Martin Luther King Child Care Center
312 Chestnut St, Erie, PA
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NEW HORIZONS Early Learning CENTER is a child care center in Erie, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 29 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 34 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 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 | 29 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
NEW HORIZONS Early Learning CENTER has not listed its tuition.
State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 20, 2026: 20 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 34 rules in all · 34 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(2) Written instructions
“Observed in the medication box in the play space an albuterol inhaler that lacked a prescription label or other written instructions provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2026
3270.133(3) Name on bottle
“Observed in the medication box in the play space an albuterol inhaler, Kaopectate and Children's Pain Reliever all lacking the name of the child for whom the medication was intended.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2026
3270.133(6) Written consent
“Observed in the medication box in the play space the following medications lacking written parental consent for administration: Diastat, Albuteral inhaler and Methylphenidate, ER.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“The door between the play space and the kitchen was not locked giving children access to cleaning supplies labeled keep out of reach of children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2026
3270.71 Heat Source
“The door between the play space and the kitchen was not locked giving children access to the stove which is a source of heat exceeding 110° F.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed on the pillars in the play space small protruding nails where plastic protective strips had been removed. Observed the protective tape on the corners of the furnace unit in the play space was coming off of the corners exposing sharp edges.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2026
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Observed on the blue doors leading from the play space to the sanctuary side of the building small spots of peeling paint just above the push bars.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2026
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“The girl's bathroom is lacking a lidded waste receptacle.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2026
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #5 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #5 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pa Health & Safety training topics.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2026
3270.182(1) Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for child #1 is lacking a current health report. The file for child #3 is lacking an initial health report.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2026
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The files for children #1 through #5 are lacking a current child service report or alternate approved child assessment completed during the previous 6-month period. The Experience Preschool Assessment is not on the approved list of alternate assessments.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2026
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The file for child #1 is lacking emergency contact information and financial agreements updated by parents during the previous 6-month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2026
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The files for child #1 is lacking an updated child health report conducted during the previous 12-month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2026
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“The file for child #5 contains an initial health report that is lacking a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2026
3270.131(a) Health information
“The file for child #3, preschool aged, is lacking an initial health assessment and has been in attendance for greater than 60 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2026
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment
“The file for staff person #3 contains a current health assessment that is lacking statements regarding results of an exam for communicable disease and assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #2 contains current clearances that were obtained greater than 60 months after the previous clearances as evidenced by clearances dated: criminal history 4/2/2021 and 4/20/2026, child abuse 4/7/2021 and 4/21/2026, DHS FBI 4/3/2021 and 4/22/2026, NSOR 4/7/2021 and 7/13/2026. The file for staff person #3 contains current clearances that were obtained greater than 60 months after the previous clearances as evidenced by clearances dated: criminal history 4/2/2021 and 4/20/2026, child abuse 4/7/2021 and 4/20/2026, DHS FBI 4/2/2021 and 4/21/2026, NSOR 4/7/2021 and 7/10/2026. The file for staff person #4 contains current clearances that were obtained greater than 60 months after the previous clearances as evidenced by clearances dated: criminal history 4/2/2021 and 4/20/2026, child abuse 4/6/2021 and 4/21/2026, DHS FBI 4/2/2021 and 4/23/2026, NSOR 4/7/2021 and 4/22/2026.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2026
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for staff person #1 contains current mandated reporter training that was completed greater than 60 months after the previous mandated reporter training as evidenced by trainings dated 8/17/2020 and 6/4/2026. The file for staff person #2 contains current mandated reporter training that was completed greater than 60 months after the previous mandated reporter training as evidenced by trainings dated 4/9/2021 and 7/7/2026. The file for staff person #3 contains current mandated reporter training that was completed greater than 60 months after the previous mandated reporter training as evidenced by trainings dated 4/9/2021 and 4/19/2026. The file for staff person #4 contains current mandated reporter training that was completed greater than 60 months after the previous mandated reporter training as evidenced by trainings dated 5/6/2021 and 7/2/2026.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The file for staff person #4 contains current fire safety training that was completed greater than 12 months following the previous fire safety training as evidenced by trainings dated 6/10/2025 and 7/2/2026.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2026
3270.37(c) Aides supervised all times
“On 7/24/2026 at approximately 2:00pm observed staff person #5 assisting a child alone in the bathroom. No other staff were present in the bathroom that could supervise staff #5. Staff person #5 is qualified as an aide. Also, on 7/24/2026 at approximately 2:30pm observed staff person #3 alone in the preschool classroom supervising 7 preschool and 2 school aged children. No other staff were present in the preschool classroom that could supervise staff person #3. Staff person #3 is qualified as an aide.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #1, date of hire (see IS code sheet), contains a child abuse clearance obtained for the purpose of volunteering which is not valid for employment in child care. The file for staff person #2, date of hire (see IS code sheet) contains a child abuse clearance with an incorrect birthdate and is therefore not valid for employment in child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2025
3270.114 Outdoor Activity
“According to staff, the children have not been going outside daily due to staffing and children's special behavioral needs.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2025
3270.76/3270.82(g) Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair
“Observed the toilets in the boy and girl bathrooms to have exposed protruding bolts at the base of the toilets.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2025
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 #2 contains a current health assessment that was conducted greater than 24 months after the previous health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Observed a container of sunscreen labeled keep out of reach of children in a child's hallway cubby accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2025
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The file for child #1 contains emergency contact and financial agreements that have not been updated in the past 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The file for staff person #1 contains current PFA/PCPR certification that was completed after the previous certification expired. The training is now current.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2024
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“The file for staff person #3 is lacking a TB test prior to initial employment. The file does contain a current TB test.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2024
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for staff person #1 contains only 8 of the required 12 hours of training hours during the 8/2/22 to 8/2/23 time period. The file for staff person #4 contains only 1 of the required 12 training hours during the 7/5/23 to 7/5/24 time period.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2024
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“The file for child #2 is lacking the date of the child's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2024
3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“The files for child #3 and child #4 contain the original agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2024
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for child #1, preschool aged, is lacking a health report conducted during the previous 12 month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 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 #1and #6 contain a current health assessment that was 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 conducted prior to initial service in the facility. The file does contain a current health assessment. The files for staff persons #4 and #5 are lacking a health assessment conducted during the previous 24 month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #2, hire date (see IS code sheet), contains a disclosure statement that was not witnessed and therefore is not valid. The file for facility person #7, serving as a volunteer, start date (see IS code sheet), contains a disclosure statement that is missing the signature page and is therefore not valid. The file is lacking a state police clearance, a DHS FBI clearance and a DHS NSOR clearance all required for volunteers serving in a child care facility under CPSL. Facility person #7 may not volunteer with children in the facility until all missing items are obtained.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2024
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“There was no lidded trash can in the boys' restroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2023
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“There was a toilet in the girls restroom with no handwashing sign.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2023
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“There was a small spot of peeling paint by the trash can in the preschool room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2023
3270.75(d) On excursions
“The first aid kit in the gym did not include scissors tape and soap. The first aid kit in the preschool room did not include soap.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2023
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“There was a first aid kit in reach of children on the stage in the gym.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2023
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The most recent emergency plan training documented and on file for facility person #1 was completed more than 12 months prior to the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2023
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“There was an uncovered outlet on the wall by a bookshelf in the preschool room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2023
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“There were air fresheners on the counter in the restrooms and a can of Glade on the stage in the gym. These items were labeled "keep out of reach of children" and accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2023
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“The most recent copy of a written notification sent to traffic safety authorities regarding routes around the facility was dated 8/25/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2023
3270.131(a) Health information
“The initial health assessment on file for child #4 was completed more than 60 days after the child's first day of attendance at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2023
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The operator has a valid reason they are unable to test the smoke detectors at the facility. Documentation of professional inspections of the fire alarm system on file Indicate inspections were conducted on 4/5/22 and then again on 5/2/23, more than 12 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2023
3270.94(a)(9) Written record
“The fire drill log did not include a listing of the names of all staff present at each fire drill.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2023
3270.94(a)(4) Hypothetical locations
“The fire drill log at the facility indicates that for two consecutive fire drills, conducted on 9/30/22 and 11/17/22, the hypothetical location of the fire was the same.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2023
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“Documentation of emergency drills indicate that drills were conducted on 6/30/22, and 7/6/23, more than 12 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2023
3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually
“Documentation of emergency drill reviews indicate that reviews were conducted on 6/20/22, and 7/10/23, more than 12 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2023
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“The documentation of the required childcare experience on file for facility person #5 to be classified as an assistant group supervisor was not signed by a representative of the legal entity.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2023
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The health assessment on file for Facility Person #1 was completed more than 24 months prior.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2023
3270.133(2) Written instructions
“There was an inhaler at the facility, labeled for use by an enrolled child, without any instructions from the prescriber at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility's emergency plan did not include a plan for continuity of operations in the event of an emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Facility Persons #1, #2, #3, #4, and #6 did not complete the updated health and safety training required to be completed by all child care staff by 12/30/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“There was no documentation of a current influenza vaccine on file for child #5.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2023
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The emergency contact form on file for child #2 did not include the health insurance information and policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2023
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“The agreements on file for children #1 and #2 did not specify the date of admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2023
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The agreement on file for child #2 did not include the release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2023
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“The agreement on file for child #2 did not include the child 's arrival and departure time.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“There was a plastic tunnel in the gym with cracks in the seams, creating rough edges.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2023
3270.123(a) Signed
“The agreements on file for children #3 and #5 were not signed by the operator.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2023
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“There was no documentation of any child care training hours completed by Facility Person #3 in the most recent review year (in the 12 months since the hire date).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2022
3270.27(d) Plan posted
“The facility's emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2022
3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually
“The reviews of the facility's emergency plan were documented as occurring on 5/29/21 and 6/22/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2022
3270.131(a) Health information
“There was no health assessment on file for child #1, enrolled at the facility for more than 60 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2022
3270.131(e)(2)(i) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The written parental exemption statements regarding the flu vaccine on file for children #2 and #4 were not dated.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2022
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“Current emergency contact forms on file for children #1, #2, and #4 and the current agreement on file for child #2 were reviewed and updated by a parent in writing more than 6 months after the previous update. The most recent agreements on file for children #1 and #4 were not reviewed and updated by a parent in writing within the last 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“There was only one written nonfamily reference on file for Facility Person #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2022
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The emergency contact form on file for child #3 did not include the health insurance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2022
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The emergency contact form on file for child #1 did not include the phone number and address of the child's physican.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2022
3270.123(b) Parent receives original
“The agreements on file for children #1-#4 were the originals.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2022
3270.123(a) Signed
“There was no agreement on file for child #5.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2022
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“The hot water temperature at the portable sink in the main child care space was measured to be 128° F.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2022
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“There was no documentation of any previous child care experience on file for Facility Person #3, required for the classification as an assistant group supervisor based on the education level completed and documented.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“There was no signed disclosure statement on file for Facility Person #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2022
3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9) Every 60 days/Written record
“The first fire drill listed on the fire drill log, after opening in July 2021, was completed on 6/23/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2022
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see IS code sheet): Health and Safety training”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2022
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“There was no letter to be provided to parents of enrolled children explaining the emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2022
3270.165 Menus
“The facility's menu was not posted or provided o each family.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2022
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“Two pedestal fans were observed on either side of the child care space that were accessible to children. The protective front grate of each fan appeared to have gaps in which children could potentially fit their fingers. If children were to make contact with the fan blades, laceration injuries could occur.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2021
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FAQ
Yes. NEW HORIZONS Early Learning CENTER 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 July 20, 2026, with 20 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 34 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 34 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.
29, 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 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 431-0750 to ask.
(814) 431-0750.
930 Liberty St, Erie, PA 16502. The nearest other daycare we list is Heavenly Hands Early Learning Child Care Academy, 0.5 miles away.