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Milestones Early Learning Center
5163 BUFFALO RD, Erie PA 16510 · License #CER-00250531 · Child Care Center
Contact
- Phone
- (814) 899-6352
- Address
- 5163 BUFFALO RD, Erie PA 16510 · 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 70 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
Observed two cribs with loose-fitted sheets in the Infant Room.
Corrected by Nov 6, 2025
- Violation
The most recent Child Abuse Clearances in the file for Staff Person #1 and the most recent State Police Clearances in the file for Staff Person #3 exceeded 60 months between clearances. The NSOR Certificates in the files for Staff Person #4 and #5 were conducted after the staff persons' first day working in child care at the facility (See LIS Code Sheet).
Corrected by Nov 6, 2025
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
Observed peeling, flaking paint along the bottom of the white fence on the front patio (Toddler Play Area).
Corrected by Nov 23, 2025
- Violation
3270.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.
A Daily Activity Schedule was not posted in the PreK Room.
Corrected by Nov 6, 2025
- Violation
In the TY Area of the Main Room, observed Staff Person #6 manually lift the lid of the hands-free can to dispose of diapers and wipes after a diaper change, rather than using the foot pedal.
Corrected by Nov 7, 2025
- Violation
The most recent health assessments in the files for Staff Person #2 and #3 exceeded 24 months between assessments.
Corrected by Nov 6, 2025
- Violation
3270.161(d) · Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.
Observed that lunch boxes brought from the children's home, which contained meat and dairy products, were not being refrigerated.
Corrected by Nov 13, 2024
- Violation
The emergency contact form and fee agreement in the file for Child #1 have not been updated by the parent in the past six months.
Corrected by Nov 6, 2025
- Violation
Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid/CPR in an approved curriculum with a PQAS instructor, Health and Safety Training.
Corrected by Jul 3, 2025
- Violation
The initial emergency plan training in the file for Staff Person #2 was conducted more than 90 days after the staff person's first day working in child care at the facility. See LIS Code Sheet.
Corrected by Jul 3, 2025
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The most recent Mandated Reporter Trainings in the file for Staff Person #4 exceeded 60 months between trainings.
Corrected by Jul 1, 2025
- Violation
The file for Staff Person #1 lacked a DHS FBI Clearance, NSOR Certificate and Disclosure Statement. The file for Staff Person #3 lacked a Disclosure Statement.
Corrected by Jul 1, 2025
- Violation
The file for Staff Person #3, an Assistant Group Supervisor with two years of experience in child care, lacked documentation of a high school diploma or GED.
Corrected by Jul 3, 2025
- Violation
Observed a ceiling tile, discolored from water damage, near the entrance of the facility. Observed a hole in the wooden door in the YT Room.
Corrected by Jul 12, 2025
- Violation
3270.106(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 three of the cribs in the infant room where children were napping.
Corrected by Jul 1, 2025
- Violation
3270.133(6)/3270.133(7) · A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered.
Observed gas drops for Child #1 in the Infant Room, which lacked written parental consent for administration and a medication log.
Corrected by Jul 2, 2025
- Violation
On the day of the inspection (7/1/25) a fire drill had not been conducted in the past 60 days: 2/18/25.
Corrected by Jul 1, 2025
- Violation
On the day of the inspection (7/1/25), a fire system test had not been conducted within the past 30 days: 3/10/25.
Corrected by Jul 1, 2025
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
The emergency contact form in the file for Child #1 did not include the work address and work phone number of the enrolling parent.
Corrected by Nov 12, 2024
- Violation
Observed a can of paint and a bag of ice melt near the exit door between the storage room and YT2 Room. These would be accessible if children needed to use this door to exit the facility.
Corrected by Nov 6, 2024
- Violation
Observed a ceiling tile discolored from water damage in the corner of the Main Room. Observed a broken outlet cover on the right side of the Main Room.
Corrected by Nov 12, 2024
- Violation
Observed brooms, shovels and toys, which blocked the exit path from the YT2 Room to the garage door in the storage room.
Corrected by Nov 12, 2024
- Violation
Observed a cracked Little Tikes Playstation in the OT Playground. Observed a cracked post in the playhouse of the YT Playground. Observed dirt and debris under the diaper changing mat in the YT2 Room.
Corrected by Nov 12, 2024
- Violation
3270.123(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 #1 did not specify the release persons.
Corrected by Nov 12, 2024
- Violation
3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.
The first evaluation in the file for Staff Person #3 was conducted more than 12 months after the staff person's start date. (See LIS Code Sheet).
Corrected by Nov 20, 2023
- Violation
The one-hour health and safety update in the file for Staff Person #4 was conducted after the prescribed timeframe of 12/30/22. The file for Staff Person #7 did not include documentation of the one-hour health and safety update.
Corrected by Nov 20, 2023
- Violation
The most recent Pediatric First Aid/CPR Certification in the file for Staff Person #2 was conducted after the previous certification had expired.
Corrected by Nov 20, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
The Pediatric First Aid/CPR Certification in the files for Staff Person #5 and #6 were conducted more than 90 days after the staff persons' first day in child care (See LIS Code Sheet).
Corrected by Nov 20, 2023
- Violation
The most recent State Police, Child Abuse, and FBI Clearances in the file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 60 months between clearances. The file for Staff Person #6, who has been employed for more than 45 days, did not include an FBI Clearance (See LIS Code Sheet).
Corrected by Nov 27, 2023
- Violation
Observed two holes, which create a potential trip hazard, in the outdoor play space on the side of the building. Observed discoloration from previous water damage on the corner ceiling tiles in the Older Toddler Section of the Main Room.
Corrected by Nov 20, 2023
- Violation
Observed a cracked lid, with a sharp edge, in the rear outdoor play space.
Corrected by Nov 15, 2023
- Violation
Observed teeth marks in some of the foam blocks in the preschool room. This creates a potential choking hazard for children who may still be placing objects in their mouths.
Corrected by Nov 15, 2023
- Violation
The most recent immunization record in the file for Child #1 does not contain documentation of a flu shot administered within the past year or a letter of exemption from the parent or physician.
Corrected by Nov 15, 2023
- Violation
The fire drill/fire system check log documents two times when fire drills exceeded 60 days between drills: 7/14-9/13 and 9/13-11/14.
Corrected by Nov 20, 2023
- Violation
The fire drill/fire system check log documents four times when fire system checks exceeded 30 days between drills: 3/20-4/21, 6/12-7/14, 7/14-8/25 and 10/2-11/3.
Corrected by Nov 20, 2023
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 2 may not work in the facility until clearance results are submitted and verified.
The file for staff person #2 was observed to have documentation of mandated reporter training being completed more than 60 months apart: 9/11/17 and 12/8/22. The file for staff person #2 was observed not to contain documentation of PA State Police and FBI clearance results prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL
Corrected by Jan 9, 2023
- Violation
A trash receptacle in the PS area in the Main room and in the kitchen were observed to contain human secretions and was not contained in a closed, plastic-lined receptacle.
Corrected by Jan 4, 2023
- Violation
The first aid kit in the PS area in the Main room was observed to lack gloves.
Corrected by Jan 4, 2023
- Violation
A handwashing sign was observed not to be posted above the toilet in the toddler restroom.
Corrected by Jan 4, 2023
- Violation
In the PS area in the Main room, a plastic play sink to a children's kitchen set was observed to be cracked with sharp corners and not in good repair.
Corrected by Jan 5, 2023
- Violation
The diaper changing pad in the Infant room was observed to be torn exposing the foam interior, posing a choking hazard to the children in the room who are still placing objects in their mouths.
Corrected by Jan 4, 2023
- Violation
Two resting mats in the YT 2 room were observed to be ripped.
Corrected by Jan 4, 2023
- Violation
The files for staff persons #1, #3, and #4 were observed to have documentation of a health assessment that was not renewed before the expiration date of the most current certification.
Corrected by Jan 5, 2023
- Violation
3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.
Observed an exposed bolt at the base of the toilet in the bathroom by the staff room.
Corrected by Feb 10, 2022
- Violation
Disinfectant wipes were observed stored on a low shelf in the kitchen. The kitchen door was open allowing children to have access to the disinfectant wipes.
Corrected by Feb 10, 2022
- Violation
Disinfectant wipes were observed stored in the kitchen on a shelf next to loaves of bread. Observed on a shelf in the hallway bathroom a spray bottle containing a cleaning solution but lacking a label specifying the content. The spray bottle and Glad Air Freshener were stored on a shelf next to pull-ups causing a possible injury to a child if the toxics leaked onto the pull-ups.
Corrected by Feb 10, 2022
- Violation
A stove / oven was observed in the kitchen. It was observed that the kitchen door was left open allowing children access to the stove / oven.
Corrected by Feb 10, 2022
- Violation
Observed in the older toddler room a Ventolin inhaler lacking written instructions from the prescriber and did not have a prescription label.
Corrected by Feb 3, 2022
- Violation
Observed in the older toddler room a Ventolin inhaler lacking the name of the child for whom it was intended.
Corrected by Feb 22, 2022
- Violation
3270.133(5) · Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.
Observed in the older toddler room a Ventolin inhaler lacking the original label containing manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected by Feb 3, 2022
- Violation
3270.31(f)(10)/3270.192(2)(iii) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
The file for staff person #1 is lacking valid pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR.
Corrected by Feb 9, 2022
- Violation
The operator does not have proof of purchase for the interconnected fire detection system.
Corrected by Feb 23, 2022
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Nov 6, 2025 inspection noted: “Observed two cribs with loose-fitted sheets in the Infant Room.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Jul 1, 2025 inspection noted: “Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to car…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Nov 6, 2024 inspection noted: “The emergency contact form in the file for Child #1 did not include the work address and work phone number of the enrolling parent.” — what has changed since then?
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