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Early Connections North East
- licensed capacity
- 41
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Early Connections North East
Early Connections North East is a child care center in North East, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 41 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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidy
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 41 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 | 41 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Early Connections North East has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Early Connections North East
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 41 children
- License number
- #CER-00259785
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 14, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected
- Safety and hazards 4
- Records and paperwork 3
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Background checks 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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- Aug 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 17, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact forms in the files for Child #1 and #2 did not include the work address and phone number of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2025
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“An annual emergency drill has not been documented in the past 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2025
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“The emergency contact form in the file for Child #1, #3 and #4 did not include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact form in the file for Child #4 did not include the address for the release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2025
3270.182(3) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“The emergency contact form in the file for Child #2 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2025
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“The pea gravel at the bottom of the blue slide in the outdoor play space did not measure a depth of six inches.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2025
Sep 23, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“The bolts securing the new fence in the outdoor play space were facing inward and not capped or covered.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2024
3270.81 Glass
“A visual strip or other visual identification was not placed on the glass door in the Frogs Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2024
3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“The fee agreements in the files for Child #1 and #2 were the original forms.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The requests for out of state clearances (New York) in the file for Staff Person #1 were submitted after the staff person's first day in child care. (See LIS Code Sheet). The results for the New York Child Abuse Clearance for Staff Person #1 are not in file.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2024
3270.66(b) Original container
“In the Tadpole room, observed a bottle of soapy water for cleaning that was not labeled.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2024
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“The hot water temperature in the Frogs and Tadpoles rooms measured 119° F.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2024
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit in the Frogs room lacked tweezers.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2024
Sep 21, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The files for Child #1, 2 and 3 all contain immunization records that are lacking the annual influenza vaccine.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2022
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“In the Tadpole Room, there was no handwashing sign above the toilet in the restroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The file for Staff #1 and #2 were both lacking the one hour Health and Safety Update.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2023
Sep 29, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The file for Child #1 contains an emergency contact form that was lacking signed parental consent for the administration of minor first aid by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2022
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The files for Child #2 and #3 contained immunization records that were lacking the annual influenza vaccine.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2022
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“The file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking signed parental consent for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Early Connections North East
Is Early Connections North East licensed?
Yes. Early Connections North East is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Early Connections North East last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 14, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Early Connections North East had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 North East care for?
41, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Early Connections North East accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Early Connections North East'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 North East cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 315-2915 to ask.
What is Early Connections North East's phone number?
(814) 315-2915.
Where is Early Connections North East?
50 E Division St, North East, PA 16428. The nearest other daycare we list is Ne Alliance Christian Child Care Ctr, 0.2 miles away.