St Martin Early Learning Center
1727 State St, Erie, PA
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St Vincent Child Care Center is a child care center in Erie, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 80 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 5:30 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 28 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 80 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
St Vincent Child Care Center has not listed its tuition.
State record
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 20, 2026: 13 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 28 rules in all · 25 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) Comply with CPSL
“The file for staff person #6 contains current mandated reporter training that was completed greater than 60 months after the previous mandated reporter training as evidenced by trainings dated 12/30/2019 and 1/2/2025”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2026
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“While using the outdoor play space, the Pre-K group did not have complete emergency contact information available for the 10 children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2026
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for staff person #7 contains only 1 of the required 2 reference letters attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2026
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“Observed on the Toddler playground many pieces of mulch less than one inch in diameter coming under the fence from the preschool playground and accessible to the young toddlers still placing objects in their mouths.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed along the back wall of the facility which borders the play spaces several cracks with sharp edges in the vinyl siding accessible to children. Observed the metal stakes that anchor the plastic landscape timbers on the preschool playground to be protruding up about the surface of the timbers causing a possible tripping or puncture hazard. Observed a ceiling tile in the Toddler 2's classroom to be stained and water damaged.”
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #3, hire date (see IS code sheet) contains current NSOR that was obtained greater than 60 months after the previous NSOR as evidenced by NSOR verifications dated 2/18/2020 and 3/5/2025. The file for staff person #5, hire date (see IS code sheet) contains a criminal history clearance that expired 2/7/2025 and a request for a criminal history check dated 2/5/2025 with a status of 'pending' and is therefore not a complete clearance.”
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The fire alarm tests log identified that alarm tests conducted on 6/11/2026 and 7/13/2026 exceeded 30 days between alarm tests.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2026
3270.72(c) Good repair
“Observed a tear in the screen in the window in the Toddler 1 classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The files for staff persons #1,2,3,4,5 and 6 contain current fire safety training that was completed greater than 12 months after the previous fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2026
3270.66(d) Toxic plants not permitted
“Observed a pothos plant in the Toddler 1 classroom. The pothos plant is on the list of plants toxic to humans.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2026
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 #2 contains a current health assessment conducted greater than 24 months after the previous health assessment as evidenced by health assessments on file dated 9/1/2023 and 6/18/2026.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2026
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“It was self-reported and verified through staff interviews that staff person #1 used physical punishment with a child on more than one occasion when they slapped a child's hand, lifted a child up by grabbing them by the wrist, grabbing children by the arm and squeezing a child's cheeks.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2026
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“It was self-reported and verified through staff interviews that staff person #1 has spoken harshly to young children in their care using a loud and unkind tone of voice.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2026
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for staff person #6 contains current mandated reporter training that was completed greater than 60 months after the previous mandated reporter training as evidenced by trainings dated 12/30/2019 and 1/2/2025”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2026
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“While using the outdoor play space, the Pre-K group did not have complete emergency contact information available for the 10 children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2026
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for staff person #7 contains only 1 of the required 2 reference letters attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2026
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“Observed on the Toddler playground many pieces of mulch less than one inch in diameter coming under the fence from the preschool playground and accessible to the young toddlers still placing objects in their mouths.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed along the back wall of the facility which borders the play spaces several cracks with sharp edges in the vinyl siding accessible to children. Observed the metal stakes that anchor the plastic landscape timbers on the preschool playground to be protruding up about the surface of the timbers causing a possible tripping or puncture hazard. Observed a ceiling tile in the Toddler 2's classroom to be stained and water damaged.”
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #3, hire date (see IS code sheet) contains current NSOR that was obtained greater than 60 months after the previous NSOR as evidenced by NSOR verifications dated 2/18/2020 and 3/5/2025. The file for staff person #5, hire date (see IS code sheet) contains a criminal history clearance that expired 2/7/2025 and a request for a criminal history check dated 2/5/2025 with a status of 'pending' and is therefore not a complete clearance.”
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The fire alarm tests log identified that alarm tests conducted on 6/11/2026 and 7/13/2026 exceeded 30 days between alarm tests.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2026
3270.72(c) Good repair
“Observed a tear in the screen in the window in the Toddler 1 classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The files for staff persons #1,2,3,4,5 and 6 contain current fire safety training that was completed greater than 12 months after the previous fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2026
3270.66(d) Toxic plants not permitted
“Observed a pothos plant in the Toddler 1 classroom. The pothos plant is on the list of plants toxic to humans.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2026
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 #2 contains a current health assessment conducted greater than 24 months after the previous health assessment as evidenced by health assessments on file dated 9/1/2023 and 6/18/2026.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2026
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“It was self-reported and verified through staff interviews that staff person #1 used physical punishment with a child on more than one occasion when they slapped a child's hand, lifted a child up by grabbing them by the wrist, grabbing children by the arm and squeezing a child's cheeks.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2026
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“It was self-reported and verified through staff interviews that staff person #1 has spoken harshly to young children in their care using a loud and unkind tone of voice.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2026
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“The file for staff person #9, hire date (see IS code sheet) contains Health & Safety training completed greater than 90 days after hire as evidenced by the training certificate dated 12/30/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2025
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment
“The file for facility person #7 contains a current health assessment that is lacking statements from the physician regarding communicable disease and suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #4 contains current NSOR verification that was received after the previous NSOR expired as evidenced by NSOR verifications dated 3/13/2020 and 3/18/2025. The file for staff person #5 contains a current child abuse clearance that was received after the previous child abuse clearance expired as evidenced by child abuse clearances dated 3/16/2020 and 3/19/2025. The file for staff person #6 contains current NSOR verification that was received after the previous NSOR expired as evidenced by NSOR verifications dated 2/5/2020 and 3/5/2025 and contains an updated criminal history clearance that is in 'pending' status and is therefore not valid and a previous criminal history clearance that expired 5/28/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2025
3270.66(a)/3270.66(d) Locked or inaccessible/Toxic plants not permitted
“Observed a shamrock plant accessible to children on a shelf in the preschool room. The shamrock plant is identified as toxic to humans.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2025
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“The bathroom in the Toddler classroom was missing a handwashing sign posted by the toilet.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for staff person #5 contains current mandated reporter training that was completed greater than 60 months after the previous mandated reporter training as evidenced by trainings dated 12/18/2019 and 12/23/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2025
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 #9 contains a current health assessment but is lacking a health assessment at the time of initial service. The files for staff persons #3,4,7 and 8 contain current health assessments that were completed greater than 24 months after the previous health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2025
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for staff person #2 contains only 8 of the required 12 annual child care training hours completed during the year 12/2023 to 12/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The files for staff persons #1,2,3,4, 6,10,11,12, 13 and 14 contain current PFA/PCPR training completed after the previous training expired as evidenced by trainings dated 2/15/23 and 3/7/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2025
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #9 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): PFA/PCPR through a PQAS approved curriculum and trainer.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #1, hire date (see IS code sheet) contains an NSOR verification that expired 1/27/2025 and is lacking a current NSOR verification.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2024
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, hire date (see IS code sheet) is lacking a health assessment at initial hire as evidenced by the only health assessment on file dated 2/19/2025. The file for staff person #2, hire date (see IS code sheet) is lacking an initial health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #1, provisionally hired (see IS code sheet), is lacking documentation of a request for the NSOR prior to caring for children as required by CPSL for provisional hire in a child care facility. The file does contain a completed NSOR verification.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2024
3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(3) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal policy
“The file for child #1, preschool aged, contains only 3 of the required 4 DTAP and pneumococcal vaccinations as required by the ACIP immunization schedule. Child #1 must be removed from care until updated vaccinations, or an exemption letter is obtained.”
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 #2 contains a current health assessment that was obtained greater than 24 months after the previous health assessment. The file is now current. The file for staff person #3 is lacking a current health assessment completed during the previous 24-month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2024
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“There was no documentation of a current influenza vaccine, or a required written exemption on file for child #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2023
3270.124(f) Updated every 6 months
“The most recent parent update of emergency contact forms on file for children #1-#5 were reviewed and updated by the parent more than 6 months after the previous review.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2023
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“There were toxics -- a disinfectant spray and disinfectant wipes - accessible to children in the Toddler 1 room in an unlocked cabinet under the sink, due to a faulty lock.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact forms on file for children #3 and #4 did not list the addresses for all release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The NSOR clearance completed and on file for Facility Person #3, was dated more than 45 days after their start date. (See IS code sheet). The current FBI clearance on file for a Facility Person #5 was completed more than 60 months after the prior FBI clearance on file. The most recent mandated reporter training on file for Facility Person #5 was completed more than 60 months prior.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“There was no documentation of the updated health and safety training on file for Facility Person #1. Facility Person #4 was observed supervising a child in the preschool room. The only other facility person in the room with her was a volunteer. Facility Person #4 has not yet completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: pediatric first aid and CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2023
3270.75(c) Has all items
“There was no gauze in the first aid kit in the Toddler 2 room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2023
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“An infant was observed asleep a boppy pillow on the floor in the Infant 1 room, not in rest equipment.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2023
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“Facility Person #2, classified as a volunteer, was observed unsupervised, walking a child down the hall and out of the building to other staff in an outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2023
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“Facility Person #2, classified as a volunteer, was observed unsupervised, walking a child down the hall and out of the building to other staff in an outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2023
3270.119 Infant sleep position
“An infant was observed asleep a boppy pillow in the Infant 1 room, not in the position recommended by the AAP”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2023
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“The agreement on file for child number one did not specify the child 's arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility's emergency plan did not include a plan for continuity of operations in the event of an emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2023
3270.31(a) Age and Training
“Facility Person #2, classified as a volunteer, was observed unsupervised, walking a child down the hall and out of the building to other staff in an outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2023
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“Facility Person #2, classified as a volunteer, was observed unsupervised, walking a child down the hall and out of the building to other staff in an outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2023
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Documentation of fire alarm testing indicates testing occurred on 12/13/22, then next again on 1/17/23, and also on 5/9/23 then next again on 6/9/23. Smoke detector testing, under Act 62 is required at least every 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2023
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“There was no health assessment on file for Facility Person #4.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2023
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“There was no letter explaining the emergency plan to the parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2023
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“Based on interviews with staff, it was verified that Staff Person #1 has restrained Child #2 by holding the child in Staff Person's lap with Staff Person's arms around the child's waist to restrict movement when the child was lashing out. This happened on more than one occasion between June 1 and August 5, 2022. Based on conversations with Staff and Director, other behavioral strategies were in place for this child, and if these strategies were not effective, child was to be brought to the office.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2022
3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm
“Based on interviews with facility director and staff, it was verified that on 8/5/22 at approximately 12:00 PM, Staff Person #1 used harsh abusive language in the presence of children when Staff Person #1 made the statement "I'm going to body slam Child #1", who was pushing on the screen of an open window in the Todd 2 Room. This was directed toward Staff #2 who was working in the Todd 2 Room, and this statement could be heard by children whom Staff Person #1 was supervising in the play space directly outside the Todd 2 Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2022
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“Based on interviews with facility director and staff, it was verified that on 8/5/22 at approximately 12:00 PM, Staff Person #1 used harsh abusive language in the presence of children when Staff Person #1 made the statement "I'm going to body slam Child #1", who was pushing on the screen of an open window in the Todd 2 Room. This was directed toward Staff #2 who was working in the Todd 2 Room, and this statement could be heard by children whom Staff Person #1 was supervising in the play space directly outside the Todd 2 Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2022
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“There were knives and sharp scissors in a drawer in the preschool room, unlocked and in reach of children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2022
3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually
“There was no documentation of an emergency plan update after December 2020.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2022
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Facility Person #5 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see iS code sheet): acceptable pediatric first aid and CPR”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The criminal history clearance on file for Facility Person #3 was completed more than 60 months after the previous criminal history clearance on file. The most recent child abuse clearance on file for Facility Person #3 was completed more than 60 months prior. The criminal history, child abuse, and FBI clearances on file for Facility Person #4 were each completed more than 60 months after the respective previous clearance on file. The NSOR clearance on file for Facility Person #5 was completed more than 90 days after their start date (see IS code sheet). The NSOR clearance on file was dated 3/14/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2022
3270.33(a) Each staff person meets quals
“Facility Person #2 was classified as an assistant group supervisor without the required education and/or experience required under 3270.36(b).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2022
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“There were cleaning supplies including a disinfectant, spray and Clorox wipes accessible to children in the Toddler 2 room in a cabinet under the sink due to a faulty lock.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2022
3270.102(e)/3270.103 Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch/Small Toys and Objects
“There was mulch in the older toddler outdoor playspace,.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2022
3270.123(b) Parent receives original
“Original agreements were on file for children #1-#4.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2022
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“The most recent health assessment on file for child #1, an infant, was completed more than 6 months prior.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2022
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The most recent health assessment on file for child #3 was completed more than 12 months after the previous health assessment on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2022
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The immunization record on file for child #1 did not indicate the child had the sufficient number of doses of the pneumococcal and DTAP vaccines as recommended by the ACIP for a child of their age.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2022
3270.133(3) Name on bottle
“In the medication box in the office, there was a bottle of acetaminophen labeled "extra," rather than with a particular child's name.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2022
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“The TB test on file at hire for Facility Person #1 was completed more than 12 months prior to their start date There was no TB test documented and on file for Facility Person #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2022
3270.166(1) Written statement
“There was no written feeding schedule form the parent for one of the enrolled infants.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“There was only one written, nonfamily reference on file for Facility Person #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2022
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“The fire drills documented on the facility's fire drill log indicate fire drills were conducted on 10/11/21, and then not again until 12/16/21; and also on 4/12/22 and again on 6/23/22. More than 60 days passed between fire drills on these two occurrences.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2022
3270.94(a)(9) Written record
“The fire drill log on file at the facility did not specify the hypothetical location of the fire. for all drills.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2022
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“Information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically was not posted, and according to the operator, not yet shared with all parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2022
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“There was documentation of 10 hours of child care training completed and on file for Facility Person #3 during their most recent review year. There was no documentation of any child care training hours completed during the most recent review year on file for Facility Person #4.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. St Vincent Child Care 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 July 20, 2026, with 13 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 28 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 25 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.
80, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 5:30 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) 452-5803 to ask.
(814) 452-5803.
123 W 25th St, Erie, PA 16502. The nearest other daycare we list is The Learning Ladder Early Child Care Ctr, 0.1 miles away.