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I Love It Daycare Learning Center LLC

4603 Peach St, Erie, PA 16509 · Erie County
3 core-safety citations in last 12 months 1 complaint investigation found violations Keystone STAR 4

I Love It Daycare Learning Center LLC is a certified child care center in Erie, PA, with capacity for 50 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 38 violations, 9 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 20 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #24 of 58 centers in Erie and has more citations per inspection than 74% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 74% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
#24 of 58 centers in Erie
9 Core-safety citations
29 Other citations
6 Inspections
1 Complaint investigations that found violations
38 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 20 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 26, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Aug 26, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Dec 18, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Mar 10, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Nov 4, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Sep 25, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Aug 7, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation found Apr 9, 2024 · Inspection · no citation
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Health & medication 8
Building & playground safety 8
Training & qualifications 7
Records & paperwork 5
Background checks 4
Supervision 3
Staff ratios 2
Emergency preparedness 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Aug 26, 2026 Inspection Supervision
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
Staff person #4 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #4 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid/CPR, Health and Safety Training, Mandated Reporter Training. Until such time as the required pre- service trainings are completed, Staff Person #4 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS or higher who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise Staff Person #4, Staff Person #4 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Oct 9, 2026): “Staff person #4 will be supervised while caring for children. Staff person #4 will complete all preservice trainings required to care for children unsupervised, until all trainings have been completed Staff person #4 will be supervised while at the facility. Pediatric First Aid/ CPR. Health and…”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Core safety Aug 26, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The disclosure statements in the files for Staff Person #2, 3 and 4 are on outdated forms and not valid.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Oct 9, 2026): “New disclosure statements for Staff person #2, #3 and #4 that are outdated and on forms that are not valid, the center will provide updated disclosure forms for these staff members to be signed and dated. New disclosure forms after signing and dating will be placed in Staff person #2, #3 and #4…”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Aug 26, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
2 feet apart 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(f)
Observed less than 2 feet of space on three sides of rest equipment in the following areas: 2 cribs in the infant room, 1 cot in the toddler room, and 3 cots in the upstairs preschool room. The upstairs preschool room is split into two sides and all 14 children were napping on one side, which makes the required spacing unattainable.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Oct 9, 2026): “All sleep equipment whether cots or cribs will have at least 2 feet of space on three sides of rest equipment. The preschool room will be rearranged to provide enough adequate space for children to nap with at least 2 feet of space on three sides of rest equipment. Diagrams will be made for each…”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Aug 26, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
On the day of the inspection (8/26/26), the facility did not have documentation of a fire drill conducted since the previous renewal inspection (12/18/26).
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Oct 9, 2026): “Tier #1: A fire drill and fire system check were conducted and documented on 8/27/26. Tier #2: A fire drill will be conducted for a period of 3 months; the operator will provide documentation of each fire drill/fire system check conducted. Documentation of the fire drill/fire system test will be…”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Aug 26, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
On the day of the inspection (8/26/26), the facility did not have documentation of a fire system test conducted since the previous renewal inspection (12/18/26).
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Oct 9, 2026): “Tier #1: A fire system check was conducted and documented on 8/27/26. Tier #2: For a period of three months, the director will provide documentation of each fire drill/fire system check conducted. Documentation of the fire drill/fire system test will be submitted to the regional office within five…”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Aug 26, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Staff Person #4 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR and Health and Safety Training.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Oct 9, 2026): “Staff person #4 will complete all required preservice trainings including Pediatric First Aid/CPR and Health and Safety Training. Until all required preservice trainings are completed, Staff person #4 will be supervised when interacting with children at a minimum by an AGS or higher who has…”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Aug 26, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
Staff Person #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 4/14/21. Staff Person #4 has not completed mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Oct 9, 2026): “Staff person #1 will complete mandated reporter training. Staff person #4 will complete mandated reporter training. Staff person #1 and #4 will be supervised until all trainings are completed.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Aug 26, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)
The file for Staff Person #4, an Assistant Group Supervisor with a High School Diploma, lacked verification of two years childcare experience.
Center’s plan of correction (submitted, Sep 30, 2026): “Staff person #4, an assistant group supervisor with a completed high school diploma will provide verification hours of at least two years of childcare experience. Staff person #4 will be supervised until the verification form is verified of at least two years of childcare experience. This staff…”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Aug 26, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
The file for Staff Person #3 lacked one written letter of reference. The file for Staff Person #4 lacked two written letters of reference.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Oct 9, 2026): “Staff person #3 will provide one written letter of reference to maintain in their staff file at the center. Staff person #4 lacked two written letters of reference and will provide the center with those two letters of reference to be maintained in their file at the center.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Core safety Dec 18, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The NSOR Certificates in the files for Staff Person #1 and #3 exceeded 60 months between certificates. The Out-of-State Child Abuse Clearance and Interstate Sex Offender Registry Check (Florida) in the file for Staff Person #5 were processed after the staff person's first day working in a child care position at the facility (See LIS Code Sheet).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 28, 2026): “All paperwork for staff will be done and updated to meet compliance requirements. NSOR certificates for Staff Person #1 and #3 and out-of-state clearances for Staff Person #5 are in the staff file and are up to date. Certificates will not exceed 60 months.”
Citation Dec 18, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.21
Observed adult scissors in two unlocked drawers next to the sink in the Preschool Room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 28, 2026): “Adult scissors were removed from two drawers in the preschool room and placed in a locked cabinet that the children cannot access.”
Citation Dec 18, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
Observed a push-mop with a tank that contained cleaning solution, which was accessible to children in the Preschool Room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 28, 2026): “Push-mop was observed with a tank that contained cleaning solution that was accessible to children in the preschool room was removed and put into the locked closet.”
Citation Dec 18, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
Observed frayed, splintering wood along the bottom of the hanging bookshelf in Infant Room #1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 24, 2026): “Duct tape was placed along frayed, splintering wood along the bottom of the hanging bookshelf in Infant Room #1.”
Citation Dec 18, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
Observed peeling, flaking paint on the bathroom floor register in the Toddler Room and on the hanging bookshelf in Infant Room #1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 24, 2026): “Peeling and flaking paint on the bathroom floor register in the Toddler Room and on the hanging bookshelf in Infant Room #1 was cleaned and updated.”
Citation Dec 18, 2025 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 most recent health reports in the file for Child #1, a young toddler, exceeded six months between reports.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 28, 2026): “All paperwork for children will be done and updated to meet compliance requirements. Child #1 has an updated health report and it is in their file. A young toddler will not exceed 6 months in between reports.”
Citation Dec 18, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Name on bottle 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(3)
Observed Benadryl in the medicine box in the PS Room, which was not labeled with the name of Child #2, the child for whom the medication was intended.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 28, 2026): “Benadryl was labeled with Child #2's name.”
Citation Dec 18, 2025 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 in the file for Staff Person #4 is not valid. The health assessment was conducted more than one year prior to the staff person's rehire date (See LIS Code Sheet).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 24, 2026): “All paperwork for staff will be done and updated to meet compliance requirements. Staff person #4 has an updated health report in their file. All initial health assessments will be valid in their file upon hire, and will not exceed more than one year prior to the staff persons rehire date.”
Citation Dec 18, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5)
The initial health assessment in the file for Staff Person #7 does not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination or the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 24, 2026): “All paperwork for staff will be done and updated to meet compliance requirements. Staff person #7 will have an updated health assessment that includes an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination or the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to…”
Citation Dec 18, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
The most recent annual fire safety trainings in the files for Staff Person #2 and #3 exceeded 12 months between trainings. The first fire safety training in the file for Staff Person #6 was completed more than 12 months after the staff person's first day working in a child care position at the facility (See LIS Code Sheet).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 28, 2026): “All paperwork for staff will be done and updated to meet compliance requirements. All staff will have fire safety training completed and, in their file, annually and it will not be longer than a 12-month period. All staff are current on their fire safety training.”
Citation Dec 18, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
The current certificate of compliance was not posted at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 24, 2026): “Hang updated certificate of compliance in lobby area.”
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Core safety Mar 10, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The State Police Clearance in the file for Staff Person #2 was more than 12 months old and status was "request still pending," which makes the clearance invalid. A current application for a new state police clearance conducted before start date was not on file for Staff Person #2
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2025): “STAFF PERSON #2 WILL COMPLETE A NEW STATE POLICE CLEARANCE BEFORE RETURNING TO HER POSITION AT I LOVE IT DAYCARE LEARNING CENTER. THE STATE POLICE CLEARANCE WILL NOT STATE STATUS AS PENDING,”
Citation Mar 10, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
Observed a floor cleaner with a tank of cleaning solution, which was accessible to children, in the Preschool bathroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2025): “THE FLOOR CLEANER WITH A TANK OF CLEANING SOLUTION, WHICH WAS ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN, IN THE PRESCHOOL ROOM HAS BEEN REMOVED AND PUT INTO A LOCKED CLOSET LOCATED IN THE PRESCHOOL ROOM BATHROOM.”
Citation Mar 10, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
65º F minimum 55 Pa. Code §3270.70(a)
The indoor temperature at the facility measured 64° F.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2025): “THE TEMPERATURE AT THE FACILITY WILL NOT MEASURE LESS THAN 65 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT. THE THERMOSTAT WAS TURNED UP TO MEASURE HIGHER THAN 65 DEGRESS FAHRENHEIT.”
Citation Mar 10, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
A handwashing sign was not posted at the toilet in the Preschool bathroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2025): “A HANDWASHING SIGN WAS POSTED AT THE TOILET AREA ALONG WITH THE ONE BY THE SINK IN THE PRESCHOOL BATHROOM.”
Citation Mar 10, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)
The read date for the TB screening in the file for Staff Person #3 was after the staff person's first day in child care. (See LIS Code Sheet).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2025): “THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #3 CONTAINS A CURRENT, VALID TB SCREENING.”
Citation Mar 10, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
The health and safety training in the file for Staff Person #1 was conducted more than 90 days after the staff person's first day working in child care (See LIS Code Sheet).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2025): “ALL STAFF MEMBERS WILL HAVE THEIR HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING DONE AND COMPLETED WITHIN 90 DAYS OF HIRE.”
Citation Mar 10, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)
The file for Staff Person #3, an Assistant Group Supervisor with a High School Diploma, lacked documentation of two years child care experience.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2025): “STAFF PERSON #3 WILL PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF TWO YEARS CHILD CARE EXPERIENCE. IF STAFF PERSON #3 IS NOT ABLE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF TWO YEARS CHILD CARE EXPERIENCE, SHE WILL NOT BE LISTED AS ASSISTANT GROUP SUPERVISOR AND WILL WORK AT I LOVE IT DAYCARE LEARNING CENTER AS AN AIDE.”
Citation Mar 10, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Posted in group space 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(b)
The daily activity schedule was not posted in Room #1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2025): “THE DAILY ACTIVITY SCHEDULE IN ROOM #1 WILL BE POSTED.”
Follow-up Nov 4, 2024 Inspection Staff ratios
Similar Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.51
2nd Citation. Previously cited on 8/7/24. On 11/4/24, at approximately 1:15 PM, observed four infants sleeping in pack n plays in Downstairs Room #1. Four infants were alone in the room and unsupervised. Staff Person #1, who was responsible for supervising the children, was in the adjacent room, Downstairs Room #2.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 10, 2025): “The staff member was in the adjacent room grabbing the child's daily sheets to fill out. The staff member left the room for approximately less than 10 seconds to grab their daily sheets. The staff member immediately came back into the adjacent classroom after getting their daily sheets. In the…”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Follow-up Nov 4, 2024 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
2nd Citation. Previously cited on 8/7/24. On 11/4/24, at approximately 1:15 PM, observed four infants sleeping in pack n plays in Downstairs Room #1. Four infants were alone in the room and unsupervised. Staff Person #1, who was responsible for supervising the children, was in the adjacent room, Downstairs Room #2.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 10, 2025): “The staff member was in the adjacent room grabbing the child's daily sheets to fill out. The staff member left the room for approximately less than 10 seconds to grab their daily sheets. The staff member immediately came back into the adjacent classroom after getting their daily sheets. In the…”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Follow-up Nov 4, 2024 Inspection Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
*** 2nd Citation. Previously cited on 8/7/24. On 11/4/24, at approximately 1:15 PM, observed four infants sleeping in pack n plays in Downstairs Room #1. Four infants were alone in the room and unsupervised. Staff Person #1, who was responsible for supervising the children, was in the adjacent room, Downstairs Room #2.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 10, 2025): “The director or assistant director shall monitor supervision in all childcare spaces 3 times a week for a period of 3 months. The supervision checks will be always documented and kept in the facility. The documentation will include the date, time, staff members present, number of children by…”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Follow-up Nov 4, 2024 Inspection Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
** 2nd Citation. Previously cited on 8/7/24. On 11/4/24, at approximately 1:15 PM, observed four infants sleeping in pack n plays in Downstairs Room #1. Four infants were alone in the room and unsupervised. Staff Person #1, who was responsible for supervising the children, was in the adjacent room, Downstairs Room #2.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 10, 2025): “The Legal Entity shall require all staff person's at the facility to attend a minimum 2 hour in person training regarding supervision of children presented by the ELRC within 1 month of the approval of this plan of correction. The training may count towards mandatory 12 training hours required by…”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Follow-up Nov 4, 2024 Inspection Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
* 2nd Citation. Previously cited on 8/7/24. On 11/4/24, at approximately 1:15 PM, observed four infants sleeping in pack n plays in Downstairs Room #1. Four infants were alone in the room and unsupervised. Staff Person #1, who was responsible for supervising the children, was in the adjacent room, Downstairs Room #2.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 10, 2025): “The staff member was in the adjacent room grabbing the child's daily sheets to fill out. The staff member left the room for approximately less than 10 seconds to grab their daily sheets. The staff member immediately came back into the adjacent classroom after getting their daily sheets. In the…”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Core safety Sep 25, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The disclosure statement in the file for Staff Person #1 was not witnessed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 4, 2024): “PROVIDER'S PLAN OF ACTION: STAFF PERSON #1 WILL COMPLETE A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT THAT IS WITNESSED AND SIGNED.”
Citation Sep 25, 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 5, 2024): “PROVIDER'S PLAN OF ACTION: CHILD #2, A YOUNG TODDLER, WILL HAVE AN UPDATED HEALTH REPORT CONDUCTED AND PROVIDED TO THE CENTER.”
Citation Sep 25, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Written consent/Medication log 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(6)/3270.133(7)
Observed medications for Child #6 (Infant Tylenol, saline spray, chest rub) and Child #7 (oral pain reliever), which lacked parental permission forms and medication logs.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 4, 2024): “PROVIDER'S PLAN OF ACTION: CHILD #6 AND CHILD #7, HAD MEDICATIONS THAT WERE PROVIDED FROM THE PARENT/GUARDIAN WHICH LACKED PARENETAL PERMISSION FORMS AND MEDICATION LOGS. MEDICATION LOGS WILL BE PROVIDED FOR THE MEDICATION THAT IS AT THE FACILITY.”
Citation Sep 25, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
The file for Staff Person #2, who has been working at the facility for more than 90 days, did not include documentation of the one-hour Health and Safety Update.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 4, 2024): “PROVIDER'S PLAN OF ACTION: STAFF PERSON #2 WAS REMOVED FROM WORKING AT THE CENTER UNTIL ALL OF THE PAPERWORK THAT IS NEEDED TO COMPLETE HER FILE IS IN HER FILE.”
Citation Sep 25, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Pediatric First Aid/CPR in an approved curriculum from a PQAS Instructor. Staff person #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health and Safety Training (see LIS code sheet).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 5, 2024): “PROVIDER'S PLAN OF ACTION: STAFF PERSON #2 and #3 WILL PROVIDE THE REQUIRED PRE-SERVICE TRAINING. PEDIATRIC FIRST AID/ CPR IN AN APPROVED CURRICULUM FROM A PQAS INSTRUCTOR.”
Citation Sep 25, 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 in the files for Child #1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 were the original documents.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 4, 2024): “PROVIDER'S PLAN OF ACTION: THE FEE AGREEMENTS IN THE FILESS FOR THE CHILD #1, 2, 3, 4, AND 5 WILL NOT HAVE THE ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS. ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS WILL BE GIVEN TO THE FAMILIES AND COPIES OF THE ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS WILL BE PUT INTO THE FILE.”
Core safety Aug 7, 2024 Complaint investigation Staff ratios
Similar Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.51
At approximately 9:15AM, it was observed that three infants were unsupervised in the infant room, while Staff Person #1 was in an adjacent room changing the diaper of a young toddler, leaving the three infants in a ratio of 0:3. While interviewing staff members, multiple staff persons reported that there was one time recently (the exact date is unknown) that three school aged children were left unsupervised to take out the garbage. It was reported that one school age child held the door so they would not be locked out while the two other school aged children proceeded to take the garbage down to the dumpster at the end of the driveway. Those school aged children then returned to the door to give the school age child who was holding the door a turn to take another bag of garbage down to the dumpster. The school aged children were not accompanied by a staff person. leaving the school aged children in a ratio of 0:3.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Nov 4, 2024): “In our infant room our teacher will make sure when changing a child that if a second staff person is not available in the classroom, the teacher will move the 4 infants into the adjacent room while diapering. Children will not be left unattended or unsupervised at any point throughout the day. When…”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Core safety Aug 7, 2024 Complaint investigation Staff ratios
Mixed Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.52
When interviewed, multiple staff members reported that there were times when the staff would be out of ratio while caring for children. Staff members stated that during the summer months that the preschool/school age class could have as many as 16 preschool aged and school aged children with only one staff member. Staff members also stated that there have been times when the older toddlers and young toddlers would combine and there would be 10 children with one staff member.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 4, 2024): “All staff members will remain in ratio at all times throughout the day. When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level).”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Core safety Aug 7, 2024 Complaint investigation Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
At approximately 9:15AM, it was observed that three infants were unsupervised in the infant room, while Staff Person #1 was in an adjacent room changing the diaper of a young toddler, leaving the three infants in a ratio of 0:3. While interviewing staff members, multiple staff persons reported that there was one time recently (the exact date is unknown) that three school aged children were left unsupervised to take out the garbage. It was reported that one school age child held the door so they would not be locked out while the two other school aged children proceeded to take the garbage down to the dumpster at the end of the driveway. Those school aged children then returned to the door to give the school age child who was holding the door a turn to take another bag of garbage down to the dumpster. The school aged children were not accompanied by a staff person. leaving the school aged children in a ratio of 0:3.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Nov 4, 2024): “No child will be left unattended or unsupervised while in the care of I Love It Daycare Learning Center. Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of…”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Core safety Aug 7, 2024 Complaint investigation Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
At approximately 9:15AM, it was observed that three infants were unsupervised in the infant room, while Staff Person #1 was in an adjacent room changing the diaper of a young toddler, leaving the three infants in a ratio of 0:3. While interviewing staff members, multiple staff persons reported that there was one time recently (the exact date is unknown) that three school aged children were left unsupervised to take out the garbage. It was reported that one school age child held the door so they would not be locked out while the two other school aged children proceeded to take the garbage down to the dumpster at the end of the driveway. Those school aged children then returned to the door to give the school age child who was holding the door a turn to take another bag of garbage down to the dumpster. The school aged children were not accompanied by a staff person. leaving the school aged children in a ratio of 0:3.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Nov 4, 2024): “Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on…”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized

“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.

Complaint investigations and reported incidents

Violation found Aug 7, 2024 Complaint investigation
4 violations cited, listed under Citations.

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About this center

Capacity 50 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Mar 24, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Oct 10, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator I Love It Daycare Learning Center LLC
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00252344
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Common questions

Has I Love It Daycare Learning Center LLC had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 9 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 Aug 26, 2026 (supervision): “Staff person #4 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #4 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid/CPR…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about I Love It Daycare Learning Center LLC?

Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is I Love It Daycare Learning Center LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Oct 10, 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 I Love It Daycare Learning Center LLC compare with other daycares in Erie?

It is #24 of 58 centers in Erie by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 74% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was I Love It Daycare Learning Center LLC last inspected?

Aug 26, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs I Love It Daycare Learning Center LLC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is I Love It Daycare Learning Center LLC.

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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