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Milestones Early Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 70
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Milestones Early Learning Center
Milestones Early Learning Center is a child care center in Erie, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 70 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 35 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 70 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
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 70 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Milestones Early Learning Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 70 children
- License number
- #CER-00250531
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 6, 2025: 8 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 35 rules in all · 35 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 7
- Staff training and qualifications 7
- Safety and hazards 6
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Background checks 4
- Records and paperwork 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Safe sleep 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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Nov 6, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“In the TY Area of the Main Room, observed Staff Person #6 manually lift the lid of the hands-free can to dispose of diapers and wipes after a diaper change, rather than using the foot pedal.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The most recent health assessments in the files for Staff Person #2 and #3 exceeded 24 months between assessments.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2025
3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“Observed that lunch boxes brought from the children's home, which contained meat and dairy products, were not being refrigerated.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2024
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“Observed two cribs with loose-fitted sheets in the Infant Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The most recent Child Abuse Clearances in the file for Staff Person #1 and the most recent State Police Clearances in the file for Staff Person #3 exceeded 60 months between clearances. The NSOR Certificates in the files for Staff Person #4 and #5 were conducted after the staff persons' first day working in child care at the facility (See LIS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Observed peeling, flaking paint along the bottom of the white fence on the front patio (Toddler Play Area).”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 23, 2025
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“A Daily Activity Schedule was not posted in the PreK Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2025
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The emergency contact form and fee agreement in the file for Child #1 have not been updated by the parent in the past six months.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2025
Jul 1, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“On the day of the inspection (7/1/25) a fire drill had not been conducted in the past 60 days: 2/18/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2025
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters
“The file for Staff Person #3, an Assistant Group Supervisor with two years of experience in child care, lacked documentation of a high school diploma or GED.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff Person #1 lacked a DHS FBI Clearance, NSOR Certificate and Disclosure Statement. The file for Staff Person #3 lacked a Disclosure Statement.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2025
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“Observed less than 2 feet of space on three sides of three of the cribs in the infant room where children were napping.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed a ceiling tile, discolored from water damage, near the entrance of the facility. Observed a hole in the wooden door in the YT Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“On the day of the inspection (7/1/25), a fire system test had not been conducted within the past 30 days: 3/10/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid/CPR in an approved curriculum with a PQAS instructor, Health and Safety Training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2025
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The initial emergency plan training in the file for Staff Person #2 was conducted more than 90 days after the staff person's first day working in child care at the facility. See LIS Code Sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The most recent Mandated Reporter Trainings in the file for Staff Person #4 exceeded 60 months between trainings.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2025
3270.133(6)/3270.133(7) Written consent/Medication log
“Observed gas drops for Child #1 in the Infant Room, which lacked written parental consent for administration and a medication log.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2025
Nov 6, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact form in the file for Child #1 did not include the work address and work phone number of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2024
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The fee agreement in the file for Child #1 did not specify the release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Observed a can of paint and a bag of ice melt near the exit door between the storage room and YT2 Room. These would be accessible if children needed to use this door to exit the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed a cracked Little Tikes Playstation in the OT Playground. Observed a cracked post in the playhouse of the YT Playground. Observed dirt and debris under the diaper changing mat in the YT2 Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed a ceiling tile discolored from water damage in the corner of the Main Room. Observed a broken outlet cover on the right side of the Main Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2024
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“Observed brooms, shovels and toys, which blocked the exit path from the YT2 Room to the garage door in the storage room.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2024
Nov 15, 2023Inspection11 rules cited
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The first evaluation in the file for Staff Person #3 was conducted more than 12 months after the staff person's start date. (See LIS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“The Pediatric First Aid/CPR Certification in the files for Staff Person #5 and #6 were conducted more than 90 days after the staff persons' first day in child care (See LIS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The most recent Pediatric First Aid/CPR Certification in the file for Staff Person #2 was conducted after the previous certification had expired.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The one-hour health and safety update in the file for Staff Person #4 was conducted after the prescribed timeframe of 12/30/22. The file for Staff Person #7 did not include documentation of the one-hour health and safety update.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2023
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 four times when fire system checks exceeded 30 days between drills: 3/20-4/21, 6/12-7/14, 7/14-8/25 and 10/2-11/3.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2023
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“The fire drill/fire system check log documents two times when fire drills exceeded 60 days between drills: 7/14-9/13 and 9/13-11/14.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The most recent immunization record in the file for Child #1 does not contain documentation of a flu shot administered within the past year or a letter of exemption from the parent or physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2023
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“Observed teeth marks in some of the foam blocks in the preschool room. This creates a potential choking hazard for children who may still be placing objects in their mouths.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The most recent State Police, Child Abuse, and FBI Clearances in the file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 60 months between clearances. The file for Staff Person #6, who has been employed for more than 45 days, did not include an FBI Clearance (See LIS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed a cracked lid, with a sharp edge, in the rear outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed two holes, which create a potential trip hazard, in the outdoor play space on the side of the building. Observed discoloration from previous water damage on the corner ceiling tiles in the Older Toddler Section of the Main Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2023
Jan 4, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle
“A trash receptacle in the PS area in the Main room and in the kitchen were observed to contain human secretions and was not contained in a closed, plastic-lined receptacle.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2023
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit in the PS area in the Main room was observed to lack gloves.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2023
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“A handwashing sign was observed not to be posted above the toilet in the toddler restroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In the PS area in the Main room, a plastic play sink to a children's kitchen set was observed to be cracked with sharp corners and not in good repair.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2023
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“The diaper changing pad in the Infant room was observed to be torn exposing the foam interior, posing a choking hazard to the children in the room who are still placing objects in their mouths.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2023
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“Two resting mats in the YT 2 room were observed to be ripped.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2023
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test
“The files for staff persons #1, #3, and #4 were observed to have documentation of a health assessment that was not renewed before the expiration date of the most current certification.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #2 was observed to have documentation of mandated reporter training being completed more than 60 months apart: 9/11/17 and 12/8/22. The file for staff person #2 was observed not to contain documentation of PA State Police and FBI clearance results prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2023
Jan 13, 2022Inspection9 rules cited
3270.133(5) Original label
“Observed in the older toddler room a Ventolin inhaler lacking the original label containing manufacturer's instructions.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2022
3270.133(2) Written instructions
“Observed in the older toddler room a Ventolin inhaler lacking written instructions from the prescriber and did not have a prescription label.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2022
3270.133(3) Name on bottle
“Observed in the older toddler room a Ventolin inhaler lacking the name of the child for whom it was intended.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2022
3270.66(b) Original container
“Disinfectant wipes were observed stored in the kitchen on a shelf next to loaves of bread. Observed on a shelf in the hallway bathroom a spray bottle containing a cleaning solution but lacking a label specifying the content. The spray bottle and Glad Air Freshener were stored on a shelf next to pull-ups causing a possible injury to a child if the toxics leaked onto the pull-ups.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2022
3270.31(f)(10)/3270.192(2)(iii) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for staff person #1 is lacking valid pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2022
3270.71 Heat Source
“A stove / oven was observed in the kitchen. It was observed that the kitchen door was left open allowing children access to the stove / oven.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2022
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The operator does not have proof of purchase for the interconnected fire detection system.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2022
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Disinfectant wipes were observed stored on a low shelf in the kitchen. The kitchen door was open allowing children to have access to the disinfectant wipes.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2022
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“Observed an exposed bolt at the base of the toilet in the bathroom by the staff room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Milestones Early Learning Center
Is Milestones Early Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Milestones Early Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Milestones Early Learning Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on November 6, 2025, with 8 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Milestones Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 35 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 35 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 Milestones Early Learning Center care for?
70, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Milestones Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Milestones Early Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Milestones Early Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 899-6352 to ask.
What is Milestones Early Learning Center's phone number?
(814) 899-6352.
Where is Milestones Early Learning Center?
5163 Buffalo Rd, Erie, PA 16510. The nearest other daycare we list is Nurturing Nest Care Center, 0.3 miles away.