Early Connections/City Center
704 State St, Erie, PA
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Kindercare Learning Center 1279
- licensed capacity
- 131
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Kindercare Learning Center 1279
Kindercare Learning Center 1279 is a child care center in Erie, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 131 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: full-time care, infant care, part-time care and pre-k.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 67 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMNAEYC accredited
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- 6 weeks to 5 years
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 131 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | 6 weeks to 5 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | Full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Accreditation | NAEYC accredited |
| Licensed capacity | 131 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Kindercare Learning Center 1279 has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Kindercare Learning Center 1279
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 131 children
- License number
- #CER-00244002
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 6, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 9 of 9 visits · 67 rules in all · 67 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 13
- Staff training and qualifications 12
- Discipline and child guidance 10
- Safety and hazards 9
- Records and paperwork 8
- Background checks 5
- Supervision and ratios 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Food and nutrition 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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Aug 6, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for staff person #1 lacked training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) that was completed before the expiration of the most current certification. The first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training in the file is dated 7/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2026
Jul 7, 2026Inspection15 rules cited
3270.182(3) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“There was no signed parental consent for emergency medical care on file for children #1 and #5.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2026
3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9) Every 60 days/Written record
“The most recent fire drill recorded on the facility's fire drill log was notated as conducted on 5/11/26, more than 60 days prior.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2026
3270.36(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Assistant Group Supervisor responsibilities/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Facility Person #6 was classified as an assistant group supervisor. There was no documentation of any education or child care experience on file for Facility Person #6.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2026
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“The required pre-service health & safety training completed and documented on file for Facility Person #7 was completed more than 90 days after their initial hire date with the legal entity as a child care staff person.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The most recent mandated reporter training completed and on file for Facility Person #2 was completed more than 60 months after the previous mandated reporter training completed and on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The current criminal history clearance on file for Facility Person #3 was completed more than 60 months after the previous criminal history clearance on file. The current criminal history, FBI and NSOR clearances on file for Facility Person #4 were completed more than 60 months after the previous respective clearances on file. The current child abuse clearance on file for Facility Person #5 was completed more than 60 months after the previous child abuse clearance on file. The child abuse clearance on file for Facility Person #6 was completed after their start date.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“In the Toddler A room, there was an unlocked cabinet under the changing table, containers cleaning products including glass cleaner and disinfectant spray.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2026
3270.75(c) Has all items
“In Discovery Preschool A, there were tweezers in the first aid kit. In Discovery Preschool B, there were no bandaids in the first aid kit.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2026
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The developmental assessments completed by staff, and copies provided to the parents, that were on file for children #2, #3, #4 and #7 were completed more than 6 months after the previous respective assessment or child's start date. There was no assessment completed by staff and a copy provided to the parent within the previous 6 months on for child #6.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2026
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“The agreement on file for child #4 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2026
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The release person information was not listed on the emergency contact form on file for child #4.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2026
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The emergency contact forms and agreements on file for children #2, #3, #4, #6 and #7 were not reviewed and updated by a parent in writing in the previous 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2026
3270.131(a)(2) Initial health report for young toddler no more than 6 months
“Child #7 is currently an older toddler. The current health assessment on file for child #7, completed when they were a young toddler, was completed more than 6 months after their previous health assessment on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2026
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“There was no signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff on file for children #1 and #5.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2026
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The current health assessments on file for Facility Persons #1 and #5 were completed more than 24 months after the previous respective health assessments on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2026
Jul 14, 2025Inspection17 rules cited
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“There was a first aid kit in the Pre-K room in a backpack on a low piece of equipment, in reach of children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2025
3270.75(c) Has all items
“A first aid kit in the Preschool room did not include soap and included one bandaid.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“There was a plastic toy storage bin the in Pre-K room with cracks, creating potential pinch points/sharp edges.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2025
3270.108(c) No styrofoam
“There were styrofoam bowls in the Toddler 2 A room and Preschool room which staff state are used for serving food.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2025
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The most recent agreements on file for children #3, #4, #5 and #9 were not reviewed and updated by a parent in writing in the previous 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2025
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“The daily activity schedule was not posted in the Infant B room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2025
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“There were no child service report forms completed and on file for children # 1, #4, #5, #8 and #9. The current child service report forms completed and on file for children #2, #3, and #6 were completed more than 6 months after the child's last CSR was completed or 6 months after their start date.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2025
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“The admission date specified on the agreement on file for child #8 was incorrect, according to other documentation and staff statements.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2025
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“The TB test documentation previously reviewed and on file for Facility Person #1 was not on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2025
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The emergency contact form on file for child # 7 did not include the health insurance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2025
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The current health assessment on file for child #1, a preschooler, was completed more than 12 months after the previous health assessment on file for the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2025
3270.133(3) Name on bottle
“There were sample packets of burn cream in the first aid kit in the Infant A room - not labeled with the name of a specific child to be used for that child.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“There were cleaning supplies and diaper creams labeled "keep out of reach of children" in an unlocked cabinet under the changing table, in reach of children, in the Infant A room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2025
3270.166(5) Six-months-old held
“There was an infant, age 5 months, observed being bottle fed in the Infant A room. The staff person feeding the child was not holding them.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The required out-of-state clearances on file Facility Person #2 were completed after their start date.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2025
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“There were three uncovered outlets on the wall in reach of children in the Pre-K room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2025
3270.35(e) 46 or more children- additional group sups
“The maximum number of children in care at one time, as per staff statements, is 87. There is one group supervisor employed at the facility and working at least 30 hours per week.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2025
Jan 22, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“While assessing supervision, at 12:12 PM, the CR observed 4 children in Room 4 sleeping on their rest mats with blankets covering their faces so that the staff person could not adequately supervise the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2025
Jan 7, 2025Inspection13 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The most recent documented test of the facility's smoke alarms was dated 12/6/24, more than 30 days prior.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“There was only one written nonfamily reference on file for Facility Person #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2025
3270.133(3) Name on bottle
“There was a child's hydrocortisone cream in the Toddler B room not labeled with the child's name.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“There was peeling paint on the wall in the following locations: In the Pre-K room on the wall on the left side from the entrance in two areas near bulletin boards in on the back wall; in Toddler A on the wall opposite the main entrance and the left of the door to Toddler B.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“There were diaper creams and disinfectant spray accessible to children in the Toddler A room in the cabinet under the changing table due to a faulty lock.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“There was no child abuse clearance for Facility Person #1 from a state in which they lived in the previous 5 years.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2025
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“There was not sufficient verification of the education and/or child care experience on file for Facility Person #1, #2, and #3 to qualify for their respective assigned classification levels.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“There was only one nonfamily written reference on file for Facility Person #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“There was no documentation that the smoke detectors had been tested in the previous 30 days (last documented testing date was 12/6/24).”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“There was no child abuse clearance on file for Facility Person #1 from a state in which the facility person resided within the five year prior to hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2025
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“There was no documentation of the child care experience required for the staff classifications on file for Facility Persons #1 (group supervisor), #2 and #3 (assistant group supervisors).”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“In the Toddler A room, there was disinfectant spray and diaper creams accessible to children in a cabinet under the changing table due to a faulty lock.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“The following areas of peeling paint were observed: in the Pre-K room on the wall on the left side (from entry) in two areas near bulletin boards, and on the upper half of the back wall; in the Toddler A room, on the upper half of the walls opposite the entrance, and to the left of the door to the Toddler B room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025
Jan 7, 2025Inspection13 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The most recent documented test of the facility's smoke alarms was dated 12/6/24, more than 30 days prior.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“There was only one written nonfamily reference on file for Facility Person #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2025
3270.133(3) Name on bottle
“There was a child's hydrocortisone cream in the Toddler B room not labeled with the child's name.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“There was peeling paint on the wall in the following locations: In the Pre-K room on the wall on the left side from the entrance in two areas near bulletin boards in on the back wall; in Toddler A on the wall opposite the main entrance and the left of the door to Toddler B.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“There were diaper creams and disinfectant spray accessible to children in the Toddler A room in the cabinet under the changing table due to a faulty lock.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“There was no child abuse clearance for Facility Person #1 from a state in which they lived in the previous 5 years.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2025
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“There was not sufficient verification of the education and/or child care experience on file for Facility Person #1, #2, and #3 to qualify for their respective assigned classification levels.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“There was only one nonfamily written reference on file for Facility Person #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“There was no documentation that the smoke detectors had been tested in the previous 30 days (last documented testing date was 12/6/24).”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“There was no child abuse clearance on file for Facility Person #1 from a state in which the facility person resided within the five year prior to hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2025
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“There was no documentation of the child care experience required for the staff classifications on file for Facility Persons #1 (group supervisor), #2 and #3 (assistant group supervisors).”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“In the Toddler A room, there was disinfectant spray and diaper creams accessible to children in a cabinet under the changing table due to a faulty lock.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“The following areas of peeling paint were observed: in the Pre-K room on the wall on the left side (from entry) in two areas near bulletin boards, and on the upper half of the back wall; in the Toddler A room, on the upper half of the walls opposite the entrance, and to the left of the door to the Toddler B room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025
Jul 9, 2024Inspection11 rules cited
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“There were no child service reports completed and on file for children #2-#7 completed, and a copy given to the parents, in the last 6 months. The most recent/ only completed child service report on file for child #8 was completed more than 6 months after their start date.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2024
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The current health assessment on file for child #3 was completed more than 12 months after the previous health assessment on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“More than 30 days passed between fire alarm testing occurring on 2/2/24 and then next again on 3/22/24, according to the testing dates documented.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“There was only one written nonfamily reference on file each for Facility Persons #2 and #4.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The current pediatric first aid/CPR training documented and on file for Facility Person #1was completed more than 2 years after (after the expiration date) of the previous first aid training documented and on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2024
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The current emergency contact forms and agreements on file for children # 4. #5 and #7 were reviewed and updated by a parent in writing more than 6 months after the previous review/ update.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2024
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“There was no immunization record on file for child #1, enrolled at the facility for more than 60 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The disclosure statement on file for Facility Person #3 was signed after their start date. The current criminal history and child abuse clearances on file for Facility Person #5 were completed more than 60 months after the previous clearances on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“The initial health assessment/ TB test on file for Facility Person #6 was completed more than 12 months prior to their start date.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2024
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Facility Person #3 was classified as an assistant group supervisor without documentation of the education required for the classification on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2023
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“There was a small area of peeling paint on a wall in the Pre-K room near tjhe bulletin board by the television.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2024
Apr 4, 2024Visit7 rules cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“Video of an incident that was self-reported by the operator shows Facility Person #1 handling child #1 in an aggressive manner. On 3/27/24 at approximately 2:50, Facility Person #1 picked up child #1 and roughly put them on their cot, then Facility Person #1 repositioned the child by lifting and dropping their legs onto the cot. Facility Person #1 then pushed the child's head down roughly on the cot.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“According to staff statements, there were often times when children were not properly supervised when supervised by Facility Persons #1 when Facility Person #1 was on their phone rather than paying attention to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2024
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“According to staff statements, Facility Person #1 was observed saying to infants and toddlers in the care harsh statements including "I hate you," "I can't stand you," and "Shut up."”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2024
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“According to staff statements, Facility Person #1 was observed saying to infants and toddlers in the care harsh statements including "I hate you," "I can't stand you," and "Shut up."”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2024
3270.111(c) Promote development
“According to staff statements, Facility Person #1, on multiple occasions, would play inappropriate music with vulgar language, including curse words, audible to children in their care.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2024
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“According to staff statements, Facility Person #1 was observed saying to infants and toddlers in the care harsh statements including "I hate you," "I can't stand you," and "Shut up."”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2024
3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm
“According to staff statements, Facility Person #1 was observed saying to infants in their care, "Shut up before I punch you," and "shut up before I choke you."”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2024
Jan 24, 2024Visit2 rules cited
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“According to staff interviews, Staff #1 has been observed yelling and swearing at children while redirecting them in the toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2024
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“According to staff interviews, Staff #1 was observed being "physical" with toddler age children on more than one occasion while redirecting and asking a child "what is wrong?" Staff person #1 was said to hold a child down if Staff #1 wants them to sit and they don't want to sit. On 1/8/24 Child #1 reported to a staff person that Staff #1 grabbed their arm and pointed to their wrist that was red and blotchy. Previous incidents included Staff person #1 holding Child #1 by the foot while the child was crying and asked to be let go.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2024
Jul 20, 2023Inspection16 rules cited
3270.183(a) Locked cabinet
“The cabinet in which the child files were stored was not kept locked.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2023
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“There were no child service reports on file for children #2-#7, all enrolled the facility more than 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2023
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“The fire drill log on file indicates that fire drills were conducted on 12/1/22 then again on 2/7/23, as well as on 5/2/23 and then again on 7/3/23, more than 60 days apart in both instances.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2023
3270.107 Refrigerator
“There was no thermometer in the refrigerator located between the Preschool and Pre-K room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2023
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“There was a small area of damage plaster on the wall by the door, near the cubbies, in the Pre-K room.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2023
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“The current health assessments on file for children #2, #3, #5 and #7, all young toddlers, were completed more than 6 months after the previous health assessments on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“There were divots and crevices in the solid poured surfacing under the play equipment in the outdoor Preschool and Pre-K play space, which created tripping hazards.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2023
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The emergency contact forms and agreements on file for children#2, #3, #6, and #7, and the agreement on file for child #4, were reviewed and updated by a parent in writing more than 6 months after the previous review dates.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2023
3270.193(a) Confidential; stored in locked cabinet
“The cabinet in which the staff files were stored was not kept locked.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2023
3270.133(6) Written consent
“There was a child's albuterol at the facility without signed consent from the parent to administer the medication.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2023
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“The daily activity schedule was not posted in the Infant B room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“According to documentation in the Facility Person #1 resided in another state within the 5 years prior to beginning employment at the facility. There was no child abuse clearance from this state on file for a Facility Person #1. The application for this clearance that was on file for Facility Person #1 was dated after their start date. (See IS code sheet.) Facility Person #2, a provisional hire with no NSOR clearance on file, was observed caring for children unsupervised. The FBI clearance on file for Facility Person #3 was incomplete and therefore invalid.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2023
3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually
“The most recent documented review of the emergency plan was dated 7/7/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2023
3270.133(3) Name on bottle
“There were sample packets of medications (triple antibiotic ointment and burn cream) not labeled for the use of a specific child, in the first aid kit in the Preschool room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“There was no documentation of current influenza vaccines on file for children #1 and #5. The immunization record on file for child #8 indicated the child had insufficient does of the Hepatitis A vaccine, as recommended by the ACIP for a child of their age. Children #1, #5 and #8 must be dismissed from care by close of business 7/20/23 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“There was no documentation of completion of first aid training on file for Facility Person #2. Facility Person #2 was observed caring for children unsupervised.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2023
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Jul 12, 2022Inspection25 rules cited
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The current staff evaluation on file for Facility Person #6, #8 and #11 were completed more than 12 months after the prior completed evaluations on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2022
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“There was an uncovered outlet on the wall in the Preschool room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2022
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“There was a bottle of glass cleaner and a bottle of disinfectant spray in an unlocked cabinet in the Pre-K room in reach of children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2022
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“The hot water temperature at a low sink in the Toddler B room was measured to be 120° F.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The current pediatric first aid and CPR training documented and on file for Facility Person #5 was completed after the expiration of the previous first aid/CPR training documented and on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2022
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Facility Persons #1, #6 and #9 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see IS code sheet).: Health and Safety training. Facility Persons #2, #3, #7 did not complete the following required preservice training within 90 days of their hire (see IS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR, from an PQAS -approved trainer and a PQAS- approved curriculum.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“There was trim around two doors - the door from the preschool room exiting the building and the door in the Pre-K room leading to the staff room - that was detached and splintered.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2022
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“There was peeling paint on the window frames in the Toddler B room.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2022
3270.82(e) Toilet and sinks proper height
“In the Toddler A room, the sink at the changing station that children use to wash hands after diapering is not at the child's height, not was it equipped with steps to allow the children to reach the sink. Staff state they hold the children at the sink in order for them to wash their hands.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2022
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“There was a rest mat in the Pre-K room not labeled with the name of the child whom it was used by.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2022
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“There was no letter that is provided to the parents of enrolled children explaining the emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2022
3270.107 Refrigerator
“There was no thermometer in the refrigerator in the Toddler A room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2022
3270.123(b) Parent receives original
“Original agreements were on file for children #1, #2, #3, and #4.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2022
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The enrolling parent's work address and phone were not listed on the emergency contact form on file for child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2022
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The release persons addresses were not listed on the emergency contact forms on file for children #1 and #6.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2022
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“The current health assessment on file for child #7, an infant, was completed more than 6 months after the previous health assessment on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2022
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The current health assessment on file for child #1, a preschooler, was completed more than 12 months after the previous health assessment. The most recent health assessment on file for child # 4, a preschooler, was completed on 6/8/21 (more than 12 months prior).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2022
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“There was no documentation of a current flu vaccine (recommended annually by the ACIP) on file for children #1 and #6.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2022
3270.133(6) Written consent
“There was no written parental consent to administer an inhaler located in the Preschool room, and labeled with the child's name.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2022
3270.135(e) 2 hour diaper check
“According to the documentation of diaper changes recorded in the Infant room, and as confirmed by staff statements, one of the infants' diapers was changed at 9:19 AM and then next checked and changed again at 11:50 AM.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2022
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The current health assessments on file for Facility Persons #6 and #11 were completed more than 24 months after the prior health assessments on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2022
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The emergency contact forms and agreements on file for children # 1, #3, #4, #5, #6, and #7 were not reviewed and updated by a parent i writing at least every 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2022
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The facility's emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2022
3270.94(a)(9) Written record
“The hypothetical locations of the fire and the names of the facility persons participating in each fire drill were not recorded on the fire drill log.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2022
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The disclosure statements signed on file for Facility Persons #3, #4, #5, #7, #10, #12 and #14 were not dated. The current FBI clearance on file for Facility Person #7 was completed more than 60 months after the previous FBI clearance on file. Mandated reporter training documented and on file for Facility Person #6 was completed more than 90 days after their start date. The current mandated reporter training on file for Facility Person #7 was completed more than 60 months after the previous mandated reporter training.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2022
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Questions about Kindercare Learning Center 1279
Is Kindercare Learning Center 1279 licensed?
Yes. Kindercare Learning Center 1279 is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Kindercare Learning Center 1279 last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 6, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kindercare Learning Center 1279 had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 67 rules across 9 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 67 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 Kindercare Learning Center 1279 care for?
131, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Kindercare Learning Center 1279 accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Kindercare Learning Center 1279's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Kindercare Learning Center 1279 cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 453-5260 to ask.
What is Kindercare Learning Center 1279's phone number?
(814) 453-5260.
Where is Kindercare Learning Center 1279?
625 Holland St, Erie, PA 16501. The nearest other daycare we list is Early Connections/City Center, 0.3 miles away.