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Ellwood City Early Lrng Ctr

Ellwood City, PA · Lawrence County
924 Crescent Ave, Ellwood City, PA 16117
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Quick Facts

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

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Contact Information

📞 (724) 752-0239
924 Crescent Ave
Ellwood City, PA 16117
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00248284
License Issued
Dec 21, 2025
Active Through
Dec 21, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 3

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About the Provider

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ELLWOOD CITY EARLY LRNG CTR is a Child Care Center in ELLWOOD CITY PA, with a maximum capacity of 67 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Thursday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Friday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-09-19 Renewal 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1)

Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 contained an immunization record that was lacking 2 doses of Hepatitis A. The file for Child #2 contained an immunization record that was lacking one dose of DTAP, one dose of HIB, one dose of Pneumococcal, and one dose of Hepatitis A.

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.)
Child #1 For the Correction Plan, I am submitting a hand written note from the parent stating they are refusing to vaccinate. Child #2 For the Correction Plan, I am submitting an updated immunization record.
2025-09-19 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 contained Health and Safety Part 2 training obtained more than 90 days after their start date.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The training was completed in July 2025 outside of the ninety days of hire.
2024-09-09 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.181(b) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Current Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.181(b)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Current

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1, who is a preschool aged child, contained a health assessment that was obtained more than 12 months ago.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. Information in a child's record shall be kept current by the operator.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The health assessment was scheduled for the child and the parent had to reschedule. We were still in compliance but going forward we will instill a better plan with our health office and family service workers.
2024-09-09 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 and #2 both contained Disclosure Statements that were signed after their start dates.

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.)
Since we cannot go back, we have changed our interview process and how we will have staff members sign the disclosure statements going forward.
2024-09-09 Renewal 3270.95(a) - Devices must be compliant Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)

Description: Devices must be compliant

Noncompliance Area: Upon review of documentation of testing of the smoke detection system, it was noted that the system was tested on 2.6.24 and then on 3.14.24 and 4.15.24 and then on 5.24.24 both of these increments are more than 30 days.

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)).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Since we cannot go back, we have changed our process on how we will schedule the testing of the smoke detector system.
2024-09-09 Renewal 3270.95(b) - Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(b)

Description: Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: Upon review of documentation of testing of the smoke detection system, it was noted that the system was tested on 2.6.24 and then on 3.14.24 and 4.15.24 and then on 5.24.24 both of these increments are more than 30 days.

Correction Required: 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.)
Since we cannot go back, we have changed our process on how we will schedule the testing of the smoke detector system.
2023-09-27 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: The toddler classroom contained foam blocks 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.)
Foam blocks were removed from Classroom the day of inspection.
2023-09-27 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: The financial agreements of child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not contain financial agreements which did not contain the persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
New financial agreements have been signed.
2023-09-27 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)

Description: Admission date

Noncompliance Area: The financial agreement of child #2 did not contain their admission date.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Admission date has been added to financial agreement for child #2.
2023-09-27 Renewal 3270.123(b) - Parent receives original Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(b)

Description: Parent receives original

Noncompliance Area: The file of child #2 contained the original financial agreement.

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 financial agreement was given to the parent and a copy was placed in the child's file.
2023-09-27 Renewal 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 for of child #2 and #3 did not contain the addresses for all of the release persons 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.)
Emergency release addresses were added to Emergency Contact forms for Child #2 and Child #3
2023-09-27 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact forms were not present when the children were being cared for in the indoor play space.

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.)
Staff were reminded during staff meeting the importance of carrying their backpack containing EC cards and First Aid kit whenever leaving the classroom.
2023-09-27 Renewal 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(7)

Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: The health assessment of child #2 did not contain a statement the child is free from communicable disease and is able to 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.)
Updated report was sent from the healthcare provider including verification the child is free of contagious and communicable diseases and is now in the child's file.
2023-09-27 Renewal 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: The file of facility person #2, identified as an assistant group supervisor, did not contain documentation of 2 years (2500 hours) of experience with children to qualify as an assistant group supervisor.

Correction Required: 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 was obtained at employment, but not in staff file. It is placed in file now.
2023-09-27 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: The file of facility person #3, employed with the organization for more than 90 days (see coded LIS sheet) did not contain documentation of emergency plan training for the facility in which they were working.

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.)
Staff person was trained and documentation obtained and placed in employee file.

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