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Home › PA › Erie › World Of Care Inc
1202 BUFFALO RD, Erie PA 16503 · License #CER-00243790 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.
In the PS/SA room one ceiling tile above the air conditioning unit was observed to be stained causing a visible hazard.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 16, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
The Fire Drill and Fire Detection log was observed for the 30-day smoke detector checks. There were 31 days between 12/12/25 and 1/12/26.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 17, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
The files for staff persons #1 - #7 lacked fire safety training that was completed 12 months from the previous fire safety training. The fire safety training in the file for staff person #1 was dated 1/16/24 and 2/6/25. The fire safety training in the file for staff person #2 was dated 1/24/24 and 2/6/25. The fire safety training in the file for staff person #3 was dated 1/24/24 and 2/11/25. The fire safety training in the file for staff person #4 was dated 1/29/24 and 2/7/25. The fire safety training in the file for staff person #5 was dated 1/17/24 and 2/11/25. The fire safety training in the file for staff person #6 was dated 1/16/24 and 2/7/25. The fire safety training in the file for staff person #7 was dated 1/29/24 and 2/11/25.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 1, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.
The poured surface in the outdoor playspace was observed to have a hole near the gate door and another hole at the bottom of the slide causing a visible hazard.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 16, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The file for child #2 lacked a child health report that was completed in the past 12 months. The child health report in the file was dated 5/28/24.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 4, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 file for child #1 lacked a child health report that was completed 12 months from the previous child health report. The child health reports in the file are dated 9/29/23 and 10/23/24. The file for child #3 lacked a child health report that was completed 12 months from the previous child health report. The child health reports in the file are dated 1/23/24 and 2/3/25.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 1, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(a) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.
The file for staff person #4 lacked a health assessment that was conducted 24 months from the previous health assessment. The health assessments in the file were dated 4/22/23 and 5/14/25.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 1, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
The Fire Drill and Fire Detection Log was observed. The 30-day smoke detector checks were 31 days between 8/9/24 and 9/9/24; 31 days between 12/6/24 and 1/6/24; 31 days between 1/6/25 and 2/6/25.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 1, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.
The file for staff person #1 lacked State Police and Child Abuse Clearances that were completed 60 months from the previous clearances. The State Police Clearances in the file are date 10/15/18 and 11/7/23. The Child Abuse Clearances in the file are dated 10/15/18 and 11/7/23.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 1, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(5) · Emergency contact information must include 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.
The file for child #1 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 Corrected by Jul 1, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.67(d) · Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles.
In the outdoor playground, trash that was contaminated by human secretions was observed in two closed receptacles but was plastic lined.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 6, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.
In the PS/SA room, a plastic red bin containing children's toys was observed to be cracked with rough edges and was not in good repair.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 13, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.14/3270.21 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
The files for facility persons #1, #2, and #4 were observed to lack documentation of completion of the required following pre-service training by December 30, 2022: Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 13, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
In the Infant room, loose crib sheets were observed on cribs in which infants were sleeping.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 13, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.
The fire safety trainings on file for facility persons #1, #2, and #3 exceeded 12 months between trainings. The trainings on file for facility person #1 were dated 2/4/22 and 5/16/23. The trainings on file for facility person #2 were dated 2/4/22 and 2/10/23. The trainings on file for facility person #3 were dated 2/4/22 and 3/1/23.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 13, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #1 should be dismissed from care effective 6/6/23.
The file for facility person #1 was observed not to contain the following clearances from Ohio where the facility person resided in the 5 years prior to employment: State Sex Offender Registry Check and State Child Abuse and Neglect Registry Check.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 6, 2023
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
The emergency form on file for child #1 lacked the enrolling parent's work address and telephone number.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 13, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
The facility's documentation of testing the fire detection system exceeded 30 days from 2/15/23 to 3/28/23.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 13, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.
The hallway at the front entrance of the facility was observed to contain bottles of Lysol, Pulverize Hand Sanitizer, and Clean Smart in a basket that were accessible to children.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 29, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.
The carpet mats by the entrance to the bathroom and by the water fountain were observed to be curling up on the corners causing a potential tripping hazard.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 23, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire:
Staff person #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, and #10 did not have acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training by an approved curriculum and the trainer was not PQAS-certified by April 29, 2022.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 15, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire: 31(f)(1-9).
The file for staff person #8, was observed not to have completed pre-service training by April 29, 2022. The pre-service training on file for staff person #8 was dated 5/1/22.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 8, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The file for staff #11 lacked application of a NSOR clearance prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. Staff person 11 cannot work in the facility until the NSOR clearance results are submitted and verified.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 8, 2022
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The file for Staff #11 lacked a disclosure statement dated prior to date of hire, (See IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 7, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iv) · A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.
The file for staff #11 lacked documentation of acceptable verification of experience, education or training. (See LIS CODE SHEET).
Corrected Corrected by Jul 5, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(j) · A source of running water for handwashing shall be present in infant and toddler diapering areas. If the running water does not flow directly into a drain that is connected to a sewage system, a receptacle shall be provided to contain the water used for washing. The receptacle shall be emptied into an approved sewage system at least once a day.
In the diapering areas of the Infant and Toddler rooms, the water jugs used for handwashing did not allow water to run without continuously holding a button on the spigot. Therefore, it was determined that those child care spaces lacked a source of running water.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 24, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.107 · A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.
The thermometer in the refrigerator in the kitchen measured temperature at 66 F. Upon closer inspection, it was determined that that the thermometer was inoperable.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 28, 2022
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(2) · An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
The Agreements for Child #1, #2 and #5 lacked the date on which the fee is to be paid.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 5, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 for Child #4 lacked the name of the child's physician.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 5, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
The emergency contact form on file for children #2 and #5 were observed lacked the enrolling parent's work address and work telephone number. The emergency contact form on file for child #3 lacked the enrolling parent's work telephone number.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 6, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
The emergency contact form child #5 lacked the health insurance coverage for the child.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 6, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(e)(1)/3270.182(1) · The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The file for child #4 lacked documentation of the yearly Influenza shot with no letter of exemption in file.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 5, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
The facility had documentation of fire testing that exceeded 30 days from 1/12/22-2/14/22 and 2/14/22-3/21/22. The facility was observed to lack documentation of proof of purchase for the interconnected fire detection system.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 7, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.