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Gilson Child Development Center

Erie, PA · Erie County
903 Payne Ave, Erie, PA 16503
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Quick Facts

Capacity
211 children
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (814) 413-0177
903 Payne Ave
Erie, PA 16503
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00244130
License Issued
Nov 3, 2025
Active Through
Oct 3, 2026
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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GILSON CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER is a Child Care Center in ERIE PA, with a maximum capacity of 211 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
2026-07-22 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: In the butterflies' room (104) was a broken clear toy bin with rough edges.

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 bin in the Butterfly room has been thrown away.
2026-07-22 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: In the Coyote room(109) and the Butterflies room(104) were foam blocks that contained teeth marks accessible to children still placing objects in their mouths.

Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The foam blocks in the Coyote room and the Butterfly room were removed from the classroom.
2026-07-22 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: In the fox room (105) the thermometer in the refrigerator was broken.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The refrigerator thermometer in the Fox room has been replaced with a thermometer that works.
2026-07-22 Renewal 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 11:15am in the butterflies' room(104) a staff person placed a child on the changing table and then stepped away from the child to gather supplies leaving the child alone unsupervised on the changing table.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff member was provided training on supervision and given a proper diapering handout.
2026-07-22 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: Child #2's most recent child service report is dated 3/2026 there was no date for the child's previous child service report. Child #3, 4, 5 and 6's most recent child service report is dated 2/2026 there was no date for the children's previous child service reports.

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.)
The files for children #2, #3, #4, #5, and #6 now contain current assessment data.
2026-07-22 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: Child #3's file was missing the address of one individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

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 file for child #3 now has the missing address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
2026-07-22 Renewal 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: The two most recent 6-month update signatures for the emergency contact information are dated: Child #1 11/24/25 and 6/10/26, Child #2 9/20/25 and 4/2/26, and Child #6 11/4/25 and 6/17/26 all more than 6 months apart.

Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency contact information for child #1, #2, and #6 is now all current.
2026-07-22 Renewal 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.181(c) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.181(c)

Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: Child #2's, an infant age child(See LIS Code Sheet), two most recent health assessments are dated 12/15/25 and 7/1/26 which are more than 6 months apart.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The file for child #2 contains an up-to-date health report.
2026-07-22 Renewal 3270.131(d)(1) - Child's health history Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(1)

Description: Child's health history

Noncompliance Area: Child #3's health assessment did not indicate a review of the child's health history.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's health history.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The file for child #3 now has a current health report dated 7/20/26 with a completed health history.
2026-07-22 Renewal 3270.131(d)(2) - Child's allergies Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(2)

Description: Child's allergies

Noncompliance Area: Child #3's health assessment did not indicate a list of the child's allergies.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a list of the child's allergies.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The file for child #3 has a current health report dated 7/20/26 with a complete list of child's aller
2026-07-22 Renewal 3270.131(d)(3) - Current medication and reason Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(3)

Description: Current medication and reason

Noncompliance Area: Child #3's health assessment did not indicate a list of the child's current medication and the reason for the medication.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a list of the child's current medication and the reason for the medication.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The file for child #3 has a current health report dated 7/20/26 with a complete list of the child's current medication and the reason for the medication.
2026-07-22 Renewal 3270.131(d)(4) - Acute or chronic health problem Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(4)

Description: Acute or chronic health problem

Noncompliance Area: Child #3's health assessment did not indicate an assessment of an acute or chronic health problem or special need and recommendations for treatment or services, including information regarding abnormal results of screening tests for vision, hearing or lead poisoning.

Correction Required: A health report shall include an assessment of an acute or chronic health problem or special need and recommendations for treatment or services, including information regarding abnormal results of screening tests for vision, hearing or lead poisoning.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The file for child #3 has a current health report dated 7/20/26 with a completed assessment of any acute or chronic health problem or special need and recommendations for treatment or services, including information regarding abnormal results of screening tests for vision, hearing, or lead poisoning.
2026-07-22 Renewal 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(7)

Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: The health assessments on file for Child #1 and 3 did not indicate if the child is free from contagious disease and may participate in child care.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent for child #1 was asked to have the doctor complete the health determination statement and return to our office staff by 8/7/26. The file for child #3 has a current health report dated 7/20/26 containing the health determination statement.
2026-07-22 Renewal 3270.131(d)(8) - Age appropriate screenings complete Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(8)

Description: Age appropriate screenings complete

Noncompliance Area: Child #3's health assessment did not indicate that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The file for child #3 has a current health report dated 7/20/26 with a completed assessment with any age-appropriate screenings listed as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
2026-07-22 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: The two most recent 6-month update signatures for the Financial Agreement are dated: Child #2 11/24/25 and 6/10/26, Child #2 9/20/25 and 4/2/26, and Child #6 11/4/25 and 6/17/26 all more than 6 months apart.

Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The financial agreements on file for children #1, #2, and #6, now have up to date signatures from parents after their review.

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