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International Institute Of Erie

Erie, PA · Erie County
E 26TH & WALLACE ST, Erie, PA 16504
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Quick Facts

Capacity
59 children
Languages
English, Arabic, Bosnian (Serbo Croat), English, Other, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Vietnamese
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (814) 452-3935
E 26TH & WALLACE ST
Erie, PA 16504
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00243668
License Issued
Oct 21, 2025
Active Through
Oct 21, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 1

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The International Institute of Erie (IIE), a local field office of The U.S. Committee for Refugees

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Thursday7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Friday7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-07-23 Renewal 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.106(f)

Description: 2 feet apart

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 12:00pm on 7/23/2026, two young toddlers were observed to be napping in the Infant room in pack-n-plays that did not have two feet of space on three sides.

Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Pack-n-plays in the infant room were moved away from the wall to ensure that at least two feet of space on three sides of the pack-n-play are free while it is in use.
2026-07-23 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: The Emergency Contact form for Child #1 did not include a complete address for the designated release person.

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 city and state for the designated release person of child #1 was added to the emergency form.
2026-07-23 Renewal 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)

Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months

Noncompliance Area: The most recent health assessment on file for Child #1, an infant, was dated more than 6 months ago (11/21/2025).

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent of child #1 was contacted and a current physical and immunization was requested. The parent brought in a physical and immunization record for the child dated 3/27/2026 the same day.
2026-07-23 Renewal 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1)

Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

Noncompliance Area: The immunization record on file for Child #1 lacked the following immunizations: one (1) dose of DTAP and one (1) dose of Pneumococcal with no Letter of Exemption on file.

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 parent of child #1 was contacted and a current immunization record was requested. The parent brought in an immunization record for the child dated 3/27/2026 the same day.
2026-07-23 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5) - HS/GED + 2 yrs Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs

Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff Persons #1, 2 and 3 lacked appropriate documentation of a minimum high school diploma or general educational development certificate.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff persons #2,and 3 will resubmit their transcripts to educational evaluators for international evaluation after August 3rd, as they do not have access to their original transcripts and this is the first date they can submit photocopies. Staff member #1 is waiting for [their] evaluation to come back from the evaluators. All evaluations will be submitted once they are received back from the evaluation team.
2026-07-23 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: The first aid kits in the Preschool and Toddler rooms did not contain soap.

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.)
Soap was added to the first aid kits in the preschool and toddler rooms and the kits were checked to ensure that all required items were inside.
2026-07-23 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: In the Preschool room, six stained ceiling tiles were observed above the window in the far right of the room.

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 six stained ceiling tiles in the preschool room will be painted to ensure they are clean and in good repair.
2026-07-23 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: Two small areas of damaged, flaking plaster were observed on the wall in the indoor play space (to the far left).

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The two small areas of damaged, flaking plaster will be repaired with spackle in the indoor play space.
2025-07-14 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 files for staff persons #1, #2, #3, and #4 lacked firesafety training that was completed 12 months from the previous firesafety training. The firesafety trainings in file #1 were dated 6/23/24 and 7/1/25. The firesafety trainings in file #2 were dated 6/24/24 and 7/1/25. The firesafety trainings in file #3 were dated 6/25/24 and 7/1/25. The firesafety trainings in file #4 were dated 6/23/24 and 7/1/25.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff completed annual fire safety training online on 7/1/25.
2025-07-14 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 who was hired on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked an NSOR verification certificate that was completed 60 months from the previous NSOR verification certificate. The NSOR verification certificates in the file are dated 11/6/19 and 3/26/25. The file for staff person #2 who was hired on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked an NSOR verification certificate that was completed 60 months from the previous NSOR verification certificate. The NSOR verification certificates in the file are dated 1/14/20 and 1/16/25.

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.)
The NSOR form was completed, submitted, returned and placed in staff member #1 and staff member # 2's files.
2024-07-30 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: In the outdoor play space, observed an orange square climber which had a crack on it causing pinch points to the children in care and observed exposed bolts in the outdoor play space fence.

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 orange square climber was repaired with outdoor, waterproof duct tape placed over the crack so it no longer had pinch points. The exposed bolts in the outdoor play fence were covered with rubber ends.
2023-07-05 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: The two basketball sets in the outdoor Preschool/School Age Playground were not secured, which creates a potential tumbling hazard.

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.)
Provider will fill the basketball sets with water, adding weight, to secure them.
2023-07-05 Renewal 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3)

Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy

Noncompliance Area: The most recent immunization record in the file for Child #1 did not contain documentation of a flu shot administered within the past year or a letter of exemption from the parent or physician.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). Child # 1 must be dismissed from care by close of business (7/5/23) and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #1's letter of exemption was received on the day of the inspection.
2023-07-05 Renewal 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 most recent updated health assessments in the file for Staff Person #3 exceeded 24 months between reports.

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.)
Provider will ensure that all facility person's providing direct care with children have a valid health assessment every 24 months.
2023-07-05 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: The Pediatric First Aid/CPR Training in the file for Staff Person #1 was conducted more than 90 days after the staff person's start date (See LIS Code Sheet).

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.)
Newly hired staff will schedule and complete required pediatric first aid/CPR training within 90 days of employment.
2023-07-05 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 disclosure statements in the files for Staff Person #1 and #2 were on outdated forms.

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.)
Provider had staff #1 and #2 sign the updated forms and placed them in the appropriate files.
2023-07-05 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: Observed rust on the bottom of the metal door frame of the mid-level fire exit. Observed exposed bolts on the base of the toilet in the School Age restroom.

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.)
Provider will paint the door frame of the mid-level fire exit once repairs are made to the frame. Provider will also purchase and install needed caps for the bolts on the toilet in the school age restroom.
2023-07-05 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: Observed peeling, flaking paint along the bottom of the fence in the outdoor School Age Playground.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will clean and paint the bottom fence board along the school age playground.
2022-07-20 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: Observed a crack in the lid of the blue toy bin in the gross motor room.

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.)
Provider will remove the blue toy bin from the gross motor room and replace it will a new bin ensuring the new bin has no cracks in it or the lid.
2022-07-20 Renewal 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1)

Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1, a young toddler, did not contain an updated health report conducted within the past six months.

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 child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will request an updated health report from the child's health care provider.
2022-07-20 Renewal 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.182(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.182(1)

Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: The immunization records in the files for Child #1 and #2 did not contain documentation of a flu shot administered within the past year or a letter of exemption from the parent or physician.

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. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will request the parents of child #1 and child #2 to either have a flu shot administered or to write a letter of exemption either from the parent or a physician.
2022-07-20 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: Observed cobwebs, dirt and debris on the ceiling and along the window frame in the S/A bathroom. Observed leaves and weeds in the stairwell of the fire exit between the ground and first floor.

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.)
Provider will clean cobwebs, dirt and debris on the ceiling and along the window frame in the S/A bathroom and sweep and clean out weeds and leaves in the stairwell of the fire exit between the ground and the first floor.
2022-05-04 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.69(b)

Description: 110º F or less

Noncompliance Area: The hot water temperature for the facility measured 115° F.

Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will turn down the hot water tank until the water coming from the sinks in all child accessible areas does not exceed 110 degrees F.
2022-05-04 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: Observed flaking rust at the bottom of the entrance to the bathroom in the S/A Classroom.

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.)
Provider will ensure that floors, walls, ceilings, and other surfaces will be kept in clean, good repair and free from visible hazards by sanding off the rusted area and repainting the bottom of the entrance to the bathroom in the S/A classroom.

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