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Shawnas Early Learning Center

1269 N Gallatin Avenue Ext, Uniontown, PA 154014.0· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
65
open each week
5 days

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About Shawnas Early Learning Center

Shawnas Early Learning Center is a child care center in Uniontown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 65 children, serving school-age 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 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 39 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
65 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
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Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity65 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

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Inspection reports for Shawnas Early Learning Center

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
65 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00250216
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 20, 2025: 9 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 39 rules in all · 38 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 13
  • Health, medication and illness 8
  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Background checks 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Food and nutrition 1

For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.

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  1. Nov 20, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “Staff person #1 participated in fire safety training on 9/22/2025, which was more than 12 months following the date of their previous training on 8/18/2024.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.72(d) Above ground window opening restricted to 6"

      “In the PS 1 room, a window above the ground floor that opens directly to the outdoors and accessible to children was not constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “In the PS 1 room, a handwashing sign was not posted at the toilet in the bathroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “There were cracks observed on a large plastic storage container in the outdoor play space, which poses a potential pinch point for children in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the telephone number of the child's physician.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent; the emergency contact information for child #2 and #3 did not include the work telephone number of the enrolling parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “The fire detection system was not tested every 30 days between 10/3 and 11/3/2025.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “The emergency contact information for child #2 and #3 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “The emergency contact information for child #1, #2 and #3 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2025

  2. Nov 22, 2024Inspection13 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “An emergency drill was not conducted annually between 9/5/2023 to 10/17/2024.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(g) Clean and good repair

      “It appeared that the toilet in the bathroom in the older toddler room had not been cleaned daily, as there was a black ring observed in the toilet bowl.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2024

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “The record for staff #1 included a current child abuse clearance dated 8/15/2024, which was more than 60 months following the date of their previous clearance on 8/9/2019.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “Toxic materials labeled keep out of the reach of children were observed in the following areas that were accessible to children in care: an air freshener was plugged in by the sink in the bathroom in the older toddler room; a bottle of hand sanitizer was observed on a shelf in the PS1 room; and wet wipes and boogie wipes in an unlocked drawer in the PS2 room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “The emergency contact information for child #2 and #5 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 26, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle

      “Trash that appeared to have been contaminated by human secretions was contained in a plastic-lined receptacle that was not closed in the kitchen area.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.21 General Health and Safety

      “Large empty plastic storage bags were observed in a cubicle in the bathroom, accessible to children using the bathroom, which posed a potential suffocation hazard to children in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(e) Letter to parents

      “The parent letter did not include the facility's plan to provide accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

      “The emergency contact information for child #1 and #5 did not include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “The emergency contact information for child #5 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “The emergency contact information for child #1, #2, #3 and #4 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “The record for child #1 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “The fire detection system was not tested at least once every 30 days during the following time periods: 3/6 to 4/8/2024; and 6/28 to 8/2/2024.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2024

  3. Aug 1, 2024Complaint investigation7 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.27(d) Plan posted

      “The emergency plan was not posted.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “In the PS1 room, a Peace Lily, which is toxic to humans, was observed sitting on the children's cubbies and an air freshener, labeled keep out of the reach of children, was plugged into the wall by the front entrance, accessible to children in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “The record for facility person #1 lacked two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2024

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “The record for facility person #1, who worked in child care as a volunteer, lacked a disclosure statement for volunteers, a child abuse clearance and a NSOR verification certificate.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “The last documented test of the fire detection system was on 11/22/2024.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “The last documented fire drill was on 11/22/2024.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file

      “Reports of incidents involving children in care are not given to the parent and copies of the reports are not retained at the facility in an accident file and in the children's files.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2024

  4. Aug 1, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.27(d) Plan posted

      “The emergency plan was not posted.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “In the PS1 room, a Peace Lily, which is toxic to humans, was observed sitting on the children's cubbies and an air freshener, labeled keep out of the reach of children, was plugged into the wall by the front entrance, accessible to children in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “The record for facility person #1 lacked two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2024

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “The record for facility person #1, who worked in child care as a volunteer, lacked a disclosure statement for volunteers, a child abuse clearance and a NSOR verification certificate.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “The last documented test of the fire detection system was on 11/22/2024.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “The last documented fire drill was on 11/22/2024.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file

      “Reports of incidents involving children in care are not given to the parent and copies of the reports are not retained at the facility in an accident file and in the children's files.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2024

  5. Nov 30, 2023Inspection10 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “The record for staff #1 included a current health assessment dated more than 24 months following the date of their previous health assessment. The record for staff #5 and #6 lacked a health assessment, including results from tuberculin skin test, conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(e) Toilet and sinks proper height

      “In the infant/toddler room, the sink was not at a proper height and there was no platform or steps being used for it to be easily approached by the children using it.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy

      “The record for child #1 and #2 lacked documentation of the influenza vaccine being administered in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(e) Letter to parents

      “The parent letter explaining the emergency procedures did not include the following subsequent updates to their plan: lockdown; accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions; and continuity of care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan

      “The facility's emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency that included lock-down.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “Staff persons #3 and #4 completed professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation on 9/9/2023 on 9/9/2023, which was more than 90 days following their date of hire.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “The operator's policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment did not address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment, as per Announcement C-22-03.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “The record for staff #2 included a current state police clearance dated 5/8/2023, which was more than 60 months following the date of their previous clearance on 2/12/2018; a current child abuse clearance dated 5/8/2023, which was more than 60 months following the date of their previous clearance on 2/20/2018; and a current FBI clearance dated 5/15/2023, which was more than 60 months following the date of their previous clearance on 4/9/2018.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “The facility's emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants and toddlers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2023

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.166(4) Bottles labeled

      “In the infant/toddler room, a bottle used by a child in care was not labeled with the child's name.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2023

  6. Nov 17, 2022Inspection10 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.166(1) Written statement

      “A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant was not obtained from the parent for the infants in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The emergency information for child #1 was not reviewed by a parent at least once in a 6-month period between 1/21/2022 to 9/13/2022.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times

      “The agreement for child #2 did not specify the child's departure time.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee

      “The agreement for child #2 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2022

    • Transportation

      3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points

      “The operator did not notify 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: Nov 17, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.21 General Health and Safety

      “A loose fitted sheet was observed in a pack n play intended for the use of an infant in care, which poses a suffocation risk for the child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(f) Emergency plan

      “The facility did not maintain documentation of the submission of emergency plan updates to the appropriate local emergency management agency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “The facility's emergency plan did not include a continuity of operations plan to maintain compliance with 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii).”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “Staff persons #1 and #2 completed professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation on 7/18/2022, which was more than 90 days following their date of hire.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The financial agreement for child #1 was not reviewed by a parent at least once in a 6-month period between 1/21/2022 to 9/13/2022.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2022

  7. Nov 16, 2021Inspection18 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “The file for staff #1, with a start date of 8/24/21, did not contain documentation of training regarding the emergency plan at initial hire. Staff #1 completed the training on 9/19/21.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2021

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(e) Letter to parents

      “The operator did not have a letter to provide to parents explaining the emergency procedures.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2021

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii) Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “The file for staff #3, with a start date of 1/25/21 contained documentation of completing the health and safety training as listed in the regulation 3270.31(f) more than 90 days after their first day in a child care position. The trainings are dated 9/21/21 and 10/25/21. The file for staff #2, employed since 9/08/20, contained documentation of completing the health and safety training as listed in the regulation 3270.31(f) after the deadline of 6/17/21. The trainings were dated 9/21/21 and 10/25/21.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2021

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “The file for staff #1, provisionally hired on 8/24/21, contained documentation of applying for the NSOR certificate after their first day in a child care position. The application was dated on 9/22/21. A completed NSOR certificate, dated 10/25/21, is now on file. The file for staff #3, provisionally hired on 1/25/21, contained documentation of applying for the NSOR certificate after their first day in a child care position. The application was dated 8/16/21. A completed NSOR certificate, dated 9/07/21, is now on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2021

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “The file for staff #3, designated as an assistant group supervisor, did not contain proof of 2 years experience with children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2021

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “An open bag of SWI de-icing salt was observed on the porch outside the rear exit of the pre-k 3 room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2021

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(g) Clean and good repair

      “The faucet at the sink in the pre-k 3 room was not securely attached to the sink creating a pinch point.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2021

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “A crack, which created a pinch point, was observed on a plastic dump truck in the outdoor play space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2021

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

      “The file for child #1 contained an agreement which did not shall specify the date of the child's admission.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2021

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “The file for child #2 contained emergency contact information which did not include the address of the child's physician.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2021

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(3) Name on bottle

      “The following medications, intended for use by child #3, were not labeled with the child's name and were observed in the medication box in the infant/toddler room; Tyenol, Zarbees cough and mucus syrup, Orajel, and Nyastatin.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2021

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(6) Written consent

      “Orajel and nyastatin, intended for child #3 and observed in the infant/toddler room, lacked written parental consent for administration.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2021

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “The facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants and toddlers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2021

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(4) Hypothetical locations

      “The hypothetical location for two consecutive fire drills was the same location; the infant room. The consecutive drills occurred on 7/1/21 and 8/02/21.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2021

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “The operator was unable to provide proof of purchase or proof of installation of the interconnected fire alarm system as required by Act 62.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2021

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

      “Th operator did not have means of providing parents of enrolled children with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2021

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan

      “The facility's emergency plan did not contain procedures for shelter of children during a lock-down or shelter of children in place at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2021

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) Contact when arises/Contact when ended

      “The facility's emergency plan did not include procedures for contacting parents when an emergency arises or when the emergency has ended.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2021

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Is Shawnas Early Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Shawnas Early Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Shawnas Early Learning Center last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on November 20, 2025, with 9 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Shawnas Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 39 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 38 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 Shawnas Early Learning Center care for?

65, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Shawnas Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Shawnas Early Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Shawnas Early Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 880-4569 to ask.

What is Shawnas Early Learning Center's phone number?

(724) 880-4569.

Where is Shawnas Early Learning Center?

1269 N Gallatin Avenue Ext, Uniontown, PA 15401. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Blessings Day care, 2.5 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).