Neverland Daycare LLC
1119 Buffalo Rd # 21, Erie, PA 16503 · Erie County
2 core-safety citations in last 12 months
Keystone STAR 1
Neverland Daycare LLC is a certified child care center in Erie, PA, with capacity for 29 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 29 violations, 10 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (7 of 29). 12 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #11 of 58 centers in Erie 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
#11 of 58 centers in Erie
10
Core-safety citations
19
Other citations
7
Inspections
0
Complaint investigations that found violations
29 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 12 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 17, 2026
Every state visit
Violation found
No violation
Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits
What inspectors cited most
Records & paperwork
7
Supervision
4
Building & playground safety
4
Health & medication
4
Staff ratios
4
Training & qualifications
3
Background checks
2
Emergency preparedness
1
Citations, newest first
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
Staff persons #1 and #2 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff persons #1 and #2 do not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration date of 5/20/26 for staff person #1 and 7/8/26 for staff person #2.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 9, 2026): “Staff persons #1 and #2 have corrected the problem both have been certified in CPR.”
Citation
Jul 17, 2026
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
The outdoor playspace was observed to have tall grass and a metal pole lying in the grass creating a tripping hazard.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 9, 2026): “The gutter has been removed and replaced in the facility outdoor place.”
Citation
Jul 17, 2026
Inspection
Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
The file for staff person #1 lacked a health assessment that was completed 24 months from the previous health assessment. The health assessments in the file are dated 5/13/24 and 7/10/26.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 26, 2026): “The file for staff person #1 has now been updated with a current health assessment.”
Citation
Jul 17, 2026
Inspection
Health & medication
Health information 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)
The file for child #2 lacked an initial child health report that was completed no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility 7/17/25. The child health report in the file was dated 9/18/25, which was 63 days from the first day of attendance at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 26, 2026): “File #2 has since been updated with a child health report making it current and within the guidelines.”
Citation
Jul 17, 2026
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
The files for staff persons #2, #3, and #4 lacked written evaluations completed by the director.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 26, 2026): “The director has written evaluations for staff persons #2. #3 and #4.”
Citation
Jul 17, 2026
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
The file for child #1 lacked an agreement that specified the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 26, 2026): “The file for child #1 has been corrected an agreement that specifies a person designated by a parent to whom the child may be released has been added to the file.”
Citation
Jul 17, 2026
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Director ID 55 Pa. Code §3270.24(f)
An expired photo identification was presented by the director during the renewal inspection on 7/17/26.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 26, 2026): “The director has sent in the updated Identification.”
Two facility persons present in facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.54(a)
At approximately 8:46am 2 young toddlers and 3 preschool children were with staff person #1 in the Treasure Island classroom and no other staff were in the building with staff person #1 Staff person #2 arrived at the facility at 9:16am.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 10, 2026): “1. The correction was made within 30 minutes on 2/5/26. Two staff members were in the facility. 2. Darlene Sansone reached out to the facility and is going to conduct in person training on Sunday March 8th with a backup date of Sunday March 15th.”
Citation
Feb 5, 2026
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
In the Infant Island restroom, the two child size toilets were observed to not have handwashing signs posted above them.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 23, 2026): “The sign was posted over the toilets.”
Citation
Feb 5, 2026
Inspection
Health & medication
Disposable diapers 55 Pa. Code §3270.135(a)(3)
In the restroom with the changing table it was observed that a hands-free can was not present in the restroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 23, 2026): “A hands-free covered trash can was put into the restroom immediately after violation occurred.”
Citation
Feb 5, 2026
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
The Fire Drill and Fire Detection log was observed that fire drills were missing from 8/31/25 to 12/4/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 23, 2026): “The Fire Drill and Fire log missing pages were found and put back in log.”
Citation
Feb 5, 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)
The Fire Drill and Fire Detection Log was observed for the 30-day smoke detector checks. The 30-day smoke detector checks were missing from 8/31/25 to 12/4/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 23, 2026): “The Fire Drill and Fire Detection Log missing pages were found and put back in log.”
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Two facility persons present in facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.54(a)
At approximately 1:02pm 1 infant, 2 young toddlers, 1 older toddler, 2 preschool children, and 1 young school-age children were with staff person #2 in the Treasure Island classroom and no other staff were in the building with staff person #2 until staff person #4 entered the building.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 15, 2025): “It was corrected immediately when staff person #4 entered the building.”
Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.51/3270.52
At approximately 1:02pm 1 infant, 2 young toddlers, 1 older toddler, 2 preschool children, and 1 young school-age children were with staff person #2 in the Treasure Island classroom for two minutes until staff person #4 came back into the Treasure Island classroom from being outside. This left staff person #2 over ratio by three children due to the youngest child being an infant.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 15, 2025): “The staff ratio was immediately corrected and staff #4 was made aware of the child ratio and maximum group size.”
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
Staff person #3 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #3 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First-Aid and CPR and Mandated Reporter Training. 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 and CPR and Mandated Reporter Training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 26, 2025): “Staff person #3 and #4 will take the Pediatric First-Aid and Mandated Report Training. [Staff person #3 and #4 will be supervised by a supervisor at all times.]”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for staff person #3 who was hired on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked a disclosure statement, FBI clearance, and an NSOR verification certificate. The proof of FBI fingerprinting in the file was dated 7/7/25. The file for staff person #4 who was hired as on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked a disclosure statement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 25, 2025): “The file for staff person #3 and #4 now includes disclosure statements. The file for staff person #3 now includes NSOR verification certificate. The file for staff person #3 FBI Clearance will be updated. Staff person #3 will not be permitted back to work until FBI Clearance and NSOR have been…”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Aides supervised all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.37(c)
Staff persons #3 and #4 both qualify as aides and were observed to not be supervised by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 25, 2025): “The day of the inspection staff person #2 came into the classroom to observed staff persons #3 and #4 with the children.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.51/3270.52
At approximately 10:06am a school-age child left the Treasure Island classroom and went to the Back Room where the rest rooms are located alone. None of the staff were aware that the school-age child left the Treasure Island classroom. At approximately 10:08am 2 infants, 1 young toddler, 1 older toddler, and four young school-age children were left alone in the Treasure Island classroom for two minutes until staff person #2, #3, and #4 came back into the Treasure Island classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Aug 14, 2025): “All children will be supervised when going to the restroom and at any other time. Children will be staffed and supervised according to ratios and age groups.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
At approximately 10:06am a school-age child left the Treasure Island classroom and went to the Back Room where the rest rooms are located alone. None of the staff were aware that the school-age child left the Treasure Island classroom. At approximately 10:08am 2 infants, 1 young toddler, 1 older toddler, and four young school-age children were left alone in the Treasure Island classroom for two minutes until staff persons #2, #3, and #4 came back into the Treasure Island classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2025): “On the day of the inspection staff persons #2, #3, and #4 came back into the classroom to supervise the children.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
Jul 9, 2025
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
The Fire Drill and Fire Detection log was observed for the 30-day smoke detector checks. There were 38 days between 3/5/25 and 4/12/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 23, 2025): “Fire detection check will be done every 30 days.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
Jul 9, 2025
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
The file for child #1 lacked an agreement form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 25, 2025): “Child #1 has an updated agreement form in file.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
Jul 9, 2025
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
The file for child #1 lacked emergency contact information that included the address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 25, 2025): “The file for child #1 has been updated with the emergency contact name, address and telephone number of the child's physician”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
Jul 9, 2025
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)
The file for child #2 lacked emergency contact information that included written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care prior to admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 25, 2025): “The file for child #2 has an updated emergency contact form that includes written consent signed by parent for emergency medical care.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
Jul 9, 2025
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
The file for child #2 lacked signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff prior to admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 25, 2025): “The file for child #2 now includes a signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by staff.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
Jul 9, 2025
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
The files for staff persons #3 and #4 lacked two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 25, 2025): “The files for staff persons #3 and #4 now include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. [Staff person #3 is taking a leave of absence and will have the reference letters prior to returning to the childcare.]”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for staff person #1 who was hired as the director on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked an NSOR verification certificate. The application for the NSOR was in the file dated 9/10/24. The director cannot be provisionally hired and needed to have the NSOR verification certificate in the file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 20, 2024): “The file for staff person #1 now includes a current NSOR verification certificate.”
Citation
Sep 11, 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 files for staff persons #1 and #2 lacked initial health assessments.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 20, 2024): “The file for staff person #1 now includes a current health assessment. The file for staff person #2 now includes a current health assessment.”
Citation
Sep 11, 2024
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
The file for staff person #1 lacked Getting Started with Center Based Care: Revised 2022 training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 20, 2024): “The file for staff person #1 now includes a current Getting Started with Center Based Care: Revised 2022 training.”
Citation
Sep 11, 2024
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(ii)
The file for staff person #1 lacked mandated reporter training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 20, 2024): “The file for staff person #1 now includes a mandated reporter training.”
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $51.13 | $42.27 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $48.70 | $41.04 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $46.38 | $40.91 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $42.35 | $38.07 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $38.45 | $32.18 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $38.45 | $32.18 |
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
29 children
Certificate status
Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through
Oct 30, 2026
Operator
Neverland Daycare LLC
Hours
Monday–Sunday 6:30 AM–11:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone
(814) 602-3280
State certificate #
CER-00244579
Common questions
Has Neverland Daycare LLC had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 10 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 Jul 17, 2026 (supervision): “Staff persons #1 and #2 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff persons #1 and #2 do not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Neverland Daycare LLC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Neverland Daycare LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Neverland Daycare LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Apr 4, 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 Neverland Daycare LLC compare with other daycares in Erie?
It is #11 of 58 centers in Erie 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 Neverland Daycare LLC last inspected?
Jul 17, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Neverland Daycare LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $51.13 for infant, $48.70 for young toddler, $46.38 for older toddler, $42.35 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Neverland Daycare LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Neverland Daycare 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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