YOUNG ENVIRONMENT LEARNING CENTER
ERIE, PA·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address1120 W 26TH ST, ERIE, PA, 16508
CityERIE, PA 16508
CountyErie
Phone(814) 455-1741
Operating details
Capacity38
SubsidiesY
License dateJuly 18, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/13/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High0
- Medium-High14
- Medium11
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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1120 W 26TH ST, ERIE, PA, 16508, ERIE, PA 16508
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/13/2026
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- Medium-High2
- Medium3
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High risk4/13/2026
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance (3270.95(a)/3270.95(b))
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. Requirement: 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. Correction: A smoke detector check was conducted on 4/13/26. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 4/15/2026 - Medium risk4/13/2026
Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports (3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1))
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. Requirement: 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. Correction: The child has a doctor's appointment on 4/24/26. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 5/15/2026 - Medium risk4/13/2026
Clean and good repair (3270.102(a))
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. Requirement: 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. Correction: The toy was repaired with duct tape. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 4/15/2026 - Medium risk4/13/2026
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility (3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii))
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. Requirement: 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. Correction: The foreign degree was sent to an evaluation service to be translated and evaluated. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 7/17/2026
2025
- Medium-High risk4/24/2025
Parent home/work address, phone (3270.124(b)(3))
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. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Correction: I corrected emergency sheet for child #2 to include the name and address of the parent's job for the emergency contact form. I also, completed the missing information for the father of child #1. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 4/29/2025
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,075/month
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Typical prices in Pennsylvania run about $1,099/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Pennsylvania by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: ERIE, Erie County
- Capacity: 38
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 1
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