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Little Acorns Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 52
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Little Acorns Learning Center
Little Acorns Learning Center is a child care center in Erie, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 52 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with infant care, preschool and toddler care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 28 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsCameras for parentsSecure entryAccepts child care subsidy
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- 6 weeks to 5 years
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 52 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | 6 weeks to 5 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Curriculum | HighScope Curriculum |
| Staff | All teachers trained in pediatric first aid & CPR with clearances; lead teachers credentialed |
| Daily life | Potty training: Toilet train in the Saplings (Twos) room |
| Safety | Keypad entry system, Cameras / live video for parents (all areas monitored by security cameras), Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Parent updates | Parent app (ProCare) |
| Licensed capacity | 52 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Acorns Learning Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Little Acorns Learning Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 52 children
- License number
- #CER-00243629
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 11, 2026: 7 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 28 rules in all · 28 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Safety and hazards 5
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Background checks 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Safe sleep 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- 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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Aug 11, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The most recent emergency plan trainings in the files for Staff Person #1 and #3 exceeded 12 months between trainings.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2026
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“The Pediatric First Aid/CPR Certificate in the file for Staff Person #5 was obtained more than 90 days after the staff person's first day working in a child care position at the facility. Staff person #7 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Pediatric First Aid/CPR (see LIS code sheet):”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The most recent State Police Clearances in the file for Staff Person #4 exceeded 60 months between clearances. The file for Staff Person #6 lacked an NSOR Certificate. The Child Abuse Clearance in the file for Staff Person #7 was for volunteer purposes.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2026
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for Staff Person #2 included only one written reference letter.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2026
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“Observed less than two feet of space on three sides of three of the cots in the Saplings Room and six of the cots in the Great Oaks Room, which were in use by children napping.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed sharp edges on the baseboard vent in the Nursery and along the right side of the siding on the shed in the Great Oaks outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2026
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The most recent child service reports in the files for Child #1, 2 and 3 exceeded six months between reports.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2026
Mar 4, 2026Visit4 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The fire drill/fire system check log documents three times when fire system checks were conducted more than 30 days in between: 9/1-10/8, 11/3-12/5, 12/5-1/5.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The disclosure statements in the files for Staff Person #1 and #2 were signed after the staff persons' first day working in child care. The fingerprint date for the FBI Clerance and NSOR Certificate in the file for Staff Person #1 were conducted after the staff person's first day working in child care (See LIS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2026
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“Based on a self-report, staff interviews, and video footage review, the following noncompliance was verified: On 2/20/26 at 4:30 PM, Staff Person #1 was supervising six preschool children in the Great Oaks Play Area (outdoor play space). Staff Person #1 returned to the Great Oaks classroom with only five children and was not aware of Child #1's whereabouts, resulting in the child being left alone and unsupervised in the outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2026
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“Based on a self-report, staff interviews, and video footage review, the following noncompliance was verified: On 2/20/26 at 4:30 PM, Staff Person #1 was supervising six preschool children in the Great Oaks Play Area (outdoor play space). Staff Person #1 returned to the Great Oaks classroom with only five children, leaving Child #1 alone and unsupervised in the outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2026
Mar 4, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The fire drill/fire system check log documents three times when fire system checks were conducted more than 30 days in between: 9/1-10/8, 11/3-12/5, 12/5-1/5.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The disclosure statements in the files for Staff Person #1 and #2 were signed after the staff persons' first day working in child care. The fingerprint date for the FBI Clerance and NSOR Certificate in the file for Staff Person #1 were conducted after the staff person's first day working in child care (See LIS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2026
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“Based on a self-report, staff interviews, and video footage review, the following noncompliance was verified: On 2/20/26 at 4:30 PM, Staff Person #1 was supervising six preschool children in the Great Oaks Play Area (outdoor play space). Staff Person #1 returned to the Great Oaks classroom with only five children and was not aware of Child #1's whereabouts, resulting in the child being left alone and unsupervised in the outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2026
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“Based on a self-report, staff interviews, and video footage review, the following noncompliance was verified: On 2/20/26 at 4:30 PM, Staff Person #1 was supervising six preschool children in the Great Oaks Play Area (outdoor play space). Staff Person #1 returned to the Great Oaks classroom with only five children, leaving Child #1 alone and unsupervised in the outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2026
Aug 7, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle
“The trash receptacles in the Great Oaks bathrooms did not contain plastic liners.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The fire drill/fire system test log documents two occasions when fire system checks exceeded 30 days: 4/2/25-5/9/25 and 5/9/25-6/26/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed frayed, splintering wood, which creates a sharp edge, on the wooden post on the right side of the steps for the Great Oaks outdoor play area.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2025
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit in the Great Oaks Room lacked gloves.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2025
Aug 28, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“On 8/28/24 at approximately 9:30 AM, Staff Person #1 and #2 were in the Infant Room with 7 infants in care. When asked to identify the children for whom they were responsible, Staff Person #1 named five infants and Staff Person #2 named two infants.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed two loose floorboards, which creates a potential tripping hazard, in the Infant Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2024
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The most recent updated health reports in the file for Child #1, a young toddler, exceeded six months between reports.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“On the day of the renewal inspection (8/28/24) a fire system check had not been conducted/documented within the previous 30 days (7/7/24).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2024
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The most recent parent updates for the emergency contact forms and fee agreements in the files for Child #2, 3 and 4 exceeded 6 months between updates. The most recent parent updates for the emergency contact form in the file for Child #5 exceeded 6 months between updates.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2024
3270.133(3) Name on bottle
“Observed alcohol wipes in the first aid kits in the Saplings and Great Oaks Rooms that did not identify the name of the child for whom the medication was intended.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2024
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The most recent immunization record in the file for Child #4 did not contain documentation of Hep A, Hep B, or MMR immunizations or a letter of exemption from the parent or physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The most recent Pediatric CPR/First Aid Certification in the file for Staff Person #3 was conducted after the previous certification had expired.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2024
Jun 12, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“On 6/12/24 at approximately 9:30 am, observed less than 2 feet of space on three sides of the Pack n Play, where Child #1 was sleeping.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff Person #1, who has lived out of state during the past five years, did not include the necessary clearances for Arizona, the state in which Staff Person #1 resided.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility's emergency plan did not include requirements for volunteer emergency preparedness training and practice drills to maintain compliance with 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii)”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2024
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“The most recent documented fire drill conducted at the facility was on 3/5/24, which was greater than 60 days before the day of the inspection: 6/12/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The most recent documented fire system check was conducted on 3/5/24, which was greater than thirty days before the date of the inspection: 6/12/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2024
Aug 9, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed that two of the posts on the large wooden climbing unit on the preschool playground are cracked and splintering posing a hazard to the children in play.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2023
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The fire alarm test log identified that the alarm tests conducted on 6/1/2023 and 7/12/2023 exceeded 30 days between tests.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2023
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for staff person #1 contains a current health assessment completed greater than 24 months after the previous health assessment. The file is now current.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2023
3270.133(3) Name on bottle
“Observed in the Saplings classroom Top Care Ibuprofen, Equate Acetaminophen, Mentholatum Vaporizing Rub and Equate Ibuprofen all lacking the name of the child for whom they are intended. Observed in the Sprouts classroom Equate pain reliever lacking the name of the child for whom it is intended.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2023
3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(3) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal policy
“The files for child #1 and child #2, both preschool aged, are lacking documentation of an annual flu shot received during the 2022 year as required by the ACIP immunization schedule. Children #1 and #2 must be removed from care until documentation of a flu shot are received or an exemption letter.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2023
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“The discovery table in the Saplings room where older toddlers are in care contained uncooked rice and rigatoni noodles and yarn pompoms all less than 1inch in diameter and accessible to children still placing objects in their mouths.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #2, hire date (see IS code sheet) is lacking an NSOR verification within 45 days of hire as required under CPSL. The file does include a current NSOR verification. The file for staff person #3, hire date (see IS code sheet) is lacking verification of DHS FBI fingerprinting prior to start date in the child care facility. The file does contain a current FBI clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2023
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“Although the parent handbook does include information regarding the facility emergency plan, a letter is not provided to parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2023
Aug 12, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for child #1,preschool aged, is lacking a valid health report within 60 days of start date at the child care facility. The file does contain a current health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2022
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff persons # 1,3,5 and 6 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1,3,5 and 6 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health and Safety Topics #1-9.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2022
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The file for child #3 is lacking addresses for 2 of the parent designated release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2022
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for child #2, preschool aged, is lacking a health report completed during the previous 12 month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2022
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff persons #1 and #2 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Topics #1-9. Staff #1 and #2 completed Health and Safety Basics prior to 9/30/2016 which is not an acceptable training.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2022
Nov 8, 2021Inspection6 rules cited
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“Observed adult scissors, which were accessible to children, in an unlocked drawer in the Great Oaks Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2021
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The first documented test of the facility's fire detection system was greater than 30 days after facility opened: 8/9/21-9/10/21. The most recent fire system tests exceeded 30 days between tests: 10/7/21-11/8/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2021
3270.131(e)(1)/3270.182(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The immunization record in the file for Child #1 did not contain documentation of a flu shot or a letter of exemption from the parent or physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2021
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The NSOR Form in the file for Staff Person #1 was dated 10/19/21. This was after the facility had received a Provisional Hire Waiver: 9/1/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2021
3270.107 Refrigerator
“The refrigerators in the Sprouts and Saplings Rooms lacked thermometers.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2021
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Observed hand sanitizer, which was accessible to children, in an unlocked drawer in the Great Oaks Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Little Acorns Learning Center
Is Little Acorns Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Little Acorns Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Little Acorns Learning Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 11, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Acorns Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 28 rules across 6 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 28 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 Little Acorns Learning Center care for?
52, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Little Acorns Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little Acorns Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Little Acorns Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 315-1313 to ask.
What is Little Acorns Learning Center's phone number?
(814) 315-1313.
Where is Little Acorns Learning Center?
2104 Zimmerly Rd, Erie, PA 16509. The nearest other daycare we list is Saint George Lancers Child Development Center, 0.8 miles away.