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Annies Bubble Care
4023 Rice Ave, Erie PA 16510 · License #CER-00244072 · Family Child Care Home
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- (814) 403-7202
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- 4023 Rice Ave, Erie PA 16510 · Directions
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Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 4-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 6 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3290.105(f) · At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.
Observed less than 2 feet of space on three sides of two cots, which were in use by children napping in the main childcare room.
Corrected by Jun 23, 2026
- Violation
3290.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
The fee agreement in the file for Child #2 did not include the names of the release persons.
Corrected by Jun 23, 2026
- Violation
3290.182(3)/3290.182(5) · A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
The emergency contact form in the file for Child #1 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child or signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. The signature boxes were only initialed.
Corrected by Jun 23, 2026
- Violation
3290.103 · Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
Observed pebbles less than one inch in diameter between the sidewalk and the house in the outdoor play space. This presents a potential choking hazard for children who may still be placing objects in their mouths.
Corrected by Jul 12, 2025
- Violation
3290.64(a)/3290.64(c) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.
Observed various types of philodendrons and pothos in the child care spaces. Some of these plants were also accessible to children in care.
Corrected by Jun 11, 2024
- Violation
3290.74(a) · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play area, shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.
Observed two protruding nails from the activity board, which had separated, in the outdoor play space.
Corrected by Jun 11, 2024
- Violation
3290.133(3) · The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container.
Observed cortisone cream in the first aid kit, which did not include the name of the child for whom the medicaiton was intended.
Corrected by Jun 11, 2024
- Violation
3290.24(f) · The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures described in subsection (a). The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.
The parent letter regarding the emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected by Jun 11, 2024
- Violation
3290.18 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
The file for Staff Person #1 did not include documentation of the one-hour Health and Safety Update. The prescribed timeframe was 12/30/22.
Corrected by Jul 19, 2023
- Violation
3290.123(a)(3) · An agreement shall specify the services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. the operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information at § 3290.124(e).
The most recent Child Service Reports in the files for Child #1 and Child #2 exceeded 6 months between reports: Child #1: 9/27/22-5/3/23. Child #2: 9/28/22-5/3/23.
Corrected by Jul 19, 2023
- Violation
3290.124(d) · A written plan shall be conspicuously posted which identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency. The plan must accompany a staff person who leaves the facility on an excursion with children.
An Emergency Transportation Plan was not posted at the facility.
Corrected by Jun 23, 2023
- Violation
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in § 3290.95(a) are met.
The Fire Drill/Fire System Test Log documents three times when fire system checks exceeded 30 days between checks: 1/5-2/9, 3/16/-4/21, and 5/10-6/12.
Corrected by Jul 19, 2023
- Violation
3290.24(d) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
On the date of the renewal inspection, a documented emergency drill had not been conducted during the past 12 months (4/20/22).
Corrected by Jul 19, 2023
- Violation
3290.173(c) · Manufacturers' instructions for use of safety restraints shall be kept in the vehicle at all times.
The facilities van for transportation was observed to not contain manufacturer's instructions for use of safety restraints.
Corrected by Jun 24, 2022
- Violation
3290.176 · A first-aid kit, including the contents as specified in §3290.73 (relating to first-aid kit) shall be in the vehicle when children are being transported.
The first aid kit used for excursions was observed to lack a water bottle and soap.
Corrected by Jun 23, 2022
- Violation
3290.24(c) · The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training.
The file for staff person #2 was observed to not contain annual emergency plan training, in which the last documentation was 5/1/21.
Corrected by Jul 6, 2022
- Violation
3290.63 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
One outlet cover was observed to be missing on the wall to the right of the office door which was accessible to children under the age of 5 in the main room.
Corrected by Jun 23, 2022
- Violation
3290.64(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.
A bottle of hand sanitizer was observed on a table stand in the playroom which was accessible to children. A container of Clorox wipes, Clean Smart, hand sanitizer and Gonzo Disinfectant were observed on the counter which was accessible to children. Several bottles of children's sunscreen were observed on a table in the outside play space accessible to children.
Corrected by Jul 6, 2022
- Violation
3290.73(c) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.
The first aid kit was observed to not contain soap, scissors, and tape.
Corrected by Jun 23, 2022
- Violation
3290.74(a) · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play area, shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.
The wooden fence door by the sandpit was observed to be splintering and two wooden poles by the fence between the garden boxes on the outside play space were observed to be splintering creating sharp, hazardous edges of wood to be accessible to children. The bathroom toilet was observed to have two exposed bolts lacking the toilet bolt cover caps.
Corrected by Jun 30, 2022
- Violation
3290.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.
In the outside play space, a purple toy wagon was observed to be cracked on the side and a red toy basket holding children's play shovels was observed to be cracked causing pinch points for children in care.
Corrected by Jun 23, 2022
- Violation
3290.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
The agreement form on file for child #3 was observed to not contain the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released to.
Corrected by Jun 23, 2022
- Violation
3290.124(b)(5) · Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant of CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.
The file for Child #2 and Child #3 contained emergency contact forms that lacked documentation on the child's special needs, which is needed in an emergency.
Corrected by Jun 23, 2022
- Violation
3290.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
The emergency contact form on file for child #3 was observed to not contain documentation on the health insurance coverage for the child. The emergency contact form on file for children #1 and #3 were observed to not contain documentation of the health insurance policy for the children in care.
Corrected by Jun 24, 2022
- Violation
3290.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
The emergency contact form on file for children #1 and #3 were observed to not contain the release person's address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released to.
Corrected by Jun 24, 2022
- Violation
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c))The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in § 3290.95(a) are met.
The facility had documentation of fire testing that exceeded 30 days from 12/3/21-1/19/22 and 2/9/22-3/30/22.
Corrected by Jul 6, 2022
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Jun 22, 2026 inspection noted: “Observed less than 2 feet of space on three sides of two cots, which were in use by children napping in the main childcare room.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Jun 3, 2025 inspection noted: “Observed pebbles less than one inch in diameter between the sidewalk and the house in the outdoor play space. This presents a potential choking hazard for child…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Jun 11, 2024 inspection noted: “Observed various types of philodendrons and pothos in the child care spaces. Some of these plants were also accessible to children in care.” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error