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The Learning Ladder Early Child Care Center
- licensed capacity
- 83
- open each week
- 6 days
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About The Learning Ladder Early Child Care Center
The Learning Ladder Early Child Care Center is a child care center in Erie, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 83 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 11:00 PM; Saturday, 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and preschool.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 37 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Before- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 11:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 83 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 11:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 11:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 11:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 11:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 11:00 PM |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, full-time care, preschool and summer camp |
| Staff-to-child ratio | Pre-School 1:10 |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Transportation | Transportation (transportation to and from many local schools) |
| Accreditation | Other accreditation (Keystone Stars Star 4) |
| Licensed capacity | 83 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Learning Ladder Early Child Care Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for The Learning Ladder Early Child Care Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 83 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00253776
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 24, 2026: 28 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 37 rules in all · 37 corrected
- Records and paperwork 9
- Safety and hazards 8
- Supervision and ratios 5
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Background checks 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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Jul 24, 2026Inspection28 rules cited
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for Child #1, an older toddler, did not include an updated health report conducted within the past 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“The emergency transportation plan was not posted in the PS Room (Cafe).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2026
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“Observed adult scissors, which were accessible to children, in the OT Room across from the gym and the upstairs PS Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2026
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“The emergency contact binder in the upstairs PS Room did not include an emergency contact form for Child #6, who was receiving care in this room.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2026
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact form in the file for Child #3 did not include the release person's address. The emergency contact form in the file for Child #5 did not include the release person's phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The emergency contact form in the file for Child #3 did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“The emergency contact forms in the files for Child #2 and #5 did not include 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: Sep 18, 2026
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact forms in the files for Child #2, #3 and #5 did not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026
3270.124(a) Each child emergency contact person
“The emergency contact form in the file for Child #5 did not include the names or phone numbers of the emergency contact persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2026
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The fee agreements in the files for Child #2 and #3 did not specify the release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“The fee agreements in the file for Child #3 lacked arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The files for Child #1 and #4, who have been enrolled for more than six months, did not contain a child service report conducted within the past six months.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2026
3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“The fee agreement in the file for Child #1 lacked the fee amount.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026
3270.107 Refrigerator
“The refrigerator in the PS Room (Cafe) lacked a thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“Observed less than two feet of space on three sides of three cots in the PS Room (Cafe) and three cots in the upstairs PS Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2026
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“A chair was blocking the doorway in Room #4.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2026
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The parent letter regarding the facility's emergency procedures did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2026
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #1 and #5 have not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Training.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2026
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“The sink in the OT Room and the urinal in the upstairs bathroom lacked handwashing signs.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed exposed screws and splintering wood in the holes in the wall on the childcare room side of the gym. The rubber mat in the gym was overlapping and buckling, which creates a potential tripping hazard. Observed two long metal pegs protruding from the base of the fence in the outdoor play space. Observed holes in the ceilings of Room 2 and 3 with exposed wires from where previous smoke alarms had been removed. Observed a hole in the floor where a toilet had been removed, a damaged ceiling tile above the sink and leaking water pipes from the urinal in the downstairs bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2026
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for Staff Person #4, an AGS with a high school diploma, did not include verification of two years childcare experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2026
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The fire drill/fire system test log documents two occasions when fire system tests exceeded 30 days: 10/6/25-12/23/25 and 2/20/26-3/23/26..”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2026
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #5 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #5 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health and Safety Training.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2026
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“The fire drill/fire system test log documents one occasion when fire drills exceeded 60 days: 10/6/25-12/23/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2026
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for Staff Person #4 did not contain two reference letters. The file for Staff Person #7 contained only one reference letter.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The most recent immunization records in the files for Child #1 and #2 do not contain the immunizations recommended by the ACIP for the children's' ages or letters of exemption from the parents or physicians. Child #1: OT: missing 4th DTAP, 4th Pneumococcal and 2nd [name] Child #2: 9 months. Missing 3rd Hep B and 2nd Rotavirus, DTAP, HIB, Pneumococcal and Polio.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The disclosure statements in the files for Staff Person #3 and #4 were outdated and invalid. The files for Staff Person #5 and #8 lacked a disclosure statement. The Out of State (Ohio) Sex Offender Registry and Child Abuse clearances in the file for Staff Person #2 were acquired after the staff person's first day working in a child care position at the facility. The Child Abuse and FBI clearances in the file for Staff Person #5 were acquired after the staff person's first day working in a child care position at the facility. The file for Staff Person #6, who has lived out of state (Florida) in the past five years did not include the Out of State Sex Offender Registry or Child Abuse Clearance from that state.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2026
- Mar 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 3, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“On 10/3/25 at 3:40 PM, Staff Person #1 was responsible for supervising 9 school age children. Five of these children were present in School Age Room #1 with Staff Person #1. Four of these children were alone in the next room, School Age Room #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2025
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“On 10/3/25 at 3:45 PM, Staff Person #2 was observed supervising 11 children (8 school age and 3 preschool) in the School Age #2 Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2025
3270.18(a) On file at facility
“A current copy of liability insurance was not on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2025
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“Observed teeth marks in foam blocks in the Young Toddler #1 Room. The designated indoor gross motor play space was observed to have a rubber turf material. The rubber turf includes a "crumb rubber" resulting in pieces measuring less than 1 inch in diameter throughout the gross motor space. The outdoor gross motor play space contained wood chips less than 1 inch in diameter throughout the gross motor space. This creates a potential choking hazard for children who may still be placing objects in their mouths.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2025
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“Daily Activity Schedules were not posted in the Young Toddler #2, Infant #2, Older Toddler, and School Age #2 Rooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed wall panels with rough edges in the Preschool and Indoor Gross Motor Rooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 12, 2025
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“The facility did not have documentation that the emergency plan had been sent to the local municipality and county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2025
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“Emergency Transportation Plans were not posted in the Young Toddler #2 and Infant #2 Rooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2025
3270.75(a) In child care spaces
“The Young Toddler #2 and Infant #2 Rooms lacked first aid kits.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2025
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FAQ
Questions about The Learning Ladder Early Child Care Center
Is The Learning Ladder Early Child Care Center licensed?
Yes. The Learning Ladder Early Child Care Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was The Learning Ladder Early Child Care Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 24, 2026, with 28 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Learning Ladder Early Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 37 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 37 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 The Learning Ladder Early Child Care Center care for?
83, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does The Learning Ladder Early Child Care Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Learning Ladder Early Child Care Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 11:00 PM; Saturday, 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Learning Ladder Early Child Care Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 616-0049 to ask.
What is The Learning Ladder Early Child Care Center's phone number?
(814) 616-0049.
Where is The Learning Ladder Early Child Care Center?
3515 Mcclelland Ave, Erie, PA 16510. The nearest other daycare we list is St James Panthers Child Development Center, 1 miles away.