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Century Child Development Center

Erie, PA · Erie County
504 E 27th St, Erie, PA 16504
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Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
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📞 (814) 480-9516
504 E 27th St
Erie, PA 16504
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✓ Licensed Head Start Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00187000
License Issued
Jan 7, 2022
Expired
Jan 7, 2023
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 1

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CENTURY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER is a Head Start Center in ERIE PA. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday
  • Tuesday
  • Wednesday
  • Thursday
  • Friday
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2021-10-05 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.31(g) - Fire safety - 1 yr./Professional development certificate Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr./Professional development certificate

Noncompliance Area: The documentation of the annual fire safety training completed by staff in August of 2021 did not include the signature and title of the trainer.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety 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.Completion of professional development shall be documented by the signature and title of a representative of the professional development entity and include the date professional development was completed. Documentation shall be retained in the facility person's file or maintained in an electronic system as designated by the Department. Documentation of the completion of the professional development under subsection (f) taken from September 30, 2016, forward satisfies this requirement.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will obtain documentation from the trainer indicating he conducted the last training and ensure it includes his signature and title.
2021-10-05 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: The most recent evaluation on file for Facility Person #1 was completed more than 12 months after the prior evaluation.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The evaluation on file for Facility Person #1 is current.
2020-10-07 Renewal 3270.123(b) - Parent receives original Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The agreements on file for children #1 and #2 were the originals.

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 for child #1 and #2 were copied and retained by the facility. Original agreements were sent to parents. In the future, the operator will immediately make copies of all child care agreements to be retained by the facility, and ensure that the parent receives the original at the time of any enrollment or update.
2020-10-07 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The health assessment / TB test on file for Facility Person #3 was completed more than one year prior to her start date in a child care position.

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.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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility Person #3 was notified of this deficiency and requested to schedule an appointment for a current/updated health assessment and TB test, as soon as possible. In the future, medical records will be reviewed by the CDC Health Services Team to ensure all Facility Persons who come into contact with the children or who work with food preparation meet this requirement prior to providing initial service in a child care setting. Additionally, health assessments will be tracked to ensure compliance with biennial updates.
2020-10-07 Renewal 3270.183(a) - Locked cabinet Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The children's files on site were kept in a cabinet that was not locked.

Correction Required: Child records are confidential and shall be stored in a locked cabinet.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child files are maintained in a password-protected, electronic system. Therefore, it is not necessary to store paper versions of child records at the facility, so we are no longer doing so. The protocol is for Emergency Contact information to be copied and forwarded to the child's classroom before being uploaded into the child file (electronic system). The operator of the facility or designate has the ability to access child files at any time for department representatives. In the future, operators will receive training and/or review of this procedure to ensure compliance with this regulation.
2020-10-07 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The state police, FBI and NSOR clearances on file for Facility Person #1 were completed after her start date of 2/24/20. There was no criminal history clearance or complete FBI clearance on file for Facility Person #3, with a start date of 9/1/20.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 3 may not work in a child care position at the facility without all completed clearances on file 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.)
All clearances for Facility Person #1 are now current and on file at the facility. Facility Person #3 does not have a criminal history clearance or a complete FBI clearance. Therefore, this individual was removed/suspended from the child care position at the facility. In the future, the operator will comply with all CPSL requirements. All Facility Person's records will 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.
2020-10-07 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Facility Persons #2 and #3 were classified as assistant group supervisors based on completion of high school and 2 years of child care experience. There was not documentation of 2 years (2500 hours) of child care experience on file for either staff person.

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.)
Facility Persons #2 and #3 were notified of this deficiency and at least 2500 hours of verified child care experience was requested from each. Upon receipt, this verification will be forwarded to our Certification Rep for review. In the future, we will ensure that all staff members with an assistant group supervisor classification have verification of child care experience included in their files.
2020-10-07 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There were exposed bolts on the gate leading to the outdoor playspace.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The exposed bolts were originally covered with plastic caps to eliminate the hazard. However, the caps were found to be an unreliable "fix" because the caps would fall off. A permanent solution was implemented by grinding the bolts down, flush with the nut, thereby removing the risk of any ongoing danger. Pictures of abated violation will be submitted to Certification rep for review. In the future, indoor and outdoor facility space, materials and equipment will be routinely inspected to ensure everything is in good repair and free from visible hazards.
2019-12-17 Renewal 3270.123(b) - Parent receives original Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The original agreements were on file for children #1-#5.

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 given to the parent on the date of the inspection. In the future all original agreements will be given to the parent and a copy will remain in the file
2019-12-17 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The work address of the enrolling parent of child #1 was not listed on the emergency contact form on file.

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 work address was obtained from the parent and written on the emergency contact form. In the future all paperwork will be reviewed by the Director to ensure the home and work addresses and telephone numbers are listed on the emergency contact form.
2019-12-17 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The health insurance policy number was not listed on the emergency contact form on file for child #5.

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 health insurance policy number was obtained from the parent and written on the emergency contact form. In the future all paperwork will be reviewed by the Director to ensure the health insurance policy number is listed on the emergency contact form.
2019-12-17 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information kept in the classroom with the children was incomplete.

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.)
The complete emergency contact information was placed in a clipboard/binder and placed in the child care space. In the future all completed emergency contact information will be placed in a clipboard/binder and will remain in the care space at all times.
2019-12-17 Renewal 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There was no documentation of an influenza vaccine from within the last 12 months, recommended annually by the ACIP, on file for child #4.

Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Director has already contacted the parent for an updated written verification of the influenza vaccine. In the future the Director will review files to ensure children are up-to-date on their influenza vaccine as recommended by the ACIP
2019-12-17 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The health assessment on file for Facility Person #3 was dated more than 12 months prior to her start date in a child care position at the facility.

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.)
The health assessment for Facility Person #3 had the wrong date of service on it. The service contractor was contacted, the date was corrected and initialed to ensure authenticity. In the future the Director will review all facility person's files to ensure information is complete and current
2019-12-17 Renewal 3270.25(a) - Post the certificate of compliance Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A copy of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance and a copy of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office posted at the same location.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A copy of the current childcare regulations was posted on the parent bulletin board at time of inspection. In the future the Director will ensure a copy of the regulations is posted on the bulletin board for parents at all times
2019-12-17 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan training documented and on file for Facility Persons #1, #2 and #3 was not completed at initial hire.

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency plan training was provided to employees prior to the inspection but not at time of hire. In the future emergency plan training will be provided at time of employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update.
2019-12-17 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Facility Persons #1, #2 and #3 serve as assistant group supervisors. There was no documentation of the child care experience on file required for Facility Persons #1, #2 and #3 to qualify as assistant group supervisors.

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.)
Documentation of child care experience was completed at time of inspection for facility persons #1, #2 and #3. In the future all documentation of child care experience will be in the employee's file prior to service at the facility.
2019-09-06 Initial review 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There was a crack in a plastic bin containing books in the Lions room, creating potential pinch point.

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 crack was repaired. Classroom materials and equipment will be monitored and kept in good condition.
2019-09-06 Initial review 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The refrigerator in the Lions and Tigers rooms did not have thermometers.

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.)
Thermometers were placed in the refrigerators and each was noted to be under 45 F. Thermometers will remain in each refrigerator and the temperature will be monitored to be sure it remains at 45 F or below.
2019-09-06 Initial review 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The first aid kits in the three classrooms did not contain scissors.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Scissors were placed in the first aid kits and will be monitored to be sure they include all required items at all times.
2019-09-06 Initial review 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There were exposed bolts on the fence in the outdoor playspace, near each of the two gates.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The bolts will be covered. All building surfaces will be kept free from hazards, including exposed bolts.

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