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Gill Commons Pre K Counts

275 Walker Dr, Meadville, PA 16335 · Crawford County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 4

Gill Commons Pre K Counts is a certified child care center in Meadville, PA, with capacity for 19 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 21 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (10 of 21). 7 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 #2 of 12 centers in Meadville and has more citations per inspection than 54% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 54% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #2 of 12 centers in Meadville
1 Core-safety citations
20 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
21 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 7 in the last 12 months · last inspected Apr 8, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Apr 8, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Apr 22, 2025 · Inspection · citation found May 8, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Oct 6, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Aug 22, 2023 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 10
Health & medication 8
Background checks 1
Records & paperwork 1
Food & feeding 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Apr 8, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for Staff person #1 includes FBI clearances dated 1.14.21 and 3.26.26, more than 60 months apart.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 6, 2026): “Updated clearance was obtained when it was discovered it had lapsed, and was onsite for cert rep to verify.”
Citation Apr 8, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle 55 Pa. Code §3270.67(d)
There was no lidded trash can in the classroom where the Certification Representative observed staff throwing away unfinished food from lunch along with banana peels and unfinished bananas.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 6, 2026): “Lidded trash can added, photo sent to cert rep on 4/15/26 for verification.”
Citation Apr 8, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
Peeling paint was present under the window in the library, under the window by the sensory table, under the Art bulletin board, above the table toy area, and in the housekeeping area.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 19, 2026): “Areas of peeling paint were covered by posters, tape, and furniture. Photos were emailed on 4/15/26 to cert rep for verification.”
Citation Apr 8, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
There was a toy block that had metallic peeling paint on one side.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 6, 2026): “Toy was thrown away during cert rep visit”
Citation Apr 8, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)
The most recent health assessment on file for Child #4, who is a preschool age child, is dated 3.31.25, more than 12 months ago.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 6, 2026): “Child had updated health assessment prior to it expiring, however, it was not on file at the site, only at the administration office. Copy sent to site for child file, and photo sent to cert rep for verification on 4/15/26”
Citation Apr 8, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal policy 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(3)
The immunization record on file for Child #3, who is a preschool age child, included 2 of 4 pneumococcal vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; and 1 of 2 Hepatitis A vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 19, 2026): “Child was dismissed from program starting 4/4/2026 (was not in attendance during cert rep visit for verification) and will not be permitted to return until such time as the paperwork is updated.”
Citation Apr 8, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 does not include the address for the child's pediatrician/source for medical care. The emergency contact form on file for Child #2 does not include the address or telephone number for the child's pediatrician/source for medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 6, 2026): “Child #1 had address added to form, photo emailed for verification. Child #2 was only missing the name of the medical facility (parent completed form in red ink and you can see that the address and phone are in red ink), staff added the missing medical facility name, photo sent to cert rep on…”
Citation Apr 22, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)
The water at the sink in the bathroom in the Preschool room measured 122° F.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 3, 2025): “The hot water at the sink was turned off. A photo was emailed as proof of correction.”
Citation Apr 22, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Telephone 55 Pa. Code §3270.73
Per staff statements, the facility telephone is not in working order and personal cellphones are used to communicate with parents and others.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 10, 2025): “The phone number is published and is 814-337-3177 ext. 117”
Citation Apr 22, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
There was an exposed bolt on the fence in the outdoor playground that did not have a cover, posing a potential hazard to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 3, 2025): “The exposed bolt was covered. Photo was sent via email as proof of correction.”
Citation Apr 22, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)
The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #2, who is a preschool age child, are dated 9.12.23 and 4.3.25, more than 12 months apart.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 13, 2025): “The child's health assessment is current and on file”
Citation Apr 22, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)
The file for staff person #1 does not include documentation of a Tuberculosis test result being completed within 12 months prior to date of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET); the Tuberculosis test result on file for staff person #1 was dated 10.5.24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 13, 2025): “Staff person has current TB on file”
Citation Apr 22, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)
The initial health assessment on file for Child #1, with an enrollment date of 8.28.24, is dated 1.20.25, more than 60 days after enrollment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 13, 2025): “Child has current initial physical on file”
Citation May 8, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
ACIP recommended immunization record 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)
The file for child #1 is lacking documentation of immunization status received within 60 days of the first day of attendance at the facility. Thie file does contain a current immunization record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 16, 2024): “There is a current record in place.”
Citation May 8, 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 file for staff person #1, serving as the director / Group Supervisor, contains a current health assessment that was dated more than 24 months after the previous health assessment. The file is now current.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 16, 2024): “Staff has a current physical on file”
Citation May 8, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)
The file for child #1 is lacking a child health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance. The file does contain a current health report.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 16, 2024): “Current health report in the child's file”
Citation Oct 6, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
Observed in the hallway that children use to access the outdoor play space electrical outlets lacking safety covers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 12, 2023): “Outlet covers added to hallway outlets.”
Citation Oct 6, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Heat Source 55 Pa. Code §3270.71
The kitchen is located off of the hallway that children utilize to access the outdoor playspace. Observed the kitchen door to be propped open giving children access to the stove located in the kitchen.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 12, 2023): “Door was closed.”
Citation Aug 22, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
The first-aid kit is missing tweezers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 29, 2023): “A first-aid kit now contains tweezers.”
Citation Aug 22, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(g)
Observed exposed protruding bolts at the base of the toilet.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 29, 2023): “Toilet areas and fixtures now include plastic coverings on the protruding bolts at the base of the toilet.”
Citation Aug 22, 2023 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
The refrigerator does not contain a thermometer.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 29, 2023): “An operating thermometer has been placed in the refrigerator.”

“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.

About this center

Capacity 19 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Jul 12, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Nov 19, 2025 · what STARS means
Programs PA Pre-K Counts
Operator Family & Community Christian Association
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00256239
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Common questions

Has Gill Commons Pre K Counts 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 Apr 8, 2026 (background checks): “The file for Staff person #1 includes FBI clearances dated 1.14.21 and 3.26.26, more than 60 months apart.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Gill Commons Pre K Counts?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Gill Commons Pre K Counts since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Gill Commons Pre K Counts’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Nov 19, 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 Gill Commons Pre K Counts compare with other daycares in Meadville?

It is tied for #2 of 12 centers in Meadville by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 54% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Gill Commons Pre K Counts last inspected?

Apr 8, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs Gill Commons Pre K Counts?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Family & Community Christian Association.

Certified centers nearby

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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