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925 State St, Erie, PA
4.6· 18 reviews
Heavenly Hands Early Learning Child Care Academy
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 7 days
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About
About Heavenly Hands Early Learning Child Care Academy
Heavenly Hands Early Learning Child Care Academy is a group home daycare in Erie, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 12 children.
It is open Monday to Saturday, 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM; Sunday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 45 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM |
| Saturday | 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM |
| Sunday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
Programs
Programs and care
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Heavenly Hands Early Learning Child Care Academy has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Heavenly Hands Early Learning Child Care Academy
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 12 children
- License number
- #CER-00255041
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 12, 2026: 14 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 45 rules in all · 37 corrected
- Safety and hazards 11
- Records and paperwork 10
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Supervision and ratios 5
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Background checks 2
- Safe sleep 2
- Food and nutrition 2
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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Jun 12, 2026Inspection14 rules cited
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“There was no criminal history or child abuse clearance or signed disclosure statement on file for Facility Person #1, who was observed to be caring for children unsupervised.”
3280.14/3280.20 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Facility Person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. There was no documentation of completion of the required pre-service health and safety training or pediatric first aid & CPR trainings on file for Facility Person #1.”
3280.192(5) Two written references
“There were no nonfamily written references on file for Facility Person #1.”
3280.94(a)(4)/3280.94(a)(9) Hypothetical locations/Written record
“The hypothetical locations of fires were not recorded on the fire drill log.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2026
3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“There was no health assessment/TB test on file for Facility Person #1.”
3280.119 Infant sleep position
“At two separate times in the inspections, an infant was observed asleep in a carseat.”
3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility
“The most recent recorded smoke detector testing was noted as occurring on 4/9/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2026
3280.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“Child #1 was observed leaving the restroom at the end of the hallway and then entering Room #3. There were no staff in the hallway/restroom area to supervise the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
3280.113(a) Supervised at all times
“Child #1 was observed leaving the restroom at the end of the hallway and then entering Room #3. There were no staff in the hallway/restroom area to supervise the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2026
3280.61(c) 40 square feet wall-to-wall
“There were 6 children receiving care in Room 3, which has a measured maximum capacity of 3 children.”
3280.52(c) Mixed age levels
“At approximately 10:15 AM, Facility Person #2 was observed to be caring for 3 infants and 3 preschoolers in Room 1.”
3280.34(b)/3280.192(2)(ii) Primary staff person's qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Facility Person #1 was serving as a primary staff person, caring for children unsupervised. There was no documentation of the qualifications required to serve as a primary staff person on file for Facility Person #1.”
3280.191 Individual Records
“There was no record/staff file for Facility Person #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2026
3280.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“The most recent fire drill recorded on the facility's fire drill log was noted as occurring on 2/26/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2026
Mar 17, 2026Inspection21 rules cited
3280.171(c) Safe routes posted
“Safe routes for pick-up and drop- off were not posted at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2026
3280.75(c) Has all items
“A first aid kit in Room 1 was missing soap and scissors.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2026
3280.166(4) Bottles labeled
“There were 2 unlabeled infant bottles in Room 1.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2026
3280.166(1) Written statement
“There were no written feeding schedules at the facility from the parents of the two enrolled infants.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2026
3280.133(3) Name on bottle
“There were sample packets of burn cream in a first aid kit not labeled with a child's name for individual use.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2026
3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The most recent emergency contact forms on file for children #1 and #3 and the most recent agreement on file for child #1 were not reviewed and updated by parent in writing in the previous 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2026
3280.124(c) Each child care space
“There were no emergency contact forms in Room 3 for children receiving care in that space.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2026
3280.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact form on file for child #5 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2026
3280.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The emergency contact form on file for child #5 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2026
3280.123(b) Parent receives original
“Original agreements were on file for children #2, #4 and #5.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2026
3280.192(5) Two written references
“There were no nonfamily written references on file for Facility Person #3.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2026
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The criminal history clearance on file for Facility Person #1 was showing as "pending" and therefore incomplete.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2026
3280.32(a)/3280.192(2)(ii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“There was no documentation of mandated reporter training on file for Facility Person #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2026
3280.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“At approximately 12:45 PM, Facility Person #1 was seated in a chair in the hallway outside of the doorway to Room 3 and stated they were supervising the children napping in Room 3”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2026
3280.34(b)(5)/3280.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Facility Person #3 was classified as a primary staff person. There was no documentation of the required child care experience on file for Facility Person #3 for the classification.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2026
3280.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“There were three uncovered outlets on a (plugged in) power strip on the floor in Room 3.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2026
3280.113(a) Supervised at all times
“At approximately 12:45 PM, Facility Person #1 was seated in a chair in the hallway outside of the doorway to Room 3 and stated they were supervising the children napping in Room 3. There were no staff present in Room 3 with the children. There was no lighting in Room 3 where children were napping. The light from the hallways was insufficient to see the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2026
3280.66(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“There were lysol wipes in a backpack on the floor in Room 1. There was a can of air freshener labeled "keep out of reach of children," on the back of the toilet in the restroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2026
3280.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle
“The trash can in Room 1 was not lidded and contained used napkins, cups, etc.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2026
3280.105(a) Clean, age appropriate
“There were 2 children sleeping on cots in Room 3. One cot was a labeled with a number corresponding to the name of a different child on the cot chart posted in the room. One child was using a cot that was not labeled with a name or number corresponding to a name on the chart.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2026
3280.78 Lighting
“There was no lighting in Room 3 where children were napping. The light from the hallways was insufficient to see the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2026
Dec 19, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
3280.17 Liability Insurance
“There was no documentation of liability insurance for the facility on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2025
3280.102(a) Clean and good repair
“There was a cracked plastic bowl on a shelf in Room 2.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2025
3280.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“There was a piece of play equipment in front of the door exiting Room 4 and leading to back room with an exit from the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2025
3280.26(e) Letter to parents
“The letter to the parents explaining the emergency procedures included details specific another facility operated by the legal entity, and did not include the information specific to this facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2025
3280.26(a)(1) Emergency plan
“The emergency plan at the facility did not address a shelter-in-place plan for the location.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2025
3280.69(a) 110º F or less
“The hot water temperature at the sink in Room 1 was measured to be 130° F. The hot water temperature at the sink in the restroom was measured to be 120° F.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2025
3280.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“There was one uncovered outlet on the wall in Room 2 and two uncovered outlets on the wall in Room 4.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2025
3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility
“There was no proof of purchase on file at the facility for the interconnected smoke detectors.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2025
3280.106 Refrigerator
“There was no thermometer in the refrigerator at the start of the inspection. A thermometer was obtained and added to the refrigerator, but by the end of inspection about an hour later, was reading the refrigerator temperature at 55 degrees.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2025
3280.26(f) Emergency plan
“There was no documentation that the facility's emergency plan, specific to this location, was sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2025
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FAQ
Questions about Heavenly Hands Early Learning Child Care Academy
Is Heavenly Hands Early Learning Child Care Academy licensed?
Yes. Heavenly Hands Early Learning Child Care Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Heavenly Hands Early Learning Child Care Academy last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 12, 2026, with 14 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Heavenly Hands Early Learning Child Care Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 45 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 37 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 Heavenly Hands Early Learning Child Care Academy care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Heavenly Hands Early Learning Child Care Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Heavenly Hands Early Learning Child Care Academy's hours?
Monday to Saturday, 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM; Sunday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Heavenly Hands Early Learning Child Care Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 520-3493 to ask.
What is Heavenly Hands Early Learning Child Care Academy's phone number?
(814) 520-3493.
Where is Heavenly Hands Early Learning Child Care Academy?
Erie, PA 16501. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.