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Dr Gertrude A Barber Center-Child Care
100 BARBER PL, Erie PA 16507 · License #CER-00239874 · Child Care Center
Contact
- Phone
- (814) 453-7661
- Website
- www.barberinstitute.org
- Address
- 100 BARBER PL, Erie PA 16507 · Directions
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 4-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 25 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · 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 file for staff person #3 who was hired as an assistant group supervisor on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked a valid disclosure statement. The signed and dated disclosure statement in the file was not the updated disclosure statement form dated 1/1/25.
Corrected by Jun 24, 2026
- Violation
3270.131(b)(2) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.
The file for child #1 lacked a child health report that was completed 12 months from the previous child health report. The child health reports in the file are dated 7/30/24 and 8/7/25. The file for child #2 lacked a child health report that was completed 12 months from the previous child health report. The child health reports in the file are dated 5/13/24 and 6/26/25.
Corrected by Apr 30, 2026
- Violation
3270.151(a) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. 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 file for staff person #2 lacked a health assessment that was completed 24 months from the previous health assessment. The health assessments in the file are dated 9/19/23 and 1/8/26.
Corrected by Apr 30, 2026
- Violation
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. 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. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
The file for staff person #1 lacked a health assessment that was completed within the last 24 months. The health assessment in the file is dated 4/19/23.
Corrected by Apr 30, 2026
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · 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 staff person #1 who was hired as a director on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked an NSOR verification certificate that was completed 60 months from the previous NSOR verification certificate. The NSOR verification certificate in the file is dated 1/16/20.
Corrected by Jun 30, 2025
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
The file for child #1 lacked emergency contact information that included the work telephone number of the enrolling parent.
Corrected by Mar 28, 2025
- Violation
3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
The file for Child #1 contained a fee agreement that was lacking the persons to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Mar 20, 2024
- Violation
3270.75(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 in the cabinet was lacking tape.
Corrected by Mar 20, 2024
- Violation
3270.131(b)(2) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.
The file for Child #2, a preschool aged child contained two health assessments that are more than 12 months apart.
Corrected by Apr 22, 2024
- Violation
3270.102(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.
On the outside playspace there was a plastic bin observed that was holding foam blocks that had a large crack in the bottom of it exposing sharp edges and causing crush points.
Corrected by Apr 28, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.
The current firesafety training completed and documented on file for Facility Person #3 was completed more than 12 months after the prior documented firesafety training on file.
Corrected by Feb 25, 2022
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire:
The file for Facility Persons #1 and #4 did not contain documentation of completed pre-service health & safety training within 90 days of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET). There was no pre-service health & safety training completed and documented on file for Facility Persons #1 and #4.
Corrected by Apr 1, 2022
- Violation
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) · A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
Facility Person #1 was classified as an assistant group supervisor. Facility Person #3 was classified as a director. Each file did not include documentation of the required education and/or child care experience for one of the applicable staff qualifications for each respective classification.
Corrected by Mar 7, 2022
- Violation
3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.
There was hand sanitizer in a dispenser mounted on the wall in the classroom low enough to be accessible to children.
Corrected by Mar 7, 2022
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
There were areas of damaged plaster behind two trash cans in the restroom.
Corrected by Apr 12, 2022
- Violation
3270.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
The emergency contact form on file for child #1 did not include the address and phone number of the child's physician.
Corrected by Mar 7, 2022
- Violation
3270.124(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 forms on file for children #1 and #2 did not include the health insurance information.
Corrected by Mar 7, 2022
- Violation
3270.124(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 forms on file for children #1 and #5 did not include the release persons' information including the addresses.
Corrected by Mar 7, 2022
- Violation
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) · The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the informationA parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
The agreements on file for children #2 and #4 were not reviewed in the previous 6 months. The emergency contact form on file for child #5 was reviewed and updated by a parent in writing on 1/16/22, and not in the 6 months prior to the end date of the suspension of this regulation (1/6/22).
Corrected by Mar 7, 2022
- Violation
3270.131(b)(2) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.
The most recent health assessment on file for child #2 was completed more than 12 months prior.
Corrected by Mar 10, 2022
- Violation
3270.131(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 a current flu vaccine (recommended annually by the ACIP) on file for children #2 and #5.
Corrected by Apr 12, 2022
- Violation
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(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 conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. 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.An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.
The file for Facility Person #1 did not contain documentation of a health assessment and TB test being completed within 12 months prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET). The health assessment and TB test on file for Facility Person #1 was dated 7/1/21.
Corrected by Mar 7, 2022
- Violation
3270.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person
There was only one written nonfamily reference on file for Facility Person #2. The references on file for Facility Person #4 were not written by the reference.
Corrected by Apr 14, 2022
- Violation
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
There was no emergency evacuation drill conducted and documented.
Corrected by Apr 20, 2022
- Violation
3270.94(a)(9) · The Director 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 record of fire drills on file at the facility did not include the names of the facility persons participating in each fire drill.
Corrected by Mar 8, 2022
- Violation
3270.131(a) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.
The current health assessment on file for child #4, the child's initial health assessment, was completed more than 90 days after the child's first day of attendance at the facility.
Corrected by Mar 7, 2022
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Jun 16, 2026 inspection noted: “The file for staff person #3 who was hired as an assistant group supervisor on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked a valid disclosure statement. The signed and dated di…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Mar 17, 2026 inspection noted: “The file for child #1 lacked a child health report that was completed 12 months from the previous child health report. The child health reports in the file are…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Jun 5, 2025 inspection noted: “The file for staff person #1 who was hired as a director on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked an NSOR verification certificate that was completed 60 months from the p…” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error