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Saint Benedict Center

Erie, PA · Erie County
345 E 9TH ST, Erie, PA 16503
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Quick Facts

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

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Contact Information

📞 (814) 454-4514
345 E 9TH ST
Erie, PA 16503
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00249069
License Issued
Dec 26, 2025
Active Through
Dec 26, 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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Saint Benedict Center is a Child Care Center in ERIE PA, with a maximum capacity of 165 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
2026-08-05 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 1045am in the preschool outdoor play space it was observed that 16 preschool age children were lined up with 4 staff members. Staff #1 using their written list named 9 preschool age children in their group and Staff #2 named 6 preschool age children in their group. Staff #1 and 2 were asked to name their supervisory groups again. Staff #1 again named 9 preschool age children and staff #2 named 6 preschool age children. Only 15 preschool age children were named both times. The other two staff members stated that they were just extra hands. At approximately 120pm, room 103 was observed to have 5 young toddlers and 1 young school age child. When asked who is in your supervisory group Staff #3 stated that they just came in for breaks and didn't know. Staff #4 named 3 young toddlers in their group. When asked to name their groups again and asked if there was a list for staff to look at, Staff #3 stated they didn't know if there was a list and then named 1 young toddler and stated that another young toddler had just left. Staff #4 stated the same 3 young toddlers again. Only 4 of the 6 children were identified.

Correction Required: Tiered LIS: Tier 1: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. Teir 2: The Legal Entity will require all staff at the facility to attend a 2-hour minimum, in person training regarding maintaining proper supervision presented by ELRC. The training may count towards the mandatory 12 training hours required by the Department. Documentation of training for each staff will be submitted to the department within 5 days of the completion of the training. The operator shall a provide a date for when this will be completed.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
1. 8/5/2026- Each staff person will have the names of the children they are responsible for on a separate binder ring. The binder ring will have individual names of children on laminated strips. Each staff person will add the name of child they are responsible for as the children arrive in the classroom. During breaks the staff member will hand over the binder ring to responsible person and point out the children on the laminated names. When the children leave for the day, the staff member takes off the name of that child from the binder ring. (Implemented 8/31/26) 2. 9/17/2026-All staff will receive a minimum of two hours of training in supervision presented by the ELRC. The training will be held on September 16, 2026.
2026-08-05 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

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

Noncompliance Area: Staff #5's most recent health assessment on file is dated 3/13/23 which is more than 24 months ago.

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 #5 was sent home immediately and asked to get a physical done. Staff #5 is unable to return to the center until the physical is done
2026-08-05 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)

Description: Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: Staff #5's file did not contain a TB test at time of inspection.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. 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 #5 will be sent home and asked to get a physical and a TB test done. The staff member came back into work with a paper from the Erie County Department of Health that stated that she can never have a skin test done because it will come back positive, Staff #5 had a blood test done.
2026-08-05 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10)

Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

Noncompliance Area: Staff #7's file contained a pediatric first aid/CPR training dated 12/18/25 which is more than 90 days after date of hire(See LIS Code Sheet).

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #7 was originally scheduled to have CPR training done in September, however CPR Dave took our payment and refused to answer our phone calls and never showed up for training. The center director has now found a new CPR instructor who is able to come train any new staff within a month of their hire dates.
2026-08-05 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: Staff #4's file contain a Mandated Reporter training dated 3/13/26 which is more than 90 days after date of hire(See LIS Code Sheet).

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.)
Staff #4 will be given a copy of her trainings that are due at her year mark. Staff #4 will make sure she has completed all of the trainings she is required too by her one-year anniversary.
2026-08-05 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Staff #5's file contained a Child Abuse Clearance dated 3/23/21, a DHS FBI clearance dated 3/26/21, and an NSOR certificate dated 3/4/21 all dated more than 60 months ago.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff person #5 shall not work in a childcare position.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #5 will immediately redo her Child Abuse, FBI and NSOR clearances. Staff #5 will be asked to remain at home until she receives the updated ones either in the mail or via email.
2026-08-05 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.37(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Aide qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.37(b)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Aide qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff persons #5 and 6, who are classified as an aide, does not include a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate; or a minimum of an 8th grade education and 2 years of experience with children.

Correction Required: An aide shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified in §3270.37(b)(1)-(3). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #5 and staff person #6 will bring in a copy of their High School Diploma tomorrow. Staff person #5 and staff person #6 will also send a picture of their High School Diploma to the center directors' phone when they get home from work.
2026-08-05 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: The fire testing log contained the following dates 10/11/25-11/11/25, 12/9/25-1/12/26, 1/12/26-2/14/26, and 3/12-26-4/18/26 which are more than 30 days apart.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The center director will plan ahead on a calendar date to check the fire equipment. The center director will make sure that the dates are no more than 28 days apart each month
2025-09-10 Renewal 3270.178 - Transportation First Aid Kit Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.178

Description: Transportation First Aid Kit

Noncompliance Area: The van used for transportation was missing soap from the first aid kit. The bus used for transportation was missing a bottle of water from the first aid kit.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit, including the contents as specified in §3270.75 (relating to first-aid kit) shall be in the vehicle when children are being transported.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director went into the office and grabbed a new water bottle and new soap and asked the van driver and the bus driver to replace them in their vehicles.
2025-09-10 Renewal 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): Pediatric First Aid and CPR

Correction Required: 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 #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.)
All of the above listed staff had gotten their trainings and clearances they were just turned in late.
2025-09-10 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: Staff #1's initial Child Abuse Clearance is dated 7/31/25 which is after their date of hire(See LIS Code Sheet). Staff #5's two most recent DHS FBI Clearance's are dated 1/8/2020 and 1/9/2025 which is more than 60 months apart. Staff #6 two most recent Child Abuse Clearances are dated 1/8/2020 and 7/5/2025 and NSOR Certificates are dated 1/17/2020 and 7/2/2025 both are more than 60 months apart. Staff #7's two most recent NSOR Certificates are dated 1/7/2020 and 8/25/25 which are more than 60 months apart. Staff #8's two most recent NSOR Certificates are dated 4/9/2020 and 8/25/25 which are more than 60 months apart. Staff #9's two most recent NSOR Certificates are dated 3/13/2020 and 8/22/25 which are more than 60 months apart. Staff #10's two most recent Child Abuse Clearances are dated 1/6/2020 and 8/25/25 which are more than 60 months apart.

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.)
All of the above staff clearances have since been received. The Director will make sure to have a system in place so that the clearances do not exceed the 5 years.
2025-09-10 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: Staff #4 and 5's files did not contain proof of education or verified proof of childcare experience. Staff #3's file did not contain verified proof of childcare experience.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Director spoke to the above-named staff and asked them to give the verification sheet to their past employer for them to fill out. The Director also asked the staff to have them turned into her by October 1, 2025.
2025-09-10 Renewal 3270.37(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.37(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: HS/GED/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1's file did not contain documentation of translated and evaluated proof of education of the person's foreign diploma.

Correction Required: An aide shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director spoke to the staff member who notified them that they were almost done completing their GED here in Erie. In the meantime, the director sent the Diploma to the approved agency for proper verification and translation.
2025-09-10 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: In the outside play area the outside bag was hanging off the low toddler area fence into the preschool play area. The bag was not locked the hand sanitizer and hydrogen peroxide which state keep out of reach of children was accessible to children.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Director spoke to the staff and asked them to lock up the emergency bags at the zippers to ensure that the children did not have access to the items in the bags.
2025-09-10 Renewal 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(b)

Description: Inaccessible to children

Noncompliance Area: In the outside play area the outside bag was hanging off the low toddler area fence into the preschool play area. The bag was not locked the first aid kit was accessible to children.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Director spoke to the staff and asked them to lock up the emergency bags at the zippers to ensure that the children did not have access to the items in the bags.

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