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Early Connections/Union City
- licensed capacity
- 44
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Early Connections/Union City
Early Connections/Union City is a child care center in Union City, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 44 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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 44 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 | 44 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Early Connections/Union City has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Early Connections/Union City
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 44 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00248592
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 28, 2025: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Background checks 2
- Records and paperwork 1
- Transportation 1
- Health, medication and illness 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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Oct 28, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Observed push-mops containing floor cleaning solution tanks, which were accessible to children, in the Inf/Todd, Preschool #1 and Preschool #2 rooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2025
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The most recent fee agreement in the file for Child #1 did not include the names of the release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2025
3270.123(a) Signed
“The most recent fee agreement in the file for Child #1 was not signed by the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2025
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“Observed two electrical outlets that lacked protective receptacle covers above the cots in Preschool Room #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The most recent mandated reporter trainings in the file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 60 months between trainings.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2025
Apr 3, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.72(c) Good repair
“Observed holes in two screens in the PreK 2 classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The disclosure statement in the file for Staff Person #1 was dated after the staff person's first day working at the facility. The disclosure statement in the file for Staff Person #2 contained different dates for staff and witness signatures.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2025
3270.102(a)/3270.103 Clean and good repair/Small Toys and Objects
“Observed teeth marks in the foam pegboards in the Infant/Toddler Room. This creates a potential choking hazard for children who may still be placing objects in their mouths.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2025
Oct 9, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“In the Pink Room, observed adult scissors, staplers and a screwdriver, which were accessible to children, in a drawer of which the childproof lock was not functioning properly.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed flaking rust and frayed edges on the metal box at the bottom of the light pole, which the children pass on their way to the Outdoor Toddler Play Space.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2024
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“The facility had not submitted a current annual traffic letter (September, 2023).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2024
3270.178 Transportation First Aid Kit
“The first aid kit on the facility bus lacked tweezers and soap.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2024
Oct 16, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“The emergency contact form in the file for Child #1 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 17, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed two tears in the arm and one tear along the bottom of the small red chair in the Purple Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2023
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The initial health report in the file for Child #1 was conducted more than 60 days after the child's first day in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed two cracks at the bottom of the vinyl siding in the outdoor Preschool/School Age Play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The most recent fire safety trainings in the file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 12 months between trainings.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2023
Jan 18, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The fee agreement and emergency contact form in the file for Child #2 has not been updated by the parent in the past 6 months. (6/9/22)”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2023
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“Observed in the Toddler Room: After changing a child's diaper, Staff Person #1 lifted the lid of hands free can to dispose of gloves and soiled diaper, rather than using the foot pedal.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact form in the file for Child #1 did not include the release person's address.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2023
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact form in the file for Child #1 did not include the work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed dirt and debris under the mat of the diaper changing table in the Toddler Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2023
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The most recent evaluations in the file for Staff Person #2 exceeded 12 months between evaluations: 2/26/21-6/7/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The disclosure statement in the file for Staff Person #3 was dated 11/29/22, which was after the staff person's start date (See LIS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2023
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The facility did not have a proof of purchase for the interconnected fire alarm system. The fire drill/fire system check log documents one time when fire checks exceeded 30 days: 10/21-11/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2023
Sep 22, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The fire drill/system check log documents two times when fire system checks exceeded thirty days between checks: 2/9/22-3/14/22 and 7/22/22-8/22/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for Staff Person #1 contained only one letter of reference.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed a dented floor vent in the Purple Room. Observed one screw was missing from the floor vent in the Green Room. This creates a potential pinch hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2022
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The emergency plan for the facility did not include requirements for continuity of operations (backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2022
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed two basketball sets that were not secure in the PS/SA Playground. This creates a potential toppling hazard. Observe a crack in the toy lawnmower in the PS/SA Playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2022
Jan 20, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
3270.131(d)(5) Immunization record
“The file for Child #1 contained an immunization record that did not include documentation of an influenza vaccine in the past year.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2022
3270.76/3270.82(g) Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair
“The toilet used by children in care located in the bathroom in the Purple Room was observed to have an exposed, upwardly facing bolt at the base of the toilet where it is secured to the floor. Contact with said bolt could cause puncture and/or laceration injuries, as well as presenting the possibility of any laceration/puncture being contaminated by rust and/or waste matter.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Although the file for Staff #2 contained current DHS Child Abuse, FBI, and PA State Police criminal history clearances, the previously processed clearances were completed more than 60 months prior to the process dates of the current clearances. The file for Staff #3 contained a current FBI criminal history clearance; however, the previous FBI clearance on file was dated as processed more than 60 months prior to the process date of the current FBI clearance..”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2022
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“Although the file for Staff #1 contained a current health assessment, the previous health assessment was completed more than 24 months prior.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Early Connections/Union City
Is Early Connections/Union City licensed?
Yes. Early Connections/Union City is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Early Connections/Union City last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on October 28, 2025, with 5 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Early Connections/Union City had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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/Union City care for?
44, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Early Connections/Union City accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Early Connections/Union City'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/Union City cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 438-7016 to ask.
What is Early Connections/Union City's phone number?
(814) 438-7016.
Where is Early Connections/Union City?
16380 Route 8, Union City, PA 16438. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA of Greater Erie/Waterford YMCA, 8.1 miles away.