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Meadville Childrens Center

245 Race St, Meadville, PA 16335

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About Meadville Childrens Center

Meadville Childrens Center is a child care center in Meadville, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 96 children, serving school-age children.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 22 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Ages served: school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
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Licensed capacity
96 children

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AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
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Licensed capacity96 childrenFrom the state license

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Inspection reports for Meadville Childrens Center

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Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
96 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00259330
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Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 3, 2026: 22 rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 2 visits · 22 rules in all · 22 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Background checks 1

For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Sep 3, 2026Inspection22 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.37(b)(1) HS/GED

      “The file for Staff #3 was lacking proof of high school diploma.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “In the Fox room there was a mop with cleaner in it behind the door and accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(e) Arts and crafts non-toxic

      “In the Fox room there were bingo daubers in the art area that were labeled "keep out of reach of children."”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.71 Heat Source

      “In the Fox room there was a Brio Water Filter that distributes hot water that read 131 degrees F.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “In the Squirrel room foam blocks with bite marks were observed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2026

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “The refrigerators in both the Owl room and the Wolves room were lacking a thermometer.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.111(b) Posted in group space

      “The Bear, Fox, Raccoon, and Squirrel Rooms were all lacking a posted daily schedule.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.116 School-Age Children

      “The daily schedule in the Wolves room(School-Age) did not allow time for Homework.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

      “The file for Child #3 and 4 both contained fee agreements that were lacking the persons to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

      “The facility was lacking a posting with information for the parents on how to access the regulations electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months

      “The file for Child #2 contains two child health reports that are more than 6 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

      “The file for Child #1 contained an immunization record that was lacking one dose of HIB.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(5) Original label

      “In the Squirrel room there was a bottle of Tylenol that was expired.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(6) Written consent

      “In the squirrel room there was a tube of chapstick that was lacking written parental permission. In the Wolves room there was an Albuterol Inhaler that was lacking written parental permission.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “The file for Staff #2 contained two health assessments that were more than 24 months apart. The file for Staff #3 contained a TB test that was obtained after the staff's start date. The file for Staff #7 contained a health assessment that was more than 24 months old. The file for Staff #8 contained a health assessment and TB test that were obtained after the staff's start date.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.171(c) Safe routes posted

      “The facility did not have written notification of safe routes posted in a conspicuous location in the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “The file for Staff #1 and #3 were lacking two written, nonfamily references.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “The file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the addresses of the people to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 7, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.21 General Health and Safety

      “In the Owl room there was a paint scraper, screw driver, adult scissors and thumbtacks in an unlocked drawer accessible to the children next to the fridge. In the Fox room there was a screwdriver, and pliers in an unlocked drawer accessible to the children next to the fridge.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.27(d) Plan posted

      “The facility was lacking a copy of their emergency plan posted in a conspicuous location or a poster stating that the emergency plan is available upon request.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2026

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “The file for Staff #1, #4 and #9 contained an NSOR that was obtained after the Staff's start date. The file for Staff #7 contains 2 child abuse clearances that are more than 60 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “The file for Staff #6 who has been employed for more than 12 months was lacking an evaluation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2026

  2. Aug 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Meadville Childrens Center

Is Meadville Childrens Center licensed?

Yes. Meadville Childrens Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Meadville Childrens Center last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 3, 2026, with 22 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Meadville Childrens Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 22 rules across 1 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 22 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 Meadville Childrens Center care for?

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

Does Meadville Childrens Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Meadville Childrens Center's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (814) 337-3355 to confirm.

How much does Meadville Childrens Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 337-3355 to ask.

What is Meadville Childrens Center's phone number?

(814) 337-3355.

Where is Meadville Childrens Center?

245 Race St, Meadville, PA 16335. The nearest other daycare we list is Meadville Cooperative Preschool, under 0.1 miles away.

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