now current.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2023
3270.71 Heat Source
“Observed in the Pre-K Classroom a toaster that was plugged in and accessible to children on a low shelf allowing a child to come into contact with a surface greater than 110 degrees.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2023
3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“The file for child #7 is lacking a financial agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2023
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The files for children #1, #3, #4, #5 (all preschool aged) and #6 (older toddler) are lacking health reports conducted during the previous 12 month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2023
3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(3) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal policy
“The files for children #1, #2 and #5 are lacking flu vaccinations in the year 2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2023
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The files for staff persons #4, #5 and #8 contain current health assessments that were conducted greater than 24 months after the previous health assessment. The files are now current.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2023
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The file for child #1 contains a current emergency contact and financial agreement that was updated greater than 6 months after the previous update. The file is now current.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for staff person #1, hire date (see LIS code sheet) contains an initial mandated reporter training that is not an approved training and contains a valid mandated reporter training that was completed after 90 days of employment. The file is now current.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2023
Mar 14, 2022Inspection12 rules cited
3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility
“Initial training in Emergency Plan was not conducted for Staff Person #6 (Start date 1/3/22) until all-staff annual training on 1/17.22.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2022
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The most recent health assessments in the files for Staff Person #3, 4 and 9 exceeded 24 months between assessments. The files for Staff Person #1 and 8 did not include updated health assessments conducted within the past 24 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2022
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The facility did not have a Proof of Purchase for the interconnected fire detection system at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The Mandated Reporter Training (3/1/22) in the file for Staff Person #2 was conducted more than 90 days after start date (10/19/21). The file for Staff Person #7, who has been working at the facility for more than 90 days (11/1/21) did not include documentation of Mandated Reporter Training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2022
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“The basketball set in the infant/toddler playground was not filled in the base or secured, which creates a potential toppling hazard for children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2022
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“The facility had installed a rock garden in the infant/toddler playground. Area was filled with small stones, which measured less than 1 inch in diameter. This creates a potential choking hazard for children who may still be placing objects in their mouths.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2022
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The files for Child #2, 3, 4, 5 and 6, who are all older toddler and preschool children, did not contain updated health reports conducted within the past 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2022
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Observed staff medications in the teacher's desk in the Preschool B Room. The lock on the desk was broken, which made items accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2022
3270.131(e)(1)/3270.182(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The most recent immunization records in the files for Child #1, 2, 3, 5, and 6 did not include documentation of a flu shot administered in 2021 or a letter of exemption from the parent or physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2022
3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii) Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The Health and Safety Training (2/20/22) and Pediatric First Aid/CPR Certificate (2/17/22) in the file for Staff Person #2 were dated more than 90 days after the staff person's first day in child care (10/19/21). The file for Staff Person #7, who has been working for more than 90 days (11/1/21) did not include documentation of health and safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff Person #5, who transports children from the center to and from school, did not include an NSOR Certificate.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility
“Annual Fire Safety Training exceeded 12 months between trainings for 12 of the 17 staff with more than one year of service: July 2020-September 2021.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Creative Learning Childcare Center
Is Creative Learning Childcare Center licensed?
Yes. Creative Learning Childcare Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Creative Learning Childcare Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on February 12, 2026, with 8 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Creative Learning Childcare Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 45 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 45 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 Creative Learning Childcare Center care for?
193, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Creative Learning Childcare Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Creative Learning Childcare Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Creative Learning Childcare Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 454-5437 to ask.
What is Creative Learning Childcare Center's phone number?
(814) 454-5437.
Where is Creative Learning Childcare Center?
2312 W 15th St, Erie, PA 16505. The nearest other daycare we list is The Tracy Tigers School-Age Program, 0.7 miles away.