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Ne Alliance Christian Child Care CTR

81 E Main St, North East, PA 16428 · Erie County
Keystone STAR 3

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.

Inspection record

More citations than 74% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
#38 of 81 centers in Erie County
2 Core-safety citations
41 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
43 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 8 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 28, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) May 28, 2026 · Inspection · citation found May 29, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Mar 25, 2025 · Inspection · citation found May 15, 2024 · Inspection · citation found May 19, 2023 · Inspection · citation found May 19, 2022 · 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 17
Health & medication 7
Records & paperwork 7
Training & qualifications 7
Emergency preparedness 3
Background checks 2

Citations, newest first

Citation May 28, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 6, 2026): “Loose fence tie and all sharp edges from fence tie will be removed from the fence in the grassy area. The flaking rust at the bottom of the partitions between the toilets and urinals in the downstairs boy's bathroom will be sanded down and the partitions will be repainted. Soiled, used drainpipes…”
Citation May 28, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(c)
In the PS/SA Playground, the pea gravel in the fall zones for the embedded playset, did not measure a depth of 9 inches.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 10, 2026): “The maintenance crew will dig down 9 plus inches at all fall zones and then will then fill the holes in with 9 plus inches of pea gravel.”
Citation May 28, 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 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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 16, 2026): “Child #3 has a current health assessment in file. Child #2 no longer receives care at this center.”
Citation May 28, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record/Dismissal policy 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 6, 2026): “I will notify the parent of Child #4 of the missing vaccination and request either an updated copy of the child's vaccination record to include the second Hep A vaccine or a letter of exemption from the parent or physician. The child is withdrawn for the summer.”
Citation May 28, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Name on bottle 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(3)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 16, 2026): “All alcohol wipes were removed from the first aid kit and classroom in Room 4-5 immediately during inspection”
Citation May 28, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
The emergency contact forms in the files for Child #3 and 4 did not include the release persons' addresses.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 6, 2026): “I will have the parents of children #3 and 4 add addresses to release persons' information”
Citation May 28, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
The emergency contact form in the file for Child #1 has not been updated by the parent in the past 6 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 6, 2026): “I will have the parent review and sign emergency contact form.”
Citation May 28, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 6, 2026): “I will have the parents for these three children sign the parental consent portion of the emergency contact form.”
Core safety May 29, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The most recent State Police clearances in the file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 60 months between clearances.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 26, 2025): “As soon as it was realized the criminal record clearance had exceeded 60 months between clearances a new one was applied for. All clearances in Staff Person #1's file are current.”
Citation May 29, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.21
Observed a pair of adult scissors, which were accessible to children, in an unlocked drawer in the 2nd Floor PreK Room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 26, 2025): “The adult scissors were immediately removed from the drawer and placed in the teacher's closet, out of children's reach. The closet also locks.”
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Citation May 29, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Letter to parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(e)
The emergency plan parent letter did not address lockdown procedures or accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 1, 2025): “The letter has been revised to include the lockdown procedures and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. This letter has been made a part of our Parent Handbook that all parents receive when they enroll their child in our…”
Citation May 29, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
Observed a bottle of hand sanitizer, which was accessible to children, on a table in the bottom floor hallway.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 26, 2025): “The hand sanitizer was immediately removed from the table where children could reach it and locked in the janitor's closet.”
Citation May 29, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 1, 2025): “The two holes observed in the wall by the sink in Room 6/7 will be patched/filled in. The rust on the floor heater in Room 3 will be scraped and painted. The molding will be securely reattached to the floor heater in Room 3.”
Citation May 29, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
Observed flaking paint and plaster in the left corner of Room 3 and on the wall opposite entrance to the downstairs girl's restroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 1, 2025): “The walls in Room 3 and the downstairs girls restroom will be scraped and repainted.”
Citation May 29, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Lidded waste receptacles 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(i)
The waste cans in the upstairs and downstairs boy's restrooms did not have lids.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 1, 2025): “New waste can lids were purchased for the upstairs and downstairs boy's restrooms. Both were replaced.”
Citation May 29, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
46 or more children- additional group sups 55 Pa. Code §3270.35(e)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 26, 2025): “We are in the process of looking for another Group Supervisor. If we do not have another Group Supervisor on staff by August 1st, we will take our daily counts down to 45 children.”
Citation May 29, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
The most recent parent updates for the emergency contact form in the file for Child #1 exceeded 6 months between updates.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 1, 2025): “This particular parent was not seen to update their emergency contact form until after 6 months had passed. As soon as the parents were able to update and sign the contact form they did.”
Citation Mar 25, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.21
Observed adult scissors, which were accessible to children, on a table in Room 11/12.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 28, 2025): “Scissors were moved from the table in Room 11/12 to a drawer on top of a cabinet where children cannot reach them. The stapler was removed from the drawer and the child-proof lock on the drawer in Room 4/5 will be replaced with a new working lock.”
Citation Mar 25, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
Observed hand sanitizer, which was accessible to children, on a table in Room 11/12.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 28, 2025): “Hand sanitizer was immediately removed from the table in Room 11/12 and placed on a cabinet out of reach of children.”
Citation Mar 25, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Heat Source 55 Pa. Code §3270.71
Observed preschool children eating in the cafeteria where the stove was accessible.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 28, 2025): “The tables have been moved from the kitchen to the gym and the children are no longer eating in the kitchen.”
Citation Mar 25, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
Observed rust accumulation on the floor heater in Room 11/12.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 28, 2025): “Rust on heater will be scraped and repaired or painted (if needed)”
Citation Mar 25, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
Observed flaking plaster on the right side of the wall opposite the entrance to Room 13/14.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 28, 2025): “Wall in Room 13/14 will be scraped and repainted as soon as possible.”
Citation Mar 25, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Small Toys and Objects 55 Pa. Code §3270.103
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 28, 2025): “Paper clips were removed from drawer until the safety lock can be replaced.”
Citation Mar 25, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 28, 2025): “Staff took Pediatric First Aid and CPR training as soon as director could get it scheduled. Training was completed on 4/2/2025 by Trevor Pearson”
Citation Mar 25, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
8th grade + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.37(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii)
The file for Staff Person #1, an aide with 11th grade education, did not contain documentation of two years experience with children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 28, 2025): “Staff member will get documentation which provides her 2 years of experience with children.”
Citation May 15, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 28, 2024): “I have already started writing reminders on my calendar to make sure testing of the fire alarm system is completed within 30 days every time.”
Citation May 15, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(b)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 28, 2024): “I am now writing reminders on my calendar to ensure I remember what day I need to complete the testing by. For this months testing the dates were 5/28/24 - 6/25/24.”
Citation May 15, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
The file for Staff #1 was lacking an annual staff evaluation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 28, 2024): “An evaluation was completed for this staff person as soon as possible. New assessment was completed on 6/18/24 and was signed by the staff person today, 06/27/24”
Core safety May 19, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 16, 2023): “We didn't know that there was a changed to the FBI clearance. Staff was scheduled to get her finger prints done on June 15, 2023 at 11:20 am. We will email Kristi R. Maggi when we get her results back.”
Citation May 19, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
The facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 23, 2023): “We added the Emergency Operations - Continuity of operation to Emergency plans and also a copy was sent out to Erie Emergency management office.”
Citation May 19, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
The file for Child #1, who is a preschool age child contains two health assessments that are dated more than 12 months apart.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 16, 2023): “In the future the Child Care Center will make sure to comply with Health assessment regulations.”
Citation May 19, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)(1)
The files for Child #2, 3 and 4 all contain immunization records that are lacking the annual influenza vaccine.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 16, 2023): “For all 3 children they each had a flu wavier signed by the parents that their child wouldn't receive the flu shoot. Copies were emailed to Kristi R. Maggi”
Citation May 19, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
The facilities emergency plan was sent to the local municipality but not sent to the county EMA.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 16, 2023): “We mailed the Emergency Operations plans to Erie Emergency Management office on May 19, 2023.”
Citation May 19, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
8th grade + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.37(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii)
The file for Staff #3 was lacking proof of an 8th grade education.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 16, 2023): “I reached out to the school to get a copy of her report card to put in her file and also a copy was emailed to Kristi R. Maggi”
Citation May 19, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 16, 2023): “Both staff members had their Pediatric First Aid and CPR in their files. Copies were emailed to Kristi R. Maggi”
Citation May 19, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
The first aid kit in the Pre-K room was lacking scissors.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 8, 2022): “I placed scissors in the first aid kit when the inspector was here.”
Citation May 19, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Small Toys and Objects 55 Pa. Code §3270.103
The Preschool Room contained foam letter blocks with bite marks in them, causing a possible choking hazard.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 8, 2022): “I removed the letter blocks while the inspector was here.”
Citation May 19, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
ACIP recommended immunization record 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)
The file for Child #2 contained a health assessment that was obtained more than 60 days after the child was enrolled at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 8, 2022): “The child has a current health assessment on file at the facility.”
Citation May 19, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)(1)
The file for Child #1 contained an immunization record that was lacking one dose of DTAP and the annual influenza vaccine.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 8, 2022): “Mom gave us an updated immunization record and signed off on the immunization exemption.”
Citation May 19, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
The file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the address of the child's physician.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 8, 2022): “When mom came and picked up the child I asked her to complete the information on the emergency contact form.”
Citation May 19, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
The file for Child #2 and #3 both contained emergency contact forms that were lacking the parents work addresses and phone numbers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 8, 2022): “I had both parents finish filling out the emergency contact form. I also asked for the other parent's information and told them if they didn't work to write n/a in the boxes.”
Citation May 19, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 8, 2022): “I had the parents fill out the addresses of whom the child may be released and the phone numbers.”
Citation May 19, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
The file for Staff #1 only contained 9 annual clock hours of child care training between 12/21/20 and 12/21/21.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 8, 2022): “Staff had obtained the additional hours on 4/7/22.”

“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

Capacity 133 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Aug 1, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 3
since Dec 22, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator The CH Of The Christian And Missionary A
Hours Monday–Friday 6:00 AM–5:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (814) 314-2831
State certificate # CER-00258744
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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.

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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