Bright Horizons at Erie
5450 Merwin Ln, Erie, PA
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Ne Alliance Christian Child Care Ctr is a child care center in North East, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 133 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 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 28 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 133 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Ne Alliance Christian Child Care Ctr has not listed its tuition.
State record
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 28, 2026: 8 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 28 rules in all · 28 corrected
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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3270.133(3) Name on bottle
“Observed alcohol wipes, which lacked the name of the child for whom the medication was intended, in the first aid kit in Room 4-5.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2026
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The emergency contact form in the file for Child #1 has not been updated by the parent in the past 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2026
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The emergency contact forms in the files for Child #2, 5 and 6 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child or signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. The parents had only initialed these consents.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“One of the fence-ties was loose, which creates a sharp edge, in the grassy play area. Observed flaking rust at the bottom of the partitions between the toilets and urinals in the downstairs boy's bathroom. Observed soiled, used drainpipes in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in the downstairs boy's bathroom. Observed a loose shield, which creates a pinch point, on the baseboard heater in Room 6-7.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2026
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“In the PS/SA Playground, the pea gravel in the fall zones for the embedded playset, did not measure a depth of 9 inches.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2026
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact forms in the files for Child #3 and 4 did not include the release persons' addresses.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2026
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The most recent updated health reports in the file for Child #3, a preschool child, exceeded 12 months between reports. The file for Child #2, a preschool child, did not contain an updated health report conducted within the past 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2026
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The most recent immunization report in the file for Child #4 was not in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP (missing 2nd Hep A), nor did the file contain a letter of exemption from the parent or physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2026
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The most recent parent updates for the emergency contact form in the file for Child #1 exceeded 6 months between updates.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2025
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“The waste cans in the upstairs and downstairs boy's restrooms did not have lids.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Observed flaking paint and plaster in the left corner of Room 3 and on the wall opposite entrance to the downstairs girl's restroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed two holes in the wall by the sink in Room 6/7. Observed rust and a molding separating on the floor heater in Room 3.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Observed a bottle of hand sanitizer, which was accessible to children, on a table in the bottom floor hallway.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2025
3270.35(e) 46 or more children- additional group sups
“On the day of the renewal inspection, 56 children were observed in care and Director stated that 75 were currently enrolled. During review of staff files, it was observed that the facility has only one staff member who qualifies as a Group Supervisor.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2025
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“Observed a pair of adult scissors, which were accessible to children, in an unlocked drawer in the 2nd Floor PreK Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2025
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The emergency plan parent letter did not address lockdown procedures or accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The most recent State Police clearances in the file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 60 months between clearances.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 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): Pediatric First Aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed rust accumulation on the floor heater in Room 11/12.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2025
3270.37(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) 8th grade + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for Staff Person #1, an aide with 11th grade education, did not contain documentation of two years experience with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Observed hand sanitizer, which was accessible to children, on a table in Room 11/12.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2025
3270.71 Heat Source
“Observed preschool children eating in the cafeteria where the stove was accessible.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2025
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“Observed paper clips smaller than one inch in diameter, which were accessible to children, due to a child-proof lock not working on a drawer in Room 4/5. This presents a potential choking hazard to children who may still be placing objects in their mouths.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Observed flaking plaster on the right side of the wall opposite the entrance to Room 13/14.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2025
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“Observed adult scissors, which were accessible to children, on a table in Room 11/12..”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2025
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The file for Staff #1 was lacking an annual staff evaluation.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2024
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“The documented dates of 30 day testing of the fire detection system was 12/20/24-1/24/24 and 2/16/24-3/28/24 both periods of time are more than 30 days apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2024
3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The documented dates of 30 day testing of the fire detection system was 12/20/24-1/24/24 and 2/16/24-3/28/24 both periods of time are more than 30 days apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for Staff #4 contained an FBI clearance that was not from the Department of Human Services. Because it was the wrong clearance that then becomes an invalid provisional hire and therefore Staff #4 cannot work at the facility until the correct FBI clearance comes back and the NSOR comes back.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2023
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The file for Child #1, who is a preschool age child contains two health assessments that are dated more than 12 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2023
3270.37(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) 8th grade + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for Staff #3 was lacking proof of an 8th grade education.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2023
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“The facilities emergency plan was sent to the local municipality but not sent to the county EMA.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2023
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“The file for Staff #1 and #2 were lacking proof of their Pediatric First aid/cpr. Both staff need to be supervised by a staff that meets all the requirements until they have the proof in their files.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2023
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The files for Child #2, 3 and 4 all contain immunization records that are lacking the annual influenza vaccine.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2023
3270.131(e) ACIP recommended immunization record
“The file for Child #2 contained a health assessment that was obtained more than 60 days after the child was enrolled at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2022
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“The file for Staff #1 only contained 9 annual clock hours of child care training between 12/21/20 and 12/21/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2022
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The file for Child #1 and #2 contain emergency contact forms that are lacking the addresses of the people to whom the child may be released. The file for Child #2 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the phone numbers of the people to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2022
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The file for Child #2 and #3 both contained emergency contact forms that were lacking the parents work addresses and phone numbers.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2022
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the address of the child's physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2022
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“The Preschool Room contained foam letter blocks with bite marks in them, causing a possible choking hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2022
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit in the Pre-K room was lacking scissors.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2022
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The file for Child #1 contained an immunization record that was lacking one dose of DTAP and the annual influenza vaccine.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. Ne Alliance Christian Child Care Ctr is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 28, 2026, with 8 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 28 rules across 4 of 4 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.
133, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 725-2911 to ask.
(814) 725-2911.
81 E Main St, North East, PA 16428. The nearest other daycare we list is Early Connections North East, 0.2 miles away.