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5450 Merwin Ln, Erie, PA
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Nurturing Nest Care Center
- licensed capacity
- 41
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Nurturing Nest Care Center
Nurturing Nest Care Center is a child care center in Erie, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 41 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 30 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 41 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 41 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Nurturing Nest Care Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Nurturing Nest Care Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 41 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00254695
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 22, 2026: 11 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 30 rules in all · 30 corrected
- Safety and hazards 5
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Records and paperwork 3
- Background checks 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Transportation 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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Jul 22, 2026Inspection11 rules cited
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“Observed one electrical outlet on the left side of the Toddler Room (Classroom B) and two electrical outlets under the window in the Infant Room, which lacked protective receptacle covers.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2026
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for Staff Person #3 did not contain documentation of education and experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff Person #1 did not contain an FBI Clearance or NSOR. The file for Staff Person #3 contained a DOE FBI Clearance, which is not valid for childcare purposes.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2026
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“Observed a pair of scissors, which were accessible to children in care, in an unlocked drawer in the Toddler Room (Classroom B).”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2026
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for Staff Person #1 lacked two reference letters.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2026
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“A bottle for Child #2, an infant, was not labeled.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2026
3270.119 Infant sleep position
“On 7/22/26 at approximately 1:30 PM Child #1, an infant, was observed sleeping in a bouncy seat.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2026
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On 7/22/26 at approximately 2:00 PM, Staff Person #2 was supervising 9 PS/SA children in the PS Room (Classroom A). Staff Person #2 was observed placing towels into a closet with their back turned to the children for approximately one minute, during which time Staff Person #2 could not effectively supervise the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2026
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed three broken hula hoops, a cracked softball and a wobbly play house, which creates a pinch hazard, in the PS/SA Outdoor Play Space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2026
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Observed flaking paint on the picnic table in the Infant/Toddler Outdoor Play Space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“The wooden fence, which separates the two outdoor play spaces, was splintering in two places.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2026
May 11, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
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: Mandated Reporter Training.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2026
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“The trash receptacles used for disposing diapers in the Infant and Toddler rooms were not hands-free.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2026
Mar 30, 2026Inspection14 rules cited
3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle
“Observed trash receptacles, which contained uses tissues and were not lidded, in Classroom A and Classroom B.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2026
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact form in the file for Child #2 did not include the enrolling parent's work address/phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2026
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“The facility did not have documentation on file that the operator had notified local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2026
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for Staff Person #2 included only one letter of reference.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2026
3270.66(a)/3270.66(d) Locked or inaccessible/Toxic plants not permitted
“The door to the custodian closet was unlocked, which made cleaning products in this room accessible to children. Observed two golden pothos in Classroom A and one golden pothos in Classroom B. One of the golden pothos in Classroom A was on a shelf low enough to be accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2026
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 one occasion when fire system checks exceeded thirty days between checks: 2/2/26-3/8/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2026
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit in Classroom B lacked soap.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 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: Mar 30, 2026
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“The emergency contact form in the file for Child #4 did not include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The disclosure statement in the file for Staff Person #1 was signed by the staff person and witnessed by another staff person on two different days.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2026
3270.123(a) Signed
“The fee agreements in the files for Child #1, 2, 4 and 5 were not signed by the operator.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2026
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The fee agreements in the files for Child #1, 2, 4 and 5 did not include the release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2026
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The emergency contact forms in the files for Child #1, 2 and 4 did not include the physician's address.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2026
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“Observed one younger toddler and two older toddlers playing in the outdoor play area, which contains wood chip mulch less than one inch in diameter. Observed a small cap and two play coins, which measured less than one inch in diameter, in Classroom B, where younger/older toddlers receive care. This creates a potential choking hazard for children who may still be placing objects in their mouths.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2026
Dec 3, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility did not have a written policy for the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, Child Maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2025
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“The hot water temperature in the preschool bathroom measured 115° F.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2025
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“The operator did not have documentation that a copy of the emergency plan had been sent to the local municipality and county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2025
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FAQ
Questions about Nurturing Nest Care Center
Is Nurturing Nest Care Center licensed?
Yes. Nurturing Nest Care Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Nurturing Nest Care Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 22, 2026, with 11 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Nurturing Nest Care Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 30 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 30 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 Nurturing Nest Care Center care for?
41, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Nurturing Nest Care Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Nurturing Nest Care Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Nurturing Nest Care Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 520-5658 to ask.
What is Nurturing Nest Care Center's phone number?
(814) 520-5658.
Where is Nurturing Nest Care Center?
5109 Iroquois Ave, Erie, PA 16511. The nearest other daycare we list is Milestones Early Learning Center, 0.3 miles away.