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Place Like Home Childcare
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About Place Like Home Childcare
Place Like Home Childcare is a group home daycare in Erie, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 12 children.
As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 35 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
- Ask the daycare
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (814) 812-6020 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
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State record
Inspection reports for Place Like Home Childcare
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 12 children
- License number
- #CER-00244573
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 26, 2026: 13 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 35 rules in all · 35 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 8
- Records and paperwork 7
- Safety and hazards 5
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Background checks 3
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
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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Aug 26, 2026Inspection13 rules cited
3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments
“Child #2's two most recent health assessments are dated 2/19/25 and 5/27/26 which is more than 12 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2026
3280.131(d)(5)/3280.131(e)(1) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The immunization record on file for Child #4, an older toddler age child(see LIS code sheet), includes 3 of 4 DTAP vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; and 0 of 2 Hepatitis A vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2026
3280.20 General Health and Safety
“Outside the back door at the bottom of the steps to the outside play space was a pile of wood planks with nails sticking out.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2026
3280.134(a) Child's hands washed
“At approximately 11:05am the staff did not have the children wash their hands before snack.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2026
3280.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“Child #2's file did not contain health insurance coverage and policy number for the child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2026
3280.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“Child #5's file did not contain address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2026
3280.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“Child#1's most recent child service report is dated 2/2025 which is more than 6 months ago. Child #2, 3, and 4, all enrolled more than 6 months ago(see LIS code sheet), did not contain a child service report.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2026
3280.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“At approximately 11 am one preschool age child went upstairs alone to use the restroom while Staff #1 remained downstairs with the other children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2026
3280.113(a) Supervised at all times
“At approximately 11 am one preschool age child went upstairs alone to use the restroom while Staff #1 remained downstairs with the other children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2026
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff #2's two most recent DHS FBI clearances are dated 2/11/21 and 7/31/26, and two most recent NSOR certificates are dated 3/1/21 and 7/30/26 both are more than 60 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2026
3280.14/3280.20 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility did not have a written policy to address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 14, 2026
3280.31(e) Age and training
“Staff file #1 lacked 1 of the 12 hours of annual child care training required from 10/2024 to 10/2025. Staff file #1 contained 3 child care training hours dated 7/8/26 used for correction.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2026
3280.124(c) Each child care space
“The emergency contact information was not present in the main room for 2 children receiving care in that space.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2026
Aug 22, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
3280.66(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“In the bathroom upstairs was a Febreze plug in that stated keep out of reach of children accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2025
3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments
“Child #1's, a preschool age child(See LIS Code Sheet), two most recent health assessments are dated 5/17/24 and 7/22/25 which are more than 12 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2025
3280.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The file for child #2 did not contain the health insurance coverage and policy number for the child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2025
3280.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The files for child #2 and 3 did not contain the enrolling parents work address and work telephone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2022
3280.76 Building Surfaces
“In the infant room the window facing the back outdoor play space was cracked with a sharp edge.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2025
3280.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 8/17/20.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2025
3280.131(a)/3280.182(1) Health Information/Initial and subsequent health assessments
“Child #3's initial health assessment is dated 11/21/24 which was more than 60 days after enrollment(See LIS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2025
Aug 20, 2024Inspection15 rules cited
3280.26(c) Training regarding plan
“Staff #1, 2, and 3 had emergency plan training on 6/1/22 and 8/31/23 which is more than 12 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2024
3280.26(e) Letter to parents
“The facility did not have a letter explaining the emergency procedures to provide to the parent of each enrolled child.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2024
3280.131(e) ACIP recommended immunization record
“Child #2's file contained written verification of immunization dated 1/25/24 which was more than 60 days after enrollment(See LIS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2024
3280.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Child #3 and 4's files were missing the address of one individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be release.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2024
3280.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“Child #2's file did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2024
3280.192(5) Two written references
“Staff #1 and 2's files did not contain 2 written non-family references. Staff #1's file contained one non-family reference and one letter written by her sister. Staff #2's file contains one non-family reference and one reference written by her cousin.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2024
3280.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“The fire drill log contained the following dates 8/2/23-10/29/23(88 days) which are more than 60 days apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2024
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff #2's two most recent child abuse clearances are dated 3/8/19 and 4/3/24 which are more than 60 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2024
3280.76 Building Surfaces
“The outside wooden fenced was splintered in multiple places and one wooden post was detached and laying on the ground. A piece of plywood attached to the bottom of the facility in the outside play space was splintered and crumbling away.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2024
3280.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“Child #1's file did not contain the health insurance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2024
3280.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“Child #2's file contained a child service report dated 6/4/24 which was more than 6 months from the time of the child's enrollment(See LIS code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2024
3280.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In the outside play space a small plastic blue chair was cracked all the way through causing 2 holes with sharp edges.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2024
3280.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“In the upstairs room next to the office there was peeling paint on the wall under the television.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2024
3280.131(a)/3280.182(1) Health Information/Initial and subsequent health assessments
“The initial health assessment for child #2 was dated 2/1/24 which was more than 60 days after enrollment(See LIS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2024
3280.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“In the dining area of the main room 2 protective outlet covers were missing.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2024
Aug 22, 2023Inspection9 rules cited
3280.26(f) Emergency plan
“The operator did not have documentation on file of sending a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2023
3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The file of facility person #1 contained a health assessment dated 10/2/20 and an updated assessment dated 7/14/23, which exceeded 24 months. The file of facility person #2 contained a health assessment dated 1/18/21 and an updated assessment dated 7/28/23, which exceeded 24 months. The file of facility person #3 contained a health assessment dated 1/25/21 and an updated assessment dated 8/2/23, which exceeded 24 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2023
3280.76 Building Surfaces
“The wooden gate door to the fence in the outside play space was observed to have broken wood boards and was not in good repair. The gate door was observed to be splintering and have nails protruding. These conditions expose the children in care to rough edges, sharp points and visible hazards.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2023
3280.103 Small Toys and Objects
“The diaper changing pad in the diapering area in the bathroom was observed to be torn exposing the children to the foam interior, which poses a choking hazard to children in the room who are still placing objects in their mouths.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2023
3280.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact form on file for children #1 and #3 lacked the enrolling parent's work address.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2023
3280.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact form on file for child #4 lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2023
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for facility person #2 was observed to have documentation of PA Criminal History Clearance results that was not renewed before the expiration date of the most current certification: 6/18/18 and 7/11/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2023
3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility
“The facility's documentation of testing the fire detection system exceeded 30 days from 5/4/23 to 6/4/23 and 7/3/23 to 8/3/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2023
3280.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“The facility's documentation of conducting fire drills exceeded 60 days from 12/3/22 to 2/3/23, 4/3/23 to 6/3/23, and 6/3/23 to 8/3/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2023
Aug 9, 2022Inspection17 rules cited
3280.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“In the diapering area in the upstairs bathroom, soiled diapers were observed in a hands-free can that lacked a plastic-liner.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2022
3280.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was observed not to be posted in the Infant Room and Room 4.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2022
3280.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“The file for child #2 lacked information on the emergency form of the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed for an emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2022
3280.105(a) Clean, age appropriate
“In the Infant Room, rest equipment lacked labels with the names of the children who receive care.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2022
3280.106 Refrigerator
“The thermometer in the refrigerator in the kitchen measured temperature at 80° F. Upon closer inspection, it was determined that that the thermometer was inoperable.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2022
3280.108(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“A yellow toy storage shelf in the Main Room was observed to be unanchored, posing a toppling risk.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2022
3280.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact form on file for child #2, #3 and #4 observed to be lacking the enrolling parent's work address. The emergency contact form for child #3 and #4 lacked the work telephone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2022
3280.124(a) Each child emergency contact person
“The emergency contact form for child #1 lacked the emergency contact information on who shall be contacted in an emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2022
3280.123(b)/3280.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“The files for children #1, #2, and #4 had the original agreement form at the facility and did not provide the parent the original agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2022
3280.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“The agreement on file for child #1 did not include the amount of the fee to be paid for services.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2022
3280.76 Building Surfaces
“The wooden fence surrounding the outdoor play space was observed to have eight panels on the left side and eight panels on the far back side broken off at the bottom of the fence. In the left corner in the outdoor play space, three nails were observed protruding from the fence and six panels of the wooden fence were observed to be broken off at the top. These conditions expose the children in care to splintering, rough edges, and pinch points.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2022
3280.14/3280.20 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facilities emergency plan lacked documentation on addressing continuity of operations in an emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2022
3280.66(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“On the top of the backpack storage unit in the Main Room, it was observed a bottle of hand sanitizer and a container of disinfectant wipes that are labeled "Keep out of the Reach of Children" were accessible to children. In the children's bathroom upstairs, two bottles of hair glue that are labeled "Keep out of Reach of Children" were observed in the bathroom's mirror cabinet and accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2022
3280.113(b) No physical punishment
“In the Main Room at approximately 10:00 a.m., staff person #1 was observed to roughly grab a toy out of a child's hands and then the child cried. Staff person #1 then picked the child up from under the arms and aggressively slammed the child's bottom onto the floor.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2022
3280.31(f) Age and training
“The file for staff person #1 was observed not to have completed pre-service training within 90 days of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2022
3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility
“The facility had documentation of fire testing that exceeded 30 days from 8/30/21-9/30/21, 10/30/21-11/30/21, 2/27/22-3/30/22, 4/29/22-5/30/22, and 6/3/22-7/5/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2022
3280.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted
“Evacuation routes was not posted in a conspicuous location in the basement floor of the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Place Like Home Childcare
Is Place Like Home Childcare licensed?
Yes. Place Like Home Childcare is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Place Like Home Childcare last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 26, 2026, with 13 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Place Like Home Childcare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 35 rules across 3 of 3 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 Place Like Home Childcare care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Place Like Home Childcare accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Place Like Home Childcare's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (814) 812-6020 to confirm.
How much does Place Like Home Childcare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 812-6020 to ask.
What is Place Like Home Childcare's phone number?
(814) 812-6020.
Where is Place Like Home Childcare?
Erie, PA 16503. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.