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Gilson Child Development Center

903 Payne Ave, Erie, PA 165035.0· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
211
open each week
5 days

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About Gilson Child Development Center

Gilson Child Development Center is a child care center in Erie, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 211 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 56 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Ages served: school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
211 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
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AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity211 childrenFrom the state license
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Inspection reports for Gilson Child Development Center

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License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
211 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00244130
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Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 22, 2026: 19 rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 7 visits · 56 rules in all · 56 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 12
  • Health, medication and illness 11
  • Building, equipment and play areas 10
  • Staff training and qualifications 9
  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Supervision and ratios 4
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Background checks 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. Jul 22, 2026Inspection19 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “The first aid kit in the Coyote room(109) was missing sterile gauze.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The two most recent 6-month update signatures for the Financial Agreement are dated: Child #2 11/24/25 and 6/10/26, Child #2 9/20/25 and 4/2/26, and Child #6 11/4/25 and 6/17/26 all more than 6 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(8) Age appropriate screenings complete

      “Child #3's health assessment did not indicate that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “The health assessments on file for Child #1 and 3 did not indicate if the child is free from contagious disease and may participate in child care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(4) Acute or chronic health problem

      “Child #3's health assessment did not indicate an assessment of an acute or chronic health problem or special need and recommendations for treatment or services, including information regarding abnormal results of screening tests for vision, hearing or lead poisoning.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(3) Current medication and reason

      “Child #3's health assessment did not indicate a list of the child's current medication and the reason for the medication.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(2) Child's allergies

      “Child #3's health assessment did not indicate a list of the child's allergies.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(1) Child's health history

      “Child #3's health assessment did not indicate a review of the child's health history.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(1)/3270.181(c) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “Child #2's, an infant age child(See LIS Code Sheet), two most recent health assessments are dated 12/15/25 and 7/1/26 which are more than 6 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “The two most recent 6-month update signatures for the emergency contact information are dated: Child #1 11/24/25 and 6/10/26, Child #2 9/20/25 and 4/2/26, and Child #6 11/4/25 and 6/17/26 all more than 6 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “Child #3's file was missing the address of one individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “Child #2's most recent child service report is dated 3/2026 there was no date for the child's previous child service report. Child #3, 4, 5 and 6's most recent child service report is dated 2/2026 there was no date for the children's previous child service reports.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “At approximately 11:15am in the butterflies' room(104) a staff person placed a child on the changing table and then stepped away from the child to gather supplies leaving the child alone unsupervised on the changing table.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2026

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “In the fox room (105) the thermometer in the refrigerator was broken.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “In the Coyote room(109) and the Butterflies room(104) were foam blocks that contained teeth marks accessible to children still placing objects in their mouths.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “In the butterflies' room (104) was a broken clear toy bin with rough edges.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

      “In the chipmunk room(102) there were large climbing blocks blocking the emergency exit to the outside.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “In preschool outside space at the bottom of the slide the turf was separating and coming up from the ground causing a tripping hazard.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “In the deer room(113) the closet's door was unlocked and in the closet was a staff bag with Tylenol in it accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2026

  2. Oct 22, 2025Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “Staff #3's file did not contain any written references at the time of inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “Staff #4's most recent fire safety training was dated 8/21/24 which was more than 12 months ago.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters

      “Staff #2's file contained a certificate that they completed the GED course, but it did not contain the staff's actual GED certificate.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “Per staff statements, Staff #1 placed Child #1 in a low highchair that did not have straps and walked away to get the tray. Child #1 fell forward and hit their head.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2025

  3. Oct 22, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “Staff #3's file did not contain any written references at the time of inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “Staff #4's most recent fire safety training was dated 8/21/24 which was more than 12 months ago.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters

      “Staff #2's file contained a certificate that they completed the GED course, but it did not contain the staff's actual GED certificate.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “Per staff statements, Staff #1 placed Child #1 in a low highchair that did not have straps and walked away to get the tray. Child #1 fell forward and hit their head.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2025

  4. Jul 22, 2025Inspection12 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “The emergency transportation plan was not posted in the indoor play spaces Room 110 and Room 108.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “In the outside preschool play space, the outside book bag which contained sunscreen, that stated keep out of reach of children, was sitting on a wooden box accessible to children. In the Fox Room (105) the outside bag was hanging on a low hook with sunscreen, that stated keep out of reach of children, was in an outside pocket accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “Staff #2 file only contained 1 written nonfamily letter of reference.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2025

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(f) 2 feet apart

      “At approximately 115pm in the Porcupine Room(112) it was observed that 8 children were resting on cots that were not at least 2 feet on 3 sides of the rest equipment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.111(b) Posted in group space

      “The daily schedule was not posted in the indoor play spaces Room 110 and Room 108.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #1 file contained a Pediatric First Aid/CPR training dated 10/14/24 which is more than 90 days after date of hire(See LIS Code Sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(e) Letter to parents

      “The parent letter explaining the emergency procedures did not include the address for the evacuation site, the method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises, or the method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “Staff #3's file did not contain documentation of evaluated proof of education of the person's foreign diploma.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “In the Fox room(105) there was a protective outlet cover missing from a power strip near the door. In the Deer Room(113) there were 2 protective outlet covers missing from a power strip near the refrigerator.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “In the Porcupine Room(112) the Doll house with the red roof the roof was splintered along the top.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “In the Coyote Room (109) the first aid kit was missing assorted band aids and tweezers. In the Owl Room (111) the first aid kit was missing scissors. In the Fox Room(105) the first aid kit was missing sterile gauze. In the Deer Room(113) the first aid kit was missing sterile gauze. In the Butterfly Room(103) the first aid kit was missing sterile gauze.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children

      “While outside in the preschool play space the book bag that contained the first aid kit was sitting on a wooden box accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2025

  5. Apr 2, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “In the outside toddler play space was a broken bubble mower missing 3 wheels and 3 of the bubble wands were broken off the mower.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “In the Deer room there was a disinfectant bleach bottle on the counter by the sink accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “In the coyote room with older toddler age children were foam blocks with teeth marks and missing pieces of the block were bitten.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “In the coyote room a hand washing sign was missing near one of the sinks.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2025

  6. Dec 17, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “The two most recent Pediatric First Aid/CPR trainings on file for Staff #1 are dated 5/19/22 and 8/12/24, more than 24 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2024

  7. Aug 14, 2024Inspection16 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “In the squirrel room there was peeling paint on the right side of the exit door near the floor.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “In the fox room the first aid kit was missing scissors.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “In the owl room was a broken plastic bin with sharp edges. In the toddler indoor play space the mat was ripped exposing foam. In the porcupine room was a cracked plastic bin lid that had sharp edges.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care space

      “In the butterfly room an emergency contact form was missing for one child that was receiving care in that child care space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “In the duck room outlet covers were missing on a power strip.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “The cabinet under the sink was unlocked and accessible to children. It contained orange spray solvent cleaner and germicidal cleaner that stated keep out of reach of children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “Staff #2 file contained 2 reference letters, but they were from the same person. Staff #1 file now has a 2nd reference letter dated 6/28/24 which is after their first day of working with children(See LIS Code Sheet). Staff #3 file did not contain 2 references until 7/8/24 which was after their first day of working with children(See LIS Code Sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size

      “In the porcupine room a section of the kitchen set was not attached to the rest of the set causing it to be unstable when touched.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “The facility did not have a policy to address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “Staff #1 Pediatric first aid and CPR expired 7/2024 and was not renewed on or before expiration of the most current certification.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2024

    • Background checks

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

      “Staff #4's file did not contain required out of state criminal history and child abuse and neglect clearances. They are more than 45 days after date of hire(See LIS Code Sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.111(b) Posted in group space

      “In the rabbit room the daily schedule was not posted.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.166(4) Bottles labeled

      “In the rabbit room an infant bottle was not labeled with the child's name.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “At approximately 1:05pm in the coyote room it was observed that 2 children had their heads covered with blankets making the staff unable to properly supervise both children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “The most current emergency drill was conducted and documented on 11/3/22 which was more than 12 months prior.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “In the toddler indoor play space was a foam ball with bite marks accessible to children still putting objects in their mouths. In the squirrel room there was a small drawer on the lower counter that container staples accessible to children still putting objects in their mouths.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2024

  8. Aug 17, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “A handwashing sign was not posted at the toilet, closest to the sinks, in Room 111, Owls. A handwashing sign was not posted at the left toilet in Room 112, Porcupines.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “Peeling paint was located around the left side of the first sink in Room 107, Ducks.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “The Child Abuse Clearances, in the file for Staff #1, were dated 11.13.17 and 11.17.22, which exceeded the 60-month renewal requirement. The Mandated Reporter trainings, in the file for Staff #1, were dated 11.1.17 and 11.16.22, which exceeded the 60-month renewal requirement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “The file for Staff #2 contained documentation of Emergency Plan training on 1.12.22 and 8.10.23, which exceeded the annual requirement. The file for Staff #3 contained documentation of Emergency Plan training on 7.9.21, 8.17.22, and 7.26.23, which exceeded the annual requirement in 2022.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2023

  9. Aug 5, 2022Inspection11 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “The file for Staff #3 contained only one (1) nonfamily reference.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

      “The Immunization Record, in the file for Child #1, did not contain verification of the Hepatis A vaccination, as recommended by the ACIP.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “An Emergency Transportation Plan was not displayed in room 111.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “Cracked plastic, approximately 6", was located on the front panel of a wooden oven playset, which was accessible to children, and created a scraping/cutting hazard for children in care, in room 111.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “Handwashing signs were not posted at toilets or sinks in rooms 107, 109, 110, 111, 112, and 113.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “Nonporous gloves were not located in the first-aid kit in room 107.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “Protective receptacle covers were not placed in two (2) of the electrical outlets, on the surge protector, in room 107, which were accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2022

    • Background checks

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

      “The file for Staff #2 did not contain the required out-of-state clearances.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “The file for Staff #4 contained Fire Safety training on 8.18.20 and 8.15.22, which exceeded the annual renewal requirement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “The file for Staff #1 contained Emergency Plan training on 7.9.21 and 8.5.22, which exceeded the annual renewal requirement. The file for Staff #4 (see IS Code Sheet) contained documentation of Emergency Plan training on 8.15.22, which was not within 90 days of hire.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “In an unlocked closet, in room 106, the following toxics were located and accessible to children in care, all of which stated, "Keep out of reach of children": Yardley Body Lotion, Equate Stomach Relief, and Aleve Liquid Gels. In an unlocked closet, in room 109, a 14 oz. bottle of Parent's Choice Baby Oil was located, was accessible to children in care, and stated, "Keep out of reach of children."”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2022

  10. Oct 4, 2021Inspection9 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “The Emergency Contact Form in the file for Child #1 did not include the insurance policy number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2021

    • 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 read date for the initial/current TB screening in the file for Staff Person #7 was dated after the Staff Person's first day working in child care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2021

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “During naptime, Staff Person #9, who was working as a floater in the Rabbit's Room, could not identify by name the five children she was supervising.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2021

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “The files for Staff Person #2, 3, 4 and 8 did not include documentation of initial training in the facility's Emergency Plan.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2021

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

      “The emergency exit in the Squirrel's Room was blocked by a table.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2021

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “The file for Staff Person #3, who was hired as an Assistant Group Supervisor, did not include documentation of two years of child care experience. File for Staff Person #3 contained a valid CDA, which counts as one year of experience.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2021

    • Background checks

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

      “The file for Staff Person #1 did not include an FBI Clearance on the DHS form. FBI Clearance was on the DOE form. The file for Staff Person #8 did not include a State Police Clearance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2021

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii) Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “The file for Staff Person #5, who has been working at the facility for more than 90 days (6/21/21) did not include documentation of Pediatric First Aid/CPR Training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2021

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment

      “The initial/current health assessment in the file for Staff Person #6 did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. The initial/current health assessment in the file for Staff Person #7 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: Nov 12, 2021

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 Gilson Child Development Center licensed?

Yes. Gilson Child Development Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Gilson Child Development Center last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 22, 2026, with 19 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Gilson Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 56 rules across 7 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 56 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 Gilson Child Development Center care for?

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

Does Gilson Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Gilson Child Development Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Gilson Child Development Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 413-0177 to ask.

What is Gilson Child Development Center's phone number?

(814) 413-0177.

Where is Gilson Child Development Center?

903 Payne Ave, Erie, PA 16503. The nearest other daycare we list is Handled with Care Academy, 0.7 miles away.

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