Drewerys Childcare and Early Learning Center
1763 Pine Hollow Rd, Mc Kees Rocks, PA
EduCare Children’s Academy
- licensed capacity
- 93
- open each week
- 5 days
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About EduCare Children’s Academy
EduCare Children’s Academy is a child care center in Mc Kees Rocks, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 93 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 60 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 93 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 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 | 93 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for EduCare Children’s Academy
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 93 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00252062
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 25, 2025: 15 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 8 visits · 60 rules in all · 60 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 11
- Staff training and qualifications 11
- Safety and hazards 10
- Building, equipment and play areas 8
- Background checks 6
- Supervision and ratios 6
- Records and paperwork 5
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Other rules 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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Nov 25, 2025Inspection15 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #4 lacked a state police clearance at their start date and requires a current state police clearance. (See LIS CODE SHEET) The file for staff person #1 had an out of state child abuse & neglect registry check that was dated after their start date. (See LIS CODE SHEET)”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“In the infant room in the bathroom, there were 2 bolts on the base of the toilet that were protruding up and were a visible hazard. In room #4, there was a leak in the ceiling that was observed with water dripping from a ceiling tile to the floor. In the infant room and the back room, there were multiple damaged ceiling tiles that were observed.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2025
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first-aid kit in room #4 lacked soap and tape.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2025
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The file for staff person #6 had emergency plan trainings that exceeded a year between trainings.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 24, 2024
3270.92(a) No portable space heaters
“There was a portable space heater observed in the office.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2025
3270.34(b)(2)/3270.192(2)(ii) Bachelor's, 30 credits + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for staff person #4, functioning as the director, lacked verification of 2 years of experience working with children to qualify as the director.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2025
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The file for child #2 had an agreement that lacked the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2025
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The file for child #1 had an emergency contact form that lacked the telephone number of the child's physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The file for child #2 had an emergency contact form that lacked the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2025
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“The file for child #1 had a health assessment that lacked 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: Dec 30, 2025
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The file for staff person #6 had staff evaluations that exceeded 12 months between evaluations.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2025
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for staff person #3, functioning as an aide, lacked verification of education to qualify as an aide. The file for staff person #1, functioning as an assistant group supervisor, lacked verification of experience to qualify as an assistant group supervisor.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026
3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(3) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal policy
“The file for child #3, enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, lacked documentation of the 1st & 2nd Hepatitis B, 2nd DTAP, 1st, 2nd, & 3rd HIB, 2nd Pneumococcal, 2nd & 3rd Polio, and 1st MMR, Varicella, & Hepatitis A vaccinations being administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and lacked exemption documentation.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2025
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The files for staff person #2 and #7 lacked a current health assessment updated within the last 24 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The file for staff person #6 had fire safety trainings that exceeded a year between trainings.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2025
- Sep 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 9, 2025Inspection13 rules cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“On 7/9/25, at approximately 1:37 pm in the back room during naptime, a total of 40 children were present. Staff person #1 identified 20 preschool and school-age children in their group, staff person #2 identified 8 children in their group, including 2 older toddlers and 6 preschoolers, and staff person #3 identified 10 children in their group, including 5 older toddlers and 5 young toddlers, resulting in 2 children being omitted from a supervision group.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2025
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“On 7/9/25, the facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2025
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #4 and #5 completed the following required pre-service training on 7-25-25 that was over 90 days after their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric first-aid/CPR training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #5 had NSOR verification certificates that exceeded 60 months between certificates.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On 7/9/25, in the first room at the entrance with preschoolers, there were two shelves that each had a screw protruding out of the side of the shelf that had sharp edges and were a visible hazard. In the bathroom in the first room, the left faucet had a bolt protruding up from the back of the faucet that was a visible hazard. In the first room, the door handle to the bathroom was loose and coming apart from the door. In the back room/school-age room, the front wall had an electrical outlet that lacked the faceplate and had an opening in the wall around the outlet that exposed the wiring behind the outlet.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“On 7/9/25, in the first room at the entrance, there was one area of damaged paint/plaster on the back wall. In the back room/school-age room, there were multiple areas of damaged paint/plaster near the steps on the left side of the room and an area of peeling paint on the left wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2025
3270.24(a) Immediate access
“On 7-9-25, the facility's office was locked with the staff files located inside and were unable to be accessed by staff persons at the facility for review by DHS certification representative.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“The file for staff person #4 lacked a health assessment and tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method prior to providing initial service in a child care setting at the facility and requires a current health assessment and tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method. The file for staff person #2 had a health assessment that was dated over 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting at the facility and requires a current health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“On 7/9/25, Staff person #5 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #5 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric first-aid/CPR training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2025
3270.62(a) Large muscle space provided
“On 7/9/25, the back room that was measured and previously used as the facility's play space was currently being used as child care space, resulting in the facility not having a measured play space for the children to use at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“On 7/9/25, In the bathroom in the first room with preschoolers, there was an unlocked cabinet that contained multiple toxics including Member's Mark Disinfectant Wipes and Odoban Disinfectant Spray that were labeled "Keep out of reach of children" and were accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2025
3270.66(b) Original container
“On 7/9/25, in the back area of the large preschool/toddler room, there was a cabinet with a top shelf that contained disinfectant spray and disinfectant wipes with multiple bags of food items stored on the same shelf, including vanilla wafers. In the young toddler room, there was a cabinet with a shelf that contained disinfectant spray and a bottle of hand sanitizer stored on the same shelf with multiple food items.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2025
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“On 7/9/25, in the large preschool/toddler room, there was an electrical outlet that lacked an outlet cover on the right wall that was accessible to children 5 years of age and younger. In the young toddler room, there was an electrical outlet that lacked two outlet covers and was accessible to children 5 years of age and younger.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2025
Jan 7, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.37(c) Aides supervised all times
“According to staff statements, staff person #1, an aide, was left alone in a classroom with a child when the rest of the group was transitioning with a staff person to another room in the facility. During that time, staff person #1 was not supervised in the room by a staff person qualifying at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2025
Nov 19, 2024Inspection16 rules cited
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“The emergency transportation plan was not posted in room #6 and the gross motor room.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“In the preschool room, there were multiple areas with peeling paint on the back wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“The file for staff person #4 had a health assessment and a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method that were dated after the staff person provided initial service in a child care setting at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“According to the log, the operator did not manually test the interconnected fire detection system in the facility at least once every 30 days on multiple occasions within the last year.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2024
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“The first-aid kit in the preschool room was located in a backpack that was accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2024
3270.34(c) Employed and present 30 hrs/wk
“According to staff on 11-19-24, a director has not been present at the facility for a minimum of 30 hours per week since April 2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2024
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The files for staff person #3 and #8 lacked a current staff evaluation completed by the director within the last 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2024
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for staff person #1, functioning as a staff person, lacked verification of education to qualify as a staff person. The file for staff person #5, functioning as an assistant group supervisor, lacked verification of education to qualify as an assistant group supervisor.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #6 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 6-25-19.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #8 lacked an FBI clearance at their start date and requires a current FBI clearance. The file for staff person #1 had a state police clearance that was dated after their start date. The file for staff person #2 had a state police clearance that was dated after their start date and lacked a disclosure statement. The file for staff person #4 had an NSOR verification certificate that was dated after their start date. The file for staff person #5, hired provisionally, had proof of application for the NSOR verification certificate at their start date and had an NSOR verification certificate dated 11-5-24 that was not within 45 days of their start date as required for a provisional hire (See LIS CODE SHEET). Staff person #5 had a disclosure statement that lacked the signature of a witness.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #5, #7, and #8 completed the following required pre-service training on 11-5-24 that was over 90 days after their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric first-aid/CPR training. Staff person #7 completed the following required pre-service training on 11-4-24 that was over 90 days after their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Training in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1-9).”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2024
3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(3) ACIP recommended immunization record /Dismissal policy
“The file for child #3 lacked an immunization record within 60 days of the child's first day of attendance at the facility and requires a current immunization record. The files for child #4 and #5 had an immunization record that was dated over 60 days after the child's first day of attendance at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2024
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for child #3 lacked an initial health assessment within 60 days of the child's first day of attendance at the facility and requires a current health assessment. The files for child #2, #4, and #5 had an initial health assessment that was dated over 60 days after the child's first day of attendance at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2024
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The operator's letter provided to the parent of each enrolled child explaining the emergency procedures lacked the accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2024
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, lacked a current health assessment dated within the last 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The file for staff person #3 lacked current fire safety training completed within the last year. The file for staff person #8 had fire safety training that was dated over a year after their start date.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2024
Apr 9, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“In the Caterpillar (Special Needs) Room, at approximately 09:45, while three Older Toddlers and two Pre-School children were engaged in free play, Child #1 crawled under the half-moon table. Staff #1 immediately and quickly approached child #1, grabbed child #1 by the back of his pants and diaper and pulled him backwards and dragged him for approximately two to three feet. In the Caterpillar (Special Needs) Room, at approximately 10:36, while three Older Toddlers and two Pre-School children were engaged in free play, Staff Person #1 grabbed Child #2 by his left arm, above the elbow, lifted him off the floor and proceeded to carry him approximately five to six feet and child #2 was dropped and fell on his bottom.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2024
- Apr 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 16, 2023Inspection14 rules cited
3270.166(1) Written statement
“There were no infant feeding plans submitted by the parent for any of the 4 infants receiving care.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2023
3270.151(c)(5)/3270.192(3) Physician/CRNP assessment/Health assessment, TB test
“The health assessment on file for Staff person #5 does not include the physician or health care professional's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2023
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 does not include documentation of a health assessment being completed within 12 months prior to date of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET). The health assessment on file for staff person #1 was dated 10/29/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2023
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“The infant, young toddler, older toddler, and preschool rooms did not contain emergency contact forms for the children receiving care in the room.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 does not include a complete address for all listed release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2023
3270.111(a) Written plan
“There was no posted written daily activity schedule posted in the preschool room or in the Infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2023
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“There was an infant in a crib in the infant room that was not labeled with the child's name.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“There were broken ball and joint connecting toys in the preschool room, exposing sharp edges.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“There was a low wall in the preschool room with rough, sharp edges from spackling material that posed a safety hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2023
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for Staff person #1, classified as an Aide, does not include verification of a high school diploma or general educational development certificate; or a minimum of an 8th grade education and 2 years of child care experience. The file for Staff person #2, classified as an assistant group supervisor, does not include a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 30 credits in education or a related human services field; or a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate, 15 credits in education or a related human services field and 1 year of experience with children; or a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #3 does not include a child abuse clearance, (See IS CODE SHEET) required for CPSL compliance.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #4 did not include documentation of application for a PA Criminal History clearance prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL; the application was dated 10/28/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #5 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #5 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid/Pediatric CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2023
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“There was peeling paint on a wall in the preschool that separates the room.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2023
Aug 24, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The emergency plan on site did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2023
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“There was no handwashing sign at the 2nd toilet in the Room 2 (Older Toddler) bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about EduCare Children’s Academy
Is EduCare Children’s Academy licensed?
Yes. EduCare Children’s Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was EduCare Children’s Academy last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on November 25, 2025, with 15 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has EduCare Children’s Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 60 rules across 6 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 60 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 EduCare Children’s Academy care for?
93, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does EduCare Children’s Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are EduCare Children’s Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does EduCare Children’s Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 458-3993 to ask.
What is EduCare Children’s Academy's phone number?
(412) 458-3993.
Where is EduCare Children’s Academy?
820 Broadway Ave, Mc Kees Rocks, PA 15136. The nearest other daycare we list is Kelly and Ninas Daycare, 0.1 miles away.