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Young Environment Learning Center
1120 WEST 26TH STREET, Erie PA 16508 · License #CER-00241624 · Child Care Center
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- Phone
- (814) 455-1741
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- Address
- 1120 WEST 26TH STREET, Erie PA 16508 · 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 38 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- 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 file for staff person #1 lacked a valid high school diploma. The diploma is a foreign degree that needs to be translated and evaluated by an approved evaluation company.
Corrected by Jul 17, 2026
- Violation
In the outdoor playspace the yellow and red crawl through toy was observed to be broken in the white circular part of the toy causing rough edges and sharp corners.
Corrected by Apr 15, 2026
- Violation
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The file for child #1 who is a young toddler lacked a child health report that was completed 6 months from the previous child health report. The child health report in the file is dated 8/1/25.
Corrected by May 15, 2026
- Violation
The Fire Drill and Fire Detection Log was reviewed for the 30-day smoke detector checks. There were 50 days between 7/10/25 and 8/29/25; 31 days between 12/1/25 and 1/1/26; 35 days between 3/9/26 and 4/13/26.
Corrected by Apr 15, 2026
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
The file for child #1 lacked emergency contact information that included the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. The file for child #2 lacked emergency contact information that included work addresses and work telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Corrected by Apr 29, 2025
- Violation
Observed protruding bolts from the base of the toilet in the Toddler Room Bathroom.
Corrected by Apr 13, 2024
- Violation
The facility's emergency plan did not include requirements for volunteer emergency preparedness training, practice drills and continuity of operations (backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster) to maintain compliance with 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii)
Corrected by Apr 11, 2024
- Violation
The most recent Child Abuse clearances in the file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 60 months between clearances.
Corrected by Nov 7, 2023
- Violation
3270.72(c) · Screens shall be in good repair.
Observed holes in the screens for the left window of the Preschool Room and the two windows closest to the kitchen in the Toddler Room.
Corrected by Apr 13, 2024
- Violation
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 most recent updated health reports in the file for Child #2, a preschool child, exceeded 12 months between reports.
Corrected by Apr 9, 2024
- Violation
The fee agreement in the file for Child #1 was the original document.
Corrected by Apr 9, 2024
- Violation
On 6/21/23, observed Staff Person #1 supervising 4 Younger Toddlers and 4 Older Toddlers in the Outdoor Play Space. Staff Person #1 stated that Staff Person #2 was also supervising this group, but had just stepped inside for a minute to get some toys. Staff Person #1 came out within one minute of cert rep's arrival. Group was over ratio for approximately two minutes.
Corrected by Jun 21, 2023
- Violation
The emergency contact form in the file for Child #2 did not include the complete address of the release persons.
Corrected by Apr 17, 2023
- Violation
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
Observed a loose-fitted sheet in the pack n play where Child #1 was sleeping.
Corrected by Apr 12, 2023
- Violation
3270.62(b) · Outdoor or indoor play space shall be measured at 65 square feet per child.
On 4/12/23, observed 21 children in care in the outdoor play space, which is measured for a maximum capacity of 19.
Corrected by Apr 12, 2023
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
Observed peeling, flaking paint on the register beside the sink in the infant room and on the outside door in the outdoor play area.
Corrected by Apr 30, 2023
- Violation
The hallway between the small toddler room and the infant room was blocked with toy storage bins.
Corrected by Apr 12, 2023
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
The emergency contact forms in the files for Child #3 and #4 did not include the enrolling parent's work address and phone number.
Corrected by Apr 12, 2023
- Violation
The emergency contact form in the file for Child #2 did not 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.
Corrected by Apr 12, 2023
- Violation
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 most recent updated health reports in the file for Child #3, a preschool child, exceeded 12 months between reports.
Corrected by Apr 12, 2023
- Violation
The most recent updated health assessments in the file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 24 months between assessments.
Corrected by Apr 12, 2023
- Violation
The facility's emergency plan had not been sent to the local municipality.
Corrected by Apr 14, 2023
- Violation
Observed dirt and debris under the pads of the diaper changing tables.
Corrected by Apr 19, 2022
- Violation
The emergency contact binder in the main room downstairs did not contain an emergency contact form for Child #1 who was receiving care in this room.
Corrected by Apr 19, 2022
- Violation
Pediatric First Aid/CPR Certification for all staff expired on 8/30/21 and was not renewed until 9/25/21.
Corrected by Sep 25, 2021
- 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 most recent Mandated Reporter Trainings in the files for Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 exceeded 60 months between trainings; Staff Person #1: 6/4/15-4/15/21. Staff Person #2: 1/16/15-4/11/21.
Corrected by Apr 15, 2021
- Violation
The fence in the outdoor play space was damaged and in the middle of construction, which prevents the area from being utilized. Observed possible pinch hazards in the following areas: A wall vent cover, which was not secured to the wall on the Older Toddler side of the upstairs room. On the wooden gate between main area and dining area of the downstairs room, the latch did not prevent the gate from opening wide enough to create a pinch point.
Corrected by May 6, 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.
Observed flaking plaster from the two small holes in the wall near the exit door on the Older Toddler side of the main upstairs room.
Corrected by May 6, 2022
- Violation
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, a Preschool Child, did not contain an updated health report conducted within the past 12 months.
Corrected by Mar 7, 2022
- Violation
The most recent updated health reports in the files for Child #1 and #3 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
Corrected by May 27, 2022
- Violation
The most recent immunization records in the files for Child #1, #2 and #3 did not include documentation of a flu shot administered within the past 12 months or a letter of exemption from the parent or physician.
Corrected by May 27, 2022
- Violation
The most recent updates for the emergency contact form and the fee agreement in the file for Child #2 exceeded 6 months between updates: 3/21/21-3/31/22.
Corrected by May 2, 2022
- Violation
The Emergency Plan for the facility did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected by Apr 19, 2022
- Violation
The most recent fire drills documented were more than 60 days apart: 1/15/22-3/24/22.
Corrected by Mar 23, 2022
- Violation
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. 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 included documentation of 11 clock hours of child care training for the period 12/19/20-12/19/21.
Corrected by Feb 21, 2022
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Apr 13, 2026 inspection noted: “The file for staff person #1 lacked a valid high school diploma. The diploma is a foreign degree that needs to be translated and evaluated by an approved evalua…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Apr 24, 2025 inspection noted: “The file for child #1 lacked emergency contact information that included the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. The file for…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Apr 9, 2024 inspection noted: “Observed protruding bolts from the base of the toilet in the Toddler Room Bathroom.” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error