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925 State St, Erie, PA
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Early Connections/City Center
- licensed capacity
- 125
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Early Connections/City Center
Early Connections/City Center is a child care center in Erie, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 125 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 64 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 125 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 125 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Early Connections/City Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 125 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00256731
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 31, 2026: 8 rules cited
Rules cited on 10 of 10 visits · 64 rules in all · 63 corrected
- Safety and hazards 12
- Health, medication and illness 12
- Staff training and qualifications 10
- Records and paperwork 7
- Supervision and ratios 6
- Background checks 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Discipline and child guidance 4
- Food and nutrition 3
- Safe sleep 2
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 31, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
3270.35(b) Group sup qualifications
“Facility Persons #1 and #3 were classified as group supervisors. A review of the records and staff statements indicate that Facility Persons #1 and #3 have not completed the required education to serve as group supervisors.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2026
3270.34(b) Director qualifications
“Facility Person #2 was classified as a director. A review of the record and staff statements indicate that Facility Person #2 has not completed the required education to serve as a director.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The child abuse clearance on file for Facility Person #5, a staff person, was invalid as it was a volunteer clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 3, 2026
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“There was no documentation of completion of the required preservice health & safety training on file for Facility Person #6, employed at the facility more than 90 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2026
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“There were sharp adult scissors in an unlocked drawer in the gross motor room in reach of children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2026
3270.36(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) Assistant Group Supervisor qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Facility Person #5 was classified as an assistant group supervisor. There was documentation of completion of high school on file for Facility Person #5, but no documentation of any college credits or child care experience required for the staff classification.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2026
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The most recent emergency drill documented was conducted on 6/30/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“There were no TB test results on file for Facility Person #4. The health assessment and TB test documented and on file for Facility Person #5 were completed after their start date with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 3, 2026
Jul 31, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
3270.35(b) Group sup qualifications
“Facility Persons #1 and #3 were classified as group supervisors. A review of the records and staff statements indicate that Facility Persons #1 and #3 have not completed the required education to serve as group supervisors.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2026
3270.34(b) Director qualifications
“Facility Person #2 was classified as a director. A review of the record and staff statements indicate that Facility Person #2 has not completed the required education to serve as a director.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The child abuse clearance on file for Facility Person #5, a staff person, was invalid as it was a volunteer clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 3, 2026
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“There was no documentation of completion of the required preservice health & safety training on file for Facility Person #6, employed at the facility more than 90 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2026
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“There were sharp adult scissors in an unlocked drawer in the gross motor room in reach of children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2026
3270.36(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) Assistant Group Supervisor qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Facility Person #5 was classified as an assistant group supervisor. There was documentation of completion of high school on file for Facility Person #5, but no documentation of any college credits or child care experience required for the staff classification.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2026
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The most recent emergency drill documented was conducted on 6/30/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“There were no TB test results on file for Facility Person #4. The health assessment and TB test documented and on file for Facility Person #5 were completed after their start date with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 3, 2026
Jun 10, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“Based on interviews with staff and a review of documents, it was determined on two occasions that hair beads, with a diameter of less than one inch, had been removed from Child #1's hair and were accessible to children in the rooms who were still placing objects in their mouths. On 3/27/26, the hair beads had fallen out of the child's hair in the infant room. On 5/21/26, another child had pulled the beads from Child #1's hair in the YT Room. On each of these occasions, it was confirmed that other children (Inf/YT) had placed the beads in their mouths.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2026
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“Based on interviews with staff and a review of documents, it was verified that some hair beads were pulled from Child #1's hair by another child on 5/21/26 at 3:00 PM. At this time, Staff Person #1, who was assigned to the children in the room, was entering information on ProCare and was not directly supervising the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2026
Jun 10, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“Based on interviews with staff and a review of documents, it was determined on two occasions that hair beads, with a diameter of less than one inch, had been removed from Child #1's hair and were accessible to children in the rooms who were still placing objects in their mouths. On 3/27/26, the hair beads had fallen out of the child's hair in the infant room. On 5/21/26, another child had pulled the beads from Child #1's hair in the YT Room. On each of these occasions, it was confirmed that other children (Inf/YT) had placed the beads in their mouths.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2026
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“Based on interviews with staff and a review of documents, it was verified that some hair beads were pulled from Child #1's hair by another child on 5/21/26 at 3:00 PM. At this time, Staff Person #1, who was assigned to the children in the room, was entering information on ProCare and was not directly supervising the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2026
Feb 24, 2026Inspection19 rules cited
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“The medical emergency transportation plan was not posted in the Ladybug room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2026
3270.123(b) Parent receives original
“Original agreements were on file for children #1 - #4.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2026
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“The health assessment on file for Facility Person #4 indicated there was a communicable disease without providing any further information.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2026
3270.166(3) Disposable nursers or parents
“Bottles used for infant feedings are provided by the program and handwashed between uses, as per staff statements.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2026
3270.192(5) Two written references
“There was one written nonfamily reference letter on file for Facility Person #4.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2026
3270.131(a) Health information
“There was no health assessment on file for child #3, enrolled at the facility for more than 60 days.”
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 criminal history and NSOR clearances on file for Facility Person #3 were dated after their start date.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2026
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“The rest mats in the Lions room and a packnplay in the Elephant room were not labeled with the names of the children who use them.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2026
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“There was a cracked plastic toy bin in the school age room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“There was an unlocked cabinet under the sink in the Lions room with windex and disinfectant spray.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2026
3270.75(c) Has all items
“There was no tape or gauze in the first aid kit in the Giraffe room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2026
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“In the Lions room there was play equipment in front of an exit.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2026
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“There was less than 2 feet of space on three sides of a mat in use in the Lions room,”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2026
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“The daily activity schedule was not posted in the Zebra room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2026
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The only child service report (or approved assessment form) completed by staff, a copy given to the parent and placed on file for Child #1 was completed more than 6 months after their start date.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2026
3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually
“There was no documentation the emergency plan had been reviewed and updated in the previous 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2026
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The current health assessment on file for Facility Person #2 was completed more than 24 months after the previous health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2026
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“There was no documentation of current immunizations on file for child #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2026
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The current emergency plan training documented and on file for Facility Person #2 was completed more than 12 months after the prior emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2026
Jan 13, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“SECOND CITATION; PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 12/18/25: According to staff statements and video camera footage, on 1/6/26 at approximately 1:15 PM in the Zebra room, Facility Person #1 was observed aggressively picking up Child #1 and dropping them on their rest mat face down twice. They then abruptly dragged the child's mat to another part of the room, causing the child to almost fall from the mat. The staff person then took the child and their mat to the Rhinos room where they roughly sat the child on the mat where the child remained for a few minutes before Facility Person #1 returned the child to the care of another staff person in the Zebra room.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2026
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“According to staff statements and video camera footage, on 1/6/26 at approximately 1:15 PM in the Zebra room, Facility Person #1 was observed holding Child #1 down on their rest mat with one hand on the child's legs, and the other on their torso.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2026
Dec 18, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“As observed on classroom video footage, on 12/3/25, at approximately 12:15 PM in the Grasshoppers Room, Facility Person #1 abruptly lifted up Child #1 from the floor, positioned the child on their hip, then aggressively put the child down into a chair and pushed the chair towards a table. Child #1 then pushed away a cup that was on the table in front of them, and Facility Person #1 then leaned over the back of the child and covered the child's mouth with their hand. The interaction between the staff and child ended when the child's parent, who had just entered the room, approached the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2025
Jul 3, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“The operator reported an incident occurring on 6/20/25. At approximately 11:00, the facility conducted a lockdown drill. During the drill, Facility Persons #1 and #2 were supervising a group of children in a staff restroom with the lights off. According to staff statements, Child #1 stated they were touched inappropriately by another unknown child while the lights were off. Staff state they were unable to see the children during this time to determine what occurred.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2025
Feb 6, 2025Inspection19 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“There was no documentation of completion of approved pediatric first aid/CPR training on file for Facility Person # 6, who was observed to be caring for children unsupervised.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2025
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The letter to the parents to explain the emergency plan does not provide information regarding the facility's plan for a lockdown or accommodations in the event of an emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The following noncompliance with CPSL was observed: The most recent child abuse and NSOR clearances on file for Facility Person #1 were completed more than 60 months prior. There were no clearances, or applications for these clearances, on file for Facility Person #2 from a state in which the facility person resided in the previous 5 years. There was no child abuse clearance on file for Facility Person #5 from a state in which the facility person resided in the previous 5 years. The proof of application on file for this clearance was dated after their start date. The criminal history clearance on file for Facility Person #6 was completed after their start date, with no proof of application for this clearance on file. The most recent NSOR clearance on file for Facility Person #9 was completed more than 60 months prior. The most recent mandated reporter training documented and on file for Facility Person #8 was completed more than 60 months prior.”
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training at facility
“Facility Person #2 was classified as an assistant group supervisor. The documentation of the education required for this position on file was an international degree that was not accompanied by an evaluation of U.S. equivalency from an accredited agency. Facility Person #3 was classified as a group supervisor without the required education documented and on file. Facility Person #4 was classified as an assistant group supervisor. The documentation of previous child care experience on file for Facility Person #4 did not include sufficient information to determine that the required number of years/hours of child care experience for the classification was completed.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2025
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“In the schoolage room, there was an uncovered outlet on the wall in reach of 5 year olds who receive care in the room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“There were toxics accessible in unlocked cabinets in the Giraffe room (Clorox and lavender cleaners) and in the Schoolage room (Swiffer wet jet pads and hand sanitizer)”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2025
3270.75(a) In child care spaces
“There was no first aid kit in the Ladybugs room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“The first aid kit in the Grasshopper room was hanging on a hook, low enough to be in reach of children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“There were two small areas of peeling paint on the wall in the schoolage room, one behind the door, and the other behind a refrigerator.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2025
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“There were empty plastic bags in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in the Giraffe room, accessible to toddlers in care in the room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“There was no daily activity schedule posted in the Elephants room. The daily activity schedules posted in the Grasshopper and Butterfly rooms did not cover activities during the morning hours the rooms are under DHS certification.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2025
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“The arrival and departure times were not listed on the agreements on file for child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact form on file for child #2 did not include the address of all release persons listed. The emergency contact forms on file for children # 4 & #5 did not include the release persons information that was listed on the agreements for children #4 and #5.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2025
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“There were no emergency contact forms in the Giraffe room for three of the children receiving care in that space.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2025
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The current emergency contact forms and agreements on file for children #3, #4 and #5 were reviewed and updated by a parent in writing more than 6 month after they were previously reviewed.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The most recent health assessment on file for child #4, a preschooler, was completed on 9/5/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“The health assessment on file for Facility Person #3 was completed more than 12 months prior to their start date. The TB test on file for Facility Person #5 was not dated.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2025
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“There was an infant's bottle in the Elephant room not labeled with the child's name.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025
3270.133(6) Written consent
“There was no written parental consent for administration of a child's abuterol in the Zebra room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025
Feb 22, 2024Inspection12 rules cited
3270.192(5) Two written references
“There was only one written, nonfamily reference on file for Facility Person #3.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The documentation of the annual emergency drill did not include all required information.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2024
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“There was an unlabeled bottle in the infant (Elephant) room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2024
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The current immunization record on file for child #2 indicated the child had insufficient doses of the DTAP and pneumococcal vaccines as recommended for a child of their age by the ACIP.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2024
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The most recent documented parental review of emergency contact forms and agreements on file for children #1, #3, and #4 were completed more than 6 months after the previous reviews.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Emergency contact forms on file for children # 1 and #4 did not include the complete names, addresses and phone numbers of all release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2024
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The most recent approved assessment completed, and a copy given to the parents, on file for child #5 was completed more than 6 months prior.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2024
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“There were two uncovered outlets in the Ladybugs room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2024
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Facility Person #2 and #4 were classified as and AGS and a GS, respectively, without documentation of sufficient education and/or child care experience required for their respective classifications.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The criminal history clearance on file for Facility Person # 1, employed at the facility more than 45 days, was incomplete.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2024
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The letter to the families explaining the emergency plan did not include information regarding the lockdown plan, accommodations in an emergency or annual drills.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2024
3270.131(a) Health information
“The initial health assessment on file for child #5 was completed more than 60 days after their first day of attendance at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2024
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Jul 21, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“The most recent fire drill documented was conducted on 5/5/23, more than 60 days prior.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2023
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The most recent test of the facility's smoke detectors documented was conducted on 5/26/23, more than 30 days prior.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2023
Feb 9, 2023Inspection29 rules cited
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The emergency contact forms on file for children #1 and #4 were reviewed and updated by a parent in writing more than 6 months after the prior review. The agreements on file for children #1 and #4 were not reviewed and updated by a parent in writing in the previous 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2023
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“There were two children in the Rainbow Fish room and one in the Kangaroo room without emergency contacts for them present in that room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The addresses of some listed release persons were not included on the emergency contact form on file for child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2023
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The address of the physician was not included on the emergency contact form on file for child #3.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2023
3270.124(a) Each child emergency contact person
“There was no current emergency contact form completed at enrollment on file for child #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2023
3270.123(b) Parent receives original
“The agreements on file for children #1, #3, #4, and #5 were the originals.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2023
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“The agreements on file for children #1 and #4 did not specify the admission date.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2023
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“The arrival and departure times were not specified on the agreement on file for child #4.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2023
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The most recent assessment completed, on file, and shared with the parent of child #1 was dated May 2022 more than 6 months prior.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2023
3270.123(a) Signed
“There was no agreement completed for child #2 when most recently enrolled. The agreement on file for child #1 was not signed by the operator.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2023
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“There were small areas of peeling paint on walls in the Rainbow Fish and Bumblebee rooms. There was damaged plaster on the ceiling in the stairwell.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2023
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“The first aid kit in the Grasshopper room was in a backpack hung low enough that it was in reach of children in the room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2023
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“There were cleaning supplies, including a disinfectant spray and Lysol spray in an unlocked cabinet under a sink in the Grasshopper room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2023
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Facility Person #10 was classified as an assistant group supervisor with documentation of high school graduation and less than 2 years of experience on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2023
3270.34(b)(2)/3270.192(2)(ii) Bachelor's, 30 credits + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“There was no documentation of child care experience on file for Facility Person #2, classified as the program's director.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2023
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The most recent staff evaluations on file for Facility Person #3 and #7 were dated "2022," with no further details to the date documented. Previous staff evaluations on file were dated November 2021.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The most recent FBI clearance on file for Facility Person #3 was completed more than 60 months prior. At approximately 11:15 AM on 2/10/23, Facility Person #3 was observed caring for 4 older toddlers in the restroom unsupervised. There was no child abuse clearance from a state in which Facility Person #4 lived in the last 5 years on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The most recent firesafety training documented and on file for Facility Person #3 was completed more than 12 months after the previous firesafety training documented.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2023
3270.27(d) Plan posted
“The facility's emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2023
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The current emergency plan training documented and on file as completed by Facility Person #3 was completed more than 12 months after the previous emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2023
3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually
“The most recent date the emergency plan was reviewed and potentially updated was not documented.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility's emergency plan did not include a plan for continuity of operations, as required by federal regulation.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2023
3270.131(a) Health information
“The health assessment on file for child #3, enrolled more than 60 days, was not dated.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2023
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“There was no proof of purchase of the interconnected fire alarm system on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2023
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The only emergency drill documented was conducted on 12/21/22, more than 1 year after the effective date of the regulation (12/19/20). The documentation of the emergency drill did not include all required components.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2023
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“The TB test on file for Facility Person #8 was completed more than12 months prior to their start date.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2023
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The current health assessment on file for Facility Person #3 was not completed within 24 months after the prior health assessment on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The immunization record on file indicate that child #1 did not have sufficient doses of the DTAP, pneumococcal, and Hepatitis A vaccines according to the ACIP recommendations for the age of the child. There was no documentation of annual flu vaccines (recommended by the ACIP) on file for children #1, #3 and #4.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The disclosure statments on file for Facility Persons #1, #4, #6, #8, #9, #10, and #11 were not signed by a witness.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2023
Oct 3, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“According to staff statements, at times the classroom floors in the morning are visibly dirty and not yet cleaned from the day prior.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 5, 2022
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“At approximately 12:40 in the Kangaroo room, Facility Person #1 was observed caring for 5 older toddlers who were all resting on rest equipment. Facility Person #1 was seated in a chair at one end of the napping area. From this seated position, Facility Person #1 was unable to see one of the children (Child #1) who was resting, due to the placement of furniture obstructing the view of the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2022
Sep 19, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.136(b) Parent info communicable diseases
“According to staff statements, the operator did not notify parents of children potentially exposed to covid when a child in care subsequently tested positive for the illness.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2022
Jun 15, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“The program administration reported the following incident that was also observed via video recordings from the classrooms: On 5/26/22 at approximately 3:00, Child #1, a young schoolager, was seated at a table when Facility Person #1, in response to the child's behavior, abruptly pulled out the chair he was sitting on, causing him to fall onto the floor. Facility Person #1 then dragged the child out of the room and into an empty classroom. When the child shoved a table in that classroom, Facility Person #1 pushed the child into a chair and stood about 1-2 inches in front of him, making it difficult for him to move, and twice pushing him back down on the chair when he tried to get up. Then she carried him to the floor, and sitting behind him, wrapped her arms around him and held him for approximately 5 minutes while he struggled to get up. She released him after about 9 minutes.”
Feb 22, 2022Inspection9 rules cited
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The file for Staff #1 was lacking annual emergency plan training. Staff #2, and #5 both contained initial emergency plan training that was conducted more than 7 days after start date.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2022
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for Staff #3, who has not resided in PA for the last 5 years, was lacking out of state clearances. The file for Staff #5 contained two mandated reporter trainings that were more than 60 months apart. The file for Staff #4 contained a disclosure statement that was lacking a date. Staff #4 contained an FBI clearance with a record that was lacking the rap sheet. The file for Staff #5, with a hire date of 9/3/21, requested NSOR certificate on 10/28/21, after their start date. The file for Staff #6, with a hire date of 6/23/21, requested NSOR certificate on 8/2/21, after their start date. The file for Staff #7, with a hire date of 6/28/21, contained an NSOR certificate dated 9/2/21, which is more than the 45 day provisional hire period.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2022
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit in the rainbow fish classroom was lacking gloves.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2022
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In the Rainbow Fish Room the toy washer had a crack in the lid that could cause a pinch point for the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2022
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“In the Koala Room there was smart sand, small rocks, and pom poms that were all under 1 inch in diameter and accessible to young toddlers still placing objects in their mouths.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2022
3270.107 Refrigerator
“The refrigerator in the Butterflies Room was lacking a thermometer to ensure that the refrigerator was maintaining food at 45 degrees or below.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2022
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The file for Child #1 contained an immunization record that was lacking one dose of Hepatitis B, one dose of Rotavirus, 2 doses of DTAP, one dose HIB, 2 doses Pneumococcal, and 1 dose Polio. The file for Child #2 contained an immunization record that was lacking one dose DTAP, one dose Varicella, and two doses [name]”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2022
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file for Staff #2 contained two health assessments that were more than 24 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2022
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The facility was lacking proof of purchase of the interconnected fire detection system.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Early Connections/City Center
Is Early Connections/City Center licensed?
Yes. Early Connections/City Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Early Connections/City Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 31, 2026, with 8 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Early Connections/City Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 64 rules across 10 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 63 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 Early Connections/City Center care for?
125, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Early Connections/City Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Early Connections/City Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Early Connections/City Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 456-4576 to ask.
What is Early Connections/City Center's phone number?
(814) 456-4576.
Where is Early Connections/City Center?
704 State St, Erie, PA 16501. The nearest other daycare we list is Handled with Care Childcare Facility, 0.2 miles away.