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Creative Learning Childcare Center

Erie, PA · Erie County
2312 W 15th St, Erie, PA 16505
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Quick Facts

Capacity
193 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (814) 454-5437
2312 W 15th St
Erie, PA 16505
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00255565
License Issued
May 23, 2026
Active Through
May 23, 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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CREATIVE LEARNING CHILDCARE CENTER is a Child Care Center in ERIE PA, with a maximum capacity of 193 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-02-12 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: Observed in the School Age room cracked magna tiles and a cracked plastic bin containing dress-up clothes.

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.)
The cracked magna tiles and cracked plastic bin have been removed from the classroom to eliminate any safety hazards.
2026-02-12 Renewal 3270.133(2) - Written instructions Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(2)

Description: Written instructions

Noncompliance Area: Observed in the Preschool A classroom an Albuterol inhaler that was lacking the written instructions from the individual who prescribed the medicine.

Correction Required: A staff person shall administer a prescription medication only if written instructions are provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine. Instructions for administration contained on a prescription label are acceptable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Albuterol inhaler has been sent home to the family, and written instructions from the prescribing individual have been requested.
2026-02-12 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2 contains current PFA/CPR training that was conducted after the previous training expired as evidenced by training dates on file of 4/5/2023 and 6/13/2025.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
To correct this violation, the staff member has successfully completed updated Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR training on 6/13/2025. Documentation of the updated certification has been placed in the staff member's file.
2026-02-12 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #5 contains current fire safety training that was completed greater than 12 months after the previous fire safety training.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
To correct this violation, staff person #5 has completed updated Fire Safety Training, and documentation of the completed training has been placed in the staff member's file.
2026-02-12 Renewal 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1, hire date (see IS code sheet) contains only 6 of the required 12 hours of annual training between 12/2024 and 12/2025. The file for staff person #3, hire date (see IS code sheet) contains only 11.5 of the required 12 hours of annual training between 9/2024 and 9/2025. The file for staff person #4, hire date (see IS code sheet) contains only 9 of the required 12 hours of annual training between 12/2024 and 12/2025. The file for staff person #5, hire date (see IS code sheet) contains only 4.5 of the required 12 hours of annual training between 11/2024 and 11/2025.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Additional training hours have been scheduled for each staff member to ensure completion of the required 12 hours of annual training.
2026-02-12 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 contains current mandated reporter training that was completed after the previous training expired as evidenced by trainings dated 6/17/2020 and 6/20/2025.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
To correct this violation, staff person #1 has successfully completed the current Mandated Reporter Training, and documentation of the updated training has been placed in the staff member's file.
2026-02-12 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 contains a current child abuse clearance that was obtained after the previous clearance expired as evidenced by clearances date 6/16/2020 and 6/27/2025. The file for staff person #6 contains a current criminal history clearance that was obtained after the previous clearance expired as evidenced by clearances date 5/4/2020 and 5/5/2025.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Both staff members have current and valid Child Abuse and Criminal History Clearances on file.
2026-02-12 Renewal 3270.82(e) - Toilet and sinks proper height Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(e)

Description: Toilet and sinks proper height

Noncompliance Area: Observed the 2 sinks in the Nursery 2 classroom were not proper heights for children and no platform, step or stool was available. Children in this room are of young toddler age.

Correction Required: Toilets and sinks shall be at proper heights for children using them or shall be easily approached by means of platforms or steps.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The center has ordered toddler-appropriate step stools and sink extensions in the Nursery 2 classroom to ensure all children can safely reach the sinks.
2025-10-23 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.133(1) - Original container Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(1)

Description: Original container

Noncompliance Area: Observed in the medication box in Preschool A enzyme tablets identified for child #1 that are not being stored in the original container.

Correction Required: A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will request that medication for child #1 be provided in its original container and remain in that container while on site.
2025-10-23 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.133(2) - Written instructions Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(2)

Description: Written instructions

Noncompliance Area: Observed in the medication box in the Younger Two's room prescription triamcinolone ointment identified for child #2 that is lacking written instructions provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine.

Correction Required: A staff person shall administer a prescription medication only if written instructions are provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine. Instructions for administration contained on a prescription label are acceptable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will require that the prescription ointment for child #2 be provided in its original packaging along with written instructions from the prescribing individual. Instructions printed on the prescription label are considered acceptable.
2025-10-23 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2, hire date (see IS code sheet) contains a health assessment form that was completed by a medical assistant which is not listed as an acceptable qualification and the form states that a physical exam was not conducted and therefore is not a valid health assessment for employment in child care. The file for staff person #2, hire date (see IS code sheet) contains a health assessment dated 2/26/2026 which is not a valid date and is therefore not a valid health assessment.

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. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff Person #2 will immediately obtain a valid health assessment conducted by a licensed healthcare provider.
2025-10-23 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #3 contains only 1 of the required 2 written references.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will have staff person #3 will provide the second written reference immediately.
2025-10-23 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): PA Health & Safety Topics.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 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 #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 will get scheduled time to complete pre-service training.
2025-10-23 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2, hire date (see IS code sheet), who has lived in the state of Mississippi during the previous 60 months, contains Mississippi state clearances that expired 6/2/2020 and are therefore not valid and does not contain updated Mississippi state clearances. The file for staff person #3, hire date (see IS code sheet), Who has lived in the state of Arkansas during the previous 60 months, is lacking Arkansas State clearances.

Correction Required: 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 Persons #2 and #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will have staff person #2 and #3 request and update out-of-state clearances as soon as possible. Will be removed until received.
2025-02-14 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: The files for children #3, #4 and #5 are lacking child service reports completed during the previous 6-month period.

Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will complete and file the missing child service reports immediately for children #3, #4, and #5. The reports must include all relevant details regarding the child¿s development, behavior, and any other required assessments or services.

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