Ne Alliance Christian Child Care CTR
Ne Alliance Christian Child Care CTR is a certified child care center in North East, PA, with capacity for 133 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 3 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 43 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (17 of 43). 8 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #38 of 81 centers in Erie County and has more citations per inspection than 74% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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One of the fence-ties was loose, which creates a sharp edge, in the grassy play area. Observed flaking rust at the bottom of the partitions between the toilets and urinals in the downstairs boy's bathroom. Observed soiled, used drainpipes in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in the downstairs boy's bathroom. Observed a loose shield, which creates a pinch point, on the baseboard heater in Room 6-7.
In the PS/SA Playground, the pea gravel in the fall zones for the embedded playset, did not measure a depth of 9 inches.
The most recent updated health reports in the file for Child #3, a preschool child, exceeded 12 months between reports. The file for Child #2, a preschool child, did not contain an updated health report conducted within the past 12 months.
The most recent immunization report in the file for Child #4 was not in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP (missing 2nd Hep A), nor did the file contain a letter of exemption from the parent or physician.
Observed alcohol wipes, which lacked the name of the child for whom the medication was intended, in the first aid kit in Room 4-5.
The emergency contact forms in the files for Child #3 and 4 did not include the release persons' addresses.
The emergency contact form in the file for Child #1 has not been updated by the parent in the past 6 months.
The emergency contact forms in the files for Child #2, 5 and 6 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child or signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. The parents had only initialed these consents.
The most recent State Police clearances in the file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 60 months between clearances.
Observed a pair of adult scissors, which were accessible to children, in an unlocked drawer in the 2nd Floor PreK Room.
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The emergency plan parent letter did not address lockdown procedures or accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.
Observed a bottle of hand sanitizer, which was accessible to children, on a table in the bottom floor hallway.
Observed two holes in the wall by the sink in Room 6/7. Observed rust and a molding separating on the floor heater in Room 3.
Observed flaking paint and plaster in the left corner of Room 3 and on the wall opposite entrance to the downstairs girl's restroom.
The waste cans in the upstairs and downstairs boy's restrooms did not have lids.
On the day of the renewal inspection, 56 children were observed in care and Director stated that 75 were currently enrolled. During review of staff files, it was observed that the facility has only one staff member who qualifies as a Group Supervisor.
The most recent parent updates for the emergency contact form in the file for Child #1 exceeded 6 months between updates.
Observed adult scissors, which were accessible to children, on a table in Room 11/12.
Observed hand sanitizer, which was accessible to children, on a table in Room 11/12.
Observed preschool children eating in the cafeteria where the stove was accessible.
Observed rust accumulation on the floor heater in Room 11/12.
Observed flaking plaster on the right side of the wall opposite the entrance to Room 13/14.
Observed paper clips smaller than one inch in diameter, which were accessible to children, due to a child-proof lock not working on a drawer in Room 4/5. This presents a potential choking hazard to children who may still be placing objects in their mouths.
Staff person #1 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 from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum.
The file for Staff Person #1, an aide with 11th grade education, did not contain documentation of two years experience with children.
The documented dates of 30 day testing of the fire detection system was 12/20/24-1/24/24 and 2/16/24-3/28/24 both periods of time are more than 30 days apart.
The documented dates of 30 day testing of the fire detection system was 12/20/24-1/24/24 and 2/16/24-3/28/24 both periods of time are more than 30 days apart.
The file for Staff #1 was lacking an annual staff evaluation.
The file for Staff #4 contained an FBI clearance that was not from the Department of Human Services. Because it was the wrong clearance that then becomes an invalid provisional hire and therefore Staff #4 cannot work at the facility until the correct FBI clearance comes back and the NSOR comes back.
The facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.
The file for Child #1, who is a preschool age child contains two health assessments that are dated more than 12 months apart.
The files for Child #2, 3 and 4 all contain immunization records that are lacking the annual influenza vaccine.
The facilities emergency plan was sent to the local municipality but not sent to the county EMA.
The file for Staff #3 was lacking proof of an 8th grade education.
The file for Staff #1 and #2 were lacking proof of their Pediatric First aid/cpr. Both staff need to be supervised by a staff that meets all the requirements until they have the proof in their files.
The first aid kit in the Pre-K room was lacking scissors.
The Preschool Room contained foam letter blocks with bite marks in them, causing a possible choking hazard.
The file for Child #2 contained a health assessment that was obtained more than 60 days after the child was enrolled at the facility.
The file for Child #1 contained an immunization record that was lacking one dose of DTAP and the annual influenza vaccine.
The file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the address of the child's physician.
The file for Child #2 and #3 both contained emergency contact forms that were lacking the parents work addresses and phone numbers.
The file for Child #1 and #2 contain emergency contact forms that are lacking the addresses of the people to whom the child may be released. The file for Child #2 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the phone numbers of the people to whom the child may be released.
The file for Staff #1 only contained 9 annual clock hours of child care training between 12/21/20 and 12/21/21.
“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) | $45.20 | $39.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $45.20 | $39.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $41.20 | $37.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $39.00 | $36.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $36.20 | $35.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $33.60 | $31.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $33.60 | $31.00 |
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 Ne Alliance Christian Child Care CTR had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 2 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 29, 2025 (background checks): “The most recent State Police clearances in the file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 60 months between clearances.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Ne Alliance Christian Child Care CTR?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Ne Alliance Christian Child Care CTR since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Ne Alliance Christian Child Care CTR’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 3, effective Dec 22, 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 Ne Alliance Christian Child Care CTR compare with other daycares in Erie County?
It is #38 of 81 centers in Erie County 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 Ne Alliance Christian Child Care CTR last inspected?
May 28, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Ne Alliance Christian Child Care CTR cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $45.20 for newborn, $45.20 for infant, $41.20 for young toddler, $39.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Ne Alliance Christian Child Care CTR?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is The CH Of The Christian And Missionary A.
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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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