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Realife Early Learning Center
3902 W 38th St, Erie PA 16506 · License #CER-00249067 · Child Care Center
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- (814) 835-5178
- kara@rlaerie.com
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- Address
- 3902 W 38th St, Erie PA 16506 · Directions
Hours
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Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 1-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 207 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.124(b)(1) · Emergency contact information must include the name and birth date of the child.
The emergency contact form on file for child #1 did not include the child's birth date.
Corrected by Sep 17, 2025
- Violation
The most recent documented review date of the emergency plan was in July 2024.
Corrected by Sep 17, 2025
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The current mandated reporter training completed and on file for Facility Person #1 was completed more than 60 months after the prior mandated reporter training on file.
Corrected by Sep 17, 2025
- Violation
According to a staff statement, at times there are 49 children in attendance at one time at the facility. In addition to the director, there is one other group supervisor employed at the facility.
Corrected by Oct 13, 2025
- Violation
Facility Person #2 was classified as an assistant group supervisor based on completion of at least high school and at least 2 years of child experience. The documentation of education on file for Facility Person #2 was a foreign masters degree, with no U.S. equivalency on file.
Corrected by Sep 17, 2025
- Violation
There were 2 spray bottles of cleaners in the Two's Room and one Fellowship Hall that were not labeled with the contents.
Corrected by Sep 17, 2025
- Violation
The following hazards were observed: a rug on the floor in the Pre-K room that was wrinkled, and carpet coming up at the seam in the courtyard - both causing a tripping hazard, and wood with a sharp, splintered edge protruding from a retaining wall in the back playground.
Corrected by Sep 18, 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.
There was a small area of damaged plaster on the wall in the playroom.
Corrected by Sep 22, 2025
- Violation
3270.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.
There was no daily activity schedule posted in the Preschool room.
Corrected by Sep 17, 2025
- Violation
At approximately 2:15 PM Facility Persons #3 and #4 and 8 young toddlers were in the Ones Room. When asked to identify which children they were each supervising, Facility Person #3 claimed three children and Facility Person #4 claimed three children. They both stated the other two children were under the care of a staff person who had previously left the room and was no longer present with the group.
Corrected by Sep 17, 2025
- Violation
The emergency contact form on file for child #1 did not include the address and phone number of all release persons.
Corrected by Sep 17, 2025
- Violation
3270.131(b)(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler.
The current health assessment on file for child #2, a young toddler, was completed more than 12 months after the previous health assessment on file for the child.
Corrected by Sep 22, 2025
- Violation
3270.166(1) · A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.
There were no written feeding schedules from the parents of two of the enrolled infants.
Corrected by Sep 18, 2025
- Violation
There was no documentation of emergency plan training on file for Facility Person #2.
Corrected by Apr 2, 2025
- Violation
The pediatric first aid and CPR training completed by multiple facility staff to renew their certification on 3/22/25 was conducted by a trainer whose PQAS certification expired on 3/1/25.
Corrected by Apr 2, 2025
- Violation
There was no disclosure statement signed and on file for Facility Person #2. There was no documentation that Facility Person #2, who began serving as a volunteer more than 90 days prior, had completed mandated reporter training. The most recent mandated reporter training on file for Facility Person #3 was completed more than 60 months prior.
Corrected by Apr 2, 2025
- Violation
There was an uncovered outlet on a wall in the preschool room, in reach of children. There were several uncovered outlets on power strips on the floor in Fellowship Hall.
Corrected by Apr 2, 2025
- Violation
There were 2 cans of shaving cream on a desk in the preschool room, accessible to children. There was a disinfectant cleaner on a cart in Fellowship Hall, in reach of children.
Corrected by Apr 2, 2025
- Violation
There was no thermometer in the refrigerator in Fellowship Hall, used to store children's lunches.
Corrected by Apr 2, 2025
- Violation
3270.133(6) · A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.
There was no written parental consent for administration on file at the facility for a child's ibuprofen and Tylenol and a child's teething drops and Tylenol in the one's room, as well as a child's ibuprofen in the two's room.
Corrected by Apr 2, 2025
- Violation
The initial health assessment on file for Facility Person #1 was completed more than 12 months prior to their start date.
Corrected by Apr 7, 2025
- Violation
Recorded smoke detector testing indicated tests were not conducted at least every 30 days. Dates of testing since the previous inspection were recorded to occur on 9/11/24, 12/4/24 and 2/24/25.
Corrected by Apr 2, 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.
There was less than 2 feet of space on three sides of 3 cribs in use in the young infant room.
Corrected by Sep 12, 2024
- Violation
There was no documentation the health & safety update training was completed by Facility Persons #1and #5.
Corrected by Sep 23, 2024
- Violation
There was no plan for the continuity of operations after an emergency in the facility's emergency plan.
Corrected by Sep 30, 2024
- Violation
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
The sheets on the cribs in the younger infant and older infant rooms were loose.
Corrected by Sep 12, 2024
- Violation
3270.27(d) · The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.
The facility's emergency plan was not posted at a conspicuous location.
Corrected by Sep 30, 2024
- Violation
There was no documentation of firesafety training on file for Facility Person #3 completed in the previous 12 months. The documentation of the current firesafety training on file for Facility Persons #4 and #5 were completed more than 12 months after the previous firesafety trainings documented.
Corrected by Oct 8, 2024
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
The initial first aid/CPR training completed and on file for Facility Person #6 was completed more than 90 days after their start date.
Corrected by Mar 9, 2024
- Violation
The NSOR clearance and application for an NSOR clearance on file for Facility Person #1 was completed after their start date. The state police clearance on file for Facility Person #7 was incomplete.
Corrected by Sep 11, 2024
- Violation
3270.35(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) · A group supervisor is responsible for the minimum duties described at §3270.35(a)(1) - (3). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
Facility Persons #1 and #3 were classified as group supervisors. There was no documentation of the field of study for the degree on file for Facility Person #1. The degree on file for Facility Person #3 was not in a related human services field. There was no transcript on file for Facility Person #3 to serve as documentation as completion of 30 related credits.
Corrected by Sep 17, 2024
- Violation
In Fellowship Hall, where children are served and eat meals, there was a trash can used to dispose of food service items used by children after eating, contaminated by human secretions.
Corrected by Sep 12, 2024
- Violation
3270.72(b) · Windows or doors used for ventilation shall be screened when open.
There was an unscreened door at the end of a hallway, exiting the facility to an outdoor playspace that was propped open.
Corrected by Sep 11, 2024
- Violation
There were exposed bolts in the outdoor playspace on the fence and on both sides of the gate entering the space.
Corrected by Sep 13, 2024
- Violation
There was a door in the Preschool room leading to a hallway that was blocked with equipment.
Corrected by Sep 11, 2024
- Violation
The most recent child service report on file for child #4 was completed more than 6 months prior.
Corrected by Sep 12, 2024
- Violation
3270.123(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-#5.
Corrected by Oct 2, 2024
- Violation
There was a teething medication in the young infant room not in the original container.
Corrected by Sep 11, 2024
- Violation
There was a child's Epipen in the Twos room without the written instruction from the individual who prescribed the medicine on file at the facility.
Corrected by Sep 13, 2024
- Violation
There were sample packets of medication (burn cream, triple antibiotic ointment, etc.) in the first aid kit in the Ones room, not labeled with the name(s) of a particular child for which they should be used.
Corrected by Sep 11, 2024
- Violation
The trash can used for diaper disposal in the restroom in the Twos room was not hands-free.
Corrected by Sep 11, 2024
- Violation
3270.135(c) · The diapering area may not be used for food preparation or food service.
In the Young Infant room, there were bibs and a bottle warmer located near the sink in the diapering area used for handwashing after diapering.
Corrected by Sep 13, 2024
- Violation
3270.161(d) · Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.
As per the operator's statement, the children's lunches are provided by parents and at drop-off are placed by the parents on a cart where they remain until they are taken to the kitchen in Fellowship Hall to be placed in the refrigerator after breakfast.
Corrected by Oct 7, 2024
- Violation
3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
There was an unlabeled infant's bottle in the Older Infant room.
Corrected by Sep 11, 2024
- Violation
3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
The initial first aid/CPR training completed and on file for Facility Person #6 was completed more than 90 days after their start date.
Corrected by Sep 11, 2024
- Violation
Documentation of the operator testing the facility's smoke detectors indicates that tests were completed on 1/12/24 and then again on 2/12/24, more than 30 days apart. There was no proof of purchase of the facility's smoke detectors on file at the facility.
Corrected by Sep 11, 2024
- Violation
The facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location used by a parents.
Corrected by Sep 11, 2024
- Violation
There was no documentation on file indicating the emergency plan was sent to the county emergency management agency.
Corrected by Sep 16, 2024
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
There was documentation on file of 7.5 training hours completed by Facility Person #2 and 11 training hours completed by Facility Person #4 during their most recent respective annual training period.
Corrected by Sep 30, 2024
- Violation
There was no documentation that the operator notified local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.
Corrected by Sep 16, 2024
- Violation
3270.20(c)(1) · A report of injury, death or fire shall include the name, address and telephone number of the facility.
The injury report submitted by the facility did not include the address and telephone number of the facility.
Corrected by Mar 25, 2024
- Violation
3270.20(c)(2) · A report of injury, death or fire shall include the name, address and birth date of the child.
The injury report submitted by the facility did not include the address and birth date of the child.
Corrected by Mar 25, 2024
- Violation
3270.20(c)(3) · A report of injury, death or fire shall include the name and address of the child's parent or guardian.
The injury report submitted by the facility did not include the name and address of the child's parent or guardian.
Corrected by Mar 25, 2024
- Violation
The injury report submitted by the facility did not include the location of the incident.
Corrected by Mar 25, 2024
- Violation
3270.20(c)(5) · A report of injury, death or fire shall include the name and telephone number of local authorities notified.
The injury report submitted by the facility did not include the name and telephone number of local authorities notified.
Corrected by Mar 25, 2024
- Violation
3270.20(c)(6) · A report of injury, death or fire shall include the nature of the treatment.
The injury report submitted by the facility did not include the nature of the treatment.
Corrected by Mar 25, 2024
- Violation
3270.20(c)(7) · A report of injury, death or fire shall include the name and address of the place where the treatment was received.
The injury report submitted by the facility did not include the name and address of the place where the treatment was received.
Corrected by Mar 25, 2024
- Violation
3270.20(c)(8) · A report of injury, death or fire shall include the required follow-up.
The injury report submitted by the facility did not include the required follow-up.
Corrected by Mar 25, 2024
- Violation
The file for staff person #1 who was hired as an aide at the childcare on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked a State Police Clearance.
Corrected by Apr 4, 2024
- Violation
The Fire Drill and Fire Detection Log was reviewed for the 30-day smoke detector checks. There were 31 days between 1/12/24 and 2/12/24.
Corrected by Apr 4, 2024
- Violation
The file for staff person #8 lacked emergency plan training that was completed 12 months from the previous emergency plan training. The emergency plan training in the file was dated 9/2/22 and 9/5/23.
Corrected by Oct 2, 2023
- Violation
It was observed that the updated emergency plan letter including the lockdown procedures and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions was not provided to the parent of each enrolled child.
Corrected by Sep 13, 2023
- Violation
The file for staff person #4 lacked firesafety training that was completed 12 months from the previous firesafety training. The firesafety training in the file was dated 10/14/21 and 10/31/22. The file for staff person #7 lacked firesafety training that was completed 12 months from the previous firesafety training. The firesafety training in the file was dated 10/8/21 and 10/28/22.
Corrected by Sep 13, 2023
- Violation
The file for staff person #3 lacked a disclosure statement that was signed prior to the hire date (See LIS Code Sheet). The disclosure statement in the file is dated 6/16/23. The file for staff person #9 lacked a dated disclosure statement. The file for staff person #4 lacked mandated reporter training that was completed 60 months prior to the previous mandated reporter training. The mandated reporter training in the file was dated 1/27/18 and 1/29/23. The file for staff person #5 lacked mandated reporter training that was completed 60 months prior to the previous mandated reporter training. The mandated reporter training in the file was dated 2/17/18 and 2/20/23.
Corrected by Oct 2, 2023
- 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 file for staff person #2 lacked a staff evaluation that was completed 12 months from the previous staff evaluation. The staff evaluations in the file are dated 6/15/22 and 6/28/23.
Corrected by Sep 13, 2023
- Violation
In the 2-year-old classroom a wooden train car was observed to be cracked causing pinch and crush points. In the courtyard a plastic basket on the back of a toy tricycle was observed to be broken causing rough edges and sharp corners.
Corrected by Sep 13, 2023
- 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 address of the enrolling parent. The file for child #4 lacked emergency contact information that included the work addresses and work telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Corrected by Sep 13, 2023
- Violation
The files for children #3 and #4 lacked emergency contact information that included 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.
Corrected by Sep 13, 2023
- Violation
The file for child #2 lacked a health report that included a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. The statement was marked no.
Corrected by Oct 2, 2023
- Violation
In the 2-year-old room an albuterol inhaler was observed not to be in an original container.
Corrected by Sep 15, 2023
- Violation
3270.133(5) · Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.
In the 2-year-old room a bottle of Tylenol was observed to be expired on 6/2023.
Corrected by Sep 13, 2023
- Violation
The file for staff person #1 lacked a health assessment that was completed 24 months from the previous health assessment. The health assessments in the file were dated 3/31/21 and 5/31/23. The file for staff person #6 lacked a health assessment that was completed 24 months from the previous health assessment. The health assessments in the file were dated 2/11/21 and 2/13/23.
Corrected by Sep 13, 2023
- Violation
The Fire Drill and Fire Detection Log was observed for the 30-day smoke detector checks. There were 33 days between 10/20/22 and 11/22/22, 34 days between 1/17/23 and 2/20/23, 33 days between 5/5/23 and 6/7/23, and 43 days between 8/1/23 and 9/13/23.
Corrected by Sep 29, 2023
- Violation
It was observed during the renewal inspection on 9/22/22 that there were 57 children in care and no staff qualified as group supervisors.
Corrected by Dec 14, 2022
- Violation
Staff persons #1 and #4 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Getting Started with Center Based Care: Building Blocks for Quality.
Corrected by Oct 26, 2022
- Violation
The file for staff person #2, whom was hired as an AGS on (SEE LIS CODE SHEET), lacked state police, child abuse, and FBI clearances that were updated 60 months from the previous clearances and was not removed from the childcare. The state police clearances in the file are dated 6/6/17 and 6/7/22. The child abuse clearances in the file are dated 6/9/17 and 6/13/22. The FBI clearances in the file are dated 6/6/17 and 6/8/22.
Corrected by Oct 25, 2022
- Violation
In the four-year-old PK room a broken bin was observed to have rough edges, sharp corners, and pinch and crush points.
Corrected by Sep 22, 2022
- Violation
The files for children #1 and #2 lacked emergency contact information that included 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.
Corrected by Oct 26, 2022
- Violation
3270.133(5) · Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.
In the two-year-old room a bottle of Children's Tylenol was observed to be expired.
Corrected by Sep 22, 2022
- Violation
The file for staff person #3 lacked a health assessment that was completed 24 months from the previous health assessment. The health assessments in the file are dated 6/24/20 and 8/29/22. The file for staff person #5 lacked a health assessment that was completed 24 months from the previous health assessment. The health assessments in the file are dated 7/28/20 and 8/4/22.
Corrected by Oct 25, 2022
- Violation
The file for staff person #6 lacked an initial health assessment.
Corrected by Oct 25, 2022
- Violation
The file for staff person #7 lacked two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected by Oct 26, 2022
- Violation
3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
The Fee Agreements in the files for Child #1, 2, 4 and 5 did not include the date of admission.
Corrected by Sep 23, 2021
- 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 in the file for Child #3 did not include the address and phone number of the child's physician.
Corrected by Sep 24, 2021
- Violation
Observed a rough edge and protruding nail on the Monday -- Friday Cabinet in the 2s Room.
Corrected by Sep 23, 2021
- Violation
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
Observed two pair of adult scissors, which were accessible to children in the 4/5/6 Classroom. Observed dangling cords from a flat screen TV, which was not mounted atop a shelf, which present a potential toppling hazard.
Corrected by Sep 23, 2021
- Violation
The initial emergency plan training in the file for Staff Person #1 was conducted on 3/29/21. This was more than one week after the staff person's start date: 10/26/20.
Corrected by Sep 23, 2021
- Violation
The disclosure statements in the files for Staff Person #1 and #8 were signed after the staff persons' first day working in child care. Staff Person #1: First day working: 10/26/20 Disclosure Statement: 9/15/21 Staff Person #8: First day working: 6/28/21 Disclosure Statement: 7/7/21.
Corrected by Sep 23, 2021
- Violation
Observed two Pack n Plays in the 1s Room that were not labeled.
Corrected by Sep 23, 2021
- Violation
The files for Staff Person #2, #4 and #5 did not contain the documentation of the education and/or experience required for the position for which they were hired.
Corrected by Sep 24, 2021
- 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 most recent written evaluations in the file for Staff Person #3 exceeded 12 months between evaluations: 8/26/20-9/15/21.
Corrected by Sep 23, 2021
- Violation
When the renewal inspection was initiated on 9/7/21 to measure the new outdoor playground, the playground, which borders a parking lot, lacked a fence or other barrier.
Corrected by Sep 23, 2021
- Violation
Observed flaking rust and corrosion at the bottom of the exit doors near the 4/5/6 Room. Observed broken cork boards and bricks by the exit doors from the 4/5/6 Room to the PS/SA Playground.
Corrected by Oct 14, 2021
- 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 paint along the right wall upon entrance to the School Age Room.
Corrected by Oct 14, 2021
- Violation
The Women's Room across from the cafeteria lacked handwashing signs in two bathroom stalls.
Corrected by Sep 24, 2021
- Violation
The hallways between the 1s, 2s, 3s and 4/5/6 Rooms were obstructed with rest equipment, toys and other storage items.
Corrected by Sep 24, 2021
- Violation
The Emergency Contact Forms in the files for Child #3 and #5 did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number.
Corrected by Sep 24, 2021
- Violation
The emergency contact binder for the 1s Room was not taken when the children were taken to the cafeteria for lunch.
Corrected by Sep 24, 2021
- Violation
The most recent immunization record in the file for Child #4 did not include documentation of a flu shot administered within the past 12 months or a letter of exemption from the parent or physician.
Corrected by Oct 14, 2021
- Violation
The initial health assessments in the files for Staff #1 and #6 were conducted after the staff persons' first day working in child care. The TB screening in the file for Staff Person #6 was conducted after the staff person's first day working in child care. The most recent health assessments in the file for Staff Person #3 exceeded 24 months between assessments. The initial health assessment in the file for Staff Person #7 was not dated.
Corrected by Oct 14, 2021
- Violation
3270.151(c)(3) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.
On the health assessments in the files for Staff #2 and #4, the physician answered "yes" to the question asking if individual had any communicable disease with no attached documentation as to the conditions and risks this may impose.
Corrected by Oct 14, 2021
- Violation
The fire drill logs did not contain the names of the staff participating.
Corrected by Oct 14, 2021
- Violation
The facility did not have a receipt (Proof of Purchase) for the interconnected smoke detection system.
Corrected by Oct 14, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Sep 17, 2025 inspection noted: “The emergency contact form on file for child #1 did not include the child's birth date.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Mar 27, 2025 inspection noted: “There was no documentation of emergency plan training on file for Facility Person #2.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Sep 11, 2024 inspection noted: “There was less than 2 feet of space on three sides of 3 cribs in use in the young infant room.” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error