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Eps Pennbriar Child Care
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About Eps Pennbriar Child Care
Eps Pennbriar Child Care is a child care center in Erie, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 175 children, serving school-age children.
It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, drop-in care and infant care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 113 rules across 11 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
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12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 175 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (814) 825-8686 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 13 years of age |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, drop-in care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Transportation | Transportation (transportation to and from many area schools; Summit Township School District provides bus transportation) |
| Licensed capacity | 175 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Eps Pennbriar Child Care
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 175 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00256126
Summary
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 31, 2026: 24 rules cited
Rules cited on 11 of 12 visits · 113 rules in all · 111 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 26
- Records and paperwork 14
- Safety and hazards 14
- Staff training and qualifications 14
- Building, equipment and play areas 13
- Supervision and ratios 13
- Background checks 9
- Transportation 5
- Food and nutrition 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- 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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Mar 31, 2026Inspection24 rules cited
3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle
“The trash receptacles in the infant room and the gym, which contained soiled tissues, were not lidded.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2026
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit in the Toddler Back Room lacked tweezers.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed a loose, bowed ceiling tile above the number signs in the 2s and 3s PS Room. Observed crumbs and sticky food residue in the cabinet under the snack drawer in the 2s and 3s PS Room. In the rear stairwell, observed dirt and debris on the floor and steps, a broken chair, a ceiling tile and windows propped up against the wall. Observed protruding bolts on the bases of two of the toilets in the SA bathroom. Observed a frayed washer, which creates a sharp edge, in the wall below the clock in the PreK Room. Observed trash and debris in the Toddler Playground. Observed protruding pegs from the structure enclosing the rubber mulch in the PS/SA Playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2026
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Observed flaking plaster between the main child care space and dining area of the PreK Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2026
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed dirt build-up on the steps of the diaper changing table in the Toddler Front Room and on a toy shelf in the 2s and 3s PS Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2026
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“Observed small beads, less than one inch in diameter, in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in the Toddler Back Room. This presents a potential choking hazard for children who may still be placing objects in their mouths.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2026
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The emergency contact form in the file for Child #3 did not include the address and telephone number of the physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2026
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact forms in the files for Child #1, 2 and 3 do not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2026
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“The emergency contact forms in the files for Child #2 and 3 do not include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2026
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact forms in the files for Child #1 and 3 do not include the release persons' addresses.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2026
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“The binder in the Infant Room did not contain an emergency contact form for Child #5 who was receiving care in that room.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2026
3270.124(d) Excursions
“The binder in the 2018 Dodge Caravan did not contain an emergency contact form for Child #6 who was being transported from school in that van.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The most recent health assessment in the file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 24 months between assessments. The file for Staff Person #8 does not include a health assessment conducted within the past 24 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2026
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“The bottles in the Infant Room were not labeled.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2026
3270.178 Transportation First Aid Kit
“The first aid kit in the 2019 Dodge Caravan lacked tweezers.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2026
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The most recent parent updates for the emergency contact form and fee agreement in the file for Child #4 exceeded 6 months between updates. The emergency contact form in the file for Child #2 has not been updated by the parent in the past 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2026
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The facility does not have documentation of an annual emergency drill conducted within the past 12 months (6/5/24).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2026
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The fire drill/fire system test log documents five times when fire system checks exceeded thirty days between tests: 6/14-7/17, 8/12-9/17, 9/17-11/7, 12/4-1/5, 1/5-2/5.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2026
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“The facility does not have an annual traffic letter on file dated within the past 12 months (January, 2025).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The files for Staff Person #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9 and 11 do not contain fire safety training conducted within the past 12 months. The files for Staff Person #7, 10 and 12, who have been working at the facility for more than 12 months, do not contain documentation of annual fire safety training (See LIS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Required clearances and/or NSOR Certifications exceeded 60 months between clearances/certifications for the following staff persons: Staff Person #1: State Police, Child Abuse, FBI. Staff Person #3: State Police, Child Abuse, NSOR. Staff Person #4: State Police, Child Abuse. Staff Person #9: NSOR. Staff Person #11: State Police, Child Abuse, FBI, NSOR. The file for Staff Person #4 does not contain a DHS FBI Clearance acquired within the past 60 months. The NSOR Certificate in the file for Staff Person #13 was acquired after the staff person's first day working in child care (See LIS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2026
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff Person #4 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 2/21/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2026
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The files for Staff Person #7 and #10, who have been working at the facility for more than 12 months, do not contain a written evaluation.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2026
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“Observed three outlets on an extension cord in the 2s and 3s PS Room and one outlet in the Infant Room by the butterflies, which lacked protective receptacle covers.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2026
Nov 7, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“A hands-free can was not located next to the diaper changing table in the Toddler Front Room. The trashcan, which is not hands-free, in the bathroom between the Toddler and PS 2s and 3s Rooms, contained soiled pull-ups.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed a ceiling tile, discolored from water damage, above the flag in the PS 2s and 3s Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Observed peeling, flaking paint on the two ceiling vents in the PS 2s and 3s Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The Fire Drill/Fire System Test Log documented two times when fire system checks exceeded 30 days between checks: 7/7/25-8/12/25 and 8/12/25-9/17/25. On the day of the inspection (11/7/25) a fire system test had not been conducted within the past 30 days (9/17/25).”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“The hot water temperature in the Tiny Tots Room measured 130° F.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person/facility person/volunteer #1 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 6/18/20.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“Staff person #2 has not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring8/31/25. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2025
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 mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 6/18/20.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2025
Mar 27, 2025Inspection17 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The most recent Pediatric First Aid/CPR Certification in an approved curriculum from an approved PQAS Instructor in the file for Staff Person #6 is expired.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2025
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The most recent immunization record in the file for Child #3 did not include two Hep A immunizations or a letter of exemption from the parent or physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2025
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The initial health report in the file for Child #5 was conducted more than 60 days after the child's first day in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2025
3270.151(c)(5) Physician/CRNP assessment
“The most current health assessment in the file for Staff Person #2 states that the individual is not suitable for child care and requires clearance from PCP due to physical limitations.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed in the following areas: Tiny Tots Room: Sections of overhang that had fallen from the outside were laying on the play pool table. Ones Room: Hinges are becoming detached, and wood is bowed on the closet doors upon entrance to the room, which creates a pinch hazard between the doors. Twos/PS Room: Hole in the wall behind the first toilet in bathroom where the water pipe connects. Infant Room: Holes in the wall where the diaper shelf had been removed. Gym: Holes in the wall on the right side of the right wall next to the blue wall mat, corner molding by pump room separating from the wall. Broken and missing ceiling tiles above both racquetball courts.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2025
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment
“The most current health assessment in the file for Staff Person #8 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination or the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The most recent health assessments in the files for Staff Person #3, 5, 6 and 7 exceeded 24 months between assessments.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2025
3270.133(3) Name on bottle
“Observed a bottle of Tylenol in the medication box that was not labeled with the name of Child #2 for whom the medication was intended.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed dirt and debris under the mat and in the compartments of the diaper changing table in the Twos/PS Room. Padding was torn on the basketball set on the left side of the gym.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2025
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“The emergency contact binder in the Ones Room lacked an emergency contact form for Child #1, who was receiving care in this space.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2025
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“The daily activity schedules were not posted in the Infant and PS Rooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The Mandated Reporter Training in the file for Staff Person #1 was conducted more than 90 days after the staff person's first day working in child care. The most recent Mandated Reporter Trainings in the file for Staff Person #10 exceeded 60 months between trainings.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2025
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The first parental updates for the emergency contact form and fee agreement in the file for Child #5 were conducted more than 6 months after the child's first day of attendance.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact forms in the files for Child #3 and #4 lacked the release persons' addresses.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The most recent NSOR Certificates in the files for Staff Person #4 and #8 exceeded 60 months between certificates.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2025
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“The Emergency Transportation Plan was not posted in the Infant and PS Rooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The files for Staff Person #9 and #11 did not include documentation of firesafety training conducted within the past 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 1925
Jul 19, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #1 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 7/8/19.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2024
- Jul 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 4, 2024Inspection25 rules cited
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The most recent child service reports in the files for Child #1, 2 and 3 were dated more than six months after the child's first day in child care. The file for Child #4, who has been enrolled for more than six months, did not include a child service report.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2024
3270.123(a)(2)/3270.123(a)(6) Date fee to be paid/Admission date
“The fee agreement in the file for Child #2 did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid and the date of the child's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2024
3270.107 Refrigerator
“The refrigerator in the 2's/3's Preschool Room lacked a thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2024
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“Observed teeth marks in the foam blocks in Tiny Tots Room and the Pre-K Room. Observed a plastic baggy on the table of the 2's/PS Room. This creates a potential choking hazard to children who may still be placing objects in their mouths.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed an exposed bolt protruding from the cap of a drain cover in the Tiny Tots Room. Observed rust on the bottom of the partitions between the toilet stalls in the restroom between the Toddlers Rear and 2's/3's PS Rooms. Observed an outlet box separating from the wall in the 2's/3's PS Room. Observed a loose screw on the power strip mounting in the Infant Room. Observed two ceiling tiles discolored from water damage in the Pre-K Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2024
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit in the excursion bag for the 2's/3's Preschool Room lacked tweezers and gloves.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2024
3270.75(a) In child care spaces
“The Toddler Back Room lacked a first aid kit.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2024
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The most recent annual evaluations in the files for Staff Persons #1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 10 exceeded 12 months between evaluations. The first annual evaluations in the files for Staff Persons #8, 9 and 11 were conducted more than 12 months after the staff persons' first day working in child care (See LIS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The most recent FBI clearances in the file for Staff Person #6 exceeded 60 months between clearances.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“The metal connectors securing the frame of the playset in the PS/SA Playground were protruding. Observed several cracks, which create sharp edges, in the roof of the playhouse in the Infant/Toddler Playground. Observed dirt and debris under the diaper changing mat in the 2's'PS Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2024
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The initial health report in the file for Child #2 was conducted more than 60 days after the child's first day of attendance at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The files for Staff Persons #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9 and 10 did not include documentation of annual fire safety training conducted within the past 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility's emergency plan did not include requirements for volunteer emergency preparedness training, practice drills and continuity of operations (backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster) to maintain compliance with 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2024
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“The file for Staff Person #2 contained documentation of 9 annual hours of child care training for the most recent year of childcare. The file for Staff Person #5 contained documentation of 10 annual hours of child care training for the most recent year of childcare.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The fire drill/fire detection log documented one time when monthly fire system checks exceeded 30 days between checks: 3/15/24-4/15/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2024
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“An annual emergency drill had not been documented within the past 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2024
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The most recent parent updates for the emergency plans and fee agreements in the file for Child #1, 3, 4, 6 and 7 were updated more than six months after the child's first day in care. The emergency contact form and fee agreement in the file for Child #2, who has been enrolled for more than 6 months, have not been updated by the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2024
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“The most recent health report in the file for Child #5 did not include 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: Jun 5, 2024
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The most recent health report in the file for Child #1 did not include an immunization record or a letter of exemption from the parent or physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2024
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for Child #3, an older toddler, did not include an updated health report conducted within the past 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2024
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The most recent health reports in the file for Child #1, a young toddler, exceeded six months between reports.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact forms in the files for Child #1 through Child #7 did not include the addresses of the release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2024
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“The emergency contact form in the file for Child #6 did not include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2024
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact form in the file for Child #6 did not include the work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent. The emergency contact form in the file for Child #7 did not include the work telephone number of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2024
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“The exit door to the hallway of the Pre-K Room was blocked by a toy shelf. The door between the two rear portions of the Pre-K Room was blocked by chairs and rest mats.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2024
Jan 31, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“Based on an interview with Staff Person #1, it was determined the original incident report, for an incident dated January 25, 2024, was not given to the parent the day of the incident. The incident report was signed and dated by the parent: January 26, 2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2024
Jan 30, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
3270.177(b) During boarding and exiting
“* Previously cited on 11/9/23 SIN-00233634. During correction verification visit on 1/30/24 at 3:45 PM, Cert Rep observed four School Age children open the door of the van from the inside, exit the vehicle and walk up the steps to let themselves into the facility. The children were not supervised by a staff person from the time they exited the vehicle until the time they entered the facility. The driver, Staff Person #2, remained in the vehicle for an additional five minutes before entering the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2024
3270.177(b) During boarding and exiting
“* * Previously cited on 11/9/23 SIN-00233634. During correction verification visit on 1/30/24 at 3:45 PM, Cert Rep observed four School Age children open the door of the van from the inside, exit the vehicle and walk up the steps to let themselves into the facility. The children were not supervised by a staff person from the time they exited the vehicle until the time they entered the facility. The driver, Staff Person #2, remained in the vehicle for an additional five minutes before entering the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2024
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“* Previously cited on 11/9/23 SIN-00233634. During correction verification visit on 1/30/24 at 3:45 PM, Cert Rep observed four School Age children open the door of the van from the inside, exit the vehicle and walk up the steps to let themselves into the facility. The children were not supervised by a staff person from the time they exited the vehicle until the time they entered the facility. The driver, Staff Person #2, remained in the vehicle for an additional five minutes before entering the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2024
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“* * * * Previously cited on 11/9/23 SIN-00233634. During correction verification visit on 1/30/24 at 3:45 PM, Cert Rep observed four School Age children open the door of the van from the inside, exit the vehicle and walk up the steps to let themselves into the facility. The children were not supervised by a staff person from the time they exited the vehicle until the time they entered the facility. The driver, Staff Person #2, remained in the vehicle for an additional five minutes before entering the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2024
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“* * * Previously cited on 11/9/23 SIN-00233634. During correction verification visit on 1/30/24 at 3:45 PM, Cert Rep observed four School Age children open the door of the van from the inside, exit the vehicle and walk up the steps to let themselves into the facility. The children were not supervised by a staff person from the time they exited the vehicle until the time they entered the facility. The driver, Staff Person #2, remained in the vehicle for an additional five minutes before entering the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2024
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“* * Previously cited on 11/9/23 SIN-00233634. During correction verification visit on 1/30/24 at 3:45 PM, Cert Rep observed four School Age children open the door of the van from the inside, exit the vehicle and walk up the steps to let themselves into the facility. The children were not supervised by a staff person from the time they exited the vehicle until the time they entered the facility. The driver, Staff Person #2, remained in the vehicle for an additional five minutes before entering the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2024
Jan 19, 2024Inspection3 rules 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 and CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2024
3270.78/3270.113(a) Lighting/Supervised at all times
“During naptime, upon entry to the preschool room and the young toddler room, there was not sufficient lighting for staff to see the children who were napping on their cots.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #1, a provisional hire was observed working alone with children unsupervised in the preschool room with 5 preschool children and 2 older toddlers.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2024
Dec 18, 2023Complaint investigation4 rules cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“Through staff interviews it is verified that child #1, a young toddler, fell approximately halfway down an unrestricted flight of stairs while in the supervision group of staff person #1. Staff person #1 was not aware of the whereabouts of Child #1 which allowed for his/her access to the stairs.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2023
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“**Through staff interviews it is verified that child #1, a young toddler, fell approximately halfway down an unrestricted flight of stairs while in the supervision group of staff person #1. Child #1 was not being adequately supervised to prevent his/her access to the stairs.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2024
3270.91(c) Door opens in at landing
“Observed the stairway located in the center of the Main Floor child care space was lacking a barrier to the stairwell allowing a young toddler receiving care in the child care space to access the stairs.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2023
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“*Through staff interviews it is verified that child #1, a young toddler, fell approximately halfway down an unrestricted flight of stairs while in the supervision group of staff person #1. Child #1 was not being adequately supervised to prevent his/her access to the stairs.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2023
Show 8 earlier visits
Nov 9, 2023Inspection24 rules cited
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for staff person #2, serving as AGS, is lacking verification of a high school diploma or GED to qualify as an AGS. The file for staff person #6, serving as an AGS, contains documentation of verification of hours that does not specify that the experience was caring for children. Staff #2 and #6 may only serve as aides.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2023
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“Observed on 11/9/2023 at ~9:05am Staff person #9 supervising 12 YSA and 6 PS children alone in the main child care space until ~9:15 when another staff person arrived.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed in the back toddler room, which was not in use on the day of inspection, mouse droppings on the countertop in the kitchenette area.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed in the back toddler room a toy grocery check-out shelf with exposed screws. Observed in the preschool room a plastic bin labeled for 'music' on the toy shelf was cracked with a sharp edge.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2023
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“The rest cots in the pre-k room were not labeled with the children's names for individual use.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2023
3270.111(a) Written plan
“There was not a written daily schedule posted in the back toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2023
3270.123(a)(2) Date fee to be paid
“The files for child #4 and #5 contain financial agreements that are missing a date on which the fee is to be paid.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2023
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The files for child #1,#2 and #3 are lacking child service reports completed during the previous 6 month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2023
3270.133(6) Written consent
“Observed in the infant room a bottle of Midol and observed in the front toddler room a bottle of children's Motrin, both lacking parent's written consent for administration.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2023
3270.133(3) Name on bottle
“Observed in the infant room a bottle of Midol and observed in the front toddler room a bottle of children's Motrin, both lacking the name of the person for whom they were intended.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2023
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for child #3, preschool aged, is lacking a health report during the previous 12 month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for staff person #7 is lacking two written non-family reference letters.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2023
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for child #6 contains an initial health report that was conducted greater than 60 days after the first date of attendance. The file is now current. The file for child #4, school aged, is lacking an initial health report and has been in attendance greater than 60 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility is lacking a policy regarding shaken baby syndrome, abusing head trauma and child maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2023
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“The file for staff person #5, hire date (see LIS code sheet), contains valid PFA/PCPR training completed greater than 90 days after hire date. The training is now current.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2023
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The files for child #1, #5 and #6 contain current emergency contact and financial agreements that were updated greater than 6 months after the previous update. The file for child #3 has not been updated in the previous 6 month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2023
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The parent letter regarding the facility emergency plan has not been updated and does not include the facility's plan for a lockdown and does not include the facility's plans for accommodations for infants, toddlers and children with special needs during an emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The file for staff person #1 contains PFA/CPR certification that expired 8/26/2023 and contains updated training that was not completed by a PQAS certified trainer.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2023
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“The file for staff person #7 is lacking the results of a TB test.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 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 #3 contains a current health assessment that was completed greater than 24 months after the previous health assessment. The file is now current. The file for staff person #7 is lacking an initial health report.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #7 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): PFA/PCPR by a PQAS certified trainer.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #1, hire date (see LIS code sheet) contains FBI clearance that expired 7/17/2023 and contains documentation of fingerprinting on 10/21/2023 but is lacking a valid completed FBI clearance. The files for staff persons #2,#4,#5,#6,#7 and #8 contain disclosure statements that are not the current from and therefore not valid. The file for staff person #4, hire date (see LIS code sheet), is lacking a child abuse clearance at the time of initial hire as required under CPSL. The clearance is now complete.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2023
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“Based on conversations with Director and Staff, it is verified that Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2, the drivers employed by the facility, drop off younger and older school-age children from the second school pickup run daily. Then the drivers do not exit the vehicle and walk the children up the steps to the facility after this second run and no staff person escort the children into the facility. The children are allowed to enter the entry code to let themselves into the facility. Additionally, the children are not assigned to a staff person from the time they exit the van until the time a staff person meets them inside which leads directly into the Main School Age Room where a staff person is waiting.”
3270.177(b) During boarding and exiting
“Based on conversations with Director and Staff, it is verified that Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2, the drivers employed by the facility, drop off younger and older school-age children from the second school pickup run daily. Then the drivers do not exit the vehicle and walk the children up the steps to the facility after this second run and no staff person escort the children into the facility. The children are allowed to enter the entry code to let themselves into the facility. Additionally, the children are not assigned to a staff person from the time they exit the van until the time a staff person meets them inside which leads directly into the Main School Age Room where a staff person is waiting.”
Nov 9, 2023Complaint investigation24 rules cited
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for staff person #2, serving as AGS, is lacking verification of a high school diploma or GED to qualify as an AGS. The file for staff person #6, serving as an AGS, contains documentation of verification of hours that does not specify that the experience was caring for children. Staff #2 and #6 may only serve as aides.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2023
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“Observed on 11/9/2023 at ~9:05am Staff person #9 supervising 12 YSA and 6 PS children alone in the main child care space until ~9:15 when another staff person arrived.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed in the back toddler room, which was not in use on the day of inspection, mouse droppings on the countertop in the kitchenette area.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed in the back toddler room a toy grocery check-out shelf with exposed screws. Observed in the preschool room a plastic bin labeled for 'music' on the toy shelf was cracked with a sharp edge.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2023
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“The rest cots in the pre-k room were not labeled with the children's names for individual use.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2023
3270.111(a) Written plan
“There was not a written daily schedule posted in the back toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2023
3270.123(a)(2) Date fee to be paid
“The files for child #4 and #5 contain financial agreements that are missing a date on which the fee is to be paid.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2023
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The files for child #1,#2 and #3 are lacking child service reports completed during the previous 6 month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2023
3270.133(6) Written consent
“Observed in the infant room a bottle of Midol and observed in the front toddler room a bottle of children's Motrin, both lacking parent's written consent for administration.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2023
3270.133(3) Name on bottle
“Observed in the infant room a bottle of Midol and observed in the front toddler room a bottle of children's Motrin, both lacking the name of the person for whom they were intended.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2023
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for child #3, preschool aged, is lacking a health report during the previous 12 month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for staff person #7 is lacking two written non-family reference letters.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2023
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for child #6 contains an initial health report that was conducted greater than 60 days after the first date of attendance. The file is now current. The file for child #4, school aged, is lacking an initial health report and has been in attendance greater than 60 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility is lacking a policy regarding shaken baby syndrome, abusing head trauma and child maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2023
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“The file for staff person #5, hire date (see LIS code sheet), contains valid PFA/PCPR training completed greater than 90 days after hire date. The training is now current.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2023
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The files for child #1, #5 and #6 contain current emergency contact and financial agreements that were updated greater than 6 months after the previous update. The file for child #3 has not been updated in the previous 6 month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2023
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The parent letter regarding the facility emergency plan has not been updated and does not include the facility's plan for a lockdown and does not include the facility's plans for accommodations for infants, toddlers and children with special needs during an emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The file for staff person #1 contains PFA/CPR certification that expired 8/26/2023 and contains updated training that was not completed by a PQAS certified trainer.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2023
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“The file for staff person #7 is lacking the results of a TB test.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 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 #3 contains a current health assessment that was completed greater than 24 months after the previous health assessment. The file is now current. The file for staff person #7 is lacking an initial health report.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #7 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): PFA/PCPR by a PQAS certified trainer.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #1, hire date (see LIS code sheet) contains FBI clearance that expired 7/17/2023 and contains documentation of fingerprinting on 10/21/2023 but is lacking a valid completed FBI clearance. The files for staff persons #2,#4,#5,#6,#7 and #8 contain disclosure statements that are not the current from and therefore not valid. The file for staff person #4, hire date (see LIS code sheet), is lacking a child abuse clearance at the time of initial hire as required under CPSL. The clearance is now complete.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2023
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“Based on conversations with Director and Staff, it is verified that Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2, the drivers employed by the facility, drop off younger and older school-age children from the second school pickup run daily. Then the drivers do not exit the vehicle and walk the children up the steps to the facility after this second run and no staff person escort the children into the facility. The children are allowed to enter the entry code to let themselves into the facility. Additionally, the children are not assigned to a staff person from the time they exit the van until the time a staff person meets them inside which leads directly into the Main School Age Room where a staff person is waiting.”
3270.177(b) During boarding and exiting
“Based on conversations with Director and Staff, it is verified that Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2, the drivers employed by the facility, drop off younger and older school-age children from the second school pickup run daily. Then the drivers do not exit the vehicle and walk the children up the steps to the facility after this second run and no staff person escort the children into the facility. The children are allowed to enter the entry code to let themselves into the facility. Additionally, the children are not assigned to a staff person from the time they exit the van until the time a staff person meets them inside which leads directly into the Main School Age Room where a staff person is waiting.”
Nov 1, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Upon review of the facility's 30-day fire testing documentation, the following tests were observed to have been conducted more than 30 days apart: 7/14/23 - 8/24/23 (41days), 9/15/23 - 10/26/23 (41 days).”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2023
Jul 13, 2023Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): PFA/PCPR”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2023
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: PFA/PCPR”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2023
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“According to staff interview, staff #1 used physical discipline with child #1 when they grabbed the child's arm leaving marks.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2023
Jul 13, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): PFA/PCPR”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2023
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: PFA/PCPR”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2023
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“According to staff interview, staff #1 used physical discipline with child #1 when they grabbed the child's arm leaving marks.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2023
- Jul 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 23, 2023Inspection13 rules cited
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“Observed in the Preschool - 2's, 3's room a small, approximately 1/2 inch screw laying on the floor next to a shelf and accessible to the 2 and 3 year olds in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed in the Preschool - 2's, 3's room a plastic toy shopping cart that was visibly soiled.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed a crack at the bottom of the kitchen door posing a sharp edge accessible to children. Observed 4 protruding exposed bolts on the fence post near the gate to the larger playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2023
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The file for child #3, preschool age, is a lacking an updated health report conducted during the previous 12 month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e) Immunization record/ACIP recommended immunization record
“The file for child #2, preschool age, contains a health report that is lacking an immunization report and has been attending for greater than 60 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2023
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The file for child #1, young toddler, is lacking current HepB, DTAP,Hib,pneumococcal, polio, MMR, varicella and influenza vaccinations. The files for child #3 and #4, preschool aged, are lacking flu shots during the previous year.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2023
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“The water at the sink in the Pre-K room was 125 degrees and accessible to children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2023
3270.18(a) On file at facility
“The legal entity did not provide verification of liability insurance.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 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 #1,#2,#3 and #4 are lacking current health assessments.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2023
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“The file for child #1, a young toddler, is lacking an updated health assessment in the previous 6 month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2023
3270.182(1) Initial and subsequent health reports
“The files for child #1 and #3 are lacking current health reports and updated immunization reports. The file for child #2 is lacking an immunization report. The file for child #4 is lacking a flu shot in the previous year.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2023
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“Observed in the Preschool - 2's, 3's room a toy shelf with a splintering strip of wood on the edge causing a potential hazard to the children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2023
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“On 1/23/2023 at approximately 11:00am staff person #5 named 7 children in her supervision group however was only able to locate 6 of the children. The location of child #5, young school age, remained unknown for approximately 5 minutes at which time she emerged from a classroom metal locker where she had been hiding.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Eps Pennbriar Child Care
Is Eps Pennbriar Child Care licensed?
Yes. Eps Pennbriar Child Care is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Eps Pennbriar Child Care last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 31, 2026, with 24 rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Eps Pennbriar Child Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 113 rules across 11 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 111 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 Eps Pennbriar Child Care care for?
175, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Eps Pennbriar Child Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Eps Pennbriar Child Care's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (814) 825-8686 to confirm.
How much does Eps Pennbriar Child Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 825-8686 to ask.
What is Eps Pennbriar Child Care's phone number?
(814) 825-8686.
Where is Eps Pennbriar Child Care?
100 Pennbriar Dr, Erie, PA 16509. The nearest other daycare we list is Small But Mighty, 1 miles away.