Home › PA › Erie › St Martin Early Learning Center
St Martin Early Learning Center
1727 State St, Erie PA 16501 · License #CER-00243667 · Child Care Center
Contact
- Phone
- (814) 454-1675
- Website
- Add via profile claim
- Address
- 1727 State St, Erie PA 16501 · 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 190 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
According to staff statements, Facility Person #1 has, in the presence of children, pointed at specific children and said they didn't want to take them into their care. Staff state they have heard Facility Person #1 calling children "snots" and "babies." Staff state they have observed Facility Person #1 say a child "needed to be popped in the mouth".
Corrected by Jan 15, 2026
- Violation
3270.113(d) · A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.
According to staff statements, Facility Person #1 has been observed using a harsh tone of voice with children.
Corrected by Jan 15, 2026
- Violation
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
According to staff statements, Facility Person #1 has been observed handling children aggressively- pulling them by their arms roughly and lightly hitting Child #1 on the mouth.
Corrected by Jan 15, 2026
- Violation
According to staff statements and attendance records, at times there have been 10 children receiving care in the Turtles room, which has a designated maximum capacity of 9 children.
Corrected by Nov 19, 2025
- Violation
There was an infant asleep in a rocker in the Bears room, not in the position recommended by the AAP.
Corrected by Feb 13, 2026
- 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 were four rest mats in the Lions room, 4 rest mats in the Tigers room, and 2 packnplays in the Bears room in use with less than 2 feet of space on 3 sides.
Corrected by Nov 19, 2025
- Violation
There were two packnplays in front of an exit in the Bears room, obstructing the exit.
Corrected by Nov 19, 2025
- Violation
The most recent recorded fire drill was noted on the fire drill log as conducted on 9/19/25
Corrected by Nov 20, 2025
- Violation
The most recent recorded smoke detector test was documented as conducted on 10/17/25.
Corrected by Nov 20, 2025
- Violation
There was no FBI clearance on file for Facility Person #3, employed at the facility more than 45 days. Facility Person #3 was observed caring for children unsupervised.
Corrected by Sep 18, 2025
- Violation
At approximately 10:30 in the Baby Bears room, Facility Persons #1, #2 and #3 were caring for 6 infants. When asked to identify which children they were each supervising, Facility Person #1 indicated that they were a volunteer, not supervising any children, and Facility Person #2 indicated that they were supervising 3 infants. Facility Person #3 stated they were also not supervising any children, despite presented with the question a second time. There was no staff person who claimed supervision of the three remaining infants.
Corrected by Sep 18, 2025
- Violation
There was an infant observed asleep in a rocker in the Baby Bears room, not in the sleeping position recommended by the AAP.
Corrected by Sep 18, 2025
- 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 #2-#10.
Corrected by Jun 9, 2025
- Violation
3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
There were two bottles not labeled with children's names in the Bears room.
Corrected by Jun 9, 2025
- Violation
There was no liddled trash can in the restroom between the Leopards and Turtles room.
Corrected by Jun 9, 2025
- Violation
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
There were sharp (adult) scissors in reach of children in an unlocked drawer in the Leopard room.
Corrected by Jun 6, 2025
- Violation
Documentation of the emergency plan reviews indicates reviews occurred in July of 2023 and September of 2024.
Corrected by Jun 6, 2025
- Violation
The current pediatric first aid/CPR training documented and on file for Facility Persons #1 and #12 were completed after the expiration of the prior respective first aid training documented and on file.
Corrected by Jun 6, 2025
- Violation
The FBI clearances on file for Facility Persons #2 and #6 were each completed after their respective start dates. There was no proof of application for an FBI clearance on file for Facility Person #2 or #6. The NSOR clearances on file for Facility Persons #5 and #7 were each completed after their respective start dates. There was no criminal history or NSOR clearance on file for Facility Person #9, employed at the facility for more than 45 days. There was no application for the criminal history clearance on file for Facility Person #9.
Corrected by Jun 9, 2025
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
Current mandated reporter trainings completed and documented on file for Facility Persons #5, #8, #11, #13, #14, #15 and #16 were each completed more than 60 months after their previous respective mandated reporter trainings documented and on file. Mandated reporter training documented an on file for Facility Person #7 was completed more than 90 days after their start date.
Corrected by Jun 6, 2025
- Violation
Facility Person #3 was classified as the director without documentation of the required child care experience for the classification documented and on file. Facility Person #4 was classified as a group supervisor. There was documentation of a non-related bachelor's degree that includes 30 credits in human services on file for Facility Person #4. There was no documentation of the required child care experience for the classification based on the education completed and documented. Facility Person #6 was classified as a group supervisor. There was documentation of a related associates degree on file for Facility Person #6. There was no documentation of the required child care experience for the classification based on the education completed and documented. Facility Person #10 was classified as a group supervisor based on completion of related master's degree. The documentation of the required education was not on file.
Corrected by Jun 9, 2025
- 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 evaluations on file for Facility Person #8 were completed in May of 2023 and May of 2025.
Corrected by Jun 6, 2025
- Violation
3270.75(b) · A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.
First aid kits were in reach of children receiving care in the preschool/schoolage outdoor playspace, hanging on a fence within their reach, and in the Hippos room, on a drawer unit within their reach.
Corrected by Jun 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.
There were areas of peeling paint in the Cheetahs room on a column in the room and on the wall on the right side of the room.
Corrected by Jun 10, 2025
- Violation
There were cracks on the front of a plastic kitchen playset in the Giraffe room.
Corrected by Jun 6, 2025
- Violation
There were small paper clips (with a diameter of less than an inch) in an unlocked drawer within reach of toddlers in care in the Leopard room.
Corrected by Jun 6, 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 two packnplays in use in the Bears room.
Corrected by Jun 6, 2025
- Violation
3270.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.
The daily activity schedule was not posted in the Leopards room.
Corrected by Jun 9, 2025
- Violation
The current child service reports/approved child development assessments used by the program and on file for children # 3, #5, #8 and #10 were completed more than 6 months after the previous assessments or start date.
Corrected by Jun 6, 2025
- Violation
3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
The agreement on file for child #10 did not specify the release persons.
Corrected by Jun 9, 2025
- Violation
3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
The agreements on file for children #1 and #3 did not specify their admission date.
Corrected by Jun 10, 2025
- Violation
The emergency contact forms on file for children #1 and #3 did not include the health insurance policy numbers.
Corrected by Jun 18, 2025
- Violation
The emergency contact form on file for child #1 did not include the phone numbers for all release persons listed. The emergency contact forms on file for children #3 and #10 did not include the addresses for all release persons listed.
Corrected by Jun 12, 2025
- Violation
There was no emergency contact form in the Zebra room for one of the children receiving care in that space.
Corrected by Jun 9, 2025
- Violation
The current emergency contact forms on file for children #3, #5, and #9 and the agreement on file for child #3 were reviewed and updated by a parent in writing more than 6 months after the prior review. The most recent review date for the agreement on file for child #10 was completed more than 6 months prior.
Corrected by Jun 9, 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 #7, a young toddler, was completed more than 6 months after the prior health assessment on file.
Corrected by Jun 6, 2025
- 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 current health assessment on file for child #3, a preschooler, was completed more than 12 months after the prior health assessment on file. The most recent health assessment on file for child #5, a preschooler, was completed more than 12 months prior.
Corrected by Jun 6, 2025
- Violation
The most recent immunization record on file for child #8 indicates the child does not have sufficient doses of the DTAP, pneumococcal, MMR, varicella, and hepatitis A vaccines for their age as recommended by the ACIP.
Corrected by Jun 30, 2025
- Violation
There was medication (Albuterol) in the Bears room not in the original packaging.
Corrected by Jun 9, 2025
- Violation
3270.134(a) · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.
In the Turtles Room, a child was observed being diapered and then the child did not wash their hands prior to engaging in another activity.
Corrected by Jun 6, 2025
- Violation
There was no hands-free covered can for diaper disposal in the Bears Room.
Corrected by Jun 10, 2025
- Violation
The health assessment on file for Facility Person #8 was completed more than 24 months after the prior health assessment on file.
Corrected by Jun 6, 2025
- Violation
3270.151(c)(3) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.
The current health assessment on file for Facility Person #7 indicated the staff person has a communicable disease, but provided no further information.
Corrected by Jun 16, 2025
- 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 pediatric first aid/CPR training documented and on file for Facility Person #6 was completed more than 90 days after their start date.
Corrected by Jun 6, 2025
- Violation
At approximately 3:00 PM, there were 17 preschoolers receiving care in the Tigers Room. The Tigers Room has a measured maximum capacity of 12 children.
Corrected by May 30, 2025
- Violation
The file for staff person #1 had current pediatric first-aid/CPR training with a completion date of 11-12-24 that was after the September 2024 expiration of the prior training.
Corrected by May 30, 2025
- Violation
Staff person #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 11-13-19. Staff person #2 had mandated reporter trainings dated 11-13-19 and 12-4-24 that were over 60 months between trainings. Staff person #3 had mandated reporter trainings dated 11-13-19 and 12-3-24 that were over 60 months between trainings. Staff person #4 had mandated reporter trainings dated 2-20-20 and 3-21-25 that were over 60 months between trainings. Staff person #5 had mandated reporter trainings dated 11-13-19 and 11-20-24 that were over 60 months between trainings. Staff person #6 had mandated reporter trainings dated 11-13-19 and 11-21-24 that were over 60 months between trainings. Staff person #7 completed mandated reporter training on 2-3-25 that was over 90 days after their date of hire. (see LIS code sheet)
Corrected by May 30, 2025
- Violation
According to the log, the operator did not manually test the interconnected fire detection system in the facility at least once every 30 days between 12-2-24 to 1-2-25.
Corrected by May 30, 2025
- Violation
According to staff statements, on an undetermined date in late October 2024, Facility Person #1 left the Cheetahs room with a group of preschoolers and walked them down the hall to the Hippos Room where they transitioned responsibility for the children to Facility Person #2 before leaving the classroom. Shortly after this occurred, Child #1 was found by Facility Person #3 sitting on a chair in the hallway unsupervised. Based on the length of time Facility Person #3 was in the office, it can be estimated the child was unsupervised for approximately 2-3 minutes. Staff state they believe the child followed a parent out of the Hippos classroom when the parent was picking up their child. According to staff statements, on an undetermined date in early October 2024, Facility Person #4 took a group of 12 young schoolagers from the Elephants Room to the restroom down the hall and left Child #2 in the restroom unsupervised when the group returned to the classroom. The child was found by Facility Person #3 unsupervised in the restroom.
Corrected by Nov 7, 2024
- Violation
*According to staff statements, on an undetermined date in late October 2024, Facility Person #1 left the Cheetahs room with a group of preschoolers and walked them down the hall to the Hippos Room where they transitioned responsibility for the children to Facility Person #2 before leaving the classroom. Shortly after this occurred, Child #1 was found by Facility Person #3 sitting on a chair in the hallway unsupervised. Based on the length of time Facility Person #3 was in the office, it can be estimated the child was unsupervised for approximately 2-3 minutes. Staff state they believe the child followed a parent out of the Hippos classroom when the parent was picking up their child. According to staff statements, on an undetermined date in early October 2024, Facility Person #4 took a group of 12 young schoolagers from the Elephants Room to the restroom down the hall and left Child #2 in the restroom unsupervised when the group returned to the classroom. The child was found by Facility Person #3 unsupervised in the restroom.
Corrected by Apr 15, 2025
- Violation
**According to staff statements, on an undetermined date in late October 2024, Facility Person #1 left the Cheetahs room with a group of preschoolers and walked them down the hall to the Hippos Room where they transitioned responsibility for the children to Facility Person #2 before leaving the classroom. Shortly after this occurred, Child #1 was found by Facility Person #3 sitting on a chair in the hallway unsupervised. Based on the length of time Facility Person #3 was in the office, it can be estimated the child was unsupervised for approximately 2-3 minutes. Staff state they believe the child followed a parent out of the Hippos classroom when the parent was picking up their child. According to staff statements, on an undetermined date in early October 2024, Facility Person #4 took a group of 12 young schoolagers from the Elephants Room to the restroom down the hall and left Child #2 in the restroom unsupervised when the group returned to the classroom. The child was found by Facility Person #3 unsupervised in the restroom.
Corrected by Apr 15, 2025
- Violation
According to staff statements, on an undetermined date in late October 2024, Facility Person #1 left the Cheetahs room with a group of preschoolers and walked them down the hall to the Hippos Room where they transitioned responsibility for the children to Facility Person #2 before leaving the classroom. Shortly after this occurred, Child #1 was found by Facility Person #3 sitting on a chair in the hallway unsupervised. Based on the length of time Facility Person #3 was in the office, it can be estimated the child was unsupervised for approximately 2-3 minutes. Staff state they believe the child followed a parent out of the Hippos classroom when the parent was picking up their child. According to staff statements, on an undetermined date in early October 2024, Facility Person #4 took a group of 12 young schoolagers from the Elephants Room to the restroom down the hall and left Child #2 in the restroom unsupervised when the group returned to the classroom. The child was found by Facility Person #3 unsupervised in the restroom.
Corrected by Nov 7, 2024
- Violation
3270.113(a)(1) · *A hands-free tangible method for tracking the supervision of children shall be developed and implemented at all times by all staff supervising children.
*According to staff statements, on an undetermined date in late October 2024, Facility Person #1 left the Cheetahs room with a group of preschoolers and walked them down the hall to the Hippos Room where they transitioned responsibility for the children to Facility Person #2 before leaving the classroom. Shortly after this occurred, Child #1 was found by Facility Person #3 sitting on a chair in the hallway unsupervised. Based on the length of time Facility Person #3 was in the office, it can be estimated the child was unsupervised for approximately 2-3 minutes. Staff state they believe the child followed a parent out of the Hippos classroom when the parent was picking up their child. According to staff statements, on an undetermined date in early October 2024, Facility Person #4 took a group of 12 young schoolagers from the Elephants Room to the restroom down the hall and left Child #2 in the restroom unsupervised when the group returned to the classroom. The child was found by Facility Person #3 unsupervised in the restroom.
Corrected by Nov 7, 2024
- Violation
According to staff statements, on an undetermined date in late October 2024, Facility Person #1 left the Cheetahs room with a group of preschoolers and walked them down the hall to the Hippos Room where they transitioned responsibility for the children to Facility Person #2 before leaving the classroom. Shortly after this occurred, Child #1 was found by Facility Person #3 sitting on a chair in the hallway unsupervised. Based on the length of time Facility Person #3 was in the office, it can be estimated the child was unsupervised for approximately 2-3 minutes. Staff state they believe the child followed a parent out of the Hippos classroom when the parent was picking up their child. According to staff statements, on an undetermined date in early October 2024, Facility Person #4 took a group of 12 young schoolagers from the Elephants Room to the restroom down the hall and left Child #2 in the restroom unsupervised when the group returned to the classroom. The child was found by Facility Person #3 unsupervised in the restroom.
Corrected by Nov 7, 2024
- Violation
3270.177(b) · Children shall be supervised during boarding and exiting vehicles by an adult who remains outside the vehicle.
According to staff statements and video camera footage, on 9/5/24 at 2:36 PM, Facility Person #5 was driving and supervising 4 schoolagers on a van when they pulled into and parked in the facility parking lot. The children exited the vehicle while Facility Person #5 remained in the driver's seat of the vehicle. Child #2 jumped out of the vehicle and fell to the ground and, as a result, suffered a fracture of his left arm.
Corrected by Nov 7, 2024
- Violation
According to staff statements and an incident report on file, on 9/5/24 a child in care was injured at the facility and received emergency room treatment for the injury. The incident was not reported to the regional office.
Corrected by Nov 19, 2024
- Violation
Review of the facility's documentation of smoke detector testing indicates testing was completed on 6/7/24 and 7/18/14 then again on 8/12/24 and 9/12/24, exceeding 30 days between testing dates.
Corrected by Nov 19, 2024
- Violation
According to staff statements and review of documentation on file at the facility, on 7/3/24 there were three occurrences of preschoolers from the Rhino classroom unsupervised, while Facility Persons #1 and #2 were supervising the group of children. At 8:44 AM, Child #1 left the classroom. The child was noticed missing and located at 8:51 AM. At 11:28 AM during restroom transition, Child #2 left the group in the hallway and went into another classroom where he was found at 11:34 AM. At 3:25PM the group left the classroom, leaving child #3 behind in the classroom where he was discovered by another staff person at 3:37 PM.
Corrected by Jul 4, 2024
- Violation
According to staff statements and review of documentation on file at the facility, on 7/3/24 there were three occurrences of preschoolers from the Rhino classroom unsupervised, while Facility Persons #1 and #2 were supervising the group of children. At 8:44 AM, Child #1 left the classroom. The child was noticed missing and located at 8:51 AM. At 11:28 AM during restroom transition, Child #2 left the group in the hallway and went into another classroom where he was found at 11:34 AM. At 3:25PM the group left the classroom, leaving child #3 behind in the classroom where he was discovered by another staff person at 3:37 PM.
Corrected by Jul 4, 2024
- Violation
According to staff statements and review of documentation on file at the facility, on 7/3/24 there were three occurrences of preschoolers from the Rhino classroom unsupervised, while Facility Persons #1 and #2 were supervising the group of children. At 8:44 AM, Child #1 left the classroom. The child was noticed missing and located at 8:51 AM. At 11:28 AM during restroom transition, Child #2 left the group in the hallway and went into another classroom where he was found at 11:34 AM. At 3:25PM the group left the classroom, leaving child #3 behind in the classroom where he was discovered by another staff person at 3:37 PM.
Corrected by Aug 15, 2024
- Violation
According to staff statements and review of documentation on file at the facility, on 7/3/24 there were three occurrences of preschoolers from the Rhino classroom unsupervised, while Facility Persons #1 and #2 were supervising the group of children. At 8:44 AM, Child #1 left the classroom. The child was noticed missing and located at 8:51 AM. At 11:28 AM during restroom transition, Child #2 left the group in the hallway and went into another classroom where he was found at 11:34 AM. At 3:25PM the group left the classroom, leaving child #3 behind in the classroom where he was discovered by another staff person at 3:37 PM.
Corrected by Jul 4, 2024
- Violation
The emergency contact forms on file for children #1, #2 and #4 did not include the health insurance policy numbers.
Corrected by Jun 18, 2024
- Violation
3270.35(b) · A group supervisor shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified at §3270.35(b)(1)-(4).
Facility Persons #1 and #2 were listed as group supervisors despite not having met the educational requirements for the classification.
Corrected by Jun 6, 2024
- Violation
There was a rest cot in front of a door leading from the Turtles room to the restroom between this classroom and another classroom.
Corrected by Jun 6, 2024
- Violation
There were 2 cots in the Rhinos room not labeled for the children who use them.
Corrected by Jun 6, 2024
- 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 a pack n' play in use in the Bears room without at least 2 feet of space on 3 sides.
Corrected by Jun 6, 2024
- 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 Elephants room.
Corrected by Jun 6, 2024
- Violation
The emergency contact form on file for child #2 did not include the addresses of all release persons. The emergency contact form on file for child #4 did not include the phone numbers of all release persons.
Corrected by Jun 18, 2024
- 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 #3 was completed more than 12 months after the previous health assessment on file.
Corrected by Jun 6, 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 current health assessment on file for child #4, a young toddler, was completed more than 6 months after the pervious health assessment on file.
Corrected by Jun 6, 2024
- Violation
The emergency plan did not include a plan for continuity of operations in the event of an emergency.
Corrected by Jul 20, 2023
- Violation
The required health and safety training completed and documented and on file for facility person #2 completed on 8/26/16 was invalid as it was completed before 9/30/16.
Corrected by Jun 27, 2023
- Violation
There were no out of state clearances, or applications for these clearances, on file for facility persons #1 and #3, both of whom resided in a state other than Pennsylvania in the previous 5 years.
Corrected by Jun 26, 2023
- Violation
Young toddlers in care in the Bears room were held at the sink by staff to wash their hands. There was no stool or steps at the sink in order to allow the children to reach the sink themselves.
Corrected by Jun 26, 2023
- Violation
There was exposed foam on a chair cushion in the Tigers room accessible to toddlers in care in the room.
Corrected by Jun 26, 2023
- Violation
The cots used by the children in the Tigers room were not labeled with their names.
Corrected by Jun 26, 2023
- Violation
3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
The incorrect admission date was listed on the agreement on file for child #6.
Corrected by Jun 26, 2023
- Violation
The health insurance information was not included on the emergency contact form on file for child #2.
Corrected by Jun 30, 2023
- Violation
The emergency contact forms one file for children #1. #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not include all release persons addresses and phone numbers.
Corrected by Jul 11, 2023
- Violation
The parent review and update of the emergency contact form on file for child #5 was not dated.
Corrected by Jul 11, 2023
- Violation
On 7/11/23 it was recorded that 2 of the children in the Bears room were diapered at 8:00 AM and again at 10:30 AM. Staff stated their diapers were not checked between this time as they were outside.
Corrected by Jul 12, 2023
- Violation
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
Documentation of emergency drills reviewed on 6/26/23 indicates the most recent emergency drill was conducted on 6/14/22.
Corrected by Jul 20, 2023
- Violation
The documentation of the dates the smoke detectors were tested indicates that they were tested on 11/29/22 and then again on 1/19/23, more than 30 days apart.
Corrected by Jan 19, 2023
- Violation
The most recent letter sent to the local traffic safety authorities was dated 8/1/21.
Corrected by Aug 1, 2023
- Violation
There was no handwashing sign at one of the unrinals in the school-age boys restroom.
Corrected by Jun 16, 2022
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The mandated reporter training completed and documented on file for Facility Person #3 was not a mandated reporter training approved for child care staff.
Corrected by Jun 16, 2022
- Violation
At approximately 10:45 AM on 6/16/22, child #1, a young school-age child, was observed in the hallways outside of the Elephant room with no staff present in the hallway. He was walking from the direction of the restroom, and then entered the classroom. Facility Persons #4 and #6 were supervising 16 young schoolagers in the Elephant Room. Facility Person #4 stated that child #1 left the classroom to use the restroom with telling anyone.
Corrected by Jun 16, 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 was damaged plaster on the wall in the multipurpose room about one foot up from the floor on a corner of two walls.
Corrected by Jun 17, 2022
- Violation
There was no lidded trash can in the restroom in the Leopard room.
Corrected by Jun 16, 2022
- Violation
At approximately 10:45 AM on 6/16/22, child #1, a young school-age child, was observed in the hallways outside of the Elephant room with no staff present in the hallway. He was walking from the direction of the restroom, and then entered the classroom. Facility Persons #4 and #6 were supervising 16 young schoolagers in the Elephant Room. Facility Person #4 stated that child #1 left the classroom to use the restroom with telling anyone.
Corrected by Jun 16, 2022
- Violation
At approximately 10:45 AM on 6/16/22, child #1, a young school-age child, was observed in the hallways outside of the Elephant room with no staff present in the hallway. He was walking from the direction of the restroom, and then entered the classroom. Facility Persons #4 and #6 were supervising 16 young schoolagers in the Elephant Room. Facility Person #4 stated that child #1 left the classroom to use the restroom with telling anyone.
Corrected by Jun 16, 2022
- Violation
3270.113(d) · A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.
At approximately 12:05 on 6/17/22, Facility Person #1 was heard yelling, in the Hippo Room, ([Child's Name]! You better lay your head down right now! You don't know how cranky I can get!"
Corrected by Jun 17, 2022
- Violation
3270.151(c)(5) · An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
The current health assessment on file for Facility Person #4 did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
Corrected by Jun 16, 2022
- 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 only pediatric first aid and CPR training documented and on file for Facility Person #2 was completed on 5/16/22, more than 90 days after the facility person's start date. (See IS Code Sheet).The only pediatric first aid and CPR training documented and on file for Facility Person #5 was completed on 4/27/22, more than 90 days after the facility person's start date. (See IS Code Sheet).
Corrected by Jun 16, 2022
- Violation
There was no proof of purchase on file for the facility's interconnected alarm system.
Corrected by Jun 17, 2022
- Violation
There was no documentation that the emergency plan was send to the county and the local municipality.
Corrected by Jun 17, 2022
- 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 a total of 4 hours of child care training completed by Facility Person #1 during the most recent review year. There was documentation on file of a total of 4 hours of child care training completed by Facility Person #4 during the most recent review year.
Corrected by Jun 16, 2022
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Dec 19, 2025 inspection noted: “According to staff statements, Facility Person #1 has, in the presence of children, pointed at specific children and said they didn't want to take them into the…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Dec 19, 2025 inspection noted: “According to staff statements, Facility Person #1 has been observed handling children aggressively- pulling them by their arms roughly and lightly hitting Child…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Nov 19, 2025 inspection noted: “According to staff statements and attendance records, at times there have been 10 children receiving care in the Turtles room, which has a designated maximum ca…” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error