Downtown YMCA
31 W 10th St, Erie, PA
Handled with Care Childcare Facility
- licensed capacity
- 231
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Handled with Care Childcare Facility
Handled with Care Childcare Facility is a child care center in Erie, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 231 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 50 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 231 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Staff-to-child ratio | Pre-School (36+ months – prior to entry of Kindergarten) 1:10 |
| Staff | Background checks for all staff; all staff first aid and CPR trained |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 231 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Handled with Care Childcare Facility
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 231 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00254879
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 23, 2026: 9 rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 9 visits · 50 rules in all · 50 corrected
- Safety and hazards 13
- Building, equipment and play areas 9
- Staff training and qualifications 8
- Health, medication and illness 7
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Safe sleep 4
- Background checks 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Records and paperwork 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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Feb 23, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“The current health assessment on file for child #1, a young toddler, was completed more than 6 months after the prior health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2025
3270.92(a) No portable space heaters
“There was a portable space heater in the office.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2026
3270.82(e) Toilet and sinks proper height
“There was no stool in the Rainbow room to allow the children to reach the sink to wash their hands.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2026
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“There were small areas of damaged plaster on walls in the Rocket and Bumblebees rooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2026
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“There was an uncovered outlet on a power strip (plugged in) and in reach of children in the Rocket room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2026
3270.75(c) Has all items
“There were no tweezers in the first aid kit in the gym. There was no tape in the first aid kit in the Wizards room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2026
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Facility Persons # 1 and #3 were classified as assistant group supervisors. There was documentation of an international degree and at least 2 years of child care experience on file for Facility Person #1, but there was no U.S. equivalency for the international degree documented and on file. There was documentation of high school completion and less than 2 years of child care experience documented and on file for Facility Person #3.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2026
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The current health assessments on file for Facility Persons #2 and #4 were completed more than 24 months after the previous health assessments on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2026
3270.102(f) Indoor climbing- protective surface
“There was no protective surfacing under a piece of climbing equipment in the Rainbow room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2026
Jan 30, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“At approximately 10:20 AM in the gym, Facility Persons #1, #2, and #3 were supervising a total of 20 schoolagers (5 older schoolagers and 15 younger schoolagers). When asked to identify the children that they were each supervising, Facility Person #1 identified 7 children, Facility Person #2 identified 5 children, and Facility Person #3 identified 7 children, totaling 19 children. It was determined that one child was not assigned to any of the staff for supervision purposes.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2026
Jan 21, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The facility's fire detection log documented dates 12/5/25-1/5/26, more than 30 days apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2026
Oct 27, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“There were 2 mats in the Bumblebee room and 5 mats in the Rocket room, in use during rest time, with less than 2 feet of space on 3 sides.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2025
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“There was a shelving unit in front of a doorway exiting from the Rainbow room to the hallway.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2025
Jul 22, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.61(c) 40 square feet wall-to-wall
“At approximately 1:15 PM, there were 22 children (18 young schoolagers and 4 older schoolagers) recieving care in the Wizard room, which has an established maximum measured capacity of 17 children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The documentation of smoke detector testing on file at the facility indicates the most recent the date the program's detectors were tested was 6/18/25. Smoke detectors are required to be tested at least every 30 days, and testing documented.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2025
Apr 4, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“At approximately 2:45 PM, Facility Person #1 was observed caring for 7 young toddlers in the Baby Bear room.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2025
Feb 24, 2025Inspection12 rules cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The current mandated reporter training completed and documented on file for Facility Persons # 4 and #9 were completed more than 60 months after their previous respective mandated reporter trainings.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“There was a small area of peeling paint on the wall in the Bumblebees room behind a trash can.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“There was a spray bottle of a cleaning product on a self in reach of children in the Zebra room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2025
3270.37(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) 8th grade + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The only verification of previous child care experience located in the file for Facility Person # 2. required for their aide classification, did not indicate the name of the person for which the hours of experience were verified.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“The health assessment on file for Facility Person #8 was completed more than 12 months prior to their respective start dates.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact forms on file for children #2 and #4 did not include the addresses of all release persons listed on each form.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2025
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The most recent child service reports on file for children #1 and #3 were completed more than 6 months prior.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The NSOR clearances on file for Facility Person #1, #3, #4, #6, #7, and #9 were more than 60 months old. Facility Person #3 was observed caring for children unsupervised. The current criminal history, child abuse and FBI clearance on file for Facility Person #4 were completed more than 60 months after the previous respective clearance on file. The current FBI clearance on file for Facility Person #5 was completed after their hire date. There was no application for an FBI clearance on file for Facility Person #5.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The current first aid/CPR training documented and on file for Facility Person #4 was completed after the expiration of the previous first aid training completed an documented.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2024
3270.119 Infant sleep position
“In the Sunshine room, there were 2 infants observed to be sleeping in swings and one infant observed to be sleeping on the floor, propped up in a boppy pillow.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“At approximately 2:30 PM in the Zebra room, Facility Person #3 was supervising 11 preschoolers resting on mats. Facility Person #3 was seated at a table where they were unable to see two of the preschoolers in the room due to their positioning and the placement of the rest equipment and furniture in the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2025
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“There were five rest mats in use in the Baby Bear room that were labeled with #'s corresponding to names of children listed on a chart that were different than the names of the children who were using them.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2025
Jul 17, 2024Inspection13 rules cited
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“There was documentation of 8 hours of child care training on file for the most recent review year on file for Facility Person #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The documentation of smoke detector testing on file indicates that smoke detectors were tested on 3/4/24 then again on 4/4/24, more than 30 days apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2024
3270.133(6) Written consent
“There was no written parental consent to administer a particular child's epipen at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2024
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“There was less than 2 feet of space on three sides of a rest mat in use the Zebra room and two rest mats in use the Rockets room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“There was a cracked plastic toy bin in the Wizard room, creating a sharp edge/potential pinch point.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“There was a small area of damaged plaster on a wall in the Wizard room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2024
3270.75(c) Has all items
“There were no tweezers in the first aid kit in the Stars room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“In the Zebra room, there were cleaning supplies on the floor in an unlocked closet. In the Wizard room there was a disinfectant spray bottle on a shelf in reach of children. In the Sunshine room, there was diaper cream in an unlocked cabinet under the changing table.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2024
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“There were uncovered outlets on an extension cord near the floor in the Bumblebees room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2024
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“There was no evaluation completed and on file for Facility Person #1 from the previous 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“There was no documentation of firesafety training completed and on file for Facility Person #1 from the previous 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2024
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“There was no documentation of current emergency plan training on file for Facility Person #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2024
3270.133(3) Name on bottle
“There was Flovent in the medication box in the Bumblebee room not labeled with the name of the child for whom it was intended.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2024
Feb 8, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Facility Person #2 was observed walking a child down the hallway, unsupervised. There was no documentation on file indicating that Facility Person #2 had completed the required pre-service health & safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2024
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The facility's letter to the families explaining their emergency plan did not include information on planned accommodations in the event of an emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“The documentation of the health & safety training completed and on file for Facility Person #1 indicates the training was completed more than 90 days after their start date.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“There were Clorox wipes in a cabinet in the Wizards room in reach of school-age children in care in the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2024
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“The trash can at a sink in the Bumblebees room was not lidded.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2024
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“There was a low shelving unit in the Lions room (not currently in use) with several sharp screws protruding from the back of the unit.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“There were no assessments for children #1, #2, and #3 completed and on file and a copy given to the parents, in the previous 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2024
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“There were no emergency contact forms in the gym present for children receiving care in that space. There was no emergency contact form in the Rocket room for one of the children receiving care in that space.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2024
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“The medical emergency transportation plan was not posted in the Wizards room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2024
May 3, 2023Visit1 rule cited
3270.20(a)(1) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child
“On 4/25/23, child #1 received emergency room treatment after the child suffered a medical event at the facility. The incident was not reported to the regional certification office within 24 hours.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2023
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Feb 27, 2023Inspection19 rules cited
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The initial health assessment on file for Facility Person #2 was completed on 10/7/22, after their start date. (See IS Code Sheet.)”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2023
3270.135(e) 2 hour diaper check
“According to documentation of diaper changes/checks and staff statements, one of the children receiving care in the Stars room was changed at 7:53 AM, and then not checked again until they were changed at 10:43 AM. In the Baby Bears room, there were two children whose diapers were changed around 8:00 AM, then checked again at 10:40 AM. None of these children were asleep when diaper changes/checks were due, as per documentation and staff statements.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2023
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“The agreement on file for child #1 did not specify the admission date.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2023
3270.119 Infant sleep position
“An infant was observed to be asleep in a swing, not in the position recommended b y the AAP.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2023
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“There were two cribs in the infant room each labeled with the names of two children, all of whom were present, receiving care at the facility at the same time.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2023
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“There was no documentation on file of the education required for the respective staff classifications for Facility Persons #6 & #7.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“There was no NSOR clearance on file for Facility Person #1. The application for an NSOR clearance on file for Facility Person #1 was dated after their start date. (See IS Code Sheet.) There were no clearances on file from the other state in which Facility Person #9 lived within the previous 5 years. The criminal history, child abuse and FBI clearances on file for Facility Person #10 were each updated more than 60 months after the previous respective clearance on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2023
3270.193(a) Confidential; stored in locked cabinet
“Facility persons' records were not stored in a locked cabinet.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“There was no documentation of acceptable pediatric first aid and CPR training on file for Facility Person #8, who has been employed at the facility more than 90 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2023
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“There was no letter to provide to the parents of enrolled children explaining the facility's emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2023
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The facility's emergency plan did not specify accommodations for infants, toddlers in an emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2023
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“There most recent emergency drill documented was conducted on 1/14/22, more than 12 months prior.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2023
3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually
“Reviews of the emergency plan were documented as follows: 1/4/21, then again on 10/1/22, more than 12 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2023
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“There was no proof of purchase for the facility's interconnected fire alarm system on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Documentation of the update to the health and safety training on file for Facility Person #4 indicates the training was completed after the required due date of 12/30/22”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The emergency plan did not include a plan for continuity of operations in the event of an emergency, which is required under federal regulation.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2023
3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan
“The facility's emergency plan did not include a plan for shelter in place in the event of an emergency,”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2023
3270.183(a) Locked cabinet
“Children's files were not stored in a locked cabinet.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2023
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“The health assessment on file for Facility Person #3 indicated that Facility Person 3 has a communicable disease, but did not provide further information regarding the communicable disease.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2023
Dec 2, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The current mandated reporter training on file for Facility Person #1 was completed more than 60 months after the previous mandated reporter training.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2022
3270.94(a)(9) Written record
“The fire drill log did not include the names of the facility persons who participated in each fire drill.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 2, 2023
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“Fire drills were recorded as occurring on 8/8/22 and then 10/8/22, more than 60 days apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 2, 2023
Feb 22, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff #1 also contained an NSOR certificate dated 12/13/21, which is more than the 45 days the provisional hire allows.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2022
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“The file for Child #3 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the name of the child's health insurance company.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2022
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“The file for Child #3 contained a health assessment that was lacking the statement signed off by the medical provider that states that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2022
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The file for Child #2 contained an immunization record that was lacking one dose of the Hepatitis A immunization.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2022
3270.51/3270.113(a)(1) Similar Age Level/Staff assigned to specific children
“Upon arrival to the facility during ratio and supervision checks when Certification Rep stopped at the Sunshine Room and asked Staff #2 which children she was responsible for Staff #2 named 4 infant aged children. Staff #3 named 2 infant aged children. Certification Rep counted 7 infant children. Certification Rep then gave another chance telling staff that she counted 7 infants and only 6 were named. Staff #3 told Certification Rep. that Staff #2 was supposed to have 5 and that she was only supposed to have 2. At that point Certification Rep, had to explain to Staff #3 that she would need to take the unnamed child because Staff #2 already had 4 and taking another would put her over ratio.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2022
3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“In the Sunshine Room, emergency phone numbers were not posted by the telephone.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2022
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit in the Zebra Room was lacking soap.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2022
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for Staff #1, contained a disclosure statement that wasn't dated. .”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Handled with Care Childcare Facility
Is Handled with Care Childcare Facility licensed?
Yes. Handled with Care Childcare Facility is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Handled with Care Childcare Facility last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on February 23, 2026, with 9 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Handled with Care Childcare Facility had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 50 rules across 9 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 50 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 Handled with Care Childcare Facility care for?
231, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Handled with Care Childcare Facility accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Handled with Care Childcare Facility's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Handled with Care Childcare Facility cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 453-7777 to ask.
What is Handled with Care Childcare Facility's phone number?
(814) 453-7777.
Where is Handled with Care Childcare Facility?
925 State St, Erie, PA 16501. The nearest other daycare we list is Downtown YMCA, 0.1 miles away.