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Ellwood City Early Lrng Ctr
- licensed capacity
- 67
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Ellwood City Early Lrng Ctr
Ellwood City Early Lrng Ctr is a child care center in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 67 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 2 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
- 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 67 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 67 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Ellwood City Early Lrng Ctr has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Ellwood City Early Lrng Ctr
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 67 children
- License number
- #CER-00248284
Summary
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 19, 2025: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected
- Safety and hazards 2
- Records and paperwork 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Background checks 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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Sep 19, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The file for Child #1 contained an immunization record that was lacking 2 doses of [name] The file for Child #2 contained an immunization record that was lacking one dose of DTAP, one dose of HIB, one dose of Pneumococcal, and one dose of [name]”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2025
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“The file for Staff #1 contained Health and Safety Part 2 training obtained more than 90 days after their start date.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2025
Sep 9, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for Staff #1 and #2 both contained Disclosure Statements that were signed after their start dates.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2024
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.181(b) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Current
“The file for Child #1, who is a preschool aged child, contained a health assessment that was obtained more than 12 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2024
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“Upon review of documentation of testing of the smoke detection system, it was noted that the system was tested on 2.6.24 and then on 3.14.24 and 4.15.24 and then on 5.24.24 both of these increments are more than 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2024
3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Upon review of documentation of testing of the smoke detection system, it was noted that the system was tested on 2.6.24 and then on 3.14.24 and 4.15.24 and then on 5.24.24 both of these increments are more than 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2024
Sep 27, 2023Inspection13 rules cited
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Documentation of pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR training for facility person #1 was dated 9/22/2023, which was more than 90 days from their start date with children (see coded LIS sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2023
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file of facility person #2, identified as an assistant group supervisor, did not contain documentation of 2 years (2500 hours) of experience with children to qualify as an assistant group supervisor.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2023
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“The health assessment of child #2 did not contain a statement the child is free from communicable disease and is able to participate in child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2023
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“The emergency contact forms were not present when the children were being cared for in the indoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact for of child #2 and #3 did not contain the addresses for all of the release persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2023
3270.123(b) Parent receives original
“The file of child #2 contained the original financial agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2023
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“The financial agreement of child #2 did not contain their admission date.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2023
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The financial agreements of child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not contain financial agreements which did not contain the persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2023
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“The toddler classroom contained foam blocks accessible to children still placing objects in their mouths.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2023
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“The changing table in the toddler classroom did not have a posted handwashing sign.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The files of facility persons #2 and #4 contain disclosure statements which were not dated.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2023
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The file of facility person #3, employed with the organization for more than 90 days (see coded LIS sheet) did not contain documentation of emergency plan training for the facility in which they were working.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2023
3270.75(a) In child care spaces
“A first aid kit was not present while the toddlers were cared for in the indoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2023
Sep 13, 2022Inspection13 rules cited
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“The facility did not provide the parent of each enrolled child with information on how to access the regulations electronically and instructions on contacting the regional child care office.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2022
3270.94(a)(9) Written record
“The fire drill log did not contain a hypothetical location on 4/11/2022 or 5/12/2022 and listed the number of facility persons participating in the fire drill and not their names as required under the regulation.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2022
3270.31(h) Health and Safety Training
“Documentation of the professional development topics 1-9 under subsection (f) for facility person #1 was dated 7/20/2016, which was before the valid date of 9/30/2016. The acceptable trainings are now current being dated 2/4/2022. Documentation of professional development topics 1-9 under subsection (f) was dated 7/11/2022 for facility person #2, which was after 6/17/2021, the required date for facility persons hired prior to 12/19/2020 (see coded LIS sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2022
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The facility had written documentation of an emergency drill dated 8/30/2022, but did not have documentation of an emergency drill being completed between 12/19/2020 and 12/19/2021.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2022
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“The refrigerator in classroom 101 contained a bottle which was not labeled with the name of the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2022
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The health assessment of facility person #3 was signed and dated on 11/6/2020, however, it was documented on the health assessment the last physical examination occurred on 8/31/2020 which was more than 24 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2022
3270.133(5) Original label
“Classroom 101 contained a bottle of Tylenol, with an expiration date of 4/2022, and Orajel, with an expiration date of of 6/2022”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2022
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“The financial agreement of child #1 did not contain their arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2022
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The file for facility person #2 (see coded LIS sheet) contained a staff evaluation completed on 7/6/2022, and facility person #3 (see coded LIS sheet) contained a staff evaluation dated 5/11/2022. The files did not contain documentation of prior evaluations in the files.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“Documentation of annual fire safety training of facility person #2 (dated 7/30/2020 and 8/9/2022) and facility person #3 (dated 7/20/2020 and 8/26/2022) exceeded 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2022
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“Documentation of emergency plan training for facility person #1 exceeded 12 months (6/1/2021 and 8/22/2022).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2022
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“Classroom 209 had 3 pairs of adult scissors, which are sharp and could injure children, in an unlocked desk drawer accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2022
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file of facility person #2 contained 4 annual training hours between 12/19/2020 ant 12/19/2021 lacking 8 hours which were completed after 12/19/2021 (10 hours dated 2/4/2022).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Ellwood City Early Lrng Ctr
Is Ellwood City Early Lrng Ctr licensed?
Yes. Ellwood City Early Lrng Ctr is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Ellwood City Early Lrng Ctr last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 19, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Ellwood City Early Lrng Ctr had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 2 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Ellwood City Early Lrng Ctr care for?
67, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Ellwood City Early Lrng Ctr accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Ellwood City Early Lrng Ctr's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Ellwood City Early Lrng Ctr cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 752-0239 to ask.
What is Ellwood City Early Lrng Ctr's phone number?
(724) 752-0239.
Where is Ellwood City Early Lrng Ctr?
924 Crescent Ave, Ellwood City, PA 16117. The nearest other daycare we list is Ellwood City Childrens Center, 0.8 miles away.