ST VINCENT CHILD CARE CENTER

ERIE, PAChild Care CenterLicensed

4.4based on state inspection data
Capacity80
Est. price$1,021/mo

Contact information

Address123 W 25TH ST, ERIE, PA, 16502

CityERIE, PA 16502

CountyErie

Phone(814) 452-5803

Operating details

Capacity80

SubsidiesY

License dateOctober 31, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 7/16/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High4
  • Medium-High15
  • Medium4
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

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123 W 25TH ST, ERIE, PA, 16502, ERIE, PA 16502

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  1. This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
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Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 7/16/2025

  • High1
  • Medium-High6
  • Medium4
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium risk7/16/2025

    Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility (3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii))

    The file for staff person #2 contains only 8 of the required 12 annual child care training hours completed during the year 12/2023 to 12/2024. Requirement: 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. Correction: Staff has completed missing training hours Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 8/18/2025
  2. Medium-Low risk7/16/2025

    Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment (3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5))

    The file for facility person #7 contains a current health assessment that is lacking statements from the physician regarding communicable disease and suitability to provide child care. Requirement: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. Correction: Staff member has sent out form for this to be corrected by doctor Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 8/18/2025
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 127/16/2025

    12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test (3270.151(a)/3270.192(3))

    The file for staff person #9 contains a current health assessment but is lacking a health assessment at the time of initial service. The files for staff persons #3,4,7 and 8 contain current health assessments that were completed greater than 24 months after the previous health assessment. Requirement: 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. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. Correction: Staff member has sent out form for this to be corrected by doctor Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 8/18/2025
  4. Medium risk7/16/2025

    Handwashing signs (3270.82(h))

    The bathroom in the Toddler classroom was missing a handwashing sign posted by the toilet. Requirement: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. Correction: Handwashing sign has been posted Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 8/18/2025
  5. Medium-High risk7/16/2025

    Locked or inaccessible/Toxic plants not permitted (3270.66(a)/3270.66(d))

    Observed a shamrock plant accessible to children on a shelf in the preschool room. The shamrock plant is identified as toxic to humans. Requirement: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space. Correction: Shamrock has sent home to the family that donated it Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 8/18/2025
  6. Medium-High risk7/16/2025

    Comply with CPSL/CPSL information (3270.32(a)/3270.192(4))

    The file for staff person #4 contains current NSOR verification that was received after the previous NSOR expired as evidenced by NSOR verifications dated 3/13/2020 and 3/18/2025. The file for staff person #5 contains a current child abuse clearance that was received after the previous child abuse clearance expired as evidenced by child abuse clearances dated 3/16/2020 and 3/19/2025. The file for staff person #6 contains current NSOR verification that was received after the previous NSOR expired as evidenced by NSOR verifications dated 2/5/2020 and 3/5/2025 and contains an updated criminal history clearance that is in 'pending' status and is therefore not valid and a previous criminal history clearance that expired 5/28/2025. Requirement: 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. Facility Person #6 may not work in a child care position at the facility. Correction: NSOR for staff member has been completed and criminal history updated. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 8/18/2025
  7. Medium risk7/16/2025

    Comply with CPSL (3270.32(a))

    The file for staff person #5 contains current mandated reporter training that was completed greater than 60 months after the previous mandated reporter training as evidenced by trainings dated 12/18/2019 and 12/23/2024. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Correction: Staff member has completed mandated reporter Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 8/18/2025
  8. Medium risk7/16/2025

    Health and Safety Training (3270.31(f))

    The file for staff person #9, hire date (see IS code sheet) contains Health & Safety training completed greater than 90 days after hire as evidenced by the training certificate dated 12/30/2024. Requirement: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Correction: Health and Safety has been completed by staff member Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 8/18/2025
  9. High risk7/16/2025

    Health and Safety Training (3270.31(f))

    Staff person #9 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): PFA/PCPR through a PQAS approved curriculum and trainer. Requirement: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10 or (g)1-10. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #9 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #9, staff person #9 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. Correction: Director/Manager has set up a class in September for staff member to receive the correct first aid/cpr Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 8/18/2025
  10. Medium-High risk7/16/2025

    Age and Training (3270.31(e)(4)(i))

    The files for staff persons #1,2,3,4, 6,10,11,12, 13 and 14 contain current PFA/PCPR training completed after the previous training expired as evidenced by trainings dated 2/15/23 and 3/7/25. Requirement: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Correction: Manager/Director will be setting up a class for those who are in need of CPR/First Aid Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 8/18/2025
  11. Medium-High riskStandard 122/26/2025

    12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test (3270.151(a)/3270.192(3))

    The file for staff person #1, hire date (see IS code sheet) is lacking a health assessment at initial hire as evidenced by the only health assessment on file dated 2/19/2025. The file for staff person #2, hire date (see IS code sheet) is lacking an initial health assessment. Requirement: 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. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. Correction: Health assessment was corrected the day after inspection Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 3/21/2025
  12. Medium-High risk2/26/2025

    Comply with CPSL/CPSL information (3270.32(a)/3270.192(4))

    The file for staff person #1, hire date (see IS code sheet) contains an NSOR verification that expired 1/27/2025 and is lacking a current NSOR verification. Requirement: 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. Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. Correction: Staff has requested and received a a new NSOR. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 3/21/2024

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Safety & Compliance Analysis

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25Total Violations
0Recent Violations
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Estimated monthly cost

$1,021/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: 80
  • Type: Child Care Center
  • Years in operation: 1

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