Conneaut Lake Preschool and Child Care Center · 155 S 9th St, Conneaut Lake

155 S 9th St, Conneaut Lake, PA 16316 · Crawford County

Keystone STAR 3

Conneaut Lake Preschool and Child Care Center is a certified child care center in Conneaut Lake, PA, with capacity for 150 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 3 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it twice. The state cited 26 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #18 of 24 centers in Crawford County and has more citations per inspection than 95% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 95% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. Among the most cited

Tied for #18 of 24 centers in Crawford County

1 Core-safety citations

25 Other citations

2 Inspections

0 Complaint investigations that found violations

26 citations from 2 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · none in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 19, 2025

Every state visit

Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Health & medication 7

Records & paperwork 7

Training & qualifications 4

Building & playground safety 4

Emergency preparedness 2

Background checks 1

Food & feeding 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Aug 19, 2025 Inspection Health & medication

Infant: updated health report every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(1)

The file for Child #1, an infant aged child, contained a child health report that was more than 6 months old.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 24, 2025): “A curerent copy of child #1's current health report was requested, provided and updated into the child's file.”

Citation Aug 19, 2025 Inspection Health & medication

Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)(1)

The file for Child #2 contained an immunization record that was lacking one dose of Hepatitis A, one dose of Rotavirus, one dose of DTAP, one dose of HIB, one dose of Pneumococcal, and one dose of Polio.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 24, 2025): “A current immunization record was requested and received. Child #2's file is up to date with the immunizations lacking at the time of our inspection.”

Citation Aug 19, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications

Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)

The file for Staff #2 contained a Pediatric First Aid and CPR that was renewed after the previous on had expired.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 24, 2025): “Staff # 2 completed their training and is now certified.”

Citation Aug 19, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications

Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)

The file for Staff #1 contained two mandated reporter trainings that were more than 60 months apart.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 24, 2025): “Staff # 1 completed their mandated reporter training and is current.”

Core safety Nov 18, 2024 Inspection Background checks

Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

The file for Staff Person #3, a rehire, did not include an updated disclosure statement.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 27, 2024): “Staff #3 has signed a new disclosure statement for their file.”

Citation Nov 18, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Letter to parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(e)

The parent letter explaining the emergency procedures did not address lockdown or accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 27, 2024): “Lockdown procedure and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions was added to the communication with parents letter of our emergency procedures. This updated letter was then sent home to all parents.”

Citation Nov 18, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety

Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)

The first aid kit in School Age Room #1 and #2 lacked scissors. The first aid kit in School Age Room #2 lacked tweezers.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 27, 2024): “Scissors were added to the first aid kit in school age room #1 and #2 and tweezers to the kit in room #2.”

Citation Nov 18, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety

No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)

Observed peeling, flaking paint along the wall above the baseboard heater in School Age Room #2.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 27, 2024): “School age room #2 has been repainted where peeling, flaking paint was observed.”

Citation Nov 18, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety

Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)

Handwashing signs were not posted in the toilet stalls of the boy's and girl's restrooms for the downstairs area, and were not posted above the sinks and in the toilet stalls for the boy's and girl's restrooms for the upstairs social hall (School Age Area).

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 27, 2024): “Hand washing signs were posted in the toilet stalls of all the boys and girls bathrooms downstairs and above the sinks and toilet stalls in the boys and girls bathrooms upstairs in the social hall.”

Citation Nov 18, 2024 Inspection Health & medication

Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1)

The file for Child #2, a young toddler, did not include an updated health report conducted within the past six months.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 27, 2024): “An updated health report and immunization record were obtained and put in child #2 file.”

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Citation Nov 18, 2024 Inspection Health & medication

Immunization record/Dismissal policy 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3)

The most current immunization record in the file for Child #1, a six-month old infant, did not include documentation of 4th and 6th month immunizations according to the recommendations of the ACIP.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 27, 2024): “A current copy of child #1 immunization record is in child's file which includes the 4th and 6th month immunizations.”

Citation Nov 18, 2024 Inspection Health & medication

Name on bottle 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(3)

Observed alcohol wipes, antiseptic wipes, and sting ointments, which did not identify the name of the child for whom the medications were intended, in the first aid kits in the Infant, OT, Preschool, and School Age #2 Rooms.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 27, 2024): “Alcohol wipes, antiseptic wipes and sting ointment were removed from the first aid kits in the infant, toddler, preschool and school age room #2.”

Citation Nov 18, 2024 Inspection Health & medication

Written consent/Medication log 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(6)/3270.133(7)

The EpiPen for Child #7 lacked written parental consent for administration and a medication log.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 27, 2024): “Written parental consent and medication log was signed by parent and is kept with the child's epi pen.”

Citation Nov 18, 2024 Inspection Health & medication

12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

The initial health assessment/TB Screening in the file for Staff Person #2 was conducted after the staff person's first day working in child care. See LIS Code Sheet.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 27, 2024): “Staff #2 received a health assessment one day after start date and TB test was read four days after start date. The most recent health assessment on file is now current.”

Citation Nov 18, 2024 Inspection Food & feeding

Written statement 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(1)

Infant feeding schedules had not been obtained from the parents for Child #1, #9 and #10, who are infants.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 27, 2024): “Infant feeding schedules have been obtained for child #1, #9, and #10.”

Citation Nov 18, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)

The most recent annual emergency drills were conducted more than 12 months apart: 5/18/23-9/10/24.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 27, 2024): “Going forward, we will make sure the next annual training takes place within a year of the current training; 9/10/24”

Citation Nov 18, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety

Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

The facility lacked a proof-of-purchase for the interconnected fire alarm.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 27, 2024): “This was corrected on 11/22/2024. The attestation form was signed, dated and will be kept on file.”

Citation Nov 18, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21

The facility's policy for shaken baby syndrome/abusive head trauma/child maltreatment did not include a written policy for the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 27, 2024): “Child maltreatment prevention and identification have been added to our Shaken baby/abusive head trauma policy.”

Citation Nov 18, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications

Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)

Staff persons #1, 3, 4 and 5 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Pediatric First Aid/CPR from an approved PQAS instructor: (see LIS code sheet).

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 27, 2024): “Staff #1, 3, 4 and 5 are scheduled training with a PQAS instructor on 11/27/24. Staff will not work unsupervised until completion of training.”

Citation Nov 18, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications

Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)

The most recent Mandated Reporter Trainings in the file for Staff Person #3 exceeded 60 months between trainings.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 27, 2024): “Staff #3 received their mandated reporter training on 4/1/2024.”

Citation Nov 18, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)

The first child service report in the file for Child #2 was conducted more than 6 months after the child's start date. The most recent child service reports in the file for Child #7 exceeded six months between reports.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 27, 2024): “Child #2 service report was conducted on 10/25/2024 and child #7 service report was conducted on 10/17/2024.”

Citation Nov 18, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Arrival/departure times 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(4)

The facility's fee agreement form does not include arrival and departure times. Hence, the fee agreements for the eight child files reviewed, Child #1 through Child #8, lacked arrival and departure times.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 27, 2024): “We added arrival and departure times to the fee agreement.”

Citation Nov 18, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)

The facility's fee agreement form does not include release persons. Hence, the fee agreements for the eight child files reviewed, Child #1 through Child #8, lacked release persons.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 27, 2024): “The facility's fee agreement now includes designated people who the child may be released to.”

Citation Nov 18, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(b)/3270.182(8)

The fee agreements on file for Child #1 though Child #8 were the original documents.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 27, 2024): “Parents were given original agreements. A copy is retained in child's file.”

Citation Nov 18, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)

The most recent parent updates for the emergency plan and fee agreement in the files for Child #5 and #7 exceeded six months between updates.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 27, 2024): “Child #5 reviewed and updated their emergency contact information and financial agreement on 9/13/2024 and child #7 on 9/12/2024.”

Citation Nov 18, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)

Information on how to access the regulations in Chapter 3270 electronically was not posted at the facility.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 27, 2024): “The information on how to access the regulations electronically was posted next to our certificate of compliance at the entrance of our center for all parents to be able to see.”

“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.

Daily rates

Age group	Full time, per day	Part time, per day
Newborn (Under 6 Weeks)	$46.19	$46.19
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.)	$46.19	$46.19
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.)	$46.19	$46.19
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.)	$46.19	$46.19
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K)	$41.11	$29.79
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.)	$41.11	$23.09
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.)	$41.11	$23.09

The daily price the center lists in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search for families paying privately. The state notes that rates are subject to change and programs don’t have to share them, so confirm with the center. See what daycare costs in Pennsylvania.

About this center

Capacity 150 children

Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)

Certificate valid through Nov 27, 2026

Keystone STARS STAR 3
since Feb 18, 2026 · what STARS means

Operator Conneaut Lake Preschool and Child Care Center

Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–5:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare

Phone (814) 382-6675

State certificate # CER-00247234

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Common questions

Has Conneaut Lake Preschool and Child Care Center had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 1 violation since 2021 on the topics Daycare Record treats as core safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). The most recent, on Nov 18, 2024 (background checks): “The file for Staff Person #3, a rehire, did not include an updated disclosure statement.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Conneaut Lake Preschool and Child Care Center?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Conneaut Lake Preschool and Child Care Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Conneaut Lake Preschool and Child Care Center’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 3, effective Feb 18, 2026. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating program for child care, from STAR 1 to STAR 4. It measures program quality, not inspection results, so read both.

How does Conneaut Lake Preschool and Child Care Center compare with other daycares in Crawford County?

It is tied for #18 of 24 centers in Crawford County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 95% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Conneaut Lake Preschool and Child Care Center last inspected?

Aug 19, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Conneaut Lake Preschool and Child Care Center cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $46.19 for newborn, $46.19 for infant, $46.19 for young toddler, $46.19 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Conneaut Lake Preschool and Child Care Center?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Conneaut Lake Preschool and Child Care Center.

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Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.

To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.

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