Meadville Children's Center
400 N Main St, Meadville, PA
4.9· 8 reviews
Meadville Cooperative Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 57
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Meadville Cooperative Preschool
Meadville Cooperative Preschool is a child care center in Meadville, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 57 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, part-time care and pre-k. It says it provides meals.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 43 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Preschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyNAEYC accredited
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 57 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, part-time care, pre-k and preschool |
|---|---|
| Approach | Play-based |
| Class size | Limited to 10-15 children (depending on the room) |
| Staff | Certified lead teacher and experienced assistant teacher |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Parents pack food |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Accreditation | NAEYC accredited, Other accreditation (Keystone STARS STAR 4) |
| More | Founded 1961 |
| Licensed capacity | 57 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Meadville Cooperative Preschool
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 57 children
- License number
- #CER-00253796
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 8, 2026: 17 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 43 rules in all · 43 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 16
- Safety and hazards 9
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Background checks 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Records and paperwork 2
- 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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Jan 8, 2026Inspection17 rules cited
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for Child #2, with an enrollment date of 8.2725, which is more than 60 days ago, does not include an initial health report.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2026
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During the renewal inspection, the CR was informed by the Allegheny College Public Safety office that the fire detection system was not functioning; there was an issue with the panel. The officer informed the CR that they discovered this on 1.7.26 when they planned a fire drill. The childcare facility was not made aware that the fire detection system was not functioning.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2026
3270.133(6) Written consent
“There was an EpiPen labeled for use by a specific child in Room 1/2 which did not include written parental permission to administer.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2026
3270.133(5) Original label
“There was an Albuterol inhaler in Room 11/12/13, labeled for use by a specific child that expired on10.31.25 and was therefore not in accordance with the manufacturer's original label.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2026
3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(3) ACIP recommended immunization record /Dismissal policy
“The file for Child #2, with an enrollment date of 8.27.25, more than 60 days ago, does not include the child's immunization record.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2026
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The most recent immunization record on file for Child #1, who is a preschool-aged child, includes 2 of 3 Hepatitis B immunizations recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; 2 of 4 DTAP immunizations recommended by the ACIP for a child this age, 2 of 3 HIB immunizations recommended by the ACIP for a child this age, 1 of 4 Pneumococcal immunizations recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; 2 of 3 polio immunizations recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; 0 of 2 MMR Immunizations recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; 0 of 2 Varicella immunizations recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; and 0 of 2 Hepatitis A immunizations recommended by the ACIP for a child this age.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2026
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The most recent health assessment on file for Child #1, who is a preschool age child, is dated 12.9.24, more than 12 months ago. The most recent health assessment on file for Child #3, who is a preschool age child, is dated 8.27.24, more than 12 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2026
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“The agreement on file for Child #4 does not include the child's arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2026
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“There was a chair in dramatic play in Room 14/15 that was wobbly and potentially unsafe.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2026
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“There was a blue basket holding construction toys that was cracked in Room 14/15.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“In Room 9/10, beside the filing cabinet, there was a section of baseboard that had pulled away from the wall and the duct tape used to reattach it was coming off, exposing rotted wood under the baseboard.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2026
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kits in Rooms 1/2, 9/10, and 14/15 did not include tweezers.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2026
3270.66(b) Original container
“There were spray bottles in Room 1/2 and 9/10 that were not in the original bottle or labeled with the contents of the bottle.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“In Rooms 9/10 and 11/12/13, there was a bottle of soapy water that was accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff person #1 includes NSOR certificates dated 11.19.19 and 9.15.25 more than 60 months apart. The file for Staff person #2 includes criminal history clearances dated 11.16.19 & 11.24.24; child abuse clearances dated 11.21.19 & 9.2.25; FBI clearances dated 11.15.19 & 8.30.25, and NSOR certificates dated 12.9.19 & 8.27.25, all more than 60 months apart. The file for Staff person #3 includes NSOR certificates dated 5.26.20 and 7.15.25 more than 60 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2026
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #4 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/Pediatric CPR. Staff person #5 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 1 & Part 2.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #3 were dated 6.15.23 and 9.9.25, more than 24 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2026
Jan 23, 2025Inspection19 rules cited
3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually
“The facility does not have documentation of the Emergency plan being reviewed annually.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2025
3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for Staff person #4 includes Emergency Plan training dated 1.24.22 and 1.21.25, more than 1 year apart. The file for Staff person #5 does not include verification of emergency plan training completed within 90 days of hire (See LIS Code Sheet); the training was completed on 1.21.25. The file for Staff person #7 does not include verification of emergency plan training completed within 90 days of hire (See LIS Code Sheet); the training was completed on 1.21.25. The file for Staff person #8, #12, #13 does not include verification of emergency plan training completed within 90 days of hire (See LIS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The file for Staff person #2, #3, #4 includes verification of First Aid/CPR training dated 8.7.24, after the expiration date of 5.31.24.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2025
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #1, has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Get Started with Center-based Care: Building Blocks for Quality. Staff person #5, #6, #7, #13 has completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training, however the training was not completed through a Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) approved curriculum and the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum). Staff person #10, has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Get Started with Center-based Care: Building Blocks for Quality AND Pediatric First Aid/CPR. Staff person #11, #12 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #4 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months; the previously documented mandated reporter training on file is dated 9.26.18. Staff person #10, #12 has not completed mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #6 does not contain a State police Criminal history clearance within 45 days of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. The file for staff person #6 does not contain documentation of application prior to date of hire for, or the completed New York child abuse clearance, or New York sex offender search within 45 days of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. The file for staff person #10 does not contain a valid FBI clearance or NSOR certificate within 45 days of hire (See IS CODE SHEET). The file for staff person #10 also does not contain documentation of application prior to date of hire for, or the completed Connecticut child abuse clearance, or Connecticut sex offender search within 45 days of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. The file for staff person #11 does not contain a valid NSOR certificate within 45 days of hire (See IS CODE SHEET).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff person #4 includes criminal history clearances dated 9.19.18 and 1.2.24; child abuse clearances dated 9.26.18 and 1.2.24; and FBI clearances dated 9.20.18 and 1.25.24, all more than 60 months apart. The file for staff person #5 included an NSOR certificate dated more than 45 days after hire (See LIS Code Sheet) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. The file for Staff person #14 includes criminal history clearances dated 7.30.18 and 9.12.23; child abuse clearances dated 8.27.18 and 2.21.25, more than 60 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2025
3270.66(e) Arts and crafts non-toxic
“There were cans of Equate shaving cream, labeled "Keep out of the reach of children", that staff reported was used to make puffy paint, in Room 1/2. There were cans of Barbasol shaving cream, labeled "Keep out of the reach of children", that staff reported was used for arts and crafts projects in Room 14/15.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit in Room 14/15 did not include soap.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Room 9/10 contained a cracked bin holding dominoes and another cracked bin holding dice.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2025
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 does not include the address for the child's pediatrician/source for medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #2 were dated 8.31.21 and 4.1.24, more than 24 months apart. The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #3 were dated 11.10.21 and 12.14.24, more than 24 months apart. The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #4 were dated 12.10.20 and 6.15.23, more than 24 months apart. The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #15 were dated 8.25.22 and 12.30.24, more than 24 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2025
3270.151(c)(5)/3270.192(3) Physician/CRNP assessment/Health assessment, TB test
“The health assessment on file for Staff person #5 indicates that the staff person is not suitable to provide childcare with no additional information given.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2025
3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“In Room 1/2 and Room 14/15, the certification representative observed children's lunchboxes containing potentially hazardous food, such as cheese, being kept in coolers until lunchtime and not being properly refrigerated.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2025
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The file for Child #1 does not include written parental permission for the facility to administer minor first aid procedures.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for Staff person #1, #6, #10, #11 does not include 2 written non-family references attesting to the staff person's suitability to work in childcare. The file for Staff person #9 includes 1 unrelated reference letter.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2025
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The facility does not have verification of the completion of an emergency drill within the last year.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2025
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“The facility does not have verification of having sent the emergency plan to the local municipality and county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2025
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for Staff person #5, who was classified as a group supervisor, does not have verification of a Bachelor's degree in education or a related human services field; or a Bachelor's degree with 30 credits in education or a related human services field and 1 year of verified child care experience; or an Associate's degree in education or a related human services field and 2 years of verified child care experience; or an Associate's degree with 30 credits in education or a related human services field and 3 years of verified child care experience. The file for Staff person #6, #10, #11, who is classified as an aide, does not include a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate; or a minimum of an 8th grade education and 2 years of experience with children. The file for staff person #7, classified as Director, does not include verification of a Bachelor's degree in Education or a related human services field and 1 year of experience with children; or a Bachelor's degree with 30 credits in education or a related human services field and 2 years of experience with children; or an Associate's degree in education or a related human services field and 3 years of experience with children; or an Associate's degree with 30 credits in education or a related human services field and 4 years of experience with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2025
Jan 29, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The letter provided to parents has not been updated to include procedures for lockdown and how accommodations are made for children with special needs.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for staff person #2 contains previous mandated reporter training that expired prior to completion of current mandated reporter training. The training is now current.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2024
3270.72(d) Above ground window opening restricted to 6"
“Observed in Room 12/13, located on the 2nd floor of the building, a window that was raised and not restricted from opening greater than 6 inches.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2024
3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“The files for children #1,#2, #3 and #4 contain the original agreement instead of a copy. According to staff interview, the parents were given a copy.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2024
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“The file for child #3 contains a health report that includes a statement that the child is not able to participate in child care / does not appear to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The files for staff persons #1, #2 and #4 contain current health assessments that were conducted greater than 24 months after the previous health assessment. The files are now current. The file for staff person #3 is lacking a health assessment completed during the previous 24-month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2024
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for child #1, who has been in attendance for greater than 60 days, is lacking a health report completed and signed by a physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2024
Jan 20, 2023Inspection10 rules cited
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for child #5 is lacking a valid health report and has exceeded 60 days since the first day of attendance..”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2023
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for staff person #3 is lacking verification of 12 hours of child care training during the year 12/18/2021 to 12/18/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 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 #3 is lacking a current health assessment conducted during the previous 24 month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e) Immunization record/ACIP recommended immunization record
“The files for children #3 and #6 are lacking verification of a flu vaccine and have attended for greater than 60 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2023
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The files for child #3 and #4 contain emergency contact information that is lacking the health insurance coverage and policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2023
3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“Observed that files #1-#6 contained the original agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2023
3270.75(a) In child care spaces
“Observed that a first aid kit was not present in the Front Room where preschool children were observed receiving care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #2, provisional hire date (see LIS code sheet), is lacking a completed NSOR verification within 45 days of hire as required under CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The files for staff persons #1 and #4 contain current mandated reporter training that was completed greater than 60 months after the previous training. The trainings are now current,”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2023
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“Observed that emergency contact information was not available in the front room where 9 preschool children were observed receiving care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2023
Jan 4, 2022Inspection9 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“The staff file for Staff person #1, who has a hire date of 8/31/21, contained Health and Safety training completed on 12/8/21 which was more than 90 days from date of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2021
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The staff file for Staff person #2, lacked documentation of having applied for and received a State criminal history check, a State sex offender registry check, and a State child abuse and neglect registry check from the State in which they have resided in within the previous five years as required by the Child Protective Service Law (CPSL).”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2022
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The staff file for Staff person #5 contained a current staff evaluation dated 6/11/21 which was completed more than 12 months from the previously dated 5/29/20 staff evaluation. The staff file for Staff person #4 contained a current staff evaluation dated 6/1/21 which was completed more than 12 months from the previously dated 5/14/20 staff evaluation.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2022
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“In Room 9/10, in the paint/light table area, an electrical outlet was observed to lack one protective cover.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2022
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The child file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact information form that lacked the health insurance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2022
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The staff file for Staff person #6 contained a current health assessment dated 12/13/21 which was updated more than 24 months from the previously dated 9/25/19 health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2022
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“Staff person #7 self reported that an emergency drill was conducted however the drill was not documented and on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2022
3270.31(f)(10)/3270.31(h) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR/Health and Safety Training
“The staff file for Staff person #1, who has a hire date of 8/31/21 and Staff person #3, who has a hire date of 8/11/21, lacked pediatric first-aid and CPR within 90 days of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2022
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“The facility lacked a means to provide parents of enrolled children a way to access the regulations in this chapter electronically.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Meadville Cooperative Preschool
Is Meadville Cooperative Preschool licensed?
Yes. Meadville Cooperative Preschool is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Meadville Cooperative Preschool last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on January 8, 2026, with 17 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Meadville Cooperative Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 43 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 43 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 Cooperative Preschool care for?
57, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Meadville Cooperative Preschool accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Meadville Cooperative Preschool's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Meadville Cooperative Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 724-5043 to ask.
What is Meadville Cooperative Preschool's phone number?
(814) 724-5043.
Where is Meadville Cooperative Preschool?
400 N Main St, Meadville, PA 16335. The nearest other daycare we list is Meadville Children's Center, under 0.1 miles away.