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St Pauls Child Development Center
STERRETTANIA AND 32ND STS, Erie PA 16506 · License #CER-00245063 · Child Care Center
Contact
- Phone
- (814) 833-7588
- Website
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- Address
- STERRETTANIA AND 32ND STS, Erie PA 16506 · Directions
Hours
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Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 4-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 106 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
There were spray bottles of cleaning supplies located on a shelf next to cups, lids, and plates used for food service.
Corrected by Jul 16, 2025
- Violation
The first aid kit in Room 209 did not include tweezers.
Corrected by Jul 16, 2025
- Violation
Facility Person #1 was classified as an assistant group supervisor. There was no documentation of education on file for Facility Person #1. The child care experience documentation on file for Facility Person #1 (more than 2 years) was not signed by a representative of the experiential entity.
Corrected by Aug 12, 2025
- Violation
At approximately 2:00 PM, Facility Person #2, classified as an aide, was observed supervising 10 young schoolagers in Room 107 with no other staff persons present in the room.
Corrected by Jul 16, 2025
- Violation
There was an uncovered outlet in a power strip in reach of children in Room 209.
Corrected by Jul 16, 2025
- Violation
In the first floor boys restroom, there was a bottle of bleach water hanging in reach of children. In the gym, there was a unlocked closet with cleaning supplies in reach of children. There were 6 bottles of bleach water on a table in the hallway. There were diaper creams in an unlocked storage cabinet in a restroom.
Corrected by Jul 16, 2025
- Violation
There was a loose metal panel on the front of door in the gym. There were exposed bolts at the gate and fence in the outdoor playspace.
Corrected by Jul 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 behind a trash can in Room 106,
Corrected by Jul 18, 2025
- Violation
There was no handwashing sign at a urinal in the first floor boys restroom.
Corrected by Jul 16, 2025
- Violation
There was no lidded trash can at a sink in Room 207.
Corrected by Jul 18, 2025
- Violation
There was a cracked lid on a plastic toy bin - creating a sharp edge/potential pinch point - in the preschool outdoor playspace.
Corrected by Jul 16, 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 were two packnplays observed in use in Room 207 and two packnplays observed in use in Room 106 with less than 2 feet of space on three sides.
Corrected by Jul 16, 2025
- Violation
There was no thermometer in the refrigerator in Room 105.
Corrected by Jul 18, 2025
- Violation
At approximately 2:00 PM. Facility Person #3 was supervising 4 older toddlers napping in Room 202. Facility Person #3 was unable to see one of the children on their rest equipment due to the staff person's seated position and the location of the child on the other side of a shelving unit.
Corrected by Jul 16, 2025
- Violation
3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
The agreement on file for child #1 did not specify the admission date.
Corrected by Jul 16, 2025
- Violation
The medical emergency transportation plan was not posted in the gym.
Corrected by Jul 16, 2025
- Violation
The immunization record on file for child #2 indicated the child did not have sufficient doses of the Hepatitis B, Rotavirus, DTAP, Hib, pneumococcal and polio vaccines.
Corrected by Jul 16, 2025
- Violation
3270.161(d) · Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.
There was a child's lunch in a cubby in Room 204 that included yogurt and chicken.
Corrected by Jul 16, 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.
Facility Person #1 was classified as an assistant group supervisor with documentation of high school graduation and less than 2 years (2500 hours) of child care experience.
Corrected by Jan 8, 2025
- Violation
There were toxics (glass cleaner, pine sol) accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in the Pre-K room.
Corrected by Jan 8, 2025
- Violation
In the schoolage room, there was equipment in front of one of the classroom doors exiting to the hallway.
Corrected by Jan 8, 2025
- Violation
There was a cracked plastic toy bin in the Pre-K room.
Corrected by Jan 8, 2025
- Violation
3270.161(d) · Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.
There was a child's lunch on a shelf in the Two's room containing yogurt, cheese, and meat.
Corrected by Jan 8, 2025
- Violation
The certificate of compliance posted at the facility expired 10/7/24.
Corrected by Jan 8, 2025
- Violation
The documentation of emergency plan training on file for Facility Person #5 was completed more than 12 months after the previous emergency plan training.
Corrected by Jul 18, 2024
- Violation
The facility's letter to the families explaining the emergency plan did not include information on the plan for a lockdown and accommodations in the event of an emergency.
Corrected by Jul 19, 2024
- Violation
The current pediatric first aid &CPR training on file for Facility Person #4 was completed more than 24 months after the previous training (after the expiration date) on file.
Corrected by Jul 18, 2024
- Violation
The documentation of firesafety training on file for Facility Persons #3 and #5 indicates the training was completed more than 12 months after the previous firesafety training.
Corrected by Jul 18, 2024
- Violation
The criminal history clearance on file for Facility Person #1 was incomplete ("pending").
Corrected by Jul 18, 2024
- Violation
Facility Persons #1 and #2 were classified as assistant group supervisors based on high school and 2 years of child care experience. The documentation of child care experience on file was completed by the facility director but did not notate the name of the representative of the experiential entity who provided the information and was not signed the director. There was insufficient child care experience documented on file for Facility Person #6, classified as an assistant group supervisor.
Corrected by Aug 2, 2024
- Violation
There was hand sanitizer and sunscreen (labeled "keep out of reach of children") in a backpack on the floor in Room 105, accessible to children. There was a bottle of bleach water on top of a min-refrigerator in Room 202, accessible to children.
Corrected by Jul 19, 2024
- Violation
3270.75(a) · A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space.
There was a first aid kit in a backpack on the floor in Room 105, accessible to children.
Corrected by Jul 19, 2024
- Violation
There was a door leading from Room 107 to the hallway that was kept locked and blocked with furniture on both sides. When unlocked, the carpet under the door in the classroom prevented the door from opening.
Corrected by Aug 6, 2024
- Violation
The current child service reports on file for children #1 and #3 were completed more than 6 months after the previous child service reports. There were no child service reports completed, and a copy give to parents, on file from the previous 6 months for children #2 and #4.
Corrected by Jul 26, 2023
- Violation
The current emergency contact forms and agreements on file for children #1, #2 and #4 were reviewed and updated by a parent in writing more than 6 months after the previous review/update.
Corrected by Jul 18, 2024
- Violation
There was a child's albuterol in Room 204 not labeled with their name.
Corrected by Jul 18, 2024
- Violation
3270.161(d) · Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.
There were two lunches in Room 204 in cubbies that contained potentially hazardous food requiring to be refrigerated. One lunch contained meat, cheese and yogurt, and the other contained a lunch meat and cheese sandwich.
Corrected by Jul 18, 2024
- Violation
The facility uses a 2019 Chevy Express 12 passenger van to transport children.
Corrected by Jul 18, 2024
- Violation
The facility's emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants and toddlers in the event of an emergency.
Corrected by Jul 19, 2024
- Violation
Documentation of fire alarm testing on file indicates they were tested on 3/8/24 and then again on 4/10/24, more than 30 apart.
Corrected by Jul 18, 2024
- Violation
The phone number for the regional child care certification office was not posted.
Corrected by Jul 18, 2024
- Violation
The file for child #1 lacked emergency contact information that included the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Jul 26, 2023
- Violation
The file for staff person #2 lacked emergency plan training that was completed 12 months from the previous emergency plan training. The emergency plan training in the file was dated 12/20/21 and 5/23/23.
Corrected by Jul 26, 2023
- Violation
The file for staff person #3 lacked a disclosure statement that was completed on the most up to date form.
Corrected by Jul 26, 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 #1 lacked a written staff evaluation that was completed 12 months from the previous staff evaluation. The staff evaluations in the file were dated 10/19/21 and 10/20/22.
Corrected by Jul 26, 2023
- Violation
A broken bin with sharp corners and rough edges was observed in Room 206.
Corrected by Jul 26, 2023
- 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 file for child #3 lacked emergency contact information that included the address of the child's physician.
Corrected by Jul 26, 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 #2 lacked emergency contact information that included the work address and work telephone number of the enrolling parent.
Corrected by Jul 26, 2023
- Violation
The file for child #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 Jul 26, 2023
- Violation
The file for child #3 lacked emergency contact information that included the health insurance policy number for a child under the family policy.
Corrected by Jul 26, 2023
- Violation
The file for child #1 lacked an influenza vaccination according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility did not implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in childcare group settings).
Corrected by Jul 26, 2023
- Violation
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
During staff interviews on 1/12/23 it was verified that staff person #1 smacked child #1 on the hand and swung child #2 by one arm in the air two feet off to the side of her.
Corrected by Jan 16, 2023
- Violation
During staff interviews on 1/12/23 it was verified that staff person #1 was on her phone and was not supervising child #1 and child #2 in the indoor gross motor room.
Corrected by Jan 12, 2023
- Violation
* During staff interviews on 1/12/23 it was verified that staff person #1 smacked child #1 on the hand and swung child #2 by one arm in the air two feet off to the side of her.
Corrected by Mar 8, 2023
- Violation
The file for staff person #1, whom was hired on (See LIS Code Sheet) as a group supervisor, lacked a valid Child Abuse Clearance. The Child Abuse Clearance was requested for a volunteer not for employment. The Child Abuse Clearance in the file was dated 7/22/21.
Corrected by Jan 12, 2023
- Violation
In the preschool room, a toy food tray was observed to have a broken corner causing rough edges and sharp corners.
Corrected by Jan 12, 2023
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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 lacked mandated reporter training that was completed 60 months from the previous mandated reporter training. The mandated reporter trainings in the file are dated 5/3/17 and 7/8/22.
Corrected by Jul 19, 2022
- Violation
The file for staff person #2, whom was hired on (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) as an assistant group supervisor, lacked an NSOR verification certificate that was received within the 45 day provisional hire time frame. Staff person #2 was not removed from the schedule. The NSOR was applied for on 11/18/21. The NSOR verification certificate in the file is dated 3/11/22.
Corrected by Jul 19, 2022
- Violation
During a complaint investigation on 11/4/21, Director informed Certification Rep that the School Age Room had been closed due to COVID Positive and Exposures from 9/16 through 9/24 and two Preschool Rooms had been closed due to COVID Positive and Exposures from 9/21 through 10/4. Facility had not reported closures to the Regional Office.
Corrected by Nov 4, 2021
- Violation
The custodian's closet located in the gym, which contained cleaning products, was unlocked.
Corrected by Sep 7, 2021
- Violation
The file for Staff Person #1 did not include a Child Abuse Clearance conducted within the past 60 months: 11/25/15. The files for Staff Person #3, #4 and #6 were not in compliance with the requirements under the provisional hire waiver. Staff Person #3: File did not contain an NSOR. Provisional hire end date was 7/2/21. Staff Person #4: Application for NSOR (7/30/21) was after start date (7/26/21. File did not contain an NSOR. Staff Person #6: State Police Clearance was applied for and received on 8/20/21. This was after the Staff Person's start date of 8/2/21, which excludes this staff person from being a provisional hire. The file for Staff Person #6 did not include an NSOR Certificate. The State Police Clearance in the file for Staff Person #8 was applied for and received 8/31/21 after the person's first day in child care (8/23/21).
Corrected by Sep 9, 2021
- 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.
The files for Staff Person #4, #5 and #8, who were hired as Assistant Group Supervisors, did not include copies of a high school diploma or transcripts.
Corrected by Sep 7, 2021
- 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.
The file for Staff Person #6, who was hired as an Aide, did not include a copy of a high school diploma or transcripts.
Corrected by Sep 7, 2021
- Violation
Observed two outlets that lacked protective receptacle covers in the Preschool Room (106).
Corrected by Sep 7, 2021
- Violation
A section of the fence in the Preschool/School Age Playground was unattached and lying on the ground.
Corrected by Sep 7, 2021
- Violation
Observed a broken trash can in the gym, which had sharp edges.
Corrected by Sep 7, 2021
- Violation
The refrigerator in the Older Toddler Room (202) lacked a thermometer.
Corrected by Sep 7, 2021
- 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 School Age Room (104/105).
Corrected by Sep 7, 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 #1 did not include the physician's phone number.
Corrected by Sep 7, 2021
- Violation
The most recent immunization records in the files for Child #1 and #2 did not contain documentation of a flu shot administered within the past 12 months or a letter of exemption from the parent or physician.
Corrected by Sep 13, 2021
- Violation
The files for Staff Person #6 and #7 did not include two written letters of reference.
Corrected by Sep 7, 2021
- Violation
The facility's Emergency Plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected by Sep 7, 2021
- Violation
3270.31(h)/3270.192(2)(iii) · All staff persons shall complete the professional development under subsection (f). 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 #2, who has been working in child care at the facility for more than 90 days (10/20/20) did not include documentation of health and safety training.
Corrected by Sep 10, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Jul 15, 2025 inspection noted: “There were spray bottles of cleaning supplies located on a shelf next to cups, lids, and plates used for food service.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Jan 8, 2025 inspection noted: “Facility Person #1 was classified as an assistant group supervisor with documentation of high school graduation and less than 2 years (2500 hours) of child care…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Jul 18, 2024 inspection noted: “The documentation of emergency plan training on file for Facility Person #5 was completed more than 12 months after the previous emergency plan training.” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error