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5450 Merwin Ln, Erie, PA
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Vazquez Home Daycare is a home daycare in Erie, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 6 children.
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 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 29 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Programs
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 6 childrenFrom the state license |
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Vazquez Home Daycare has not listed its tuition.
State record
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 20, 2025: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 29 rules in all · 29 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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3290.131(b)(1)/3290.182(1) Updated infant health report: every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments
“The file for Child #2, a young toddler, did not include an updated health report conducted within the past six months.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2025
3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The most recent immunization record in the file for Child #1 did not include documentation of the following immunization recommended by the ACIP for the child's age (4th DTAP) or a letter of exemption from the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2025
3290.75(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Observed peeling paint and plaster at the bottom of the green wall near the desk.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 6, 2025
3290.64(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“Observed an ant trap and a plug-in air freshener, which were accessible to children, next to the bathroom. Observed a bottle of hand sanitizer on the table in the main child care room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2025
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Household Member #1 did not include an NSOR Certificate completed within the past 60 months. The State Police and NSOR Certificates in the file for Household Member #2 were conducted after the household member turned 18. The file for Household Member #2, who is over the age of 18, did not include a Child Abuse or FBI Clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2025
3290.52(2) One infant, four toddlers
“On 2/4/25, Staff Person #1 was observed provided care for one infant and five toddlers (two younger toddlers and three older toddlers).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2025
3290.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“A fire drill had not been conducted within the last 60 days. The last documented fire drill was 2/6/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2024
3290.117(c) Vet's certificate required
“The vaccinations for the two pets who live in the home had expired. Patacake: 8/11/24. Lullaby: 8/11/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024
3290.123(a)(6) Admission date
“The fee agreement in the file for Child #1 did not include the date of admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024
3290.151(c)(3)/3290.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment
“The most current health assessment in the file for Staff Person #2 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination or the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2025
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“Observed a dangling camera cord, which creates a potential hazard, on the wall in the infant nap room.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2024
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“A fire system test had not been conducted within the last 30 days. The last fire system test was conducted on 5/1/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2024
3290.131(a)/3290.182(1) Within 60 days/Initial and subsequent health assessments
“The initial health report in the file for Child #3 was conducted more than 60 days after the child's first day of attendance.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2024
3290.18 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: Pediatric First Aid/CPR in an approved curriculum from a PQAS instructor, Mandated Reporter Training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2025
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“The file for Staff Person #2 did not include documentation of the one-hour Health and Safety Update.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2025
3290.105(a) Clean, age appropriate
“The pack n play for Child #2 was not labeled.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2024
3290.166(6) Infant/toddler - no bottle in mouth to sleep
“Observed a bottle in the pack n play where Child #2 was sleeping.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2024
3290.24(d) Emergency plan
“The facility did not have documentation of an emergency drill conducted within the past 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2024
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“The emergency plan for the facility did not include requirements for continuity of operations (backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster).”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2025
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The child abuse clearance in the file for Staff Person #2 was for volunteer purposes. The file for Staff Person #2 did not include a current FBI Clearance (1/17/18).”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2025
3290.75(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Observed peeling paint on the red door frame between dining area and main child care area.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2023
3290.22(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“The current certificate of compliance was not posted at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2023
3290.64(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“Observed carpet cleaner, which was accessible to children, on top of book shelf in the main child care room. Observed all purpose cleaner and air freshener, which were accessible to children, in an unlocked drawer of the cabinet near the diaper changing table.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2023
3290.94(a)(9) Written record
“The fire drill log did not include the number of children for the fire drills conducted over the past year.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2023
3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The most recent immunization record in the file for Child #4 did not include documentation of a flu shot administered within the past year or a letter of exemption from the parent or physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2023
3290.131(b)(1)/3290.182(1) Updated infant health report: every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments
“The file for Child #2, a Young Toddler, did not include an updated health report conducted within the past 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2023
3290.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact form in the file for Child #1 did not include the address for the release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2023
3290.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The emergency contact form in the file for Child #1 did not include the policy number for the health insurance coverage.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2023
3290.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The fee agreement in the file for Child #3 did not include the release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2023
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“The facility had documentation of the fire alarm detection system being conducted that exceeded 30 days from 1/5/22-2/5/22, 3/5/22-4/5/22, 5/5/22-6/5/22, 7/5/22-8/5/22, 8/5/22-9/5/22, and 10/5/22-11/5/22. The fire detection device in the Activity Room on the lower level of the facility was observed not to be a 10-year non-replaceable lithium battery as required under Act 62.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2022
3290.151(c)(1)/3290.192(2) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for staff person #1 was observed to have documentation of a health assessment that was not renewed before the expiration date of the most current certification. The health assessments on file for staff #1 are dated 3/3/20 and 5/26/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2022
3290.133(4) Locked
“In the back room, a Fluticasone Propionate Inhalation Aerosol medication was observed inside an unlocked drawer and was not stored in a location inaccessible to children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2022
3290.123(a) Signed
“The files for child #3, #4 and #5 lacked an Agreement Form which shall be signed by the operator and the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2022
3290.131(b)(2)/3290.182(1) Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments
“The file for child #2 lacked an updated health report conducted within 12 months of previous health report. The most current health report on file for child #1 is dated 11/22/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2022
3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The file for child #1 lacked documentation that the parent reviewed and updated the emergency contact information and the financial agreement once in a 6-month period. The most current 6-month review was on 10/2021.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2022
3290.124(a) Each child emergency contact person
“The files for child #3, #4 and #5 lacked an Emergency Contact Form for each child.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2022
3290.94(a)(9) Written record
“The facility had documentation of fire drills being conducted that exceeded 60 days from 11/11/21-1/11/22, 3/11/22-5/11/22, 7/11/22-9/11/22, and 9/11/22-11/11/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2022
3290.24(a)(3) Contact when arises
“The facility emergency plan does not include a method for contacting parents when an emergency arises.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2021
3290.24(a)(1) Emergency plan
“The facility emergency plan does not include accommodations for shelter of children during a lockdown.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2021
3290.22(b) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“The provider posted a copy of the family child care home regulations but did not provide the parents with information on how to access the regulations electronically.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2021
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“The fire detection devices on the lower level of the family child care home have replaceable batteries and are not 10 year non-replaceable lithium batteries as required under Act 62. The provider does not have proof of purchase of the 10 year lithium battery alarm on the upper level because it was received from the Erie Fire Department.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2021
3290.24(g) Emergency plan
“The provider has not sent an updated copy of the facility emergency plan to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2021
3290.24(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The facility emergency plan does not provide for accommodations of infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2021
3290.117(c) Vet's certificate required
“The provider does not have documentation of current rabies immunizations for the two dogs that live at the child care home.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2021
3290.24(a)(4) Contact when ended
“The facility emergency plan does not provide for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2021
3290.24(d) Emergency plan
“The provider has not conducted an emergency drill during the previous 12 month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2021
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FAQ
Yes. Vazquez Home Daycare 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 November 20, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 29 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 29 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.
6, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Its hours are not listed. Call (814) 881-5967 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 881-5967 to ask.
(814) 881-5967.
Erie, PA 16510. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.