St Martin Early Learning Center
1727 State St, Erie, PA
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Early Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 113
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Early Learning Center
Early Learning Center is a child care center in Erie, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 113 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 68 rules across 10 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
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 113 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 113 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Early Learning Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 113 children
- License number
- #CER-00251599
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 10, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 10 of 10 visits · 68 rules in all · 58 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 17
- Staff training and qualifications 16
- Safety and hazards 10
- Building, equipment and play areas 9
- Records and paperwork 6
- Background checks 3
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Safe sleep 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Food and nutrition 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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Jun 10, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“The cupboard doors under the sink in Room #6 are falling off creating a visible hazard. Two ceiling tiles in Room #7 above the bulletin board by the sprinklers are stained creating a visible hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2026
Feb 4, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“2nd citation: In Room #3 outside of the closet two ceiling tiles were observed to be stained causing a visible hazard. Outside of Room #3 by the restroom four ceiling tiles were observed to be stained causing a visible hazard. In the restroom next to Room #3 three ceiling tiles were observed to be stained causing a visible hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2026
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“2nd Citation: Staff person #8 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (See LIS code sheet): Pediatric First-Aid & CPR Training, Mandated Reporter Training, and Health & Safety Training.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2026
Dec 15, 2025Inspection27 rules cited
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The file for child #2 lacked a 6-month update to the emergency contact form and the financial agreement. The last update in the file was dated 10/8/24. The file for child #3 lacked a 6-month update to the emergency contact form and the financial agreement. The last update in the file was dated 1/14/25. The file for child #6 lacked a 6-month update to the emergency contact form and the financial agreement. The last update in the file was dated 10/3/24. The file for child #7 lacked a 6-month update to the emergency contact form and the financial agreement. The last update in the file was dated 1/6/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2026
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The child health reports for children #1, #3, and #5 lacked updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to a preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2026
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“In the infant room an infant was observed to have their diaper changed and the infant was placed in a crib without having their hands washed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2026
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file for staff person #4 lacked a health assessment that was completed 24 months from the previous health assessment. The health assessments in the file are dated 3/23/22 and 7/5/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #1 who was hired on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked a state police clearance that was completed 60 months from the previous state police clearance. The state police clearances in the file are dated 1/10/20 and 7/16/25. The file for staff person #5 who was hired on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked an NSOR verification certificate. The file for staff person #7 who was hired on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked an NSOR verification certificate that was completed 60 months from the previous NSOR verification certificate. The NSOR verification certificates in the file are dated 1/9/20 and 1/15/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“In Room #5 a Swiffer Wet Jet was observed with a Great Value Lavendar Solution Refill attached that was labeled "Keep Out of Reach of Children."”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2026
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“The water in Room #3 was observed to be 121.6 degrees F.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2026
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The Fire Drill and Fire Detection Log was observed for the 30-day smoke detector checks. Smoke detector checks were not documented as being conducted from 12/2024 to 9/24/25. There were 32 days between 10/24/25 and 11/25/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2026
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The files for children #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, and #7 lacked emergency contact information that included written consent signed by a parent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. The administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff was marked yes not with a written signature.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2026
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“The Fire Drill and Fire Detection Log was observed fire drills were not conducted between 12/2024 and 9/24/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2026
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“It was observed that the emergency contact information was not present in the gym where the children were receiving care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2026
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The file for child #3 lacked emergency contact information that included the health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2026
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“The files for children #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, and #7 lacked emergency contact information that included written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. The emergency medical care was marked yes not with a written signature.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2026
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The file for child #3 lacked emergency contact information that included the name, address, and telephone number of the child's physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2026
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The file for child #6 lacked a child service report that was completed in the last 6 months. The child service report in the file is dated 1/17/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2026
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“In Room #2 an infant was observed sleeping in a pack n play that did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides. In Room #2 an infant was observed sleeping in a crib that did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2026
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“During nap time a child was observed sleeping in a play house wooden cube and a child was observed sleeping in a toy rubber tire, which is not age appropriate rest equipment. The equipment was observed not to be labeled for the use of a specific child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2026
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The files for staff persons #1, #2, #3, #4, #6, and #7 lacked emergency plan training that was completed one year from the previous emergency plan training. The emergency plan training in the files was dated 1/15/24 and 12/9/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2025
3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for staff person #8 lacked initial emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The files for staff persons #1, #2, #3, #4, #6, and #7 lacked pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation prior to the expiration date in 12/2025. The current pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation in the files is dated 1/3/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2026
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #8 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (See LIS code sheet): Pediatric First-Aid & CPR Training, Mandated Reporter Training, and Health & Safety Training.”
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for staff person #9 lacked valid mandated reporter training. The mandated reporter training was completed through a program that was not approved and was only 2 hours long instead of 3 hours.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2026
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for child #2 lacked a child health report that was completed in the past 12 months. The child health report in the file is dated 9/26/24. The file for child #3 lacked a child health report that was completed in the past 12 months. The child health report in the file is dated 8/6/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2026
3270.102(f) Indoor climbing- protective surface
“A Bumbo seat without the straps was observed in Room #2 in the child care. This seat was described as hazardous by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission and may not be used by children at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2026
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In the gym a Cozy Coupe was observed to be broken on the yellow front part creating rough edges, sharp corners, and pinch and crush points.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“In Room #3 outside of the closet two ceiling tiles were observed to be stained causing a visible hazard. Outside of Room #3 by the restroom four ceiling tiles were observed to be stained causing a visible hazard. In the restroom next to Room #3 three ceiling tiles were observed to be stained causing a visible hazard.”
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The file for staff person #6 lacked a staff evaluation that was completed 12 months from the previous staff evaluation. The staff evaluations in the file were dated.1/25/24 and 5/22/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2026
Nov 18, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.70(a) 65º F minimum
“The preschool classroom was observed to have an indoor temperature of 60 degrees F.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The file for staff person #2 lacked pediatric first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training that was completed prior to the expiration of the most current certification. The pediatric first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training in the file is dated 9/28/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #1 who was hired on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked an NSOR verification certificate. The NSOR application was dated 6/30/25 and was in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2026
Apr 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First-Aid & CPR Training, Mandated Reporter Training, and Health & Safety Training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2025
Dec 10, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“In Room #5 a container of bleach was observed in an unlocked cabinet under the sick accessible to the children. The container of bleach was labeled "Keep Out of Reach of Children".”
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for staff person #3 lacked 12 clock hours of childcare training from 12/19/22 - 12/19/23. There are 6 hours of training in the file.”
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“In the child restroom outside of Room #3 a handwashing sign was observed not to be posted in the 3rd stall.”
3270.131(a) Health information
“The file for child #2 lacked an initial child health report that was provided no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility (See LIS Code Sheet). The child health report was completed on 8/29/23.”
3270.75(c) Has all items
“In the gym the first-aid kit was observed to be missing an assortment of adhesive bandages.”
3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for staff person #1 lacked firesafety training that was completed in the past 12 months. The firesafety training in the file was dated 10/30/23. The file for staff person #2 lacked firesafety training that was completed in the past 12 months. The firesafety training in the file was dated 11/17/23.”
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The files for children #1 and #3 lacked emergency contact information and financial agreements that were updated within the past 6-month period. The last updates were completed in 5/2024.”
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“In the gym it was observed that the written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed conspicuously.”
Oct 23, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During the complaint investigation, on 10/23/24 the director self-reported and video footage was viewed that verified staff person #1 slapped child #1 on the arm for picking at a sticker on the floor.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2024
Aug 28, 2024Complaint investigation6 rules cited
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“The fire drill log had the following dates 1/19/24-5/9/24 and 6/28/24- inspection date 8/28/24, which are more than 60 days apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2024
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“Staff #1 has not received emergency plan training within 90 days of hire(See LIS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for staff #1 did not contain 2 written nonfamily references.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff #1's file did not contain a signed and dated disclosure statement.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The fire alarm testing log contained the following dates 3/8/24-4/9/24, which are more than 30 days apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2024
3270.136(b) Parent info communicable diseases
“The operator did not inform parents of enrolled children when lice was discovered and present in the young toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2024
Aug 28, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“The fire drill log had the following dates 1/19/24-5/9/24 and 6/28/24- inspection date 8/28/24, which are more than 60 days apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2024
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“Staff #1 has not received emergency plan training within 90 days of hire(See LIS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for staff #1 did not contain 2 written nonfamily references.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff #1's file did not contain a signed and dated disclosure statement.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The fire alarm testing log contained the following dates 3/8/24-4/9/24, which are more than 30 days apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2024
3270.136(b) Parent info communicable diseases
“The operator did not inform parents of enrolled children when lice was discovered and present in the young toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2024
Jan 31, 2024Inspection19 rules cited
3270.61(h) Exceeding Capacity
“At approximately 7:55 AM, 24 children were observed receiving care in the Gym that has a designated maximum capacity of 14.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The facility's documentation of testing the fire detection system exceeded 30 days from 7/26/23 to 8/29/23 and from 8/29/23 to 9/29/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2024
3270.151(c)(5) Physician/CRNP assessment
“The health assessment on file for staff person #3 lacked the physician's assessment of the staff person's suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“In Room 2, the cabinet doors above the sink were observed to be loose. There is concern the cabinet doors may disconnect as they are not secured.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2024
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The two most recent evaluations in the files for staff persons #1 and #4 are dated more than 12 months apart. Staff person #1: 10/3/22 and 1/2/24. Staff person #4: 8/26/22 and 12/18/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 1924
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“In Room 5, two blue cushions on the children's storage benches were observed to be ripping, exposing the foam interior to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024
3270.107 Refrigerator
“In Room 1, the thermometer inside of the refrigerator measured temperature at 56° F In Room 6, the thermometer inside of the refrigerator on the top shelf measured temperature at 32° F, and the thermometer on the bottom shelf measured temperature at 22° F. Based on the staff person present in the room, the refrigerator freezes the children's foods and is not operable. Children's fruit was observed to be frozen inside of the refrigerator making the refrigerator not operable or maintaining food at 45° F.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2024
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid bag in the Gym did not include bandages. The first aid bag in Room 1 did not include sterile gauze pads.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2024
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“On 1/31/24 at approximately 7:55 AM, four staff persons and 24 children were observed in the gym. When asked to identify their groups, staff person #7 named 7 preschoolers, staff person #2 named 6 older toddlers, and staff person #8 named 1 younger toddler and 4 older toddlers. Staff person #9 named 6 young toddlers, which the maximum group size for young toddlers is 1:5.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The two most recent health assessments on file for staff persons #1 and #2 were dated more than 24-months apart. Staff person #1: 9/3/21 and 11/1/23. Staff person #2: 5/21/21 and 7/10/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2024
3270.131(a) Health information
“The initial health assessment on file for child #4 was dated 9/28/23, which is more than 60 days from starting at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“Staff person #4 has not had emergency plan training in the last 12 months. The most recent emergency plan training on file was dated 1/15/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for child #3 lacked an initial health report and has been enrolled at the facility for more than 60 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The two most recent health assessments on file for child #2, who is a young toddler, are dated more than 6 months apart: 5/19/23 and 1/31/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2024
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The financial agreement and emergency contact form in the file for child #1 did not have documentation of being reviewed and/or updated by the parent in the past 6 months. The most recent update for both forms was on 7/7/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The file for staff person #6, had documentation of pediatric first aid /CPR training that was not renewed before the expiration date of the most current certification. The two most current trainings on file are dated 8/31/21 and 11/18/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“Staff person #5 has not had fire safety training within the last 12 months. The most recent training was on 3/28/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2024
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“Handwashing signs were not posted in the toddler bathroom at each toilet.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In Room 1, several of the foam building blocks were observed to have bite marks and were not in good repair.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024
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Jun 27, 2023Complaint investigation5 rules cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“According to staff statements and video recording, the following event occurred on 6/6/23. At 11:01 a.m., Facility Persons #1, #2, and #3 were supervising a group of 14 preschool-aged children in Room 8-Little Tots 1. Child #1 and Child #2, while not being supervised, were engaging in inappropriate sexual behavior for 12 minutes during the time frame 11:01 a.m. to 11:13 a.m. Inadequate child supervision by Facility Persons #1, #2, and #3 led to an increased risk amongst children in the preschool classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2023
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“According to staff statements and video recording, the following event occurred on 6/6/23. At 11:01 a.m., Facility Persons #1, #2, and #3 were supervising a group of 14 preschool-aged children in Room 8-Little Tots 1. Child #1 and Child #2, while not being supervised, were engaging in inappropriate sexual behavior for 12 minutes during the time frame 11:01 a.m. to 11:13 a.m. Inadequate child supervision by Facility Persons #1, #2, and #3 led to an increased risk amongst children in the preschool classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2023
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“According to staff statements and video recording, the following event occurred on 6/6/23. At 11:01 a.m., Facility Persons #1, #2, and #3 were supervising a group of 14 preschool-aged children in Room 8-Little Tots 1. Child #1 and Child #2, while not being supervised, were engaging in inappropriate sexual behavior for 12 minutes during the time frame 11:01 a.m. to 11:13 a.m. Inadequate child supervision by Facility Persons #1, #2, and #3 led to an increased risk amongst children in the preschool classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2023
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“According to staff statements and video recording, the following event occurred on 6/6/23. At 11:01 a.m., Facility Persons #1, #2, and #3 were supervising a group of 14 preschool-aged children in Room 8-Little Tots 1. Child #1 and Child #2, while not being supervised, were engaging in inappropriate sexual behavior for 11 minutes during the time frame 11:01 a.m. to 11:13 a.m. Inadequate child supervision by Facility Persons #1, #2, and #3 led to an increased risk amongst children in the preschool classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2023
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“According to staff statements and video recording, the following event occurred on 6/6/23. At 11:01 a.m., Facility Persons #1, #2, and #3 were supervising a group of 14 preschool-aged children in Room 8-Little Tots 1. Child #1 and Child #2, while not being supervised, were engaging in inappropriate sexual behavior for 12 minutes during the time frame 11:01 a.m. to 11:13 a.m. Inadequate child supervision by Facility Persons #1, #2, and #3 led to an increased risk amongst children in the preschool classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2023
Jun 6, 2023Complaint investigation5 rules cited
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“Based on staff statements and video recording, Facility Person #1 asked Child #1 if they wanted to go outside or go inside the closet in the Little Tots 1 Room. Child #1 followed Facility Person #1 to the closet door. Facility Person #1 opened the closet door, and Child #1 walked into the closet. Facility Person #1 then closed the closet door shut for approximately four seconds with the child inside of the closet. Child #1 began to scream, "I'll go outside!" Facility Person #1 opened the closet door and Child #1 walked out of the closet.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2023
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“Based on staff statements and video recording, Facility Person #1 asked Child #1 if they wanted to go outside or go inside the closet in the Little Tots 1 Room. Child #1 followed Facility Person #1 to the closet door. Facility Person #1 opened the closet door, and Child #1 walked into the closet. Facility Person #1 then closed the closet door shut for approximately four seconds with the child inside of the closet. Child #1 began to scream, "I'll go outside!" Facility Person #1 opened the closet door and Child #1 walked out of the closet.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2023
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“Based on staff statements and video recording, Facility Person #1 asked Child #1 if they wanted to go outside or go inside the closet in the Little Tots 1 Room. Child #1 followed Facility Person #1 to the closet door. Facility Person #1 opened the closet door, and Child #1 walked into the closet. Facility Person #1 then closed the closet door shut for approximately four seconds with the child inside of the closet. Child #1 began to scream, "I'll go outside!" Facility Person #1 opened the closet door and Child #1 walked out of the closet.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2023
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“Based on staff statements and video recording, Facility Person #1 asked Child #1 if they wanted to go outside or go inside the closet in the Little Tots 1 Room. Child #1 followed Facility Person #1 to the closet door. Facility Person #1 opened the closet door, and Child #1 walked into the closet. Facility Person #1 then closed the closet door shut for approximately four seconds with the child inside of the closet. Child #1 began to scream, "I'll go outside!" Facility Person #1 opened the closet door and Child #1 walked out of the closet.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2023
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“Based on staff statements and video recording, Facility Person #1 asked Child #1 if they wanted to go outside or go inside the closet in the Little Tots 1 Room. Child #1 followed Facility Person #1 to the closet door. Facility Person #1 opened the closet door, and Child #1 walked into the closet. Facility Person #1 then closed the closet door shut for approximately four seconds with the child inside of the closet. Child #1 began to scream, "I'll go outside!" Facility Person #1 opened the closet door and Child #1 walked out of the closet.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2023
May 3, 2023Inspection9 rules cited
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The facility did not complete or have documentation of conducting an emergency drill within the past year.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2023
3270.151(c)(5) Physician/CRNP assessment
“The health assessment on file for staff person #1 lacked the physician's assessment of the staff person's suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2023
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The files for staff persons #2 and #3 were observed to have documentation of a health assessment that was not renewed before the expiration date of the most current certification on file. The health assessments on file for staff person #2 are dated 10/5/20 and 10/18/22. The health assessments on file for staff person #3 are dated 10/8/20 and 10/18/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2022
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“The diapering can in Room 3 was not plastic-lined or hands-free as the foot pedal was observed to be broken. The diapering can in Bathroom #2 was observed to be plastic-lined but was not hands-free.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“A wooden children's chair was observed to be splintering in the Room 1. In Room 2, a children's plastic step stool was observed to have a piece broken off, which exposed the children to rough edges and sharp corners. In Room 5 and in Room 8, a clear bin containing children's toys were observed to be cracked with sharp edges.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2023
3270.66(c) Toxic use- no contamination
“Glue that states "keep out of reach of children" was observed in a cabinet next to children's food in Room 5.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2023
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“In Room 7, a loose crib sheet was observed in a crib in which an infant was sleeping.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The file for staff person #4 was observed to lack documentation of completion of the following pre-service training by December 30, 2022: Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022. The training certificate on file is dated 1/8/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2023
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The facility's documentation of testing the fire detection system exceeded 30 days from 7.1.22 to 8.22.22 and 11.1.22 to 12.27.22.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2023
Apr 19, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Based on staff statements and video footage, the front doors in the foyer entrance of the facility do not work properly due to a malfunction in the lock system on the doors.”
May 17, 2022Inspection10 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The most recent Mandated Reporter Trainings in the file for Staff Person #14 exceeded 60 months between trainings: 4/27/16-5/12/21.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The NSOR Certificates in the files for Staff Persons #1, 11, 13 and 15, who were all hired prior to September 30, 2019, were dated after the July 1, 2020, the date mandated by the CPSL. Staff Person #1: 4/6/21 Staff Person #11: 9/1/20 Staff Person #13: 9/9/20 Staff Person #15: 7/9/20.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2022
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed dirt and debris under the mats of the diaper changing tables in the Tot 1, Tot 2, Grasshopper and Infant Rooms.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2022
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 files for Staff Persons #7, 13 and 16 exceeded 24 months between assessments.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2022
3270.31(f)(10)/3270.192(2)(iii) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The Pediatric First Aid/CPR Certification in the file for Staff Person #9 was conducted more than 90 days after the staff person's start date. The file for Staff Person #3, who has been working for more than 90 days, did not include Pediatric First Aid/CPR Certification.”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The most recent Pediatric First Aid/CPR Training in the files for Staff Persons #2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 were conducted after previous Pediatric First Aid/CPR had expired.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2022
3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii) Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The Health and Safety training in the file for Staff Person #1 was the 6-hour module conducted on 8/27/16, which is not valid.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2022
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The Fire Drill/System Test Log documented two times when fire system checks exceeded thirty days between checks: 11/18/21-12/31/21 and 1/5/22-2/28/22.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2022
3270.81 Glass
“The glass door and lower window in the Firefly Room and the glass windows in the Infant Room did not have visual strips or other visual identification placed on the glass.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed frayed fencing and a broken gate in the small outdoor play space. Observed rust and frayed edges on the exit door to the playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 6, 2022
Apr 18, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed brown stains from water damage on one of the ceiling tiles closest to the window side of the Infant Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2022
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“A baby gate was stretched across the exit door in the Infant Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2022
3270.31(f)(10)/3270.192(2)(iii) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The Pediatric CPR/FA Certification in the file for Staff Person #1 was completed more than 90 days after the staff person's first day working at the facility. The file for Staff Person #2, who has been working at the facility for more than 90 days, did not include Pediatric CPR/FA Certification.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Early Learning Center
Is Early Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Early Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Early Learning Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 10, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 68 rules across 10 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 58 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 Learning Center care for?
113, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Early Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Early Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 464-2980 to ask.
What is Early Learning Center's phone number?
(814) 464-2980.
Where is Early Learning Center?
3507 Poplar St, Erie, PA 16508. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA of Greater Erie/Glenwood YMCA Day Care Ctr, 0.2 miles away.