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Begsabel Wright Family Child Care Home
1229 E 30th St, Erie PA 16504 · License #CER-00248885 · Family Child Care Home
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- (814) 520-1341
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- 1229 E 30th St, Erie PA 16504 · Directions
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When they operate
Schedule type not published.
Ages served
- 1-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 6 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- 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 childcare space, a green plastic basket containing toys was observed to be cracked, causing a sharp edge. In the childcare space, the white cube shelf beneath the facility's posting board was observed to be in poor repair. Specifically, the shelf wobbled when touched.
Corrected by Dec 7, 2025
- Violation
3290.94(a)(5) · Evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.
The facility's evacuation route was not posted in a conspicuous location.
Corrected by Dec 7, 2025
- Violation
3290.95(a) · 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 fire extinguisher in the kitchen area was inspected in January 2025 when it was provided to the operator by the local fire department; however, at the time of renewal inspection, the gauge was not reading in the operable (green) range. The gauge showed that the fire extinguisher was under-charged.
Corrected by Dec 1, 2025
- Violation
3290.31(f)(4)(i)/3290.192(4) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and CPR. All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. A facility person's record shall include records of training required by the Department.
The CPR/FA training for staff #1 was not taken on or before the expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the CPR/FA training on file which expired 3/2024 and then the new CPR/FA training which was taken on 7/25/24.
Corrected by Dec 10, 2024
- Violation
3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e)(3) · : Child(ren) _ #1 and 2 must be dismissed from care by close of business on date of provider notification and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter. A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings).
The files for children #1 and 2 lack the child's immunized status according to the recommendations of the ACIP or an exemption letter written by the parent.
Corrected by Dec 5, 2024
- Violation
3290.24(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations of infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
The facility's emergency plan did not have a plan that provides for accommodations of infants and toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected by Dec 10, 2024
- Violation
3290.24(g) · The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
The most current updates to the emergency plan were not sent to the emergency management agency and were not sent to the local municipality.
Corrected by Dec 10, 2024
- 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.
There were more than 30 days between manual checks of the facility's smoke detectors. This is evidenced by the recorded dates on file of 3/8/24 and then 4/9/24, 5/8/24 and then 6/10/24, 6/10/24 and then 7/11/24, 7/11/24 and then 8/12/24, 8/12/24 and then 9/16/24.
Corrected by Dec 4, 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 operator did not provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the required update to the plan regarding accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with chronic medical conditions and children with disabilities.
Corrected by Dec 10, 2024
- Violation
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility
The most recent State Police and Child Abuse Clearances in the file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 60 months between clearances. The most recent State Police and FBI Clearances in the file for Facility Person #2, a Household Member, exceeded 60 months between clearances.
Corrected by Nov 6, 2023
- Violation
3290.182(8) · A child's record must contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.
The Fee Agreements in the files for Child #1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 were the original forms.
Corrected by Nov 7, 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 facility did not have a documented fire system check conducted within the last thirty days on the day of the inspection (10/1/23). The interconnected smoke detectors for the facility were purchased after 9/5/23. The operator did not have proof of purchase for two of the four interconnected smoke detectors. On the day of the inspection (11/6/23) operator could not demonstrated operability of the interconnected smoke detectors. Each smoke detector was operable as a stand-alone unit, however, testing one smoke detector did not send a signal to the other three (basement, 2nd floor, attic).
Corrected by Nov 12, 2023
- Violation
3290.24(d) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
An emergency drill had not been conducted/documented within the past 12 months prior to the renewal inspection. The last documented emergency drill was conducted on 10/20/22.
Corrected by Nov 20, 2023
- Violation
3290.31(f) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
The file for Staff Person #1 did include documentation of 12 annual hours of child care training for the period 12/19/21-12/19/22.
Corrected by Dec 7, 2023
- Violation
3290.31(f)/3290.192(4) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include records of training required by the Department.
The file for Staff Person #1 did not contain any annual hours of training for the period 12/19/20-12/19/21.
Corrected by Dec 14, 2022
- Violation
3290.131(b)(2)/3290.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The most recent updated health reports in the files for Child #1, #2 and #3 (preschool children) exceeded 12 months between reports.
Corrected by Nov 14, 2022
- Violation
3290.24(c)/3290.192(4) · 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. A facility person's record shall include records of training required by the Department.
The most recent annual emergency plan trainings in the file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 12 months between trainings: 8/30/21-10/20/22.
Corrected by Nov 14, 2022
- Violation
3290.31(f)(4)(i)/3290.192(4) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and CPR. All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. A facility person's record shall include records of training required by the Department.
The previous Pediatric First Aid/CPR certification in the file for Staff Person #1 expired (2/26/22) before the current certification was obtained (3/5/22).
Corrected by Nov 14, 2022
- Violation
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.
The most recent Child Abuse clearances in the file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 60 months between clearances: 10/13/17-10/31/22.
Corrected by Nov 14, 2022
- Violation
3290.123(b)/3290.182(8) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. A child's record must contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.
The fee agreements in the files for Child #1 through #5 were the original documents.
Corrected by Dec 14, 2022
- Violation
3290.18 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
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).
Corrected by Oct 20, 2022
- Violation
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
The file for Household Member #1 did not contain a child abuse clearance conducted within the past five years (3/16/17).
Corrected by Oct 20, 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 fire system check log documents two occurrences when fire system checks exceeded 30 days between checks: 4/30/22-5/31/22 and 7/29/22-8/31/22.
Corrected by Oct 20, 2022
- Violation
3290.24(d) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
An emergency drill was not conducted/documented for the period 12/19/20-12/19/21.
Corrected by Oct 20, 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.
There was no proof of purchase on file for the facility's smoke detectors (powered by 10 year non removable lithium ion batteries.)
Corrected by Mar 1, 2022
- Violation
3290.113(a)/3290.113(f) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. The requirement for supervision on and off the facility premises includes compliance with the staff:child ratio requirements in §§ 3290.51-3290.52 (relating to maximum number of children; and staff:child ratio). When there is only one operator present in the family child care home and the operator is unable to be physically present with the children because the operator is preparing snacks or meals for children in care or the operator is using the restroom, the operator may comply with the supervision requirement in subsection (a) through the use of an electronic monitor, camera, mirror, or other device or method so the operator can see, hear, direct and assess the children in real time at all times.
When asked about the method of supervising children when the operator/only staff person uses the restroom, the operator stated she does not have a monitor or other device in place to allow her to see children when not physically present with them.
Corrected by Jan 13, 2022
- Violation
3290.123(b) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.
Original agreements were on file for children #1, #2, and #3.
Corrected by Jan 13, 2022
- Violation
3290.131(e)(1) · The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.
There was no documentation of an influenza vaccine (recommended annually by the ACIP) from the last calendar year on file for child #2.
Corrected by Jan 13, 2022
- Violation
3290.151(a)/3290.151(a)(2) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment on file at the facility.A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.
The current health assessment on file for Facility Person #1 was completed more than 24 months after the prior health assessment.
Corrected by Jan 13, 2022
- Violation
3290.24(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations of infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
The program's emergency plan does not provide for accommodations of infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected by Jan 14, 2022
- Violation
3290.24(g) · The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
The operator indicated the programs' emergency plan had not yet been sent to the local municipality.
Corrected by Jan 14, 2022
- Violation
3290.94(a)(4)/3290.94(a)(9) · The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that the hypothetical locations of the fire are rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills.The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.
The hypothetical location of the fire was not documented on the fire drill log where the program's fire drills were documented.
Corrected by Jan 13, 2022
- Violation
3290.94(a)(6) · The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that evacuation plans provide for the removal of all persons from the facility in a single trip.
Evacuation routes were not posted on the basement, second floor, and third floor levels of the home (not currently used for child care.)
Corrected by Jan 13, 2022
- Violation
3290.22(b) · The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled in the facility with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.
The operator indicated she has not yet provide the parent of each child enrolled in the facility with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically.
Corrected by Jan 13, 2022
- Violation
3290.24(a)(1) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.
The program's emergency plan does not provide for accommodations for shelter of children during a lock-down.
Corrected by Jan 13, 2022
- Violation
3290.14(b) · The legal entity shall maintain ongoing compliance with the applicable requirements prescribed by the Department of Labor and Industry in 34 Pa. Code § 403.23 and under section 1016(c) of the act at all times following issuance of any certificate of compliance granted by the Department under this chapter.
In the city of Erie, occupancy permits expire annually. The operator did not take the necessary steps to renew the occupancy permit.
Corrected by Aug 23, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Nov 13, 2025 inspection noted: “In the childcare space, a green plastic basket containing toys was observed to be cracked, causing a sharp edge. In the childcare space, the white cube shelf…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Nov 22, 2024 inspection noted: “The CPR/FA training for staff #1 was not taken on or before the expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the CPR/FA training on file w…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Nov 6, 2023 inspection noted: “The most recent State Police and Child Abuse Clearances in the file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 60 months between clearances. The most recent State Police and…” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error