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Saint Benedict Center
345 E 9TH ST, Erie PA 16503 · License #CER-00249069 · Child Care Center
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- 345 E 9TH ST, Erie PA 16503 · Directions
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Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 4-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 165 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.75(b) · A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.
In the outside play area the outside bag was hanging off the low toddler area fence into the preschool play area. The bag was not locked the first aid kit was accessible to children.
Corrected by Sep 17, 2025
- Violation
Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid and CPR
Corrected by Sep 17, 2025
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
Staff #1's initial Child Abuse Clearance is dated 7/31/25 which is after their date of hire(See LIS Code Sheet). Staff #5's two most recent DHS FBI Clearance's are dated 1/8/2020 and 1/9/2025 which is more than 60 months apart. Staff #6 two most recent Child Abuse Clearances are dated 1/8/2020 and 7/5/2025 and NSOR Certificates are dated 1/17/2020 and 7/2/2025 both are more than 60 months apart. Staff #7's two most recent NSOR Certificates are dated 1/7/2020 and 8/25/25 which are more than 60 months apart. Staff #8's two most recent NSOR Certificates are dated 4/9/2020 and 8/25/25 which are more than 60 months apart. Staff #9's two most recent NSOR Certificates are dated 3/13/2020 and 8/22/25 which are more than 60 months apart. Staff #10's two most recent Child Abuse Clearances are dated 1/6/2020 and 8/25/25 which are more than 60 months apart.
Corrected by Sep 17, 2025
- Violation
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
Staff #4 and 5's files did not contain proof of education or verified proof of childcare experience. Staff #3's file did not contain verified proof of childcare experience.
Corrected by Oct 1, 2025
- Violation
3270.37(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An aide shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
Staff #1's file did not contain documentation of translated and evaluated proof of education of the person's foreign diploma.
Corrected by Oct 17, 2025
- Violation
In the outside play area the outside bag was hanging off the low toddler area fence into the preschool play area. The bag was not locked the hand sanitizer and hydrogen peroxide which state keep out of reach of children was accessible to children.
Corrected by Sep 17, 2025
- Violation
In room 202 the clear corner safety cover was missing sharp corner accessible to children.
Corrected by Sep 17, 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.
On the side of the steps at the back entrance was peeling paint.
Corrected by Sep 17, 2025
- Violation
In the bathroom of room 102 the left toilet stall was missing a hand washing sign.
Corrected by Sep 17, 2025
- Violation
The van used for transportation was missing soap from the first aid kit. The bus used for transportation was missing a bottle of water from the first aid kit.
Corrected by Sep 17, 2025
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
Staff person #8 did not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (See LIS code sheet). Mandated reporter training for staff #8 completed on 1/4/23.
Corrected by Sep 17, 2024
- Violation
Staff #10's file did not contain the required 1-hour Health and Safety update.
Corrected by Oct 16, 2024
- Violation
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
In room 204 a sharp paper cutter was sitting on a low table accessible to children.
Corrected by Sep 16, 2024
- Violation
The facility's emergency plan did not contain the method to inform parents an emergency has ended and instruction for how to safely be reunited with their children.
Corrected by Oct 2, 2024
- Violation
The emergency letter given to the parents of each enrolled child did not contain the method to inform parents an emergency has ended and instruction for how to safely be reunited with their children and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected by Oct 1, 2024
- Violation
Staff person #3's file did not contain the completed following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Get Started with Center-Based Care; Building Blocks for Quality. Staff person #2's 6 hour Health and Safety training dated 11/18/18 is not an acceptable training.
Corrected by Oct 22, 2024
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
Staff #6 NSOR is dated 9/4/24 which is more than 45 days after hire(See LIS Code Sheet). Staff #7 two most recent state police clearances are dated 5/4/18 and 8/28/23 which is more than 60 months apart. Staff #7 two most recent Child Abuse Clearances are dated 5/4/18 and 10/19/23 which is more than 60 months apart. Staff #7's two most recent FBI clearances are dated 12/15/18 and 8/26/24 which are more than 60 months apart. Staff #8's state police clearance was missing from the file, and it is more than 45 days after date of hire(See LIS Code Sheet). Staff #8's two most recent child abuse clearances are dated 5/15/18 and 9/6/23 which is more than 60 months apart. Staff #10's state police clearance is dated 8/19/24 which is more than 45 days after date of hire(See LIS Code Sheet).
Corrected by Sep 20, 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.
Staff #9 two most recent staff evaluations are dated 9/20/22 and 10/5/23 which is more than 12 months apart.
Corrected by Oct 1, 2024
- Violation
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
Staff files #9 and 10 did not contain documentation of evaluated proof of education of the persons' foreign diplomas.
Corrected by Nov 30, 2024
- Violation
In room 102 a protective outlet cover was missing by the entrance.
Corrected by Sep 16, 2024
- Violation
In room 201 crest kid toothpaste which stated keep out of reach of children was laying on top of the toothbrush holder accessible to children. In room 203 kids crest toothpaste which states keep out of reach of children was sitting on the counter accessible to children. In the main hall on the resource table by the office accessible to children was hand sanitizer which states keep out of the reach of children.
Corrected by Sep 16, 2024
- Violation
3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Child #2 financial agreement did not contain the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Sep 16, 2024
- Violation
3270.66(d) · Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.
In room 201 was a corn plant which is toxic to children, was on the windowsill accessible to children. In the preschool and the infant/young toddler outside play space was a ginkgo biloba tree that was dropping seed pods on the ground that are toxic to children were accessible to children.
Corrected by Sep 26, 2024
- Violation
In the room marked 104 but called 103 a small unlidded trash can was being used to throw away tissues that has been contaminated by human secretion.
Corrected by Sep 16, 2024
- Violation
In the 202 only bathroom the toilet bolts were exposed.
Corrected by Sep 18, 2024
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
In the room marked 104 but called 103 there was peeling paint under the window in the diapering area.
Corrected by Sep 19, 2024
- Violation
In room B-03 the sink in the classroom was missing a handwashing sign.
Corrected by Sep 16, 2024
- Violation
In the room marked 104 but called 103 a small child size blue couch was blocking the second exit door.
Corrected by Sep 16, 2024
- Violation
In room 204, 203, and B-01 were cracked magna tiles with rough edges and not in good repair. In room 203 a clear bin containing suction blocks was cracked with sharp edges. In room B-01 in the block area was a cracked clear bin with sharp edges. In the back right of the preschool outside play space there was a gate with many exposed bolts.
Corrected by Sep 16, 2024
- Violation
In room B-03 foam letters were observed with teeth marks accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. In the infant/young toddler outside play space were ginkgo biloba seeds on the ground smaller than 1 inch in diameter accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
Corrected by Sep 26, 2024
- Violation
3270.104(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.
In room 201 the tall shelf to the left of the entrance was unstable when touched.
Corrected by Sep 17, 2024
- Violation
The refrigerator in room 201 was missing a thermometer.
Corrected by Sep 16, 2024
- Violation
At approximately 1:05pm in the room called 103 but marked 104 when staff #1 who was covering for a break was asked who they were in charge of the first time they said that they did not know. When given a second chance after the other staff in the room named which children they were in charge of they still could not name who they were in charge of.
Corrected by Sep 25, 2024
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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.
Child #1 file did not contain the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Corrected by Sep 16, 2024
- Violation
In room 204 and the room called 103 but marked 104 the emergency transportation plan was not posted.
Corrected by Sep 16, 2024
- Violation
Staff #1's two most recent health assessments are dated 2/26/22 and 3/6/24 which is more than 24 months apart. Staff #4's two most recent health assessments are dated 10/20/20 and 11/25/22 which are more than 24 months apart. Staff #9's two most recent health assessments are dated 2/18/22 and 3/20/24 which are more than 24 months apart.
Corrected by Sep 17, 2024
- Violation
3270.151(c)(3) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.
Staff #5 health assessment dated 3/6/23 was mark that they do have communicable disease and no additional paperwork explaining attached.
Corrected by Sep 30, 2024
- Violation
3270.161(c) · Food that has been previously served to a person or returned from a table shall be discarded.
In room 101 an infant bottle that had been previously drank out of was placed back in the refrigerator.
Corrected by Sep 16, 2024
- Violation
3270.175(c) · Manufacturers' instructions for use of safety restraints shall be kept in the vehicle at all times.
Both the van and bus were missing the manufacturer's instructions for the car seats and booster seats.
Corrected by Sep 27, 2024
- Violation
The first aid kit in the van was missing a bottle of water.
Corrected by Sep 25, 2024
- Violation
Staff #6's file only contained one written, nonfamily reference from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected by Oct 21, 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.
Staff person #10 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid/CPR. Staff #10 Pediatric first aid/CPR training was completed on 3/18/24 which was after 90 days of their date of hire.
Corrected by Sep 20, 2024
- Violation
The fire alarm testing log contained the following dates: 9/1/23-11/2/23, 10/2/23-11/4/23, 12/2/23-1/3/24, 2/1/24-3/29/24, 4/1/24-5/23/24, and 5/23/24-6/27/24 which are more than 30 days apart.
Corrected by Sep 25, 2024
- Violation
The files for Staff #2 did not contain documentation of Emergency Plan training by 8.26.23, which exceeded the annual requirement. The file for Staff #16 contained documentation of Emergency Plan training on 3.18.22 and 5.15.23, which exceeded the annual requirement.
Corrected by Sep 30, 2023
- Violation
The Pediatric First-Aid/CPR trainings, in the file for Staff #21, were dated 10.5.19 and 8.23.22, which exceeded the expiration date of the previous training.
Corrected by Sep 30, 2023
- Violation
The Fire Safety trainings, in the file for Staff #5, were dated 3.18.22 and 7.18.23, which exceeded the annual requirement. The Fire Safety trainings, in the file for Staff #6, were dated 8.26.22 and 8.31.23, which exceeded the annual requirement. The Fire Safety trainings, in the file for Staff #13, were dated 1.22.22 and 1.24.23, which exceeded the annual requirement. The most recent Fire Safety training, in the file for Staff #16, was dated 3.18.22, which exceeded the annual requirement. The Fire Safety trainings, in the file for Staff #19, were dated 3.17.22 and 8.15.23, which exceeded the annual requirement.
Corrected by Oct 1, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
The files for Staff #9, Staff #11, and Staff #16, (see IS Code Sheets), did not contain documentation of Health & Safety Training.
Corrected by Dec 1, 2023
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The NSOR Certificate, in the file for Staff #7 (see IS Code Sheet), was dated 3.24.20, which exceeded initial service, and no application was available. The Mandated Reporter training, in the file for Staff #11 (see IS Code Sheet), was dated 3.14.22, which exceeded 90 days of hire. The NSOR Certificate, in the file for Staff #16 (see IS Code Sheet), was dated 9.10.21, with an application dated 9.3.21, which exceeded initial service. The Mandated Reporter training, in the file for Staff #16 (see IS Code Sheet), was dated 3.14.22, which exceeded 90 days of hire.
Corrected by Sep 30, 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 #4, Staff #8, Staff #16, and Staff #19 did not contain documentation of a written evaluation in 2021. The file for Staff #14 contained documentation of written evaluations on 3.25.21 and 11.9.22, which exceeded the 12-month requirement. The file for Staff #15 contained documentation of written evaluations on 5.21.21 and 10.10.22, which exceeded the 12-month requirement. The file for Staff #18 contained documentation of written evaluations on 3.25.21 and 10.10.22, which exceeded the 12-month requirement. The file for Staff #19 contained documentation of written evaluations on 6.19.20 and 6.1.23, which exceeded the 12-month requirement.
Corrected by Sep 30, 2023
- Violation
The two most recent Health Assessments, in the files for Staff #4, Staff #7, Staff #9, Staff #10, and Staff #21, exceeded the 24-month renewal requirement.
Corrected by Sep 30, 2023
- 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 Pediatric First-Aid/CPR training, in the file for Staff #17 (see IS Code Sheet), was dated 8.23.22, which exceeded 90 days of hire.
Corrected by Sep 30, 2023
- Violation
The file for Staff #2 contained Pediatric First-Aid/CPR which expired on 6.30.22 and was not renewed until 8.23.22. The file for Staff #4 contained Pediatric First-Aid/CPR which expired on 5.29.22 and was not renewed until 8.23.22. The file for Staff #8 contained Pediatric First-Aid/CPR which expired on 6.3.22 and was not renewed until 8.23.22.
Corrected by Oct 14, 2022
- Violation
The file for Staff #7 did not contain documentation of the required pre-service training within 90 days of hire (see IS Code Sheet): Health & Safety Basics.
Corrected by Oct 25, 2022
- Violation
The files for Staff #3, #8, #11, #12, #13, #14, and #17 contained State Police Clearances dated 1.4.15 and 1.6.20, which exceeded the 60-month renewal requirement. The file for Staff #5 contained Child Abuse Clearances dated 5.4.17 and 9.122, which exceeded the 60-month renewal requirement. The file for Staff #5 contained an NSOR dated 9.2.20 (see IS Code Sheet) with no documented date of initial application. The file for Staff #10 (see IS Code Sheet) contained a Child Abuse Clearance dated 3.23.22 and and FBI Clearance dated 3.15.22, with no documented dates of initial application. The file for Staff #15 (see IS Code Sheet) contained an FBI Clearance and NSOR dated 7.2.21, with no documented dates of initial application. The file for Staff #16 (see IS Code Sheet) contained a Child Abuse Clearance dated 3.17.20, an FBI Clearance dated 7.31.20, and an NSOR dated 5.19.20, with no documented dates of initial application.
Corrected by Oct 3, 2022
- 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 #1 contained a written evaluation on 6.19.20, but none since that time, which exceeded the 12-month requirement. The file for Staff #2 contained a written evaluation on 3.25.21, but none since that time, which exceeded the 12-month requirement. The file for Staff #3 contained written evaluations on 6.22.20 and 6.7.22, which exceeded the 12-month requirement. The file for Staff #6 contained a written evaluation on 6.22.20, but none since that time, which exceeded the 12-month requirement. The file for Staff #7 contained a written evaluation on 3.25.21, but none since that time, which exceeded the 12-month requirement. The file for Staff #8 contained written evaluations on 6.22.20 and 6.7.22, which exceeded the 12-month requirement. The file for Staff #9 contained a written evaluation on 5.22.20, but none since that time, which exceeded the 12-month requirement.
Corrected by Oct 19, 2022
- Violation
The file for Staff #2 contained Health Assessments dated 7.27.20 and 8.18.22, which exceeded the 24-month renewal requirement. The file for Staff #3 contained Health Assessments dated 2.10.20 and 2.28.22, which exceeded the 24-month renewal requirement.
Corrected by Oct 5, 2022
- Violation
A Proof-of-Purchase was not available for the interconnected fire detection system.
Corrected by Sep 28, 2022
- Violation
The Emergency Contact Form in the file for Child #1 did not include the Release Person's addresses.
Corrected by Sep 16, 2021
- Violation
3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics 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 Health and Safety training in the files for Staff Person #4, #6 and #7 was completed more than 90 days after the staff persons' first day working in child care. Staff Person #4: Start Date: 10/30/20. Health and Safety: 8/18/21. Staff Person #6: Start Date: 4/6/21. Health and Safety: 9/13/21. Staff Person #7: Start Date: 8/31/20. Health and Safety: 9/16/21. The file for Staff Person #6, who has been working in child care for more than 90 days, did not include documentation of Pediatric First Aid/CPR Training.
Corrected by Oct 6, 2021
- Violation
The following Staff Files were not in compliance with CPSL. Staff Person #3. State Police and Child Abuse Clearances were obtained 9/14/21. Employee was fingerprinted on 9/15/21. This was after first day working in child care: 8/27/21. FBI Clearance for Staff Person #3 is not yet in file. Staff Person #3 cannot work as a provisional hire. Staff Person #4. State Police Clearance was obtained 5/13/21. NSOR was obtained 11/10/20. This was after first day working in child care: 10/30/20. Application for NSOR on or before start date was not in file. Staff Person #5. Child Abuse Clearance was dated 7/21/21. This was after first day working in child care: 7/19/21. Application for child abuse clearance on or before start date was not in file. Staff Person #6. State Police Clearance was obtained 5/14/21. This was after first day working in child care: 4/26/21.
Corrected by Sep 16, 2021
- Violation
The toilets in the stalls for Room #102 lacked handwashing signs.
Corrected by Sep 16, 2021
- 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.
On 9/16/21, during the morning of renewal inspection, observed in Room #101, less than two feet of space on three sides of the crib where Child #3 was napping.
Corrected by Sep 16, 2021
- Violation
The immunization record in the file for Child #2 did not contain documentation of a flu shot administered within the past 12 months (September, 2019) or a letter of exemption from the parent or physician.
Corrected by Oct 7, 2021
- Violation
The most recent health assessments in the files for Staff Person #1 and #2 exceeded 24 months between assessments.
Corrected by Sep 16, 2021
- Violation
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
The initial health report in the file for Staff Person #5 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination or the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
Corrected by Jun 28, 2021
- Violation
When reviewing the fire drill/system checks record from 12/19/20 -- Present, three monthly checks exceeded 30 days between checks. 2/25/21-3/31/21. 4/27/21-5/28/21. 6/24/21-7/30/21.
Corrected by Sep 16, 2021
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Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Sep 10, 2025 inspection noted: “In the outside play area the outside bag was hanging off the low toddler area fence into the preschool play area. The bag was not locked the first aid kit was a…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Sep 16, 2024 inspection noted: “Staff person #8 did not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (See LIS code sheet). Mandated reporter training for sta…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Sep 20, 2023 inspection noted: “The files for Staff #2 did not contain documentation of Emergency Plan training by 8.26.23, which exceeded the annual requirement. The file for Staff #16 contai…” — what has changed since then?
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