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Covenant Pre School

Erie, PA · Erie County
250 W 7th St, Erie, PA 16501
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Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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250 W 7th St
Erie, PA 16501
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00257299
License Issued
May 19, 2026
Active Through
May 19, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 1

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About the Provider

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Covenant Pre School is a Child Care Center in Erie PA. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-03-23 Initial review 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: There was a cracked plastic lid on a toy bin in the Pre-k back room.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
This was fixed immediately and placed into the trash.
2026-03-23 Initial review 3270.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(c)

Description: Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing

Noncompliance Area: There was less than 9 inches of mulch under embedded equipment in the outdoor playspace.

Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Wood chips will be delivered and spread throughout the playground area so that it is at least 9 inches tall.
2026-03-23 Initial review 3270.102(e) - Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(e)

Description: Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch

Noncompliance Area: There is mulch (with pieces of a diameter of less than 1 inch) on the ground in the outdoor playspace. This is the only playspace at the facility. There are older toddlers in care at the facility.

Correction Required: Pea gravel and other materials with a diameter of less than 1 inch may not be used in spaces where infants or toddlers receive care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A fence will be put in around the wood chipped playground. There will be a fenced in grass area for the 2 and a half year old students to play in.
2026-03-23 Initial review 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: The rest mats used in the 2's room were not labeled for the use of a specific child.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All mats have been labeled with a number and assigned to a specific child.
2026-03-23 Initial review 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.111(b)

Description: Posted in group space

Noncompliance Area: The daily activity schedule was not posted in the back 4 Day 4's room or the back Pre-K room.

Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The schedule has been printed and posted in the back of both classrooms.
2026-03-23 Initial review 3270.123(a) - Signed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)

Description: Signed

Noncompliance Area: The agreements on file for children #1-#10 were not signed by the operator

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The agreements were signed and dated immediately after realizing. Then copied and sent home to the families.
2026-03-23 Initial review 3270.123(b) - Parent receives original Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(b)

Description: Parent receives original

Noncompliance Area: Original agreements were on file for children #1-#10.

Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The original agreements were signed, copied, and the originals were sent home to the families.
2026-03-23 Initial review 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact forms on file for children # 1, #2, and #8 did not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The families of children 1, 2, and 8 were notified and came in to correct their forms and write in the missing information.
2026-03-23 Initial review 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact forms on file for children # 1, #2, #3, #4 and #8 did not include the health insurance information.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The families of children 1, 2, 3, 4, and 8 were notified and came in to correct their forms and write in the missing insurance information.
2026-03-23 Initial review 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact forms on file for children # 1, #2, #4 and #7 did not include the addresses of all release persons.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The families of children 1, 2, 4, and 7 were notified and came in to correct their forms and write in the missing address information.
2026-03-23 Initial review 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: There were no emergency contact forms in the room for children receiving care in the back Pre-K room. In the 2's room during enrichment time, there was an emergency contact form present for one of the five children receiving care in the room.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All emergency contact forms were copied and placed in the back of the prek and 4 day 4 classrooms. Enrichment contact forms were also printed and placed in the 2 year old and 3 day 4 classroom where both programs are held.
2026-03-23 Initial review 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: The medical emergency transportation plan was not posted in the in the back 4 Day 4's room or the back Pre-K room.

Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The medical emergency transportation plan was printed and hung in both of the classrooms back rooms.
2026-03-23 Initial review 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3)

Description: Disposable diapers

Noncompliance Area: The trash can used for diaper disposal in the 2's room is not hands-free.

Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A foot pedal trash can was ordered and placed in the 2s classroom to only be used for diapers.
2026-03-23 Initial review 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have a written policy to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.

Correction Required: 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 Certified child care providers must have a policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment. The policy must include, but is not limited to: · Recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; · Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child; and · Address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A shaken baby policy was created and shown to the inspector. It was placed in our DHS binder.
2026-03-23 Initial review 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: There was no health assessment on file completed in the 12 months prior to this initial inspection for Facility Persons #7, #8, and #10

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility people 7, 8, and 10 scheduled an updated health report with their doctors as well as a TB shot.

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