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Erie First Early Education Center

8150 Oliver Rd, Erie, PA 165095.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
72
open each week
5 days

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About Erie First Early Education Center

Erie First Early Education Center is a child care center in Erie, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 72 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with full-time care, pre-k and preschool.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 69 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Preschool / pre-KFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidy
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Aged 1 - Prekindergarten
Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
72 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “all day childcare 7:30 am, pick up before 5:30 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesAged 1 - Prekindergarten
ProgramsFull-time care, pre-k and preschool
ApproachFaith-based (Christian)
SafetyOutdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity72 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Erie First Early Education Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Erie First Early Education Center

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
72 children
License number
#CER-00258157
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 21, 2026: 20 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 69 rules in all · 68 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 21
  • Health, medication and illness 13
  • Background checks 8
  • Safety and hazards 8
  • Records and paperwork 8
  • Building, equipment and play areas 6
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 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. Apr 21, 2026Inspection20 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “The files for Child #1, 2, 3, 6 and 7, who have been enrolled for more than 6 months, did not contain a Child Service Report. The files for Child #4, 5 and 8 did not contain a Child Service Report conducted within the past 6 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “The file for Staff Person #6 does not include documentation of a written evaluation conducted within the past 12 months. The first written evaluation in the file for Staff Person #8 was conducted more than 12 months after the staff person's first day working in childcare at the facility (See LIS Code Sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2026

    • Background checks

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

      “Clearances in the files for the following staff persons exceeded 60 months between clearances: Staff Person #1: State Police, Child Abuse. Staff Person #2: FBI. Staff Person #3: State Police. Staff Person #5: State Police, Child Abuse. Staff Person #7: State Police. The file for Staff Person #7 does not contain an NSOR dated within the past 60 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “The Health and Safety Training in the file for Staff Person #4 was conducted more than 90 days after the staff person's date of hire at the facility (See LIS Code Sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “The most recent fire safety trainings in the files for Staff Person #1, 2, 3, 5 and 9 exceeded 12 months between trainings. The files for Staff Person #6, 7 and 10 do not include fire safety trainings conducted within the past 12 months. The initial fire safety training in the file for Staff Person #8 was conducted more than 12 months after the staff person's first day working in childcare at the facility (See LIS Code Sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “The emergency contact forms in the files for Child #2, 3 and 5 did not include health insurance coverage and policy numbers.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “The file for Child #2, a Young Toddler, did not contain an updated health report conducted within the past 6 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “The files for Child #5 and 7, Preschool children, did not contain an updated health report conducted within the past 12 months. The most recent updated health reports in the file for Child #8, a Preschool child, exceeded 12 months between reports.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      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 file for Staff Person #3 exceeded 24 months between assessments.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(2) Date fee to be paid

      “The fee agreements in the files for Child #1, 2, 3 and 4 did not include the date on which the fee is to be paid.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.21 General Health and Safety

      “Observed adult scissors, which were accessible to children, in an art bin in the Pink Room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a) Signed

      “The fee agreements in the files for Child #1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 were not signed by the operator. The fee agreements in the files for Child #1, 2 and 6 were not signed by the parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2026

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “Two refrigerators in the Orange Room lacked thermometers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The emergency contact forms in the files for Child #3 and 4 have not been updated by the parents in the past 6 months. The fee agreements in the files for Child #1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 have not been updated by the parent in the past 6 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(7) Services considered extra

      “The fee agreements in the files for Child #1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 do not include the services which are considered extra.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “Observed two electrical outlets, which lacked protective receptacle covers, on an extension cord in the Purple Room. Observed three electrical outlets, which lacked protective receptacle covers, on an extension cord in the Orange Room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “Observed white-out and super glue, which were accessible to children, in a drawer of which the childproof lock was not working, in the Purple Room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “The first aid kits in the Purple Room and the Pink Room lacked gloves.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “Observed peeling paint and/or flaking plaster in the following areas: Green Room under telephone. Two holes in the shark mural in the indoor playland. Surrounding one outlet plate in the gym.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

      “The fee agreements for all eight child files reviewed do not contain the names of the release persons.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2026

  2. Dec 19, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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 two times when fire system checks exceeded 30 days between checks: 11/4-12/11 and 1/8-2/9.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “The initial health assessment in the file for Staff Person #1 was conducted after the staff person's first day working in child care (See LIS Code Sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2026

    • Background checks

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

      “The State Police Clearance in the file for Staff Person #1 was applied for and acquired after the staff person's first day working in child care. The disclosure statement in the file for Staff Person #2 was signed/dated after the staff person's first day working in child care (See LIS Code Sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “The file for Staff Person #2 contained only one letter of referrence.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2026

  3. Apr 25, 2025Inspection12 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “The initial health reports in the files for Child #2 and #4 were conducted more than 60 days after the child's first day of attendance.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2025

    • Background checks

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

      “The State Police Clearance in the file for Staff Person #4 was for Volunteer Purposes and not valid for working in a childcare position.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2025

    • Background checks

      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 2/9/18.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “Observed one protruding bolt on the entrance gate and three fence ties, which were disconnected, on the fence in the outdoor play space. Observed protruding bolts on the bases of the toilets in the gym bathrooms.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “The most recent Mandated Reporter Trainings in the file for Staff Person #2 exceeded 60 months between trainings.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.81 Glass

      “A visual strip or other visual identification was not placed on the glass doors located between the outdoor play area and the lobby.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “The first written evaluations in the files for Staff Person #2, 3, 4 and 5 were conducted more than 123 months after the staff persons' first day working in childcare (See LIS Code Sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “The emergency transportation plan was not posted in the gym.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “Staff person #6 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. 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 2/9/18.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      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 contain documentation of 5th DTAP, 2nd MMR and 2nd Varicella, as recommended by the ACIP for the child's age or a letter of exemption from the parent or physician.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      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 file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 24 months between assessments.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The fee agreement in the file for Child #1, who has been enrolled for more than six months, has not been updated by the parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2025

  4. Feb 24, 2025Inspection12 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “The initial health assessments in the files for Staff Person #1 and #3 were conducted after the staff persons' first day working in child care (See LIS Code Sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “The emergency plan for the facility did not include requirements for 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: Apr 30, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “The files for Staff Person #1, #2 and #3 lacked two written non-family reference letters.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “The fire drill/fire system test log documents two times when fire drills exceeded 60 days between drills: 5/10/24-7/24/24 and 7/24/24-9/25/24. The most recent documented fire drill was conducted on 12/20/24, which was more than 60 days prior to the date of the inspection: 2/24/25.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      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 three times when fire system tests exceeded 30 days between testing: 5/10/24-7/24/24, 7/24/24-9/25/24, and 10/23/24-11/27/24. The most recent fire system test was conducted on 1/17/25, which was more than 30 days prior to the date of the inspection: 2/24/25.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “The file for Staff Person #1, who has been working at the facility for more than 90 days, did not include the one-hour health and safety update.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 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 First Aid/CPR in an approved curriculum from a certified PQAS Instructor. Mandated Reporter Training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #1, #4 and #5 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Staff #1: Pediatric First Aid/CPR in an approved curriculum from a certified PQAS Instructor. Staff Person #4: Pediatric First Aid/CPR in an approved curriculum from a certified PQAS Instructor and Health and Safety Training. Staff Person #5 Health and Safety Training. (see LIS code sheet):”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “Staff person #1 and #4 have not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2025

    • Background checks

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

      “The State Police Clearance and NSOR Certificates in the file for Staff Person #1 were conducted after the staff person's first day caring for children and the file lacked applications for these clearances to verify a valid provisional hire. The files for Staff Person #1, #2 and #3 did not include disclosure statements. The file for Staff Person #4 did not include a Child Abuse Clearance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “The files for Staff Person #1, #2, #3 and #4 did not include documentation of education and experience prior to working at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “Observed ceiling tiles, discolored from water damage, in the left corner of the Pink Room. Two zip ties, which cover the buffer pad for the sliding area in the playroom, had been cut, which created sharp edges.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2025

  5. Jul 22, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “ORIGINALLY CITED 5/2/24; SECOND CITATION: The file for staff person #1 is lacking 1 written non-family references.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2024

  6. Apr 25, 2024Inspection20 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “The file for staff person #7 contains only 9 of the required 12 hours of annual child care training during the year 8/26/22 to 8/26/2023. The file for staff person #8 is lacking any of the required 12 hours of annual child care training during the year 9/1/2022 to 9/1/2023.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(i) Age

      “There is no documentation for facility person #9 to verify their age.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.191 Individual Records

      “Facility person #9, serving as a volunteer, is lacking an individual record.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(5) Physician/CRNP assessment

      “The file for staff person #1 contains a health assessment that lacks a physician's statement regarding suitability to provide childcare.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB

      “The file for staff person #2 is lacking documentation of TB test results at the time of initial employment. The file does contain current test results. The file for facility person #9 is lacing documentation of TB test results.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “The files for staff persons #2 and #7 are lacking initial health assessments obtained at the time of initial hire. The files do contain current health assessments. The file for staff person #5 contains a current health assessment that was completed more than 24 months after the previous health assessment. The file is now current. The file for staff person #10 is lacking health assessment completed during the previous 24-month period. The file for facility person #9 is lacking a health assessment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease

      “The file for child #1 contains a health report that is lacking a physician's statements regarding communicable disease and suitability to participate in child care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The file for child #2 contains emergency contact and financial agreement that has not been reviewed or updated during the previous 12-month period.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “Observed lunch boxes containing perishable foods including yogurt, cheese and pepperoni to be stored on a cabinet and not in a refrigerator where a temperature of 45 degrees could be maintained.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “Observed the netting on the side of the climbing equipment in the indoor play space to be torn.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles

      “The Gym Girl's and Boy's bathrooms are lacking lidded waste receptacles.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(g) Clean and good repair

      “Observed 3 toilets in the Gym girl's bathroom and 2 toilets in the Gym boy's bathroom to have exposed and protruding bolts at the base of the toilet.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “The files for staff persons #6 and #7 are lacking annual employment evaluations completed during the previous 12-month period.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “The file for staff person #1, serving as an aide, is lacking documentation of education and / experience to serve as an aide. The file for staff person #2, serving as an assistant group supervisor, is lacking documentation of education to serve as an AGS.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2024

    • Background checks

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

      “The file for staff person #1, DOH (see IS code sheet), contains an FBI clearance obtained through the Department of Education which is not accepted for employment in child care facility. The file for staff person #2, DOH (see IS code sheet), is lacking a state police clearance as required for employment in child care under the CPSL. The file for staff person #3, DOH (see IS code sheet), is lacking a state police clearance and an NSOR verification at the time of initial hire as required under CPSL. The file does contain a current state police clearance and current NSOR. The file for staff person #4, DOH (see IS code sheet), is lacking an NSOR verification as required for employment in child care under CPSL. The file for facility person #9, start date in the facility as a volunteer (see IS code sheet), is lacking a signed disclosure statement, a child abuse clearance, a state police clearance, an FBI clearance and an NSOR verification as required to serve in a child care facility under CPSL.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “The files for staff persons #1, #2, #3 and #4 contain Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR training that was completed more than 90 days after the hire date. The training is now current.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

      “The file for staff person #6 contains current Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR training that was completed after the previous training expired. The training is now current.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “The file for facility person #9, start date (see IS code sheet) is lacking facility emergency plan training as required at initial service with the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “The file for staff person #8 is lacking documentation of the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 that was required to be completed by 12/30/2022.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “The files for staff persons #1, #2, #3 and #8 and facility person #9 are lacking 2 written non-family references.”
  7. Apr 20, 2023Inspection15 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(g) Clean and good repair

      “Observed the toilet in the Orange classroom bathroom to have exposed and protruding bolts at the base.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(e) ACIP recommended immunization record

      “Observed the files for child #1 and #2, who have been in attendance for greater than 60 days, to be lacking an immunization report. Children #1 and #2 must be removed from care until a current immunization report is received.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “Observed the files for child #1, older toddler, and child #2, preschooler, to be lacking a health report completed during the previous 12 month period.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy

      “The file for child #3 contains an immunization report that includes only 4 of 5 required DTAP, 3 of 4 required polio, 1 of 2 MMR and varicella, 0 of 2 Hepatitis A and no influenza vaccine during the current or previous year.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #8 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety topics #1-#9.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “Staff person #7 completed mandated reporter training greater than 60 months after the most recent mandated reporter training. The training is now current.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2023

    • Background checks

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

      “The file for staff person #2 contains a state police clearance that expired on 5/15/2020 and a status check report dated 5/1/2020 but is lacking a completed updated clearance. The file for staff person #3 contains a current child abuse clearance dated greater than 60 months following the most recent child abuse clearance. The clearance is now current. The file for staff person #4 contains current state police, child abuse and FBI clearances that are dated greater than 60 months after the most recent clearance. The file is now current. The file for staff person #8, hire date (see LIS code sheet) contains a volunteer state police clearance which is not valid for employment in child care in Pennsylvania. The file is also lacking a child abuse clearance. The file for staff person #9, hire date (see LIS code sheet) is lacking a child abuse clearance.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “The files for staff persons #8 and #9 are lacking two written references.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “Staff person #2 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 3/9/2018.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      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 is lacking a current health assessment completed during the previous 24 month period. The file for staff person #4 contains a current health assessment completed greater than 24 months after the previous health assessment. Staff #4 is now current.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “Staff person #6 completed the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 after the required date of 12/30/2022. The training is now complete.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

      “Staff persons #1, 2, 3, 4 and 7 renewed their PFA/PCPR certification after the expiration of the previous certification. The training is now current.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #1 did not complete training in the health and safety topics #1-#9 within 90 days of hire. The training is now current.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “The file for staff person #9, serving as AGS, is lacking documentation of child care experience and / or education to qualify for the position in which she is serving.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51/3270.113(a)(1) Similar Age Level/Staff assigned to specific children

      “Observed an Intermediate Unit employee take 2 preschool aged children from the Purple classroom into the Yellow classroom for testing. The facility staff persons #6 and #7 who were responsible for the supervision of the children remained in the Purple classroom. There were no facility staff persons present in the Yellow room leaving the children unsupervised.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2023

  8. Aug 1, 2022Visit1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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 and #2 are lacking health assessments / TB tests conducted prior to the start date in a child care position. The files do contain current health assessments / TB tests.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2022

  9. Jul 26, 2022Visit3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “2nd citation; previously cited 4/21/2022: The file for staff person #7, aide, contains only one of required two written, non-family references attesting to the person's suitability to serve in child care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2022

    • Background checks

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

      “2nd citation; previously cited 4/21/2022: The file for staff person #7, date of hire (see IS code sheet), is lacking a child abuse clearance and contains a criminal history status check document which is not accepted as a clearance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “2nd citation; previously cited 4/21/2022: The files for staff persons #1 and #4 are lacking verification of completion of training in the first 9 of the Health and Safety topics and have exceeded 90 days since hire date. The assistant director will serve as director until staff #1 completes the training and can return.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2022

  10. Apr 21, 2022Inspection19 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “The files for staff person #7, aide, and facility person #8, volunteer, are lacking two written, non-family references attesting to the person's suitability to serve in child care.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease

      “The file for staff person #1 contains a current health assessment with a physician statement that the individual has a communicable disease but is lacking information regarding its effect on the ability to provide child care.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(3) Name on bottle

      “Observed in a drawer in the Orange Room a bottle of Ibuprofen not labeled with the name of the individual for whom it was intended.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      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 #4, observed serving as an AGS, is lacking a health assessment at the time of initial hire. The file does contain a current health report. The file for facility person #8, observed serving as a classroom volunteer, is lacking a health report conducted during the previous 24 month period.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)(10)/3270.31(g) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR/Professional development certificate

      “The files for staff persons #4 and #5 are lacking documentation of training in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR and have exceeded 90 days since hire.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “Observed the fire system test log to show that the system had not been tested during the previous 30 days with the most recent test being 3/11/2022. Also tests exceeded 30 days between 10/7/2021 and 11/24/2021 and also between 1/7/2022 and 2/10/2022.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(f) Emergency plan

      “The operator self-reported that the emergency plan had not been sent to the local municipality.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a)/3270.182(8) Health information/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.

      “The file for child #1 is lacking an initial health report and has exceeded 60 days since enrollment.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “The file for staff person #1, serving as director, contains an expired mandated reporter training dated 1/18/2015 and the file for facility person #8, serving as volunteer, contains an expired mandated reporter training dated 7/20/2015 and the files for staff person #1 and facility person #8 do not contain current mandated reporter training.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “The file for staff person #4, observed serving as an AGS, is lacking verification of education and experience to qualify for the position in which they are serving.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “The file for staff person #2 contains a current written evaluation that was completed greater than 12 months after the previous evaluation. The file for staff person #3 is lacking a current written evaluation completed during the previous 12 month period.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)/3270.31(g) Health and Safety Training/Professional development certificate

      “The files for staff persons #1,#4 and #5 are lacking verification of completion of training in the first 9 of the Health and Safety topics and have exceeded 90 days since hire date.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

      “The file for staff person #6 contains PFA / PCPR training that expired 1/20/2022 and has not renewed the training.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(g) Clean and good repair

      “Observed in the Purple Room bathroom at the base of the toilet two exposed bolts protruding up approximately 1 1/2 inches.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

      “Observed in the Purple Room a set of cubbies blocking one of the 3 exit doors.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size

      “Observed in the Yellow Room 2 tall sterelite cabinets not anchored for stability posing a possible hazard that the cabinet could fall.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2022

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “Observed in the Green Room a pack and play and a crib being used as rest equipment and not labeled with the name of a child for individual use.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

      “The file for child #2, older toddler, is lacking verification of a flu vaccine during the previous year as required by the ACIP.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2022

    • Background checks

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

      “The file for staff person #1, hire date (see IS code sheet), contains a signed disclosure statement that was not witnessed so is not valid. The file for staff person #4, hire date (see IS code sheet), contains an FBI status report but is lacking the completed clearance. The file for staff person #5 contains a criminal history clearance that was not completed through the PA state police therefore not valid. The file for staff person #6, hire date (see IS code sheet), contains an FBI clearance completed through the DOE and not valid for employment in child care. The file for staff person #7, date of hire (see IS code sheet), is lacking a child abuse clearance, is lacking an FBI clearance and contains a criminal history status check document which is not accepted as a clearance. The file for facility person #8, serving as a volunteer, start date (see IS code sheet), contains expired criminal history clearance dated 4/6/2015, expired child abuse clearance dated 4/15/2015, expired FBI fingerprint clearance dated 9/4/2014 and does not contain updated child abuse, criminal history and FBI clearances. The file is also lacking a signed disclosure statement and an NSOR verification.”

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 Erie First Early Education Center licensed?

Yes. Erie First Early Education Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Erie First Early Education Center last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 21, 2026, with 20 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Erie First Early Education Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 69 rules across 6 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 68 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 Erie First Early Education Center care for?

72, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Erie First Early Education Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Erie First Early Education Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Erie First Early Education Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 866-6979 to ask.

What is Erie First Early Education Center's phone number?

(814) 866-6979.

Where is Erie First Early Education Center?

8150 Oliver Rd, Erie, PA 16509. The nearest other daycare we list is Robison Elementary YMCA, 0.9 miles away.

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