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Early Years Community Learning Centers

1310 Freedom Crider Rd, Freedom, PA 150424.3· 16 reviews
licensed capacity
63
open each week
5 days

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About Early Years Community Learning Centers

Early Years Community Learning Centers is a child care center in Freedom, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 63 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 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 46 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Child care center
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Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
63 children

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Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
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Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity63 childrenFrom the state license
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Inspection reports for Early Years Community Learning Centers

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
63 children
License number
#CER-00260118
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 10, 2026: 9 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 46 rules in all · 46 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 11
  • Safety and hazards 11
  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Building, equipment and play areas 5
  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Discipline and child guidance 4
  • Background checks 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Transportation 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Safe sleep 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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  1. Aug 10, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.27(d) Plan posted

      “The emergency plan was not posted in the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(5) Original label

      “In the starbright room was Cortizone 10 Eczema cream that expired 3/2026. In the Pre-K room was Auvi Epi Pen that expired 7/16/26.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

      “Child #1's financial agreement did not contain the date of the child's admission.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff #2's file contained a Health and Safety Part 2 training dated 2/13/26 which is more than 90 days after date of hire(See LIS Code Sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “The diaper table in the infant room was unlocked and contained Honest Healing Ointment, Aquaphor, A&D Ointment, Boudreaux Buttpaste, and Desitin all stated keep out of reach of children accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “Child #3's two most recent child service reports are dated 12/2024 and 4/2026 which are more than 6 months apart. Child #4's most recent child service report is dated 10/2025 which is more than 6 months ago. Child #5's two most recent child service reports are dated 4/2024 and 5/2026 which is more than 6 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “The first aid kit in the Pre-K room did not contain assorted adhesive bandages.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “Child #2's file was missing one phone number of an individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2026

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “Staff #1's file contained a state police clearance that did not include a dissemination date making it invalid.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2026

  2. Dec 12, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “A staff person at the facility self-reported that on 11/25/25 in the Pre-K room, Staff #1 grabbed Child #1roughly by the arm and hit Child #1 on the back of the head.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 26, 2025

  3. Aug 19, 2025Inspection14 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “Staff person #3's two most recent fire safety trainings are dated 5/22/24 and 7/21/25 which are more than 12 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “Staff #4's disclosure statement did not contain a witness signature.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “Staff #1's file did not contain documentation of translated and evaluated proof of education of the person's foreign diploma.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “The first aid kit in the Pre-K room was missing band aids.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “In the teddy bear room there was a blue bin with duplos that had a broken handle with rough edges.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “Child #2's two most recent child service reports are dated 9/2024 and 4/2025 which are more than 6 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “Child #2's file did not contain the phone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care space

      “At the time of inspection, Child #4 was receiving care in the infant room without their emergency contact information being in the room where they were receiving care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

      “The immunization record on file for Child #1, a young toddler age child(See LIS Code Sheet), includes 3 of 4 DTAP vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test

      “Staff #2's two most recent staff health assessments are dated 12/29/22 and 2/3/25 which are more than 24 months apart. Staff #3 two most recent staff health assessments are dated 4/28/23 and 7/2/25 which are more than 24 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(3)/3270.192(3) Exam communicable disease/Health assessment, TB test

      “The current health assessment on file for Staff person #3 indicates that the staff person has a communicable/contagious disease, with no additional information given.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2025

    • Transportation

      3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading

      “Child #3's file did not address consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “The file for child #1 contained an initial health assessment dated 3/6/24 which is more than 60 days after enrollment(See LIS Code Sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(b) Original container

      “In the Pre-K room the sanitizing spray was being stored on top of the refrigerator without a protective container to keep it in.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2025

  4. Feb 24, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “The last fire drill was documented to have occurred on 12/13/24 which is more then 60 days ago.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      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 12/6/24-1/6/25 which are more than 30 days apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

      “The facility's current certificate was not posted in the facility. The pervious certificate expiring 11/20/24 was posted.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 CPR and First Aid”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.92(a) No portable space heaters

      “A portable space heater was being used in the office.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2025

  5. Aug 22, 2024Inspection17 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “In the teddy bear room in the red sensory table was small hard noodles that were less than an inch in diameter accessible to children that are still placing objects in their mouths.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “All childcare spaces did not contain a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times

      “Child #2's financial agreement did not contain the child's arrival and departure time”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “Child #1's most recent child service report is dated 12/22/23 which is more than 6 months ago.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(e) Letter to parents

      “The emergency parent letter given to all parents of enrolled children did not contain accommodation for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “Staff #1's two most recent staff evaluations were on 4/4/23 and 5/16/24 which are more than 12 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “In the Pre-K/School age room the sink that was not being directly monitored by staff was filled with Steramine Sanitizing and water solution and accessible to children. The Steramine Sanitizing bottle stated keep out of reach of children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “In the Starbright room the first aid kit in the book bag for outside was missing scissors.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “On the front of the 3rd step of the main entrance is peeling paint.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(2) Emergency plan

      “The emergency plan did not contain an address or map to the location for evacuation to a location away from the facility premises.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “The 30 day fire alarm testing log contained the following dates 12/22/23-2/15/24(54 days), 3/15/24-4/15/24(31 days), 5/14/24-6/14/24(31 days), and 7/12/24-8/12/24(31 days) which are more than 30 days apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.166(4) Bottles labeled

      “In the infant room an infant's bottle was missing a label with the child's name.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(6) Written consent

      “In the young toddler room, an epinephrine injection did not contain written parental consent for administration. In the infant room, an epinephrine injection did not contain written parental consent for administration.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(g) Clean and good repair

      “In the teddy bear room, the two child size toilets had brownish/black rings in the toilet bowls. When the teacher was asked how often the toilets were cleaned, they stated they are cleaned 3 times a week.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “In the teddy bear room the rest equipment was not labeled for the use of a specific child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “In the starbright room the top door on the play kitchen set was stuck inside and when you tried to pull it out it caused a pinching hazard.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “Child #3's file did not contain the address of the child's physician or source of medical care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024

  6. Aug 24, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(e) Letter to parents

      “The parent letter lacks a letter explaining the update to the plan for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “The file for staff #1 lacked the one hour health and safety update which was due by 12/30/22. There is now training on file and dated 7/31/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “There was more than 30 days between testing of the fire detection system dated 5/3/23 and 6/8/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

      “The file for staff #2 lacked a TB screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. SEE IS CODE SHEET. There is now a current TB screening on file and dated 1/9/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2023

  7. Sep 7, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file

      “Based on staff interviews an incident report was not written up and given to the parents on 8/31/22 when the child fell ill at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2022

  8. Aug 23, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “The operator stated that they test the facility fire alarms every 30 days however the testing's conducted between January 2022 to May 2022 were not documented in writing.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “Upon review of the facility's fire drill log it was observed that there was more than 60 days between the fire drills conducted on 3/31/22 and 6/23/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2022

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.166(4) Bottles labeled

      “In the Infant Room one bottle, used by an infant, was observed to not be labeled with the child's name.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “The staff file for Staff person #1 only contained 6 out of the 12 clock hours of child care training for their 2021-2022 anniversary hire date [See IS Code Sheet].”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2022

  9. Mar 24, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52 Mixed Age Level

      “Based on interviews, it was determined that at different times in the past two months, in the infant room with only one staff person present there were more than 4 children comprised of infants and young toddlers who were combined in a mixed age level group being cared for by one caregiver.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “Based on interviews, it was determined that at different times in the infant room the staff child ratio of 1:4 was exceeded. Based on interviews, it was determined at different times in the older toddler room, the staff child ratio of 1:6 was exceeded.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2022

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Is Early Years Community Learning Centers licensed?

Yes. Early Years Community Learning Centers is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Early Years Community Learning Centers last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 10, 2026, with 9 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Early Years Community Learning Centers had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 46 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 46 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 Years Community Learning Centers care for?

63, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Early Years Community Learning Centers accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Early Years Community Learning Centers' 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 Years Community Learning Centers cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (878) 201-3684 to ask.

What is Early Years Community Learning Centers' phone number?

(878) 201-3684.

Where is Early Years Community Learning Centers?

1310 Freedom Crider Rd, Freedom, PA 15042. The nearest other daycare we list is New Beginnings Childcare, 1.7 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).