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G E M Learning Center

1693 Merchant St, Ambridge, PA 150035.0· 7 reviews
licensed capacity
25
open each week
5 days

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About G E M Learning Center

G E M Learning Center is a child care center in Ambridge, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 25 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 41 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
25 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
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Programs

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AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity25 childrenFrom the state license
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State record

Inspection reports for G E M Learning Center

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
25 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00258301
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 24, 2026: 16 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 41 rules in all · 41 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 7
  • Health, medication and illness 7
  • Safety and hazards 7
  • Building, equipment and play areas 6
  • Staff training and qualifications 5
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Background checks 3
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Other rules 1

For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Apr 24, 2026Inspection16 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 #5, includes verification of 5 of the required 12 hours of annual training between 6.2024-6.2025.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.183(a) Locked cabinet

      “The child files were not stored in a locked cabinet.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 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 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #5 were dated 4.19.23 and 2.9.26, more than 24 months apart. The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #6 were dated 1.15.24 and 3.15.26, more than 24 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 and #3 does not include a complete address for all listed release persons.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “The emergency contact form on file for Child #3 does not include the work address for the enrolling parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “The emergency contact form on file for Child #2 does not include the address for the child's pediatrician/source for medical care.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “The file for Child #1, who began receiving care more than 6 months ago, does not include a Child Service report”

      Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2026

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “There was no thermometer in the refrigerator in the first-floor classroom where milk was being stored.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “There was a rest mat in the Red classroom on the 2nd floor that was torn and had exposed foam.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “There was peeling paint under the calendar in the Red classroom on the second floor.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “In the first-floor bathroom there were no covers on the toilet bolts. There were stained ceiling tiles from a previous leak in the first-floor classroom above the cubbies in the far corner. There was damaged baseboard at the top of the stairs on the second floor. The vent in the second-floor bathroom was separated from the wall creating a pinch point. There were holes in the wall under the calendar in the second floor Red classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(e) Arts and crafts non-toxic

      “There were cans of shaving cream, labeled "Keep out of the reach of children", used for arts and crafts projects, in the Red room.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(d) Toxic plants not permitted

      “The Certification Representative observed a Pothos plant in the Red room, which is considered to be toxic and was accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2026

    • Background checks

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

      “The signed disclosure statement on file for Staff person #1 does not include a witness signature, making it invalid. The file for Staff person #1 does not include a Sex Offender clearance from California, where the staff person resided within 5 years prior to hire. The signed disclosure statement on file for Staff person #3 is not the Disclosure Statement that was effective as of the date of hire, making it invalid. The file for Staff person #4 includes an incomplete criminal history clearance that did not include a dissemination date, (See LIS Code Sheet), making it invalid. The file for Staff person #5 includes FBI clearances dated 1.14.21 & 3.31.26, more than 60 months apart. The signed disclosure statement on file for Staff person #7 is not the Disclosure Statement that was effective as of the date of hire, making it invalid.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “The file for Staff person #6 includes verification of First Aid/CPR training dated 8.2.25, after the expiration date of the previous training, 6.30.25.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “The file for staff person #2 does not include documentation of a Tuberculosis test result being completed within 12 months prior to date of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET); the Tuberculosis test result on file for staff person #2 was dated 4.8.26.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2026

  2. Apr 16, 2025Inspection12 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “The file for Staff person #2 includes verification of First Aid/CPR training dated 3.4.25, after the expiration date of the previous training, 12.31.24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility

      “The two most recent fire safety trainings on file for Staff person #1 are dated 3.15.24 and 3.18.25, more than 12 months apart. The two most recent fire safety trainings on file for Staff person #2 are dated 1.9.24 and 2.25.25, more than 12 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2025

    • Background checks

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

      “The file for staff person #3 did not contain documentation of application and fingerprinting for an FBI clearance prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL; the FBI clearance is dated 4.8.25.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The most recent 6-month review signature for the financial agreement on file for Child #1, #2, #3, #4, is dated 8.2024, more than 6 months ago.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2025

    • 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 most recent health assessment on file for Child #3, who is a preschool age child, is dated 7.24.23, more than 12 months ago. The most recent health assessment on file for Child #4, who is a preschool age child, is dated 2.20.24, more than 12 months ago.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “The emergency contact form on file for Child #4 does not include a complete address for all listed release persons.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care space

      “A child was observed receiving care in the 1st floor classroom without their emergency contact form being in the classroom”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 does not include the work address and/or telephone number for the enrolling parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.111(a) Written plan

      “There was no written daily activity schedule in the Blue room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “Peeling paint was present on the right, green wall in the 1st floor childcare space in the Dramatic Play area and in the 2nd floor Reading room by the door to the balcony which was accessible to children in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “There were stained ceiling tiles from a recent leak in the 2nd floor Reading room and in the Blue room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(e) Letter to parents

      “The letter to the parents of enrolled children regarding the facility emergency plan does not include information regarding accommodations for infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2025

  3. Nov 21, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Background checks

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

      “The Disclosure statement on file for Staff person #2 is not the current approved disclosure statement, as of 2020.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “There was an outlet in the Orange room that was missing an outlet cover and was accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “The Certificate of compliance posted in the facility had an expiration date of 7.28.24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2024

  4. Jun 12, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

      “The facility's fire alarm test log documented the last fire alarm test on 4/17/24, more than 30 days prior.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “In the front lobby, a bottle of hand sanitizer was observed on the desk and accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(d) Toxic plants not permitted

      “In the upstairs classroom, an Elephant plant (toxic) was observed on the windowsill and accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.37(c) Aides supervised all times

      “On 6/12/24 at 9:40am, Staff Person #1 (Aide) was left alone with a group of children while coworker opened the front door. At 9:50am, Staff Person #1 (Aide) was left alone with a group of children while complaint interviews were completed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.63 Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space

      “The fencing around the outdoor play space did not fully enclose the space resulting in the children not being restricted from unsafe areas or conditions.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2024

  5. Apr 17, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “The child file for Child #1, contained an initial health report that is dated more than 60 days after initial enrollment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “The staff file for Staff person #1, who is functioning as an Assistant Group Supervisor, contained 2450 out of 2500 hours of experience working with children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(6) Written consent

      “In the School Age (orange) Room, two bottles of children's pain and fever relief were observed for Child #2 and staff disclosed that they had administered the medication once and there was no signed consent to administer that medication from the parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2024

    • Other rules

      3270.24(a) Immediate access

      “Upon arrival at the facility, neither of the two staff persons present were able to provide the certification representative access to the locked staff and child files due to not having the key.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “The staff file for Staff person #2, contained a current health assessment dated 1/15/24 which was conducted more than 24 months from the previously dated 11/26/21 health assessment on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2024

  6. Apr 6, 2023Inspection9 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “The child file for Child #1 and Child #2 lacked a valid initial health report.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      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: 8/11/22 - 9/13/22 (33 Days), 9/13/22 - 10/21/22 (38 Days), 10/21/22 - 11/29/22 (39 Days), and 3/2/23 - 4/6/23 (35 Days).”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “The child file for Child #3 contained an emergency contact information form that lacked an address for one of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(6) Admission date

      “The child file for Child #2 contained a financial agreement form that lacked the child's admission date.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “The first aid kit located in the School Age - Red Room was observed to lack scissors.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “The staff file for Staff person #1, who is functioning as an Assistant Group Supervisor, lacked documentation of one year of experience working with children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2023

    • Background checks

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

      “The file for staff person #1 was observed not to contain documentation of application for a State Police clearance prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) as required for provisional hiring under the CPSL; a valid State Police clearance dated 10/18/22 was on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #2 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet: Health and Safety Training; Staff person #2 completed Health and Safety Training on 3/28/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2023

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “In the School Age - Orange Room, three foam mats, which the operator disclosed are used by preschool age children in care, were observed to not be labeled for the use of a specific child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2023

  7. Jul 21, 2022Inspection13 rules cited
    • Background checks

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

      “The staff file for Staff person #1 contained a disclosure statement that was not dated thus unable to determine if it was signed prior to working with children's. Staff person #1 also lacked a State Police clearance at time of hire (See IS CODE SHEET); a valid State Police clearance dated 7/21/22 is now on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(iii) Exp, educ., training at facility

      “The staff file for Staff person #1, who is functioning as a group supervisor, lacked proof of education.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test

      “The file for staff person #1 was observed to not contain documentation of a health assessment with tuberculosis screening being completed within 12 months prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “The child file for Child #5 contained an emergency contact information form that lacked signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(3) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

      “The child file for Child #5 contained an emergency contact information form that lacked signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB

      “The file for staff person #1 was observed to not contain documentation of a health assessment not tuberculosis screening being completed within 12 months prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “The child file for Child #4 and Child #5 contained an emergency contact information form that lacked the name(s), address(es), and phone number(s) of the individual(s) designated by the parent to whom the child maybe released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “The child file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact information form that lacked the health insurance name and policy number. The child file for Child #2 and Child #5 contained an emergency contact information form that lacked the health insurance policy number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs

      “The child file for Child #3 contained an emergency contact information form that lacked information on the child's special needs which is needed in an emergency situation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(a) Each child emergency contact person

      “The child file for Child #4 contained an emergency contact information form that lacked the name(s) of individual(s) who should be contacted in an emergency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “In the Orange Room a grey plastic storage bin containing children's toys was observed to be cracked causing the bin to not be in good repair.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children

      “In the Orange Room, the first aid kit was observed inside an unlocked filing cabinet and accessible to the school age children in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “In the Orange Room, a bottle of sunscreen, labeled keep out of reach of children, was observed stored inside an unlocked filing cabinet making it accessible to the school age children in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2022

  8. Apr 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited

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 G E M Learning Center licensed?

Yes. G E M Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was G E M Learning Center last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 24, 2026, with 16 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has G E M Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 41 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 41 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 G E M Learning Center care for?

25, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does G E M Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are G E M Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does G E M Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 318-8378 to ask.

What is G E M Learning Center's phone number?

(724) 318-8378.

Where is G E M Learning Center?

1693 Merchant St, Ambridge, PA 15003. The nearest other daycare we list is Love and Blessings Care, 0.8 miles away.

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