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South Hills Child Development Center
- licensed capacity
- 100
- open each week
- 5 days
- monthly, posted tuition
- $475
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About South Hills Child Development Center
South Hills Child Development Center is a child care center in Erie, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 100 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and part-time care. It lists monthly tuition from $475 to $1,500.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 21 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 100 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, full-time care, part-time care, preschool and summer camp |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 100 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
South Hills Child Development Center lists monthly tuition from $475 to $1,500.
| Monthly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Half Day Preschool, school day 8:45-11:30 | $760 |
| Kindergarten, Monday-Friday | $1,500 |
| School Age Before/After School, Monday-Friday | $475 |
| Three/Four Year Old Full Day Preschool, Monday-Friday | $1,500 |
| Three/Four Year Old Full Day Preschool, Monday/Wednesday/Friday | $920 |
| Three/Four Year Old Full Day Preschool, Tuesday/Thursday | $640 |
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| Two Year Old (must be two by June 1 prior to the start of the school year) | $760 |
| Summer Program, 1 day | $100 a week |
| Summer Program, 2 days | $195 a week |
| Summer Program, 3 days | $280 a week |
| Summer Program, 4 days | $365 a week |
7 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
State record
Inspection reports for South Hills Child Development Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 100 children
- License number
- #CER-00245069
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 7, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 21 rules in all · 21 corrected
- Safety and hazards 7
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Background checks 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Safe sleep 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- 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.
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 7, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“There were small areas of peeling paint/damaged plaster in the Preschool 2 room, one on the back wall below the window on the left, and one one a corner of a wall near the sinks in the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The criminal history and child abuse clearances on file for Facility Person #1 and the child abuse clearance on file for Facility Person #2 were volunteer clearances. As both facility persons serve as staff, the clearances are not acceptable.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2026
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“There were sharp adult scissors in reach of children in care on a desk in the schoolage room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2026
Jan 30, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“The hot water temperature at the sink near the door in the Preschool 1 was measured to reach 118° F.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2026
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“There was a rest mat not labeled with the name of the child who uses it in the 2's room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2026
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Smoke detector tested was recorded as occurring on 11/21/25 and then again on 12/22/25, more than 30 days between tests.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2026
3270.35(b)(2)/3270.192(2)(ii) Bachelor's, 30 credits + 1 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Facility Person #1 was classified as a group supervisor. There was documentation on file for Facility Person #1 of completion of a bachelors degree not in a related field, with 30 related credits. There was no documentation of the required child care experience on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2026
Aug 15, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“There was peeling paint on the wall in Preschool near the reading/book area and on the wall in Preschool 2 between the exterior door and the window.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2025
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“There were two sleeping bags in the Kindergarten/Nap room not labeled with the children's names.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2025
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“There was an uncovered outlet in each of the following locations: on the wall in the hallway, on a wall behind the desk in the Preschool 2 room, on a power strip on the floor in the Schoolage/Toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2025
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“There were sharp scissors on a desk in the Preschool 1 classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2025
Aug 8, 2024Inspection10 rules cited
3270.133(6) Written consent
“There was a child's Epipen and Benadryl in the schoolage room with no written parental consent to administer the medication on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2024
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The current health assessment on file for child #1, a preschooler, was completed more than 12 months after the previous health assessment on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The NSOR clearance on file for Facility Person #3 was completed after their start date. There was no proof of application for an NSOR clearance on file for Facility Person #3.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2024
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The letter to the parents explaining the emergency plan did not include information regarding accommodations in the event of an emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024
3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually
“Documentation of emergency plan review dates on file indicate the plan was reviewed in January of 2023 and then again in July of 2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“There was no documentation the plan was sent to the county emergency management agency and the local municipality.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2024
3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“There was a lunch in each of the preschool rooms in cubbies, not refrigerated, containing meat products.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2024
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“The health assessment on file for Facility Person #2 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2024
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The facility's emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for toddlers in the event of an emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2024
3270.31(d)(1)/3270.36(b)(5) CDA and CCP/HS/GED + 2 yrs
“Facility Person #2 was classified as an assistant group supervisor. The only qualifications documented on file for Facility Person #2 was a high school diploma and a CDA.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2024
Aug 15, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #1 lacked a dated disclosure statement.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for staff 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 21, 2023
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The Fire Drill and Fire Detection Log was observed for 30 day smoke detector checks. There were 31 days between 8/19/22 and 9/19/22 and 31 days between 1/10/23 and 2/10/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2023
Aug 11, 2022Inspection9 rules cited
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for staff person #1 lacked a health assessment that was completed prior to coming in contact with the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2022
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“The files for children #1 and #2 lacked emergency contact information that included 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: Aug 11, 2022
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“The soccer nets were observed to be torn and some of the metal on the soccer net frames was observed to be rusty. Two plastic flower pots were observed to be broken around the rim causing rough edges and sharp corners. Two purple cloth book holders in the Kindergarten room were observed to be torn.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2022
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“On the dark orange wooden children's chair in the outdoor playspace peeling paint was observed.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“In the outdoor playspace on the fence along both gates and in the back left corner the bolts were observed to be facing in toward the playspace causing a visible hazard. The shed in the outdoor playspace was observed to have splintered wood along the bottom of the door and bottom of the shed causing a visible hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2022
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“In the outdoor playspace there was a bucket of Valspar exterior sealer accessible to the children. The label said "Keep Out of Reach of Children."”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2022
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Getting Started with Center-Based Care: Building Blocks for Quality.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2022
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Getting Started with Center-Based Care: Building Blocks for Quality.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2022
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The fire drill log was observed. The smoke detector checks were conducted more than 30 days apart. The smoke detector checks were conducted 49 days apart on 10/27/21 and 12/15/21; 33 days between 1/14/22 and 2/16/22; and 36 days between 2/16/22 and 3/24/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about South Hills Child Development Center
Is South Hills Child Development Center licensed?
Yes. South Hills Child Development Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was South Hills Child Development Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 7, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has South Hills Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 21 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 South Hills Child Development Center care for?
100, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does South Hills Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are South Hills Child Development Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does South Hills Child Development Center cost?
Monthly tuition from $475 to $1,500, as it lists it.
What is South Hills Child Development Center's phone number?
(814) 838-7114.
Where is South Hills Child Development Center?
3808 Caughey Rd, Erie, PA 16506. The nearest other daycare we list is ReaLife Early Learning Center, 0.5 miles away.