Eps Pennbriar Child Care
100 Pennbriar Dr, Erie, PA
3.8· 4 reviews
Small But Mighty
- licensed capacity
- 9
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Small But Mighty
Small But Mighty is a group home daycare in Erie, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 9 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. 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 17 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidy
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 9 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
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 | 9 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Small But Mighty has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Small But Mighty
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 9 children
- License number
- #CER-00253423
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 26, 2026: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 17 rules in all · 17 corrected
- Safety and hazards 7
- Records and paperwork 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Health, medication and illness 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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Feb 26, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
3280.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“An emergency transportation plan was not posted at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2026
3280.69(a) 110º F or less
“The hot water temperature in the bathroom measured 130° F.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2026
3280.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The file for Child #1, who has been enrolled for more than six months, did not include a child service report.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2026
3280.133(6) Written consent
“Observed child Tylenol for Child #2, that did not have a parent permission form for administration.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2026
3280.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact form in the file for Child #1 did not include the addresses of the release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2026
3280.124(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 and phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2026
Apr 29, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
3280.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted
“Evacuation routes were not posted in the basement or on the second floor.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2025
3280.76 Building Surfaces
“In the outdoor play space, observed a broken fence post. The fence on the right side of the play space was leaning inward.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2025
3280.171(a) Pick up and drop off points
“The operator did not have a letter on file notifying traffic authorities of the location of the facility and about the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the group child care facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2025
3280.14/3280.20 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility did not have a policy for shaken baby syndrome/abusive head trauma/child maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2025
3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility
“The fire extinguisher meter indicated that the extinguisher needed recharged.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2025
3280.182(3)/3280.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The emergency contact form in the file for Child #1 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child or signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2025
Nov 6, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
3280.69(a) 110º F or less
“The hot water temperature for the bathroom sink measured 135° F.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024
3280.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed protruding nails, which can create a potential poking hazard, along the wooden fence in the outdoor play space. Observed old garden fencing along the ground near the far side of the outdoor play space. Observed protruding bolts from the base of the toilet in the restroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024
3280.91(c) Door opens in at landing
“The basement doorway, which exits directly into the stairwell with no landing, lacked a secure barrier to prevent access to the stairwell.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024
3280.192(5) Two written references
“The file for Staff Person #1 did not include two written letters of reference.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024
3280.66(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“Observed gasoline, charcoal and garden products, which could be accessible if children were in care, in two sheds, which were not locked, in the outdoor play area.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Small But Mighty
Is Small But Mighty licensed?
Yes. Small But Mighty is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Small But Mighty last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on February 26, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Small But Mighty had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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 Small But Mighty care for?
9, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Small But Mighty accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Small But Mighty's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Small But Mighty cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 806-4789 to ask.
What is Small But Mighty's phone number?
(814) 806-4789.
Where is Small But Mighty?
Erie, PA 16509. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.