Jumpstart Early Learning Center LLC
Jumpstart Early Learning Center LLC is a certified child care center in Erie, PA, with capacity for 32 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 28 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 7 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #12 of 58 centers in Erie and has more citations per inspection than 56% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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Staff #1's file contained state police clearances are dated 6/22/20 and 3/17/26 and NSOR certificates dated 7/8/20 and 9/5/25, all which are more than 60 months apart. Staff #1's file contained state police clearances dated 11/20/20 and 4/23/26 which are more than 60 months apart.
Protective outlet covers were missing in room 140, 141, and the gym where children 5 years of age receive care.
In the outside play space along the bottom of the door is a metal piece that is sticking out with a sharp edge. Also in the outside play space on the brick wall was a metal grate that had the bottom left corner sticking out with a sharp edge.
The thermometer was missing from the refrigerator in room 141.
Staff #2's two most recent health assessments are dated 3/21/24 and 4/21/26 which are more than 24 months apart.
Child #1's file did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.
Child #1's file did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Staff #1's file contained two NSOR certificates dated 12/17/19 and 4/8/25, which are more than 60 months apart.
The first aid kit in the van did not contain a bottle or water.
Staff #1's file contained two fire safety trainings dated 8/30/23 and 4/30/25, which are more than 12 months apart.
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In child #1's file the written consent by a parent for emergency medical care was only initialed and not a signature.
In child #1's file the signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff was only initialed and not a signature.
The file for Staff #1 did not contain documentation of PEDIATRIC First-Aid/CPR, as only ADULT First-Aid/CPR was completed on 10.25.23, and the previous training is expired.
The Emergency Contact form, in the file for Child #1, did not contain the name of the physician or source of medical care.
The file for Staff #1 contained Child Abuse Clearances dated 10.11.17 and 10.21.22, which exceeded the 60-month renewal requirement.
A plastic, blue container, used to contain toys in the preschool room, was cracked, which created a scraping/cutting hazard for children in care.
The Immunization Record, in the file for Child #3, did not contain documentation of the influenza vaccination in 2022.
The files for Staff #1, Staff #2, and Staff #3 did not contain documentation of the Health & Safety Training, 1-hour update.
The file for Staff #2 contained documentation for Fire Safety Training on 5.17.21 and 8.30.22, which exceeded the 12-month requirement.
The file for Staff #3 did not contain any documentation of the Health & Safety Training (10-hour).
The file for Staff #2 contained documentation of Mandated Reporter Training on 12.24.17 and 5.1.23, which exceeded the 60-month renewal requirement.
The Agreement, in the file for Child #1, did not contain the arrival and departure times.
The Agreement, in the file for Child #2, did not contain the date of admission.
The file for Child #1 did not contain written verification of updated vaccines, as the latest vaccines noted were from 2019.
A Proof of Purchase was not provided for the fire detection system. The smoke alarms were not tested every 30 days (1.9.22 & 3.9.22) per the requirement.
The file for Staff #2, who was identified as an assistant group supervisor, did not contain proof of education.
The posted Certificate of Compliance was not current, which had expired on 8.28.21.
The file for Staff #1 did not contain 12 hours of child care training from 12.19.20 to 12.19.21, as only 6 hours were documented.
“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) | $67.00 | $56.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $67.00 | $56.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $67.00 | $56.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $64.00 | $53.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $55.00 | $48.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $53.00 | $42.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $53.00 | $42.00 |
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
Common questions
Has Jumpstart Early Learning Center LLC had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 3 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 May 27, 2026 (background checks): “Staff #1's file contained state police clearances are dated 6/22/20 and 3/17/26 and NSOR certificates dated 7/8/20 and 9/5/25, all which are more than 60 months apart. Staff #1's file contained state police clearances…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Jumpstart Early Learning Center LLC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Jumpstart Early Learning Center LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Jumpstart Early Learning Center LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Sep 16, 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 Jumpstart Early Learning Center LLC compare with other daycares in Erie?
It is #12 of 58 centers in Erie by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 56% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Jumpstart Early Learning Center LLC last inspected?
May 27, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Jumpstart Early Learning Center LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $67.00 for newborn, $67.00 for infant, $67.00 for young toddler, $64.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Jumpstart Early Learning Center LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Jumpstart Early Learning Center LLC.
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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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