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Thurston Childcare
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About Thurston Childcare
Thurston Childcare is a child care center in Erie, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 74 children, serving school-age children.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 48 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- School-age children
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- 74 children
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| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 74 childrenFrom the state license |
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Inspection reports for Thurston Childcare
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- Certified by the state and operating
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- Certificate of Compliance
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- 74 children
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- School-age children
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Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 11, 2026: 11 rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 8 visits · 48 rules in all · 44 corrected
- Safety and hazards 8
- Supervision and ratios 7
- Background checks 6
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Building, equipment and play areas 6
- Records and paperwork 5
- Safe sleep 5
- Transportation 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Other rules 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 11, 2026Inspection11 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #3 contains a current NSOR verification that was obtained after the previous NSOR expired as evidenced by NSOR dates 9/9/2020 and 9/30/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2026
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“At approximately 10:00am observed staff person #2 supervising a mixed ages group of 6 children including 1 young toddler, 2 older toddlers and 3 preschoolers. While supervising a young toddler, the maximum staff child ratio is 1:5.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2026
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“Observed on the wall under the televisions in the upstairs school age room electrical outlets lacking protective covers and accessible to children age 5 and younger.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2026
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for staff person #1 contains 11.5 of the required 12 hours of child care training completed during the year 6/2025 and 6/2026.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2026
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“The provider is lacking documentation of notification to local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility during the previous 12-month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2026
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The files for child #1, #2 and #3 contain emergency contact and financial agreements that have not been reviewed and updated by a parent during the previous 6-month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2026
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“Observed the placement of the gaming chair in the upstairs school age room is blocking the door to the computer room obstructing it from fully opening.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2026
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The file for facility person #4, start date (see IS code sheet) is lacking documentation of emergency plan training and has been serving in the facility as a volunteer and staff for greater than 90 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2026
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for facility person #4, start date (see IS code sheet) contains mandated reporter training that was completed greater than 90 days after the start date in a volunteer position.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2026
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed the rest cots being used in the toddler space are torn and frayed.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for facility person #4 is lacking a health assessment and TB test results obtained prior to start date in a volunteer position having contact with children. The file does contain a current assessment. The file for staff person #1 contains a current health assessment that was obtained greater than 24 months after the previous health assessment as evidenced by health assessments dated 3/29/2024 and 5/4/2026.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2026
May 5, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“On 5/5/2026 staff persons #4 and #5 were observed supervising a group of 2 young toddlers and 2 infants. Emergency contact information was not available for one of the infants who they stated was newly enrolled.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2026
3270.34(a)(5) Program planning
“During an unannounced inspection on 5/5/2026 from approximately 4:00pm to 5:40pm staff person #1, the director, was unable to provide certification representatives with the whereabouts of staff persons #2 and #3 and a group of 11 preschool and school aged children. During a follow-up visit on 5/7/2026 staff person #2 stated that the group had been on a walk and returned to the facility at ~7:00pm and was unable to send or receive communication with the facility due to not having an operable cell phone. The director's lack of awareness of the location of the group showed a lack of responsibility for the overall program planning.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2026
3270.34(a)(1) Finances, meals, personnel
“During an unannounced inspection on 5/5/2026 from approximately 4:00pm to 5:40pm staff person #1, the director, was unable to provide certification representatives with the whereabouts of staff persons #2 and #3 and a group of 11 preschool and school aged children. During a follow-up visit on 5/7/2026 staff person #2 stated that the group had been on a walk and returned to the facility at ~7:00pm and was unable to send or receive communication with the facility due to not having an operable cell phone. Staff person #1, the director, did not maintain general management of facility personnel during the off-site activity.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2026
3270.24(a) Immediate access
“During an unannounced inspection on 5/5/2026 from approximately 4:00pm to 5:40pm staff person #1, the director, was unable to provide certification representatives with the whereabouts of staff persons #2 and #3 and a group of 11 preschool and school aged children. During a follow-up visit on 5/7/2026 staff person #2 stated that the group had been on a walk and returned to the facility at ~7:00pm and was unable to send or receive communication with the facility due to not having an operable cell phone. The facility did not provide certification representatives immediate access to the children during the unannounced inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2026
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“On 5/5/2026 staff persons #4 and #5 were observed supervising a group of 2 young toddlers and 2 infants. Neither staff person #4 nor staff person #5 knew the name of one of the infants who they stated was newly enrolled.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2026
Apr 14, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for staff person #2 is lacking 2 written non-family refernce letters.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2026
3270.102(a)/3270.103 Clean and good repair/Small Toys and Objects
“Observed a torn pad on the changing table in the bathroom exposing the foam interior which was accessible to the infants and toddlers being changed on the pad.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2026
3270.66(d) Toxic plants not permitted
“Observed a large pothos plant, identified as toxic on the list of toxic plants, in the front office area of the infant toddler side of the child care facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2026
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for staff person #2, observed supervising 2 preschool aged children, is lacking documentation of education and experience to qualify as a staff person.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #2, hire date (see IS code sheet), is lacking a signed disclosure statement, is lacking a DHS FBI clearance and is lacking an NSOR verification as required under CPSL for service in a child care facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2026
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“The file for staff person #1, hire date (see IS code sheet), contains H&S Training Part 2 completed greater than 90 days after hire as evidenced by the training certificate dated 4/15/2026.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2026
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“Observed in the far back cubicle 6 pack n plays, containing sleeping infants, young toddlers and older toddlers, which lacked 2 feet of space on 3 sides.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2026
Aug 27, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The files for children #1 and #3 contain financial agreements and emergency contact information that has not been updated during the previous 6-month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2025
3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“The files for children #1,2,3 and 4 contain the original agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for staff person #1 contains a current mandated reporter training that was completed greater than 60 months after the previous training as evidenced by trainings dated 2/27/2020 and 5/23/25. The training is now current.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2025
3270.80(b) Non-skid surfaces
“Observed the stairs to the lower level on the preschool / school age side to be lacking a nonskid surface.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed on the toddler playground 2 cracked tricycles. Observed on the preschool playground cracked pieces of plastic, the broken remains of an unidentified plastic toy.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2025
3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(3) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal policy
“The file for child #5 contains an immunization report that is lacking current immunizations for HepB, DTAP, HIB, pneumococcal, polio and HepA as required by the ACIP. Child #5 must be excluded from care until documentation of updated immunizations is received.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2025
Sep 25, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The file for staff person #2, hire date (see IS code sheet), is lacking an annual staff evaluation during the year 11/1/2022 to 11/1/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2024
3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster
“Observed on the wall near the evacuation window in the downstairs child care space evidence of mold and peeling crumbling paint.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #1, hire date (see IS code sheet), contains current criminal history, child abuse and FBI clearances that were obtained greater than 60 months after the previous clearances. Clearance dates are; Criminal History 5/31/2019 & 9/12/2024, Child Abuse 6/7/2019 & 9/18/2024, and FBI 6/20/2019 & 8/24/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2024
May 6, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“THIRD CITATION; PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 3/5/2024 AND 3/25/24: At approximately 3:45 PM, Facility Persons #1 and #2 were supervising a total of 17 children in the outdoor playspaces. When asked to identify which children they were each supervising, Facility Person #1 indicated responsibility for 2 older schoolagers and 8 younger schoolagers and identified each of them by name. Facility Person #2 then indicated responsibility for 5 preschoolers and identified each of them by name. There were two children in the playspace not claimed by either staff as a part of their supervision group.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2024
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“THIRD CITATION; PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 3/5/2024 AND 3/25/24: At approximately 3:45 PM, Facility Persons #1 and #2 were supervising a total of 17 children in the outdoor playspaces. When asked to identify which children they were each supervising, Facility Person #1 indicated responsibility for 2 older schoolagers and 8 younger schoolagers and identified each of them by name. Facility Person #2 then indicated responsibility for 5 preschoolers and identified each of them by name. There were two children in the playspace not claimed by either staff as a part of their supervision group.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2024
Mar 25, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“SECOND CITATION; PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 3/5/2024: facility Person #1 was supervising 4 infants in the main child care space. Facility Person #1 was unable to identify the name of one of the infants in her care.”
3270.63 Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space
“SECOND CITATION; PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 3/5/2024 The toddler outdoor play space was used to store an excessive amount of equipment, not allowing sufficient space for children to engage in gross motor activities. Some items in the space were broken; there were dissembled pieces of climbing structures, and a sandbox filled with standing water.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2024
3270.166(6) Infant/toddler - no bottle in mouth to sleep
“There was an infant observed asleep in a packnplay with a bottle also present in the packnplay.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2024
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“SECOND CITATION; CITED PREVIOUSLY ON 3/5/2024: There were 3 packnplays in use with less than 2 feet of space on 3 sides.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2024
Mar 5, 2024Inspection10 rules cited
3270.63 Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space
“The toddler outdoor play space was used to store an excessive amount of equipment, not allowing sufficient space for children to engage in gross motor activities. Some items in the space were broken; there were dissembled pieces of climbing structures, and a sandbox filled with standing water.”
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The most recent mandated reporter training completed and on file for Facility Person #1 was completed more than 60 months prior (2/7/19).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The most recent smoke detector test recorded was listed as occurring on 2/1/24 - testing is required at least every 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2024
3270.94(a)(4) Hypothetical locations
“Consecutive fire drills conducted in 11/2023 and 12/2023 listed the same hypothetical location of the fire.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2024
3270.124(d)/3270.172(c) Excursions/Written info to vehicle operator
“The binder of emergency contact forms kept in the vehicle used for transporting children did not include the emergency contact forms (containing signed parental consent to transport) for the three children currently transported by the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2024
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“Facility Person #2 was supervising 2 infants and 2 young toddlers in the main child care space. Facility Person #2 stated she could not remember the name of one of the infants in her care.”
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“There were 2 packnplays in use with less than 2 feet of space on 3 sides.”
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“There were 2 packnplays in use not labeled with the children's names.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2024
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“There was an uncovered outlet in a restroom near the main child care space, on the wall near the sink, in reach of children who would stand on the stool while washing hands.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2024
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“Exits to the basement and to the outside play space were obstructed with equipment.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2024
Sep 28, 2023Inspection28 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“The downstairs pre-K room was not set up to safely care for children, but rather was functioning as a storage room.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2023
3270.75(c) Has all items
“A first aid kit in the main child care space did not include tweezers or scissors.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2023
3270.75(a) In child care spaces
“There was no first aid kit in Room 3.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2023
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Facility Person #4 was classified as an assistant group supervisor. Qualifications documented on file were GED and less than 2 years of child care experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2023
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The current staff evaluations on file for Facility Person #7 was completed more than 12 months after the previous evaluation on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“There were no clearances, or proof of application for these clearances, from another state in which Facility Person #1 lived in the previous 5 years, on file for Facility Person #1. The FBI clearance on file for Facility Person #1 was incomplete and therefore not valid. This signed disclosure statements on file for Facility Persons #1 and #4, required prior to beginning employment, were not dated.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“Documentation of current firesafety training on file for Facility Persons #6 and #7 indicate the training was completed more than 12 months after the prior firesafety training documented and on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2023
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“A young toddler was resting on a cot without 2 feet of space on 3 sides.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2023
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“There were small areas of damaged plaster both behind a packnplay in the infant area, and on the wall near the door to the basement in the child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023
3270.27(d) Plan posted
“The emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location in the schoolage building.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility's current emergency plan on file does not include the program's plan for continuity of operations in the event of an emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“An updated health & safety training was required to be completed by all staff by 12/30/22. There was no documentation on file that Facility Persons #6, #7, and #9 completed the training. Documentation of completion of this training on file for Facility Persons #2, and #8, indicate their trainings were completed after 12/30/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2023
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“There was documentation of 6 of the required 12 hours of annual child care training on file for Facility Persons #6 and #7.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2023
3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan
“The facility's current emergency plan on file did not include the plan for shelter of children during a lockdown.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 2, 2023
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The most recent documented test of the facility's smoke detectors was dated 12/15/22. Tests are required under Act 62 to be conducted at least every 30 days and documented.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2023
3270.94(a)(9) Written record
“The fire drill log on file at the facility did not list the names of the staff participating in each fire drill documented.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2023
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“There was no record on file of an emergency drill conducted at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2023
3270.165 Menus
“As per the operator's statement, at times food served as a part of meals to the children are changed from what is listed on the provided menu without parents being provided with notice at least 1 week in advance.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2023
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“The initial TB test on file for Facility Person #3 and the initial health assessment and TB test on file for Facility Person #5 were each dated more than 12 months prior to the staff person's respective start date at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2023
3270.133(6) Written consent
“There was no written parental consent at the facility to administer a child's Tylenol located in a cabinet in the main child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2023
3270.133(3) Name on bottle
“There was a children's Tylenol in a cabinet in the main child care space not labeled with the name of the child for whom it was intended.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“There was no documentation of a current influenza vaccine on file for child #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“The medical emergency transportation plan was not posted in Room 3.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact form on file for child #5 did not include the address of one of the release persons listed.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023
3270.123(b) Parent receives original
“Original agreements were on file for children #1-#5.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2023
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“The daily activity schedule was not posted in the main child care space, and in Room 1-2, and Room 3.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2023
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“There was a young toddler resting on a cot labeled with a number corresponding to another child's name on the cot chart posted in the space.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2023
Nov 15, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
3270.175(a) Age appropriate restraints
“When five children were transported in a vehicle to the facility, one young schoolager (age 7) and one preschooler were transported without the proper restraint (booster seat/ car seat) as stated in 75 Pa.C.S. §4581”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2022
3270.173(a)/3270.173(b) Ratios apply/Driver not counted in ratio - I, T, PS
“At approximately 7:00 AM, Facility Person #1 arrived at the facility with one young toddler, one older toddler, one preschooler and two young schoolagers. According to their statement, Facility Person #1 drove the five children from her home to the facility. There was no other adult in the vehicle to supervise the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2022
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Sep 12, 2022Inspection30 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“There was no section of the emergency plan addressing continuity of operations in an emergency.”
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“There was no NSOR clearance, or application for an NSOR clearance, on file for Facility Person #3, who was observed in the main child care space on 9/12/22 serving as as a facility person.”
3270.54(a) Two facility persons present in facility
“According to staff statements, on 9/12/22 Facility Person #1 was the only staff person present in the facility while caring for children #6 and #7, from approximately 11:30 PM until 5:30 AM on 9/13/22 when Facility Person #2 arrived at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2022
3270.75(a) In child care spaces
“There was no first aid kit in the downstairs room on the school-age side of the facility.”
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“There was a gate leading to the infant area of the main child care space with a small screw protruding from an area of splintered wood.”
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“There were no handwashing signs posted at a toilet or sink in the restroom on the main floor of the school-age side of the building.”
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“There was a cracked plastic lid on a toy storage bin in the older toddler area.”
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“There were exposed bolts/screws protruding from the surface of a desk in the back of the Gathering Room.”
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“There were two packnplays in use in the young toddler area of the main child care space with less than 2 feet of space on three sides due to their placement directly next to furniture or other packnplays not in use.”
3270.107 Refrigerator
“The thermometer in the refrigerator in the basement pantry in the school-age side of the building was reading 60° F.”
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“The daily activity schedule was not posted in the the Gathering Room (school age main floor),”
3270.119 Infant sleep position
“An infant was observed sleeping in a bouncy seat (not in the position recommended by the AAP) in the infant area of the main child care space.”
3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“The fee amount and the date to be paid was no specified on the agreements on file for children #2 and #4.”
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The agreement on file for child #1 did not specify the services to be provided.”
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“The agreements on file for children #1-#4 did not specify the children's admission dates.”
3270.123(b) Parent receives original
“The agreements on file for children #1-#5 were the originals.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2022
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact form on file for child #1 did not include the phone number of one of the release persons.The emergency contact form on file for child #4 did not include the addresses of the release persons.”
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The emergency contact forms and agreements on file for children #2 and #3 were not reviewed and updated by a parent in writing within the previous 6 months.”
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“One of the infant's bottles was not labeled with the child's name.”
3270.183(a) Locked cabinet
“Child records were stored in a unlocked cabinet.”
3270.193(a) Confidential; stored in locked cabinet
“Facility persons' records were not stored in a locked cabinet.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2022
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“There was no documentation of an emergency drill conducted by the program.”
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“Fire drills were conducted, according the facility's fire drill log, on 5/2/22 and then again on 7/5/22 - more than 60 days apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2022
3270.94(a)(9) Written record
“The hypothetical location of the fire was not recorded on the fire drill log.”
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“There was no proof of purchase of the facility's interconnected fire alarm system on file at the facility.”
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“The information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically was not posted or, according to staff statements, shared with parents.”
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“There was no documentation a copy of the facility's emergency plan was sent to the county emergency management agency.”
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“There were 6 hours of child training completed, documented and file for Facility Persons #1 and #2 during their most recent review year (beginning on the effective date of the regulation, 12/19/2020.)”
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“The letter sent to the local traffic safety authorities to notify them of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility was not dated, There was no documentation on file to indicate the letter was sent annually.”
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“There were no emergency contact forms in the Gathering Room (school age side, main floor) for the children who receive care in that room.”
Mar 22, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.17(b) Permit specialized services
“A speech therapist, who is working with two enrolled children was denied access to the facility by Staff #1. The speech therapist is assigned to provide services for the children through the Erie School District Early Intervention Program.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2022
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Questions about Thurston Childcare
Is Thurston Childcare licensed?
Yes. Thurston Childcare is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Thurston Childcare last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 11, 2026, with 11 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Thurston Childcare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 48 rules across 8 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 44 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 Thurston Childcare care for?
74, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Thurston Childcare accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Thurston Childcare's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (814) 315-0898 to confirm.
How much does Thurston Childcare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 315-0898 to ask.
What is Thurston Childcare's phone number?
(814) 315-0898.
Where is Thurston Childcare?
506 W 18th St, Erie, PA 16502. The nearest other daycare we list is Heavenly Hands Early Learning Child Care Academy, 0.5 miles away.