Corry Alliance Childcare & LRNG CTR
Corry Alliance Childcare & LRNG CTR is a certified child care center in Corry, PA, with capacity for 66 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 98 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (34 of 98). 23 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #74 of 81 centers in Erie County and has more citations per inspection than 97% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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The file for staff person #1, hire date (see IS code sheet) is lacking a health assessment and TB test results.
The fire drill log identified the most recent fire drills had been conducted 6/2/2026 and 8/3/2026, exceeding 60 days between fire drills.
The file for staff person #1, serving as the facility director, is lacking documentation of child care experience.
The file for staff person #1 contains only 1 of the required 2 written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
The file for staff person #1, hire date (see IS code sheet) contains current clearances that were obtained after the previous clearances expired as evidenced by clearances on file dated: criminal history, 1/2/2021 and 1/21/2026; child abuse, 1/7/2021 and 1/27/2026; DHS FBI, 1/13/2021 and 1/30/2026. The file for staff person #4, hire date (see IS code sheet) contains current clearances that were obtained after the previous clearances expired as evidenced by clearances on file dated: criminal history, 1/7/2021 and 1/21/2026; child abuse, 1/7/2021 and 1/28/2026; DHS FBI, 1/13/2021 and 2/18/2026. The file for staff person #6, hire date (see IS code sheet) is lacking a child abuse clearance at the time of hire as evidenced by the child abuse clearance on file is dated 3/11/2026. The file for staff person #5 contains a disclosure statement with a signature that was not witnessed and is therefore not valid. The file for staff person #7 contains a disclosure statement that was not signed by the applicant and witnessed and is therefore not valid.
The file for staff person #6, hire date (see IS code sheet) is lacking documentation of facility emergency plan training at the time of initial hire. The file does contain current emergency plan training. The file for staff person #7, hire date (see IS code sheet) is lacking documentation of initial or current emergency plan training.
Observed in the Toddler 2 classroom by the tall cabinet a power strip with 4 outlets lacking protective covers and accessible to children age 5 and under.
Observed in the Preschool classroom Lysol and disinfectant spray stored on top of the refrigerator where food is stored.
The women's bathroom used by childcare children in the hallway near the infant room is lacking handwashing signs in the toilet stalls.
Observed in the Toddler 1 classroom a cracked plastic bin containing CD's.
Observed the changing table in the Toddler 1 classroom was missing the knob on the cabinet door which exposed a protruding screw. Observed in the Toddler 1 classroom a small refrigerator sitting on top of another small refrigerator and not anchored causing instability and possibility of the refrigerator falling over.
The file for staff person #4 contains a current health assessment that was conducted greater than 24 months after the previous health assessment as evidenced by health assessments dated 1/24/2024 and 2/5/2026. The file for staff person #8 is lacking a health assessment completed during the previous 24 month period as evidenced by the health assessment on file dated 12/22/2021.
The fire alarm test log identified that the alarm has not been tested during the previous 30-day period with the most recent alarm test conducted 2/11/2026.
The file for child #4 lacks an initial health report conducted within 60 days of the first day of attendance at the facility.
Staff person #7, hire date (see IS code sheet) identified as an aide, is not yet 18 years old. Staff person #5, hire date (see IS code sheet) identified as an aide, began serving in the position prior to their 18th birthday.
Staff person #5 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): health and safety training topics.
The file for staff person #1 contains a current mandated reporter training that was completed greater than 60 months after the previous training was completed as evidenced by trainings dated 7/8/2020 and 7/9/2025. The file for staff person #2 contains a current mandated reporter training that was completed greater than 60 months after the previous training was completed as evidenced by trainings dated 5/12/2020 and 5/14/2025. The file for staff person #5, hire date (see IS code sheet) contains a mandated reporter training that was completed greater than 90 days after hire date as evidenced by the training certificate dated 3/2/2026.
The files for staff persons #5 and #7, identified as aides, are lacking documentation of education and experience to qualify as aides. They may serve in a volunteer position.
The files for child #1 and child #2 lacked current child service reported completed during the previous 6-month period.
The files for children #1, #3 and #4 contain financial agreements and emergency contact information that have not been updated during the previous 6-month period.
The file for staff person #5 is lacking two written non-family reference letters.
The file for staff person #6, hire date (see IS code sheet) contains a current PFA/CPR training that was completed greater than 90 days after hire date as evidenced by the date of training of 2/9/2026.
The file for staff person #1, hire date (See IS code sheet) contains only 5 of the required 12 hours of child care training completed during the year 12/2024 to 12/2025. The file for staff person #3, hire date (see IS code sheet) contains only 3 of the required 12 hours of child care training during the year 9/2024-9/2025. The file for staff person #4, hire date (See IS code sheet) contains only 8 of the required 12 hours of child care training completed during the year 12/2024 to 12/2025.
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The file for staff person #2 contains current NSOR certification that was obtained after the expiration of the previous NSOR as evidenced by training on file dated 2/12/2020 and 2/25/2025. The file is now current. The file for staff person #3 contains current NSOR certification that was obtained after the expiration of the previous NSOR as evidenced by training on file dated 2/12/2020 and 2/25/2025. The file is now current. The file for staff person #4 contains current NSOR certification that was obtained after the expiration of the previous NSOR as evidenced by training on file dated 1/24/2020 and 2/25/2025. The file is now current. The file for staff person #6 contains current clearances that were obtained after the expiration of the previous clearance as evidenced by the following clearance dates: Criminal history 7/8/2029 and 7/14/2024, child abuse 7/7/2019 and 7/23/2024, and NSOR 2/12/2020 and 2/25/2025. The file is now current. The file for staff person #9 contains current clearances that were obtained after the previous clearance expired as evidenced by the following clearance dates: criminal history 5/1/2029 and 7/16/2024, and child abuse 5/10/2019 and 8/28/2024. The file…
Observed the sink area in the preschool room is lacking a lidded trash receptacle.
Observed on the Toddler outdoor play space: the top to the plastic gazebo is cracked and falling in, the wading pool is cracked, the small brown plastic playhouse is cracked and the plastic tunnel that connects the 2 slides is cracked, all posing a hazard to the children using the playspace.
Observed in the infant room 3 cribs and 2 mats used as rest equipment that are not labeled for the use of a specific child.
The file for child #2, preschool age, is lacking a current health report conducted during the previous 12-month period.
The file for staff person #3 contains a current health assessment that was conducted greater than 24 months after the previous health assessment as evidenced by the health assessments on file dated 8/15/2022 and 10/31/2024. The file is now current. The file for staff person #7 contains a current health assessment that was conducted greater than 24 months after the previous health assessment as evidenced by the health assessments on file dated 8/12/2022 and 2/19/2025. The file is now current. The file for staff person #8 contains a current health assessment that was conducted greater than 24 months after the previous health assessment as evidenced by the health assessments on file dated 8/31/2022 and 9/26/2024. The file is now current. The file for staff person #9 contains a current health assessment that was conducted greater than 24 months after the previous health assessment as evidenced by the health assessments on file dated 12/22/2021 and 4/3/2024. The file is now current.
The file for staff person #6 contains a current health assessment that is lacking physician statements regarding results of communicable disease examination and suitability to provide child care.
The file for staff person #5 is lacking a current PFA/PCPR certification as evidenced by the training on file expired 1/2025.
The files for staff persons #1 and #10, hire dates (see IS code sheet) contain current PFA/PCPR that was not completed within 90 days of hire. The training is now current.
The file for staff person #6 contains current mandated reporter training that was completed greater than 60 months after the previous mandated reporter training as evidenced by the trainings on file dated 7/14/2019 and 2/24/2025. The file is now current.
The file for child #1 is lacking a child service report or other approved child assessment completed during the previous 6-month period.
The file for staff person #2 contains only 9.5 of the required 12 hours of child care training during the year 12/2023 to 12/2024. Staff #2 has since completed 1 hour of training on in 2025 that will be used toward the correction. Staff #2 needs 1.5 additional hours of training to correct the violation. The file for staff person #6 contains only 4.5 of the required 12 hours of child care training during the year 12/2023 to 12/2024. Staff #6 has since completed 3 hours of training in 2/2025 that will be used toward the correction. Staff #6 needs 4.5 additional hours of training to correct the violation.
The facility emergency plan is lacking a plan for Continuity of Operations as required in announcement C-22-04.
Sitting on low shelves in the Pre-school classroom there is a peace plant and a snake plant; both found on the list of plants that are toxic to humans.
Observed in the far corner of the Pre-K classroom as well as in the School Age classroom along the front left wall, the wall under the white board and the wall in the blocks area, the heat register cover is detached from the heating unit. This is exposing sharp edges and interior heating elements that measure 115 degrees and higher. This is in areas that are accessible to children.
Observed in the far corner of the Pre-K classroom as well as in the School Age classroom along the front left wall, the wall under the white board and the wall in the blocks area, the heat register cover is detached from the heating unit. This is exposing sharp edges and interior heating elements that measure 115 degrees. This is in areas that are accessible to children. In the back corner near the back stairway there is an ~2-inch diameter hole with crumbling plaster accessible to children.
In the Pre-K classroom observed on the table where children were playing with Duplo blocks, a cracked plastic bin that served as storage for the Duplo blocks.
The fire drill log identified that the 2 most recent fire drills were conducted 7/16/24 and 10/15/24 which exceeds 60 days between drills.
The fire system test log identified the 2 most recent alarm tests were conducted 10/1/24 and 11/4/24 which exceeds 30 days between tests.
The file for staff person #1, hire date (see IS code sheet), is lacking 2 written reference letters.
Observed the certificate of compliance posted on the parent board in the hallway expired 6/24/24.
The file for Staff #5 contained a Volunteer Disclosure Statement. The file for Staff #7 contained a NSOR Certificate in which the date could not be read and therefore was incorrectly hired.
In the Preschool Room there was an electrical outlet underneath the television that lacked a protective receptacle cover. The outlet was accessible to children 5 years of age and younger.
Observed two cans of shaving cream, labeled "keep out of the reach of children", in the cabinet in the Preschool Classroom. Staff stated they had used it for arts and crafts.
Observed the left window on the second floor in the Toddler 1 and 2 Classroom that was accessible to children and was not modified to limit the opening to 6 inches or fewer.
The first aid kit located in the School Age Classroom lacked scissors. The first aid kit located in the Preschool Classroom lacked nonporous gloves.
The floor heater that runs along the right side of the School Age Classroom had a metal facing that had become detached from the heater allowing the children to have access to the coils.
In the Womens Restroom on the first floor the large stall lacked hand washing signs posted at toilet. In the Men's Restroom on the first floor the middle urinal lacked a hand washing sign.
In the Toddler Classroom there was a community wooden play cabinet that had the right door coming off the hinges creating a pinching hazard to the children in care. In the Preschool Classroom there was a ripped yellow foam cushion and a fraying strap on the pink doll stroller that did not allow the toys to be in good and clean repair.
The file for Child #8, an Infant, lacked an updated health report within the last 6 months.
The file for Child #5, enrolled for more that 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of a 2nd dose of the Hep A as required based on the child's age as per the ACIP recommended schedule.
Observed Diazepam Rectal Gel at the facility for Child #9 that lacked written parental consent for administration of the medication.
Upon review of the facility's Fire Drill log, the following tests were observed to have been conducted more than 60 days apart: 5/2/23-9/1/23 (122 days), 9/1/23-11/15/23 (75 days), and 11/15/23-2/19/24 (96 days).
Staff person #2 and #3 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).
Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (Health and Safey Basics).
The files for Children #1, #3, #5, #7, and #8 included agreements which did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
The files for Children #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, and #8 included agreements which did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
The file for Child #5, and #6, enrolled for more than 6 months, lacked a child service form that provides information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided within the previous 6 months. The file for Child #8, enrolled for more than 6 months, contained a child service form that provides information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided that is deemed unacceptable.
The files for Child #2 and #7 contained Agreements which did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.
The Agreement for Child #6 lacked the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
The Agreements for Child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, and #7 lacked the date of the child's admission.
The Emergency Contact Form for Child #2 lacked the name of the child's physician, physician's address, and physician's telephone number.
The Emergency Contact Form for Child #7 lacked the enrolling parents' home address, work address, and work telephone number.
The Emergency Contact Form for Child #7 lacked the health insurance coverage and policy number for the child.
The Emergency Contact Form for Child #7 lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
The files for Staff #1, #4, #5, and #6 lacked documentation of the annual 12 clock hours of childcare training.
In the Older Toddler room, a spray bottle containing sanitizer was observed being stored adjacent to food items intended for the consumption of children in care.
An exposed hot water pipe in an area accessible to children in care in the School Age room was measured to exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit. A toaster in an area accessible to children in care was observed in the Toddler room. Present staff members stated that the toaster is used while children are in care at the facility.
The first-aid kit located in the Pre- K room was observed to be accessible to children in care.
In the School Age, Younger Toddler and Older Toddler rooms, sharp edges were observed on the tray of blackboards in areas accessible to children in each room. Similar sharp edges were observed on the tray of a dry erase board in Preschool room. Contact with sharp edges could result in laceration injuries.
A toilet used by children in care in the School Age room was observed to have two upwardly facing bolts on either side of the base. Contact with said bolts could cause puncture and/or laceration injuries.
An approximately 4' wooden shelf located in an area accessible to children in care in the School Age Room was observed to have three protruding screws, which could cause laceration injuries.
A child-sized, wooden chair used by children in care in the Older Toddler room was observed to have loose legs that created pinch points where the legs attached to the seat and backrest of the chair.
A Rest cot in use by a child in care in the Older Toddler Room was placed in a location lacking two feet of space on the three sides of the cot.
A thermometer was not present in the refrigerator used by children in care in the Older Toddler room.
The file for Child #1, a young toddler, did not contain a health assessment completed over the past six months,
A bottle lacking a label with the name of the child-user was observed on the hook used by the Older Toddler Room parents.
Staff person #6, who has been employed in a childcare position for more than 90 days, has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Pediatric First-Aid/CPR. Staff #6 must be supervised at all times by a staff member who has completed Pediatric First-Aid/CPR training.
Though the files for Staff #1 through #6 contained written evaluations completed in the past 12 months, the previous evaluation for each staff member was completed mpre than 12 months prior to the current evaluation.
The file for staff person #7,provisional hire date (see IS facility person list), contains verification of request for an NSOR verification at time of hire however does not contain a completed NSOR verification and has exceeded the 45 day provisional hire period.
The provider self-reported that parents are not provided with a letter explaining the emergency procedures.
Protective covers were missing from electrical outlets accessible to children age 5 and under at the following locations: In the upstairs girl's bathroom above the sink and in the PreK Room near the classroom sink, 2 outlets in an extension cord behind the play sink, and 4 outlets in power stirp under loft.
In the gym play space observed the foam covering on pipes is torn exposing a heating system water pipe that exceeds 110 degree.
Observed in the back infant room the window frame is cracked posing a sharp edge. Observed in the Gym play space the metal heating vent cover near the door to Academy is bent and damaged causing a sharp metal edge. Observed in the Older Toddler Rom the bathroom floor in classroom is visibly dirty. Observed on the preschool outdoor play space the chain link fencing posts and railings are broken in several places and near the back gate the post holder is cracked causing a sharp edge.
One of the stalls in the upstairs girl's bathroom is missing a handwashing sign.
Observed in the young toddler room a torn diaper changing mat exposing foam. Observed in the older toddler room the top of the safety gate in the doorway is cracked causing it to not function correctly. Observed on the outdoor preschool play space a crack on the yellow schoolbus section of large climbing structure posing a pinch point. Observed in the PreK room the faucet on the play sink is loose causing a pinch point.
On the preschool outdoor play space measured only 1 to 3 inches depth of rubber mulch around the embedded play structure. Six inches of rubber mulch is required.
In the Gym play space observed the foam hot pipe coverings to be torn and missing small pieces which could be a choking hazard to children placing objects in their mouths. Toddlers were observed using the space.
The refrigerators in the preschool and young toddler rooms are dirty with what appears to be spilled juice or jelly on the bottom of the refrigerator.
The file for child #1, preschool aged, contains an immunization report that is lacking verification of a flu vaccine during the 2021 year and missing 1 dose of varicella and 2 doses of HepA according to the ACIP immunization schedule. The file for child #2, preschool aged, is lacking verification of a flu vaccine during the 2021 year.
The file for staff person #4 contains a current health assessment that was conducted greater than 24 months after the previous health assessment. The file for staff person #5 is lacking a health assessment conducted during the previous 24 month period.
The file for child #1 is lacking any health reports and has been enrolled for greater than 60 days.
The files for staff persons #2, #3, #4, #8, and #9, all employed greater than 90 days, are lacking verification of the approved health and safety training in topics 1-9.
The file for staff person #1 is lacking verification of education and the file for staff person #3 is lacking verification of experience to serve in the position in which they are serving.
The files for staff persons #2 and #6, who have been employed for greater than 90 days, are lacking pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR training.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $41.00 | $30.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $38.00 | $28.50 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $38.00 | $28.50 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $34.50 | $26.50 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $30.00 | $29.20 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $30.00 | $29.20 |
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.
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Common questions
Has Corry Alliance Childcare & LRNG CTR had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 4 violations 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 Mar 17, 2026 (background checks): “The file for staff person #1, hire date (see IS code sheet) contains current clearances that were obtained after the previous clearances expired as evidenced by clearances on file dated: criminal history, 1/2/2021 and…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Corry Alliance Childcare & LRNG CTR?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Corry Alliance Childcare & LRNG CTR since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Corry Alliance Childcare & LRNG CTR’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Sep 20, 2025. 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 Corry Alliance Childcare & LRNG CTR compare with other daycares in Erie County?
It is tied for #74 of 81 centers in Erie County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 97% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Corry Alliance Childcare & LRNG CTR last inspected?
Aug 31, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Corry Alliance Childcare & LRNG CTR cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $41.00 for infant, $38.00 for young toddler, $38.00 for older toddler, $34.50 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Corry Alliance Childcare & LRNG CTR?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Christian & Missionary Alliance Of Corry.
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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