ABC Early Learning Center
2703 Ash St, Erie, PA
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Early Connections/Harbor Homes Early Lrng Ctr
- licensed capacity
- 38
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Early Connections/Harbor Homes Early Lrng Ctr
Early Connections/Harbor Homes Early Lrng Ctr is a child care center in Erie, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 38 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 24 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 38 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 38 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Early Connections/Harbor Homes Early Lrng Ctr has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Early Connections/Harbor Homes Early Lrng Ctr
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 38 children
- License number
- #CER-00248276
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 16, 2025: 11 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 24 rules in all · 24 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 7
- Safety and hazards 6
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Records and paperwork 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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Sep 16, 2025Inspection11 rules cited
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, a preschool child, does not include an updated health report conducted within the past 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2025
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The initial health report in the file for Child #3 is not dated and therefore cannot be determined if the health report is timely.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2025
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The first parent update for the emergency contact form in the file for Child #3 was greater than 6 months after the child's first day in attendance. The emergency contact form in the file for Child #2 has not been updated by the parent in the past 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The initial health assessment in the file for Staff Person #1 was conducted more than 12 months prior to the staff person's first day working in child care and is not valid.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2025
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“The most recent health report in the file for Child #2 does 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 30, 2025
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The most recent annual written evaluations in the file for Staff Person #2 exceeded 12 months between evaluations.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“The child-proof lock on the lower cabinet next to the refrigerator on the toddler side of the PreK room was broken. The door on the storage cabinet on the Pre-K side of the Pre-K room was broken. This made cleaning products stored in these cabinets accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed a dangling green wire extending from a utility box on the building surface in the outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed dirt and debris under the mat of the diaper changing table located on the toddler side of the Pre-K Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2025
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact forms in the files for Child #1 and #3 did not include the work address and phone number of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2025
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for Child #1, a young toddler, does not include an updated health report conducted within the past 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2025
May 14, 2025Complaint investigation6 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff #1 has not completed the required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (SEE IS CODE SHEET): Get Started with Center-Based Care - Revised 2022. Staff #1 completed the 10 hour training on 7/14/22, but did not complete the 1 hour update.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The fire alarm 30-day test log included test dates 12/13/25-1/13/25, more than 30 days apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Get Started with Center-Based Care - Revised 2022.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2025
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“Based on video footage, Child #1 was observed running out the PS Room and into the internal lobby to open the door for their parent. At the time of the incident, Staff #1 was responsible for Child #1 and was not present with the child in the internal lobby. Staff #1 stood in the doorway of the PS Room watching Child #1 in the lobby but remained in the room with the remaining children in their supervision group.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“Based on interviews, when bathroom breaks are needed 1 staff member will stand in the middle of the Toddler/PS room to supervise both the toddlers and the preschoolers, even if that puts the classroom out of ratio.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“Based on video footage, Child #1 was observed running out the PS Room and into the internal lobby to open the door for their parent. At the time of the incident, Staff #1 was responsible for Child #1 and was not present with the child in the internal lobby. Staff #1 stood in the doorway of the PS Room watching Child #1 in the lobby but remained in the room with the remaining children in their supervision group.”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2025
May 14, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff #1 has not completed the required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (SEE IS CODE SHEET): Get Started with Center-Based Care - Revised 2022. Staff #1 completed the 10 hour training on 7/14/22, but did not complete the 1 hour update.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The fire alarm 30-day test log included test dates 12/13/25-1/13/25, more than 30 days apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Get Started with Center-Based Care - Revised 2022.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2025
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“Based on video footage, Child #1 was observed running out the PS Room and into the internal lobby to open the door for their parent. At the time of the incident, Staff #1 was responsible for Child #1 and was not present with the child in the internal lobby. Staff #1 stood in the doorway of the PS Room watching Child #1 in the lobby but remained in the room with the remaining children in their supervision group.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“Based on interviews, when bathroom breaks are needed 1 staff member will stand in the middle of the Toddler/PS room to supervise both the toddlers and the preschoolers, even if that puts the classroom out of ratio.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“Based on video footage, Child #1 was observed running out the PS Room and into the internal lobby to open the door for their parent. At the time of the incident, Staff #1 was responsible for Child #1 and was not present with the child in the internal lobby. Staff #1 stood in the doorway of the PS Room watching Child #1 in the lobby but remained in the room with the remaining children in their supervision group.”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2025
Sep 23, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The fire drill/fire system test log documented one time when fire system checks exceeded 30 days between checks. 5/3/24-6/28/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The most recent updated health assessments in the file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 24 months between assessments.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2024
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for Child #1, a Preschool Child, did not include an updated health report conducted within the past 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed flaking rust on the bottoms of both of the exit doors and door frames in the Preschool Room. Observed a wall panel, which was peeling away from the wall, beside the exit door on the right side of the Preschool Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2024
3270.66(d) Toxic plants not permitted
“Observed two pothos plants in on a ledge in the Preschool Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Observed cleaning products (bleach, soapy water, detergent), which were accessible to children, in the lower cabinet next to the dryer in the Preschool Room. The child-proof lock on the door of the cabinet was not secure.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2024
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“The emergency transportation plan was not posted in the gym.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2024
Sep 13, 2023Inspection12 rules cited
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The most recent updated health reports in the file for Child #1, a Young Toddler, exceeded 6 months between reports.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2023
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The Emergency Contact Form in the file for Child #4 did not include the address of the physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed dirt and debris under the mats of the diaper changing tables. The basketball set in the gross motor room was not secure, which creates a potential toppling hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2023
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Observed peeling paint on the outlet cover near the block center in the Toddler Area of Preschool Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The one-hour Health and Safety Updates in the files for Staff Person #1 and #2 were conducted after the prescribed timeframe of 12/30/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2023
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The most recent updated health reports in the file for Child #3, a Preschool Child, exceeded 12 months between reports.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The most recent immunization record in the file for Child #1, Young Toddler, 21 months old, lacked documentation of 4th DTAP, 1st Hep A, and a flu shot administered within the past year and a letter of exemption from the parent or physician. The most recent immunization record in the file for Child #2 lacked documentation of a flu shot administered within the past year or a letter of exemption from the parent or physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2023
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The fire drill/fire system test log documents three times when system checks were performed more than 30 days apart: 3/17/23-4/17/23, 4/17/23-5/25/23, 5/25/23-6/29/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2023
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“The lid of the hands-free can in the Infant Room was not functioning properly.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The most recent fire safety trainings in the file for Staff Person #2 exceeded 12 months between trainings: 2/21/22-4/10/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2023
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“Observed two pair of adult scissors, which were accessible to children, on a shelf in the Preschool Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2023
3270.34(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) Bachelor's + 1 yr/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for Staff Person #3, a Director, lacked verification of one year experience with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023
Sep 27, 2022Inspection23 rules cited
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“The diaper changing pad was observed to be torn on the left side exposing the foam interior exposing the children to a choking hazard in the Infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2022
3270.133(1) Original container
“The first aid bag in the Toddler room was observed to contain an Epinephrine Injection medication that was not in the original container.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2022
3270.133(5) Original label
“In the Toddler room, the locked medication box contained two boxes of the medication Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Solution that was observed to have an expiration to discard on 2/26/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2022
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 #1 was observed to have documentation of a health assessment that was not renewed before the expiration date of the most current certification. The health assessments on file for staff #1 are dated 1/9/19 and 2/12/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2022
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“The refrigerator in the Infant room was observed to contain an infant's bottle that lacked the label of the child's name.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2022
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The file for child #3 and #4 contained a financial agreement form that was not updated within 6 months of the previous update.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2022
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“The emergency form on file for child #4 lacked parental consent for emergency medical care on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2022
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The emergency forms on file for child #4 observed to be lacking parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2022
3270.105 High Chairs
“In the Infant room, one high chair was observed to lack a T-shaped safety strap.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2022
3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“The agreement form on file for child #5 lacked the amount of the fee to be paid for services.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2022
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“The facility had documentation of fire drills being conducted that exceeded 60 days from 1/25/22 - 4/12/22 and 7/7/22 - 9/23/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2022
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The facility had documentation of fire testing that exceeded 30 days from 7/7/22 and 9/23/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2022
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“In the Infant room, rest equipment was observed to lack labels with the names for specific children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2022
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The file for child #3 and #4 contained an emergency contact form that was not updated within 6 months of the previous update.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2022
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency form on file for child #5 lacked the address of in the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2022
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The file for staff person #1 lacked documentation of reviewing the emergency plan annually. The two most recent reviews for staff person #1 are dated more than 12 months apart: 3/26/21 and 9/20/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The two most recent fire safety trainings in the file for staff person #1 are dated more than one year apart: 8/10/20 and 9/26/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2022
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The emergency form on file for child #4 and #5 lacked the policy number for health insurance coverage.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2022
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“In the child's bathroom, a handwashing sign was not posted above the toilet.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2022
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency form on file for child #2, #4 and #5 lacked information on the enrolling parent's work address. The emergency form on file for child #2, #3 and #4 lacked information on the enrolling parent's work telephone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2022
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“The file for child #3 lacked information on the emergency form of the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed for an emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2022
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for child #1 lacked an updated health report within the last 12 months of previous health report.. The file for child #3 lacked an updated health report within the last 6 months of previous health report.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2022
3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“The agreement form on file for child #1, #2, #4, and #5 was observed to contain the initial agreement form, in which the facility should contain a copy of the initial agreement form and the parent should receive the original agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Early Connections/Harbor Homes Early Lrng Ctr
Is Early Connections/Harbor Homes Early Lrng Ctr licensed?
Yes. Early Connections/Harbor Homes Early Lrng Ctr is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Early Connections/Harbor Homes Early Lrng Ctr last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 16, 2025, with 11 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Early Connections/Harbor Homes Early Lrng Ctr had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 24 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 24 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/Harbor Homes Early Lrng Ctr care for?
38, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Early Connections/Harbor Homes Early Lrng Ctr accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Early Connections/Harbor Homes Early Lrng Ctr's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Early Connections/Harbor Homes Early Lrng Ctr cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 899-3310 to ask.
What is Early Connections/Harbor Homes Early Lrng Ctr's phone number?
(814) 899-3310.
Where is Early Connections/Harbor Homes Early Lrng Ctr?
1841 E 18th St, Erie, PA 16510. The nearest other daycare we list is World of Care, 0.8 miles away.