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Young Environment Learning Center

1120 W 26th St, Erie, PA 165084.2· 5 reviews
licensed capacity
38
open each week
5 days

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About Young Environment Learning Center

Young Environment Learning Center is a child care center in Erie, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 38 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
38 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity38 childrenFrom the state license

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Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Young Environment Learning Center

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
38 children
License number
#CER-00258439
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 13, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Safety and hazards 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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  1. Apr 13, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “The file for staff person #1 lacked a valid high school diploma. The diploma is a foreign degree that needs to be translated and evaluated by an approved evaluation company.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “In the outdoor playspace the yellow and red crawl through toy was observed to be broken in the white circular part of the toy causing rough edges and sharp corners.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      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 reviewed for the 30-day smoke detector checks. There were 50 days between 7/10/25 and 8/29/25; 31 days between 12/1/25 and 1/1/26; 35 days between 3/9/26 and 4/13/26.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “The file for child #1 who is a young toddler lacked a child health report that was completed 6 months from the previous child health report. The child health report in the file is dated 8/1/25.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026

  2. Apr 24, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “The file for child #1 lacked emergency contact information that included the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. The file for child #2 lacked emergency contact information that included work addresses and work telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2025

  3. Apr 9, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “The most recent Child Abuse clearances in the file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 60 months between clearances.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.72(c) Good repair

      “Observed holes in the screens for the left window of the Preschool Room and the two windows closest to the kitchen in the Toddler Room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “Observed protruding bolts from the base of the toilet in the Toddler Room Bathroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “The most recent updated health reports in the file for Child #2, a preschool child, exceeded 12 months between reports.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.182(8) Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.

      “The fee agreement in the file for Child #1 was the original document.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “The facility's emergency plan did not include requirements for volunteer emergency preparedness training, practice drills and 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) to maintain compliance with 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii)”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2024

  4. Jun 21, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52 Mixed Age Level

      “On 6/21/23, observed Staff Person #1 supervising 4 Younger Toddlers and 4 Older Toddlers in the Outdoor Play Space. Staff Person #1 stated that Staff Person #2 was also supervising this group, but had just stepped inside for a minute to get some toys. Staff Person #1 came out within one minute of cert rep's arrival. Group was over ratio for approximately two minutes.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2023

  5. Apr 12, 2023Inspection10 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “The most recent updated health assessments in the file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 24 months between assessments.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(f) Emergency plan

      “The facility's emergency plan had not been sent to the local municipality.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “The emergency contact form in the file for Child #2 did not include the complete address of the release persons.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “The emergency contact forms in the files for Child #3 and #4 did not include the enrolling parent's work address and phone number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs

      “The emergency contact form in the file for Child #2 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: Apr 12, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

      “The hallway between the small toddler room and the infant room was blocked with toy storage bins.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “The most recent updated health reports in the file for Child #3, a preschool child, exceeded 12 months between reports.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “Observed peeling, flaking paint on the register beside the sink in the infant room and on the outside door in the outdoor play area.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.62(b) Play space - 65 square feet/child

      “On 4/12/23, observed 21 children in care in the outdoor play space, which is measured for a maximum capacity of 19.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.21 General Health and Safety

      “Observed a loose-fitted sheet in the pack n play where Child #1 was sleeping.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2023

  6. Apr 19, 2022Inspection13 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “The file for Staff Person #1 included documentation of 11 clock hours of child care training for the period 12/19/20-12/19/21.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease

      “The most recent updated health reports in the files for Child #1 and #3 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “The fence in the outdoor play space was damaged and in the middle of construction, which prevents the area from being utilized. Observed possible pinch hazards in the following areas: A wall vent cover, which was not secured to the wall on the Older Toddler side of the upstairs room. On the wooden gate between main area and dining area of the downstairs room, the latch did not prevent the gate from opening wide enough to create a pinch point.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.131(e)(1)/3270.182(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “The most recent immunization records in the files for Child #1, #2 and #3 did not include documentation of a flu shot administered within the past 12 months or a letter of exemption from the parent or physician.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “The most recent fire drills documented were more than 60 days apart: 1/15/22-3/24/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care space

      “The emergency contact binder in the main room downstairs did not contain an emergency contact form for Child #1 who was receiving care in this room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “Observed dirt and debris under the pads of the diaper changing tables.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The most recent updates for the emergency contact form and the fee agreement in the file for Child #2 exceeded 6 months between updates: 3/21/21-3/31/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “Observed flaking plaster from the two small holes in the wall near the exit door on the Older Toddler side of the main upstairs room.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “The file for Child #2, a Preschool Child, did not contain an updated health report conducted within the past 12 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “The Emergency Plan for the facility did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “The most recent Mandated Reporter Trainings in the files for Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 exceeded 60 months between trainings; Staff Person #1: 6/4/15-4/15/21. Staff Person #2: 1/16/15-4/11/21.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2021

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “Pediatric First Aid/CPR Certification for all staff expired on 8/30/21 and was not renewed until 9/25/21.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2021

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Is Young Environment Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Young Environment Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Young Environment Learning Center last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 13, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Young Environment Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 Young Environment Learning Center care for?

38, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Young Environment Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Young Environment Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Young Environment Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 455-1741 to ask.

What is Young Environment Learning Center's phone number?

(814) 455-1741.

Where is Young Environment Learning Center?

1120 W 26th St, Erie, PA 16508. The nearest other daycare we list is Roosevelt Child Development Center, 0.2 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).