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925 State St, Erie, PA
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Downtown Child Development Center
- licensed capacity
- 175
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Downtown Child Development Center
Downtown Child Development Center is a child care center in Erie, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 175 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 59 rules across 11 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
- 175 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 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 |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 175 childrenFrom the state license |
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State record
Inspection reports for Downtown Child Development Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 175 children
- License number
- #CER-00248243
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 1, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 11 of 11 visits · 59 rules in all · 59 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 14
- Safety and hazards 11
- Staff training and qualifications 8
- Discipline and child guidance 6
- Building, equipment and play areas 5
- Records and paperwork 4
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Background checks 3
- Safe sleep 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Transportation 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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Jul 1, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“Staff Person #1 admitted to facility staff that they had "tapped" a child on the "butt."”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2026
Mar 18, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“There was a bottle of sanitizing spray on a low shelf in an unlocked cabinet in Room 124.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2026
3270.108(c) No styrofoam
“There were styrofoam bowls in a cabinet in Room 133 which staff state are used to serve food to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2026
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“There was no lidded trash can at the restroom sink in Room 124.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2026
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“There was small area of damaged plaster on the wall in Room 113 near the bottom corner of a window near the sink area. There was a small area of damaged plaster/peeling paint on the wall in Room 119 to the right of the entrance.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2026
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Smoke detector testing was conducted more than 30 days apart on the following dates, according to the log on file: 9/11/25 and then on 10/30/25 and again on12/22/25 and then 2/4/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The criminal history clearance on file for Facility Person #1 was incomplete. The disclosure statement on file for #2 was not signed by a witness.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2026
Sep 9, 2025Inspection17 rules cited
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“There was no lid on the trash can at a sink area in Room 136.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2025
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“There were no child service reports completed within the last 6 months on file for children #1, #2 and #4.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2025
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“There were no emergency contact forms in Room 136 for the children receiving care in that room.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2025
3270.135(c) Diapering area not used for food prep
“A tray of food in serving bowls brought from the kitchen and served to the children for lunch, was set on top of the mat used for diapering on the counter in Room 130.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2025
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“The most recent health assessment on file for child #1, a young toddler, was completed more than 6 months prior. The current health assessments on file for children #2 and #4 were completed more than 6 months after the prior health assessments. Children #2 and #4 were young toddlers when the health assessment were due.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The most recent immunization record on file for child #1 indicated the child did not have sufficient doses of the pneumococcal, MMR and varicella vaccines according the ACIP recommendations for the age of the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2025
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“The trash cans used for diaper disposal in the toilet areas of Rooms 127 and 130 were not hands-free.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2025
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“There was a cot not labeled with the name of the child using it in Room 127.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2025
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“The TB test results documented on file for Facility Person #1 indicates the test was read after their start date.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2025
3270.131(a) Health information
“There was no health assessment on file for child #3, who has been attending the facility for more than 60 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2025
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“There was documentation of 7.5 approved hours of child care training completed during the most recent review period (2/2024-2/2025) on file for Facility Person #3.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Documentation of smoke detector testing indicates testing was conducted on 7/8/25 then again on 8/20/25, more than 30 days later.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2025
3270.94(a)(3) Various activity times
“The fire drill log shows that monthly fire drills conducted between November 2024 and July 2025 were all conducted in the same 45 minute period of the day (2:15-3:00 PM).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2025
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The current emergency plan training documented and on file for Facility Persons #3, #4 and #5 were conducted more than 12 months after the prior emergency plan training documented.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The most recent firesafety training documented and on file for Facility Persons #3 and #4 was completed more than 12 months after the previously documented firesafety training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2025
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment
“The health assessment on file for Facility Person #2 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination or the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“There was a small area of peeling paint on the wall to the right of the door in Room 133.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2025
Feb 10, 2025Complaint investigation5 rules cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“In the Goldfish Room, at approximately 10:35am, two staff and 6 children of mixed ages (infant and young toddler) were observed. During the onset of supervision and ratio, when both staff were asked to identify and name the children whom they were responsible for, Staff person #1 identified and named 3 children and Staff person #2 responded that they were a floater and were just filling in thus leaving 3 children unaccounted for. When staff were asked again to identify and name the children they were responsible for, Staff person #2 required assistance from Staff person #1 to identify the children in their supervision group. Therefore, it was determined that Staff person #2 did not know the names of the children in their respective supervision groups”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2025
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“In the Goldfish Room, at approximately 10:35am, an infant was observed to be asleep in a crib that was up against the wall and directly up against another crib therefore not allowing for 2ft on three sides of space while the crib was in use.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2025
3270.137 Children with Symptoms of Disease
“As a result of a complaint investigation conducted on 2/10/25, based on interviews with staff, the doctor notes for those children who were suspected to have a communicable disease were discarded after receiving them and not retained in the child's file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2025
3270.153 Facility Person/Symptoms of Disease
“As a result of a complaint investigation conducted on 2/10/25 the doctor excuses provided by staff who were suspected to have a communicable disease, did not indicate that they were no longer contagious and no longer a threat to the health and safety of others.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2025
3270.136(b) Parent info communicable diseases
“As a result of a complaint investigation conducted on 2/10/25, based on interviews with staff, it was determined that the facility did not notify all parents of enrolled children during separate suspected outbreaks of COVID and/or RSV; only the parents of the children in the affected rooms were notified of the suspected outbreaks.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2025
Feb 10, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“In the Goldfish Room, at approximately 10:35am, two staff and 6 children of mixed ages (infant and young toddler) were observed. During the onset of supervision and ratio, when both staff were asked to identify and name the children whom they were responsible for, Staff person #1 identified and named 3 children and Staff person #2 responded that they were a floater and were just filling in thus leaving 3 children unaccounted for. When staff were asked again to identify and name the children they were responsible for, Staff person #2 required assistance from Staff person #1 to identify the children in their supervision group. Therefore, it was determined that Staff person #2 did not know the names of the children in their respective supervision groups”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2025
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“In the Goldfish Room, at approximately 10:35am, an infant was observed to be asleep in a crib that was up against the wall and directly up against another crib therefore not allowing for 2ft on three sides of space while the crib was in use.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2025
3270.137 Children with Symptoms of Disease
“As a result of a complaint investigation conducted on 2/10/25, based on interviews with staff, the doctor notes for those children who were suspected to have a communicable disease were discarded after receiving them and not retained in the child's file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2025
3270.153 Facility Person/Symptoms of Disease
“As a result of a complaint investigation conducted on 2/10/25 the doctor excuses provided by staff who were suspected to have a communicable disease, did not indicate that they were no longer contagious and no longer a threat to the health and safety of others.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2025
3270.136(b) Parent info communicable diseases
“As a result of a complaint investigation conducted on 2/10/25, based on interviews with staff, it was determined that the facility did not notify all parents of enrolled children during separate suspected outbreaks of COVID and/or RSV; only the parents of the children in the affected rooms were notified of the suspected outbreaks.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2025
Feb 4, 2025Visit1 rule cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“A plan of supervision for Staff #1 was put in place on 1/10/2025. The legal entity was not compliant with the Child Protective Services Law when staff #1 was permitted to return to work on 1/21/2025 which was prior to receiving all the proper approvals from the involved agencies.”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2025
Sep 4, 2024Inspection21 rules cited
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“There was no child service report completed and on file with a copy given to the parent for child #6.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2024
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“The daily schedule posted in the Beagles and Kittens rooms did not include a schedule for DHS child care that occurs at the ends of the days.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“There were small areas of peeling paint behind trash cans in the Hamsters room.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“There was a crib located partially in front of an exit from the Hamster room to the outdoor playspace.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2024
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“The first aid kit in the Boxers room was in a backpack hanging low enough to be within in reach of children in the space.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“There were diaper creams hanging in a storage unit in reach of children in a bathroom stall in the Boxers room. There was bleach water in an unlocked cabinet, on a low shelf in reach of children, in the Beagles Room. There was a can of air freshener labeled "keep out of reach of children," in the restroom in the large gym, on a metal bar low enough to be in reach of children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2024
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“The most recent letter on file notifying local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility was dated more than 12 months prior.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024
3270.131(a) Health information
“The initial health assessment on file for child #5 was completed more than 60 days after the child's first date of attendance.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“There was documentation of only 3 hours of child care training completed during the most recent review period on file for Facility Person #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“There was no documentation of an emergency drill conducted in the previous 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“There were no written nonfamily references on file for Facility Person #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2024
3270.135(c) Diapering area not used for food prep
“In the Goldfish and Hamsters rooms, there were bottle warmers and feeding supplies, including cans of formula and bibs located next to and behind the sinks at the changing areas, used for handwashing after diapering.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2024
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The most recent emergency plan training documented and on file for Facility Person #2 was completed more than 12 months after the previous emergency plan training documented and on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The most recent fire safety training documented and on file for Facility Person #2 was completed more than 12 months after the previous fire safety training documented and on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The FBI clearance on file for Facility Person #1 was not completed in the previous 60 months. The disclosure statement signed and on file for Facility Person #3 was not signed by a witness. There was no signed disclosure statement on file for Facility Person #4.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2024
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“There was not documentation of sufficient child care experience on file for Facility Person #1, for their classification of an assistant group supervisor.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact form on file for child #3 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“The health assessment on file for child #2 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2024
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“The admission date was not specified on the agreements on file for children #1 and #7.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The release persons were not specified on the agreement on file for child #3.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The current health assessment on file for child #4, a preschooler, was completed more than 12 months prior.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2024
Aug 7, 2024Complaint investigation4 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The files for Staff Person's #1 and #2 lacked current Pediatric First Aid and CPR training. The Pediatric First Aid and CPR training for Staff Person #1 expired on 7.28.24 and the Pediatric First Aid and CPR training for Staff Person #2 expired on 5.17.24.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The facility exceeded 30 days between alarm testing on 11.3.2023 and 12.4.2023 and then again between 12.4.2023 and 1.24.2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2024
3270.20(a)(1)/3270.20(b) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child/Mail or deliver written report to regional office within 72 hours
“The facility did not provide notification by telephone or email to the regional office within 24 hours of a child receiving emergency room treatment resulting from an injury at the facility. The facility also did not provide a written report to the regional office within 72 hours of a child receiving emergency room treatment resulting from an injury at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2024
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“According to staff statements, the facility has exceeded the 1:5 ratio for mixed age groups including young toddler age children in the morning.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2024
Aug 7, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The files for Staff Person's #1 and #2 lacked current Pediatric First Aid and CPR training. The Pediatric First Aid and CPR training for Staff Person #1 expired on 7.28.24 and the Pediatric First Aid and CPR training for Staff Person #2 expired on 5.17.24.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The facility exceeded 30 days between alarm testing on 11.3.2023 and 12.4.2023 and then again between 12.4.2023 and 1.24.2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2024
3270.20(a)(1)/3270.20(b) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child/Mail or deliver written report to regional office within 72 hours
“The facility did not provide notification by telephone or email to the regional office within 24 hours of a child receiving emergency room treatment resulting from an injury at the facility. The facility also did not provide a written report to the regional office within 72 hours of a child receiving emergency room treatment resulting from an injury at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2024
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“According to staff statements, the facility has exceeded the 1:5 ratio for mixed age groups including young toddler age children in the morning.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2024
Feb 23, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“According to statements from staff at the facility, Facility Person #1 has been observed handling children in a rough, aggressive manner on multiple occasions.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2024
3270.162(c) Not withheld as discipline
“According to statements of staff who witnessed the incident, on 2/15/24, Facility Persons #1 and #2 were supervising a mixed group of preschoolers and older toddlers. When Facility Person #1 directed the children to sit on the floor in order to be called to the table for lunch, and Child #1 refused to sit on the floor, Facility Person #1 did not permit the child to come to the table to eat. After approximately 3 minutes of the child standing and crying, Facility Person #3 came into the classroom and assisted Child #1 to sit on the floor, at which point Child #1 was then permitted to come to the table for lunch.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2024
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“According to statements from staff at the facility, Facility Person #1 has been observed using a harsh tone of voice with children on multiple occasions.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2024
Show 8 earlier visits
Nov 8, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Facility Person #1 was observed caring for 4 preschoolers in Room 136 (Poodles Room) with no other staff persons in the classroom. There was no documentation on file indicating that Facility Person #1 had completed the required pre-service health and safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2023
Sep 18, 2023Inspection19 rules cited
3270.34(c) Employed and present 30 hrs/wk
“There is no staff person qualified to be and designated as the facility's director employed and present at the facility a minimum of 30 hours per week.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2023
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“A cot in use in Room 130 did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2023
3270.102(f) Indoor climbing- protective surface
“Climbing equipment in Room 133 was not fully installed over a protective surface covering.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2023
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“There was an area of peeling paint on the wall behind the trash can used for diaper disposal in Room 133. There was an area of peeling paint on the wall near the exterior exit and on a wall under the window in Room 109. There was an area of damaged plaster on the wall near the interior exit in Room 140.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2023
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“There was no documentation of the education and experience on file for Facility Person #3 required for their classification as an assistant group supervisor.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The immunization record on file for child #1 did not indicate the child had sufficient doses of the Hepatits B, DTAP, pneumococcal, polio and Hepatitis A vaccines.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2023
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“The first aid kit in Room 109 was in a backpack on a shelf in reach of children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2023
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“There was an infant's bottle in Room 121 not labeled with the child's name.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2023
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“The following toxics were accessible to children: -in Room 133, sanitizing solution in an unlocked low cabinet -in Room 140, bleach water in an unlocked cabinet on a shelf in reach of children -in Room 136 glass cleaner in an unlocked cabinet on a shelf in reach of children”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2023
3270.27(d) Plan posted
“The emergency plan was not posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2023
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The documentation of the emergency drill conducted on 6/21/23 did not include all required components.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2023
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“There was no child service report on file for child #2, enrolled at the facility for more than 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2023
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“The daily activity schedule was not posted in Room 136.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The NSOR clearance on file for Facility Person #3 was completed more than 45 days after their start date.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2023
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“The medical emergency transportation plan was not posted in Room 136.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2023
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The emergency contact form on file for child #2 did not include the phone number of the physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2023
3270.34(b)(3) Associate's + 3 yrs
“Facility Person #2 was classified as the Facility's director based on completion of an associates degree in a human services field and at least 3 years of child care experience. Review of documentation on file indicates that Facility Person #2 has not yet completed an associates degree.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2023
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“The most recent health assessment on file for child #3, an infant, was completed more than 6 months prior.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2023
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“There was documentation of a total of 5.5 hours of child care training on file for the most recent review year for Facility Person #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2023
Aug 10, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“At approximately 2:05 PM Facility Person #1 was observed to be the sole staff person in Room 127. There were 5 preschoolers and 4 older toddlers in the room, and eight of these children were resting on rest equipment. Facility Person #1 was observed in a toilet stall in the classroom, with the door closed, assisting the remaining child in the stall, unable to see the other children in the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2023
Sep 28, 2022Complaint investigation5 rules cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“At approximately 3:30 in Room 109, Facility Persons #1 and #2 were supervising a total of 9 preschoolers. When asked to identify which children each staff person was supervising, Facility Person #1 identified 4 children, and Facility Person #2 identified 3 children. One of the children was not claimed by either staff person as a part of their assigned supervision group.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2022
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“**At approximately 3:30 in Room 109, Facility Persons #1 and #2 were supervising a total of 9 preschoolers. When asked to identify which children each staff person was supervising, Facility Person #1 identified 4 children, and Facility Person identified 3 children. One of the children was not claimed by either staff person as a part of their assigned supervision group.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2022
3270.135(b) Surfaces cleaned
“According to staff statements, the diaper changing surface is not always sanitized after each diaper change. After some diaper changes, the surface is cleaned with soapy water.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2022
3270.137 Children with Symptoms of Disease
“According to staff statements, there have been instances where a child was confirmed to have a communicable disease or had symptoms of a communicable disease and was permitted to return to care without written notification from a physician or a CRNP that the child is no longer considered a threat to the health of others.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2022
3270.136(b) Parent info communicable diseases
“According to staff statements, the facility did not notify parents of enrolled children, at times, when children in care were confirmed to have a communicable disease or had symptoms of a communicable disease that represents a public health emergency in the opinion of the Department of Health.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2022
Sep 28, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“At approximately 3:30 in Room 109, Facility Persons #1 and #2 were supervising a total of 9 preschoolers. When asked to identify which children each staff person was supervising, Facility Person #1 identified 4 children, and Facility Person #2 identified 3 children. One of the children was not claimed by either staff person as a part of their assigned supervision group.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2022
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“**At approximately 3:30 in Room 109, Facility Persons #1 and #2 were supervising a total of 9 preschoolers. When asked to identify which children each staff person was supervising, Facility Person #1 identified 4 children, and Facility Person identified 3 children. One of the children was not claimed by either staff person as a part of their assigned supervision group.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2022
3270.135(b) Surfaces cleaned
“According to staff statements, the diaper changing surface is not always sanitized after each diaper change. After some diaper changes, the surface is cleaned with soapy water.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2022
3270.137 Children with Symptoms of Disease
“According to staff statements, there have been instances where a child was confirmed to have a communicable disease or had symptoms of a communicable disease and was permitted to return to care without written notification from a physician or a CRNP that the child is no longer considered a threat to the health of others.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2022
3270.136(b) Parent info communicable diseases
“According to staff statements, the facility did not notify parents of enrolled children, at times, when children in care were confirmed to have a communicable disease or had symptoms of a communicable disease that represents a public health emergency in the opinion of the Department of Health.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2022
Aug 26, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility's emergency plan does not include a plan for continuity of operations in the event of an emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2022
3270.36(b)(5) HS/GED + 2 yrs
“Facility Person #1 was classified as an assistant group supervisor based on completion of high school and at least 2 years of previous child care experience. The two years of child care experience documented and on file for Facility Person #1 included hours of experience obtained while fulfilling the requirements of a secondary child care training or educational curriculum.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2022
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“The hot water temperature, at a low sink used by children in the Kittens room, was measured to be 120° F.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2022
3270.134(f) Toothbrush bristles up
“Toothbrushes used by children in the goldfish room were stored in a closed cabinet.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2022
3270.166(1) Written statement
“There was no written feeding schedule from the parent at the facility for one of the enrolled infants.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“There was only one nonfamily written reference on file for Facility Person #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2022
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for toddlers.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2022
3270.94(a)(9) Written record
“The fire drill log on file did not include the number of children participating in the fire drill conducted on 7/27/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2022
Jul 25, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“At approximately 11:20 AM in room 109, Facility Persons #1 and #2 were supervising a total of 19 preschoolers. Facility Person #1 identified the children they were supervising (nine preschoolers). Facility Person #2 stated they were new and knew the names of only three of the ten children assigned to their supervision group. At approximately 11:30 AM, Facility Persons #3, #4 and #5 were exiting the gross motor room with 2 older toddlers and 9 preschoolers when they stopped to identify their supervision groups. After each staff person named their children, it was discovered one of the preschoolers was not identified by any of the staff as a part of their supervision group. In total 10 of the 11 children were claimed by a staff person as being supervised by them.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2022
Jun 2, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The letter to the parents explaining the emergency plan did not include the program's planned procedures for shelter in place or lock-down situations.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2022
3270.102(f) Indoor climbing- protective surface
“There was a piece of climbing equipment in Room 133 not installed over a protective surface covering.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2022
3270.107 Refrigerator
“There was no thermometer in the refrigerator in Room 140.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2022
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“The operator states a copy of the emergency plan was sent to the municipality and the county emergency management agency. There was no documentation of the submission to the municipality, and documentation of submission to the county did not include all the information in the Emergency Plan Delivery Documentation form.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2022
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“There was a small area of damaged plaster on the wall in Room 140, near the exterior door.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2022
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“There was a can of glass cleaner and a bottle of aloe gel each in a in low, unlocked cabinet in Room 127.Both items were labeled "keep out of reach of children."”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Downtown Child Development Center
Is Downtown Child Development Center licensed?
Yes. Downtown Child Development Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Downtown Child Development Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 1, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Downtown Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 59 rules across 11 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 59 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 Downtown Child Development Center care for?
175, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Downtown Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Downtown Child Development Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Downtown Child Development Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 480-0645 to ask.
What is Downtown Child Development Center's phone number?
(814) 480-0645.
Where is Downtown Child Development Center?
121 E 10th St, Erie, PA 16501. The nearest other daycare we list is Handled with Care Childcare Facility, 0.1 miles away.