Kindercare Learning Center 1279
625 Holland St, Erie, PA
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Saint Benedict Center is a child care center in Erie, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 165 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 51 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 165 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Saint Benedict Center has not listed its tuition.
State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 5, 2026: 8 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 51 rules in all · 51 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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3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff #5's file contained a Child Abuse Clearance dated 3/23/21, a DHS FBI clearance dated 3/26/21, and an NSOR certificate dated 3/4/21 all dated more than 60 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2026
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff #4's file contain a Mandated Reporter training dated 3/13/26 which is more than 90 days after date of hire(See LIS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2026
3270.37(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) Aide qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The files for Staff persons #5 and 6, who are classified as an aide, does not include a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate; or a minimum of an 8th grade education and 2 years of experience with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“Staff #5's most recent health assessment on file is dated 3/13/23 which is more than 24 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2026
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“Staff #5's file did not contain a TB test at time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2026
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Staff #7's file contained a pediatric first aid/CPR training dated 12/18/25 which is more than 90 days after date of hire(See LIS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2026
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The fire testing log contained the following dates 10/11/25-11/11/25, 12/9/25-1/12/26, 1/12/26-2/14/26, and 3/12-26-4/18/26 which are more than 30 days apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2026
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“At approximately 1045am in the preschool outdoor play space it was observed that 16 preschool age children were lined up with 4 staff members. Staff #1 using their written list named 9 preschool age children in their group and Staff #2 named 6 preschool age children in their group. Staff #1 and 2 were asked to name their supervisory groups again. Staff #1 again named 9 preschool age children and staff #2 named 6 preschool age children. Only 15 preschool age children were named both times. The other two staff members stated that they were just extra hands. At approximately 120pm, room 103 was observed to have 5 young toddlers and 1 young school age child. When asked who is in your supervisory group Staff #3 stated that they just came in for breaks and didn't know. Staff #4 named 3 young toddlers in their group. When asked to name their groups again and asked if there was a list for staff to look at, Staff #3 stated they didn't know if there was a list and then named 1 young toddler and stated that another young toddler had just left. Staff #4 stated the same 3 young toddlers again. Only 4 of the 6 children were identified.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2026
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 and CPR”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2025
3270.178 Transportation First Aid Kit
“The van used for transportation was missing soap from the first aid kit. The bus used for transportation was missing a bottle of water from the first aid kit.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2025
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“In the bathroom of room 102 the left toilet stall was missing a hand washing sign.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“On the side of the steps at the back entrance was peeling paint.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2025
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“In the outside play area the outside bag was hanging off the low toddler area fence into the preschool play area. The bag was not locked the first aid kit was accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“In room 202 the clear corner safety cover was missing sharp corner accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“In the outside play area the outside bag was hanging off the low toddler area fence into the preschool play area. The bag was not locked the hand sanitizer and hydrogen peroxide which state keep out of reach of children was accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2025
3270.37(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Staff #1's file did not contain documentation of translated and evaluated proof of education of the person's foreign diploma.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Staff #4 and 5's files did not contain proof of education or verified proof of childcare experience. Staff #3's file did not contain verified proof of childcare experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff #1's initial Child Abuse Clearance is dated 7/31/25 which is after their date of hire(See LIS Code Sheet). Staff #5's two most recent DHS FBI Clearance's are dated 1/8/2020 and 1/9/2025 which is more than 60 months apart. Staff #6 two most recent Child Abuse Clearances are dated 1/8/2020 and 7/5/2025 and NSOR Certificates are dated 1/17/2020 and 7/2/2025 both are more than 60 months apart. Staff #7's two most recent NSOR Certificates are dated 1/7/2020 and 8/25/25 which are more than 60 months apart. Staff #8's two most recent NSOR Certificates are dated 4/9/2020 and 8/25/25 which are more than 60 months apart. Staff #9's two most recent NSOR Certificates are dated 3/13/2020 and 8/22/25 which are more than 60 months apart. Staff #10's two most recent Child Abuse Clearances are dated 1/6/2020 and 8/25/25 which are more than 60 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“In the 202 only bathroom the toilet bolts were exposed.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2024
3270.66(d) Toxic plants not permitted
“In room 201 was a corn plant which is toxic to children, was on the windowsill accessible to children. In the preschool and the infant/young toddler outside play space was a ginkgo biloba tree that was dropping seed pods on the ground that are toxic to children were accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2024
3270.27(a)(4) Contact when ended
“The facility's emergency plan did not contain the method to inform parents an emergency has ended and instruction for how to safely be reunited with their children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2024
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“In room 204 a sharp paper cutter was sitting on a low table accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The fire alarm testing log contained the following dates: 9/1/23-11/2/23, 10/2/23-11/4/23, 12/2/23-1/3/24, 2/1/24-3/29/24, 4/1/24-5/23/24, and 5/23/24-6/27/24 which are more than 30 days apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2024
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Staff person #10 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid/CPR. Staff #10 Pediatric first aid/CPR training was completed on 3/18/24 which was after 90 days of their date of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Staff #6's file only contained one written, nonfamily reference from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2024
3270.178 Transportation First Aid Kit
“The first aid kit in the van was missing a bottle of water.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff #10's file did not contain the required 1-hour Health and Safety update.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2024
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“In room 102 a protective outlet cover was missing by the entrance.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2024
3270.175(c) Manufacturer's instructions used
“Both the van and bus were missing the manufacturer's instructions for the car seats and booster seats.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2024
3270.161(c) Food served discarded
“In room 101 an infant bottle that had been previously drank out of was placed back in the refrigerator.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2024
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“In room 201 the tall shelf to the left of the entrance was unstable when touched.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2024
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“Child #2 financial agreement did not contain the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #3's file did not contain the completed following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Get Started with Center-Based Care; Building Blocks for Quality. Staff person #2's 6 hour Health and Safety training dated 11/18/18 is not an acceptable training.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024
3270.107 Refrigerator
“The refrigerator in room 201 was missing a thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2024
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“Staff #5 health assessment dated 3/6/23 was mark that they do have communicable disease and no additional paperwork explaining attached.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test
“Staff #1's two most recent health assessments are dated 2/26/22 and 3/6/24 which is more than 24 months apart. Staff #4's two most recent health assessments are dated 10/20/20 and 11/25/22 which are more than 24 months apart. Staff #9's two most recent health assessments are dated 2/18/22 and 3/20/24 which are more than 24 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2024
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“In room 204 and the room called 103 but marked 104 the emergency transportation plan was not posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2024
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“Child #1 file did not contain the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“In the room marked 104 but called 103 there was peeling paint under the window in the diapering area.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff #6 NSOR is dated 9/4/24 which is more than 45 days after hire(See LIS Code Sheet). Staff #7 two most recent state police clearances are dated 5/4/18 and 8/28/23 which is more than 60 months apart. Staff #7 two most recent Child Abuse Clearances are dated 5/4/18 and 10/19/23 which is more than 60 months apart. Staff #7's two most recent FBI clearances are dated 12/15/18 and 8/26/24 which are more than 60 months apart. Staff #8's state police clearance was missing from the file, and it is more than 45 days after date of hire(See LIS Code Sheet). Staff #8's two most recent child abuse clearances are dated 5/15/18 and 9/6/23 which is more than 60 months apart. Staff #10's state police clearance is dated 8/19/24 which is more than 45 days after date of hire(See LIS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2024
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“In room B-03 the sink in the classroom was missing a handwashing sign.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2024
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“In the room marked 104 but called 103 a small child size blue couch was blocking the second exit door.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In room 204, 203, and B-01 were cracked magna tiles with rough edges and not in good repair. In room 203 a clear bin containing suction blocks was cracked with sharp edges. In room B-01 in the block area was a cracked clear bin with sharp edges. In the back right of the preschool outside play space there was a gate with many exposed bolts.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2024
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“In room B-03 foam letters were observed with teeth marks accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. In the infant/young toddler outside play space were ginkgo biloba seeds on the ground smaller than 1 inch in diameter accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2024
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“At approximately 1:05pm in the room called 103 but marked 104 when staff #1 who was covering for a break was asked who they were in charge of the first time they said that they did not know. When given a second chance after the other staff in the room named which children they were in charge of they still could not name who they were in charge of.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2024
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“Staff #9 two most recent staff evaluations are dated 9/20/22 and 10/5/23 which is more than 12 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #8 did not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (See LIS code sheet). Mandated reporter training for staff #8 completed on 1/4/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2024
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Staff files #9 and 10 did not contain documentation of evaluated proof of education of the persons' foreign diplomas.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“In room 201 crest kid toothpaste which stated keep out of reach of children was laying on top of the toothbrush holder accessible to children. In room 203 kids crest toothpaste which states keep out of reach of children was sitting on the counter accessible to children. In the main hall on the resource table by the office accessible to children was hand sanitizer which states keep out of the reach of children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2024
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The emergency letter given to the parents of each enrolled child did not contain the method to inform parents an emergency has ended and instruction for how to safely be reunited with their children and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2024
3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle
“In the room marked 104 but called 103 a small unlidded trash can was being used to throw away tissues that has been contaminated by human secretion.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“The files for Staff #9, Staff #11, and Staff #16, (see IS Code Sheets), did not contain documentation of Health & Safety Training.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility
“The Fire Safety trainings, in the file for Staff #5, were dated 3.18.22 and 7.18.23, which exceeded the annual requirement. The Fire Safety trainings, in the file for Staff #6, were dated 8.26.22 and 8.31.23, which exceeded the annual requirement. The Fire Safety trainings, in the file for Staff #13, were dated 1.22.22 and 1.24.23, which exceeded the annual requirement. The most recent Fire Safety training, in the file for Staff #16, was dated 3.18.22, which exceeded the annual requirement. The Fire Safety trainings, in the file for Staff #19, were dated 3.17.22 and 8.15.23, which exceeded the annual requirement.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2023
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The two most recent Health Assessments, in the files for Staff #4, Staff #7, Staff #9, Staff #10, and Staff #21, exceeded the 24-month renewal requirement.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The Pediatric First-Aid/CPR trainings, in the file for Staff #21, were dated 10.5.19 and 8.23.22, which exceeded the expiration date of the previous training.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2023
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“The Pediatric First-Aid/CPR training, in the file for Staff #17 (see IS Code Sheet), was dated 8.23.22, which exceeded 90 days of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The NSOR Certificate, in the file for Staff #7 (see IS Code Sheet), was dated 3.24.20, which exceeded initial service, and no application was available. The Mandated Reporter training, in the file for Staff #11 (see IS Code Sheet), was dated 3.14.22, which exceeded 90 days of hire. The NSOR Certificate, in the file for Staff #16 (see IS Code Sheet), was dated 9.10.21, with an application dated 9.3.21, which exceeded initial service. The Mandated Reporter training, in the file for Staff #16 (see IS Code Sheet), was dated 3.14.22, which exceeded 90 days of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2023
3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The files for Staff #2 did not contain documentation of Emergency Plan training by 8.26.23, which exceeded the annual requirement. The file for Staff #16 contained documentation of Emergency Plan training on 3.18.22 and 5.15.23, which exceeded the annual requirement.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2023
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The file for Staff #4, Staff #8, Staff #16, and Staff #19 did not contain documentation of a written evaluation in 2021. The file for Staff #14 contained documentation of written evaluations on 3.25.21 and 11.9.22, which exceeded the 12-month requirement. The file for Staff #15 contained documentation of written evaluations on 5.21.21 and 10.10.22, which exceeded the 12-month requirement. The file for Staff #18 contained documentation of written evaluations on 3.25.21 and 10.10.22, which exceeded the 12-month requirement. The file for Staff #19 contained documentation of written evaluations on 6.19.20 and 6.1.23, which exceeded the 12-month requirement.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“The file for Staff #7 did not contain documentation of the required pre-service training within 90 days of hire (see IS Code Sheet): Health & Safety Basics.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2022
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“A Proof-of-Purchase was not available for the interconnected fire detection system.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2022
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for Staff #2 contained Health Assessments dated 7.27.20 and 8.18.22, which exceeded the 24-month renewal requirement. The file for Staff #3 contained Health Assessments dated 2.10.20 and 2.28.22, which exceeded the 24-month renewal requirement.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 5, 2022
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The file for Staff #1 contained a written evaluation on 6.19.20, but none since that time, which exceeded the 12-month requirement. The file for Staff #2 contained a written evaluation on 3.25.21, but none since that time, which exceeded the 12-month requirement. The file for Staff #3 contained written evaluations on 6.22.20 and 6.7.22, which exceeded the 12-month requirement. The file for Staff #6 contained a written evaluation on 6.22.20, but none since that time, which exceeded the 12-month requirement. The file for Staff #7 contained a written evaluation on 3.25.21, but none since that time, which exceeded the 12-month requirement. The file for Staff #8 contained written evaluations on 6.22.20 and 6.7.22, which exceeded the 12-month requirement. The file for Staff #9 contained a written evaluation on 5.22.20, but none since that time, which exceeded the 12-month requirement.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The files for Staff #3, #8, #11, #12, #13, #14, and #17 contained State Police Clearances dated 1.4.15 and 1.6.20, which exceeded the 60-month renewal requirement. The file for Staff #5 contained Child Abuse Clearances dated 5.4.17 and 9.122, which exceeded the 60-month renewal requirement. The file for Staff #5 contained an NSOR dated 9.2.20 (see IS Code Sheet) with no documented date of initial application. The file for Staff #10 (see IS Code Sheet) contained a Child Abuse Clearance dated 3.23.22 and and FBI Clearance dated 3.15.22, with no documented dates of initial application. The file for Staff #15 (see IS Code Sheet) contained an FBI Clearance and NSOR dated 7.2.21, with no documented dates of initial application. The file for Staff #16 (see IS Code Sheet) contained a Child Abuse Clearance dated 3.17.20, an FBI Clearance dated 7.31.20, and an NSOR dated 5.19.20, with no documented dates of initial application.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for Staff #2 contained Pediatric First-Aid/CPR which expired on 6.30.22 and was not renewed until 8.23.22. The file for Staff #4 contained Pediatric First-Aid/CPR which expired on 5.29.22 and was not renewed until 8.23.22. The file for Staff #8 contained Pediatric First-Aid/CPR which expired on 6.3.22 and was not renewed until 8.23.22.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. Saint Benedict 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 August 5, 2026, with 8 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 51 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 51 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.
165, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 454-4514 to ask.
(814) 454-4514.
345 E 9th St, Erie, PA 16503. The nearest other daycare we list is Kindercare Learning Center 1279, 0.3 miles away.