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Saint Benedict Center

345 E 9th St, Erie, PA 16503 · Erie County
2 core-safety citations in last 12 months Keystone STAR 4

Saint Benedict Center is a certified child care center in Erie, PA, with capacity for 165 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 65 violations, 7 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (20 of 65). 8 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #51 of 58 centers in Erie and has more citations per inspection than 96% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 96% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. Among the most cited
Tied for #51 of 58 centers in Erie
7 Core-safety citations
58 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
65 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 8 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 5, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Aug 5, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Sep 10, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Sep 16, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Sep 20, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Sep 23, 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 20
Training & qualifications 19
Health & medication 6
Background checks 5
Records & paperwork 5
Transportation 3
Emergency preparedness 3
Supervision 2
Food & feeding 2

Citations, newest first

Core safety Aug 5, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Staff #5's file contained a Child Abuse Clearance dated 3/23/21, a DHS FBI clearance dated 3/26/21, and an NSOR certificate dated 3/4/21 all dated more than 60 months ago.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 16, 2026): “Staff person #5 will immediately redo her Child Abuse, FBI and NSOR clearances. Staff #5 will be asked to remain at home until she receives the updated ones either in the mail or via email.”
Core safety Aug 5, 2026 Inspection Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
At approximately 1045am in the preschool outdoor play space it was observed that 16 preschool age children were lined up with 4 staff members. Staff #1 using their written list named 9 preschool age children in their group and Staff #2 named 6 preschool age children in their group. Staff #1 and 2 were asked to name their supervisory groups again. Staff #1 again named 9 preschool age children and staff #2 named 6 preschool age children. Only 15 preschool age children were named both times. The other two staff members stated that they were just extra hands. At approximately 120pm, room 103 was observed to have 5 young toddlers and 1 young school age child. When asked who is in your supervisory group Staff #3 stated that they just came in for breaks and didn't know. Staff #4 named 3 young toddlers in their group. When asked to name their groups again and asked if there was a list for staff to look at, Staff #3 stated they didn't know if there was a list and then named 1 young toddler and stated that another young toddler had just left. Staff #4 stated the same 3 young toddlers again. Only 4 of the 6 children were identified.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 16, 2026): “1. 8/5/2026- Each staff person will have the names of the children they are responsible for on a separate binder ring. The binder ring will have individual names of children on laminated strips. Each staff person will add the name of child they are responsible for as the children arrive in the…”
Citation Aug 5, 2026 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)
Staff #5's most recent health assessment on file is dated 3/13/23 which is more than 24 months ago.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 16, 2026): “Staff #5 was sent home immediately and asked to get a physical done. Staff #5 is unable to return to the center until the physical is done”
Citation Aug 5, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)
Staff #5's file did not contain a TB test at time of inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 16, 2026): “Staff #5 will be sent home and asked to get a physical and a TB test done. The staff member came back into work with a paper from the Erie County Department of Health that stated that she can never have a skin test done because it will come back positive, Staff #5 had a blood test done.”
Citation Aug 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 testing log contained the following dates 10/11/25-11/11/25, 12/9/25-1/12/26, 1/12/26-2/14/26, and 3/12-26-4/18/26 which are more than 30 days apart.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 31, 2026): “The center director will plan ahead on a calendar date to check the fire equipment. The center director will make sure that the dates are no more than 28 days apart each month”
Citation Aug 5, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
Staff #4's file contain a Mandated Reporter training dated 3/13/26 which is more than 90 days after date of hire(See LIS Code Sheet).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 31, 2026): “Staff #4 will be given a copy of her trainings that are due at her year mark. Staff #4 will make sure she has completed all of the trainings she is required too by her one-year anniversary.”
Citation Aug 5, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Aide qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.37(b)/3270.192(2)(ii)
The files for Staff persons #5 and 6, who are classified as an aide, does not include a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate; or a minimum of an 8th grade education and 2 years of experience with children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 16, 2026): “Staff person #5 and staff person #6 will bring in a copy of their High School Diploma tomorrow. Staff person #5 and staff person #6 will also send a picture of their High School Diploma to the center directors' phone when they get home from work.”
Citation Aug 5, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)
Staff #7's file contained a pediatric first aid/CPR training dated 12/18/25 which is more than 90 days after date of hire(See LIS Code Sheet).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 31, 2026): “Staff #7 was originally scheduled to have CPR training done in September, however CPR Dave took our payment and refused to answer our phone calls and never showed up for training. The center director has now found a new CPR instructor who is able to come train any new staff within a month of their…”
Core safety Sep 10, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Staff #1's initial Child Abuse Clearance is dated 7/31/25 which is after their date of hire(See LIS Code Sheet). Staff #5's two most recent DHS FBI Clearance's are dated 1/8/2020 and 1/9/2025 which is more than 60 months apart. Staff #6 two most recent Child Abuse Clearances are dated 1/8/2020 and 7/5/2025 and NSOR Certificates are dated 1/17/2020 and 7/2/2025 both are more than 60 months apart. Staff #7's two most recent NSOR Certificates are dated 1/7/2020 and 8/25/25 which are more than 60 months apart. Staff #8's two most recent NSOR Certificates are dated 4/9/2020 and 8/25/25 which are more than 60 months apart. Staff #9's two most recent NSOR Certificates are dated 3/13/2020 and 8/22/25 which are more than 60 months apart. Staff #10's two most recent Child Abuse Clearances are dated 1/6/2020 and 8/25/25 which are more than 60 months apart.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 30, 2025): “All of the above staff clearances have since been received. The Director will make sure to have a system in place so that the clearances do not exceed the 5 years.”
Citation Sep 10, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
In the outside play area the outside bag was hanging off the low toddler area fence into the preschool play area. The bag was not locked the hand sanitizer and hydrogen peroxide which state keep out of reach of children was accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 30, 2025): “The Director spoke to the staff and asked them to lock up the emergency bags at the zippers to ensure that the children did not have access to the items in the bags.”
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Citation Sep 10, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Inaccessible to children 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(b)
In the outside play area the outside bag was hanging off the low toddler area fence into the preschool play area. The bag was not locked the first aid kit was accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 2, 2025): “The Director spoke to the staff and asked them to lock up the emergency bags at the zippers to ensure that the children did not have access to the items in the bags.”
Citation Sep 10, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
In room 202 the clear corner safety cover was missing sharp corner accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 10, 2025): “The Director spoke to the Maintenace man who immediately went to room 202 and replaced the cover that was missing.”
Citation Sep 10, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
On the side of the steps at the back entrance was peeling paint.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 10, 2025): “The Director spoke to the Maintenace man who immediately removed the paint from the back stairs completely. He then repainted the side of it so that no chipped paint was present.”
Citation Sep 10, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
In the bathroom of room 102 the left toilet stall was missing a hand washing sign.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 2, 2025): “The Director notified the teachers of the missing sign, and by the end of the day the signs had been replaced inside the bathroom.”
Citation Sep 10, 2025 Inspection Transportation
Transportation First Aid Kit 55 Pa. Code §3270.178
The van used for transportation was missing soap from the first aid kit. The bus used for transportation was missing a bottle of water from the first aid kit.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 2, 2025): “The director went into the office and grabbed a new water bottle and new soap and asked the van driver and the bus driver to replace them in their vehicles.”
Citation Sep 10, 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 and CPR
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 30, 2025): “All of the above listed staff had gotten their trainings and clearances they were just turned in late.”
Citation Sep 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)
Staff #4 and 5's files did not contain proof of education or verified proof of childcare experience. Staff #3's file did not contain verified proof of childcare experience.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 13, 2025): “The Director spoke to the above-named staff and asked them to give the verification sheet to their past employer for them to fill out. The Director also asked the staff to have them turned into her by October 1, 2025.”
Citation Sep 10, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.37(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii)
Staff #1's file did not contain documentation of translated and evaluated proof of education of the person's foreign diploma.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 11, 2025): “The director spoke to the staff member who notified them that they were almost done completing their GED here in Erie. In the meantime, the director sent the Diploma to the approved agency for proper verification and translation.”
Core safety Sep 16, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Staff #6 NSOR is dated 9/4/24 which is more than 45 days after hire(See LIS Code Sheet). Staff #7 two most recent state police clearances are dated 5/4/18 and 8/28/23 which is more than 60 months apart. Staff #7 two most recent Child Abuse Clearances are dated 5/4/18 and 10/19/23 which is more than 60 months apart. Staff #7's two most recent FBI clearances are dated 12/15/18 and 8/26/24 which are more than 60 months apart. Staff #8's state police clearance was missing from the file, and it is more than 45 days after date of hire(See LIS Code Sheet). Staff #8's two most recent child abuse clearances are dated 5/15/18 and 9/6/23 which is more than 60 months apart. Staff #10's state police clearance is dated 8/19/24 which is more than 45 days after date of hire(See LIS Code Sheet).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 6, 2024): “The director had staff number 8 redo her state police clearance. Staff number 8 only had the copy of the page of payment with the control number that showed no record in her file. She did not have the correct paperwork in her file. The director has now implemented a spreadsheet so that paperwork…”
Core safety Sep 16, 2024 Inspection Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
At approximately 1:05pm in the room called 103 but marked 104 when staff #1 who was covering for a break was asked who they were in charge of the first time they said that they did not know. When given a second chance after the other staff in the room named which children they were in charge of they still could not name who they were in charge of.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 6, 2024): “The staff member was given a list of each of the teacher's primary children to wear with her badge to help her identify the children. The staff member was also asked throughout the day the names of the children she would be in charge of should the teacher leave the classroom.”
Citation Sep 16, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.21
In room 204 a sharp paper cutter was sitting on a low table accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 6, 2024): “The paper cutter was removed immediately from the classroom and placed in another room in a cabinet that is locked and not accessible to children.”
Citation Sep 16, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Contact when ended 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(4)
The facility's emergency plan did not contain the method to inform parents an emergency has ended and instruction for how to safely be reunited with their children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 6, 2024): “On our current Emergency Plan in the section called "After the Event" it states that we will call the parents to let them know when the emergency is over. I added a section into the plan on where the children can be picked up as well as a time will be given to the parents on when and where they can…”
Citation Sep 16, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Letter to parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(e)
The emergency letter given to the parents of each enrolled child did not contain the method to inform parents an emergency has ended and instruction for how to safely be reunited with their children and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 6, 2024): “The Emergency Plan has a section called "After the Event" and it explain that we will call or text parents once the emergency is over. I have updated the section to include a more detailed plan on how the parents will be notified. Each parent will receive a new copy of the Emergency Plan.”
Citation Sep 16, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
In room 102 a protective outlet cover was missing by the entrance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 6, 2024): “Alyssa put the outlet cover back on the outlet upon inspection of the classroom.”
Citation Sep 16, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
In room 201 crest kid toothpaste which stated keep out of reach of children was laying on top of the toothbrush holder accessible to children. In room 203 kids crest toothpaste which states keep out of reach of children was sitting on the counter accessible to children. In the main hall on the resource table by the office accessible to children was hand sanitizer which states keep out of the reach of children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 6, 2024): “The Crest toothpaste as well as the hand sanitizer were immediately removed from access to the children at the time of inspection. The hand sanitizer was placed in the office in a cupboard, and the toothpaste was locked in a cupboard in the above-mentioned classrooms.”
Citation Sep 16, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Toxic plants not permitted 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(d)
In room 201 was a corn plant which is toxic to children, was on the windowsill accessible to children. In the preschool and the infant/young toddler outside play space was a ginkgo biloba tree that was dropping seed pods on the ground that are toxic to children were accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 6, 2024): “The plant in room 201 was immediately removed from the classroom. The tree on the playground outside was cut down a week after being told it was harmful to children. The children were not allowed to play in the area where the fruits from the tree were landing until the tree was cut down.”
Citation Sep 16, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle 55 Pa. Code §3270.67(d)
In the room marked 104 but called 103 a small unlidded trash can was being used to throw away tissues that has been contaminated by human secretion.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 6, 2024): “The trash can was immediately taken down and disposed of upon inspection of the classroom. The classroom was given a small garbage can with a lid to dispose of Kleenex in.”
Citation Sep 16, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
In the 202 only bathroom the toilet bolts were exposed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 6, 2024): “The bolts in the bathroom had recently been replaced. The Maintenace man took duct tape and covered all of the exposed bolts around the toilet.”
Citation Sep 16, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
In the room marked 104 but called 103 there was peeling paint under the window in the diapering area.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 6, 2024): “The maintenance man went into room 103 and painted the wall where the peeling paint was at. He also checked the entire classroom for peeling paint, including pulling out shelves to check behind them.”
Citation Sep 16, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
In room B-03 the sink in the classroom was missing a handwashing sign.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 6, 2024): “There were 2 handwashing signs above the sink in the bathroom area, so Alyssa moved one of the handwashing signs above the classroom sink side.”
Citation Sep 16, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed 55 Pa. Code §3270.91(a)
In the room marked 104 but called 103 a small child size blue couch was blocking the second exit door.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 6, 2024): “The child size couch was immediately moved from in front of the door upon inspection of the classroom.”
Citation Sep 16, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
In room 204, 203, and B-01 were cracked magna tiles with rough edges and not in good repair. In room 203 a clear bin containing suction blocks was cracked with sharp edges. In room B-01 in the block area was a cracked clear bin with sharp edges. In the back right of the preschool outside play space there was a gate with many exposed bolts.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 6, 2024): “The magna tiles were removed immediately from the classrooms that were cracked. The bins that were broken were thrown out as well in the classrooms. The bolts on the playground were fixed by the Maintenace man the next day.”
Citation Sep 16, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Small Toys and Objects 55 Pa. Code §3270.103
In room B-03 foam letters were observed with teeth marks accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. In the infant/young toddler outside play space were ginkgo biloba seeds on the ground smaller than 1 inch in diameter accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 6, 2024): “The foam letters with bite marks in them were immediately thrown out in the classroom upon inspection. The fruit from the tree outside were swept up, but due to them falling so often, the director told the teachers to not allow the children to play on that area of the playground until the tree…”
Citation Sep 16, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean, good repair, proper size 55 Pa. Code §3270.104(a)
In room 201 the tall shelf to the left of the entrance was unstable when touched.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 6, 2024): “The shelf was bolted to the wall the next day using fasteners to attach it to the wall.”
Citation Sep 16, 2024 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
The refrigerator in room 201 was missing a thermometer.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 6, 2024): “A thermometer was placed in rooms 201s fridge upon inspection of the classroom.”
Citation Sep 16, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3)
Staff #1's two most recent health assessments are dated 2/26/22 and 3/6/24 which is more than 24 months apart. Staff #4's two most recent health assessments are dated 10/20/20 and 11/25/22 which are more than 24 months apart. Staff #9's two most recent health assessments are dated 2/18/22 and 3/20/24 which are more than 24 months apart.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 6, 2024): “The director will keep an up-to-date spreadsheet of all of the staffs' physicals and give a reminder to staff 2 months before their physicals are due. The director will also give the staff who leave for Mexico for 3 months a date for which their physicals need to be done if they would happen to be…”
Citation Sep 16, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Exam communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(3)
Staff #5 health assessment dated 3/6/23 was mark that they do have communicable disease and no additional paperwork explaining attached.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 6, 2024): “The director asked the staff member to please contact her doctor to ask them why they had marked that she had a communicable disease. The doctor's office faxed back the physical with a note stating that Faviola does NOT have a communicable disease. The doctor also initialed the paperwork where the…”
Citation Sep 16, 2024 Inspection Food & feeding
Food served discarded 55 Pa. Code §3270.161(c)
In room 101 an infant bottle that had been previously drank out of was placed back in the refrigerator.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 6, 2024): “The bottle was taken out of the refrigerator and immediately dumped out down the drain upon initial inspection of the classroom.”
Citation Sep 16, 2024 Inspection Transportation
Manufacturer's instructions used 55 Pa. Code §3270.175(c)
Both the van and bus were missing the manufacturer's instructions for the car seats and booster seats.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 6, 2024): “The director was able to locate the car seat instructions and booster seat instructions and placed them in the glove box of both the van and the bus. The director notified the bus driver and the van driver of the importance of having these accessible to them at all times.”
Citation Sep 16, 2024 Inspection Transportation
Transportation First Aid Kit 55 Pa. Code §3270.178
The first aid kit in the van was missing a bottle of water.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 6, 2024): “The director placed a bottle of water inside the van emergency bag within 15 minutes of initial inspection of the van.”
Citation Sep 16, 2024 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 alarm testing log contained the following dates: 9/1/23-11/2/23, 10/2/23-11/4/23, 12/2/23-1/3/24, 2/1/24-3/29/24, 4/1/24-5/23/24, and 5/23/24-6/27/24 which are more than 30 days apart.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 6, 2024): “The director will make sure that the alarm testing is done within 30 days, remembering that some months are shorter than others. The DHS representative also informed the director that the testing can be done when the children are not in the building, making it easier for the director to do the…”
Citation Sep 16, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
Staff #10's file did not contain the required 1-hour Health and Safety update.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2024): “The staff will retake the 10-hour updated Health and Safety Training. The one-hour update is no longer available, so the staff member must retake the updated Health and Safety Training.”
Citation Sep 16, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Staff person #3's file did not contain the completed following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Get Started with Center-Based Care; Building Blocks for Quality. Staff person #2's 6 hour Health and Safety training dated 11/18/18 is not an acceptable training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 6, 2024): “Staff number 3 could not locate her training that she had initially taken when hired back in 2018. She took the Health and Safety Training again. Staff number 2 had to redo her Health and Safety Training, because the one she did in 2018 was not accepted anymore.”
Citation Sep 16, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
Staff person #8 did not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (See LIS code sheet). Mandated reporter training for staff #8 completed on 1/4/23.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 6, 2024): “Staff number 8 had a mandated reporter training that was dated 3/23/2018. She retook the training on 1/4/2023.”
Citation Sep 16, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
Staff #9 two most recent staff evaluations are dated 9/20/22 and 10/5/23 which is more than 12 months apart.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 6, 2024): “The director completed another evaluation for staff number 9. This is before the annual evaluation is due.”
Citation Sep 16, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)
Staff files #9 and 10 did not contain documentation of evaluated proof of education of the persons' foreign diplomas.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 17, 2024): “The director used the online link that was sent by the DHS representative to contact an agency that can evaluate diplomas and degrees. The director was in contact with the agency and is currently in the process of getting the diplomas verified.”
Citation Sep 16, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
Child #2 financial agreement did not contain the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 6, 2024): “The assistant director added the appropriate names of the persons from the emergency contact sheet upon inspection of the file.”
Citation Sep 16, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
Child #1 file did not contain the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 6, 2024): “The assistant director obtained the doctors telephone number via the internet and wrote it on the emergency contact sheet upon inspection of the child files.”
Citation Sep 16, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
In room 204 and the room called 103 but marked 104 the emergency transportation plan was not posted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 6, 2024): “The emergency transportation plan was posted on the outside of the room on the white board where all of the information and daily activities are written upon initial inspection of the classrooms.”
Citation Sep 16, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
Staff #6's file only contained one written, nonfamily reference from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 6, 2024): “The director asked another staff member to write a letter of recommendation for Ana. The staff member was more than happy to write one for her.”
Citation Sep 16, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)
Staff person #10 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid/CPR. Staff #10 Pediatric first aid/CPR training was completed on 3/18/24 which was after 90 days of their date of hire.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 6, 2024): “The director had the staff member take the First Aid and Cpr again on August 23, 2024.”
Core safety Sep 20, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
The NSOR Certificate, in the file for Staff #7 (see IS Code Sheet), was dated 3.24.20, which exceeded initial service, and no application was available. The Mandated Reporter training, in the file for Staff #11 (see IS Code Sheet), was dated 3.14.22, which exceeded 90 days of hire. The NSOR Certificate, in the file for Staff #16 (see IS Code Sheet), was dated 9.10.21, with an application dated 9.3.21, which exceeded initial service. The Mandated Reporter training, in the file for Staff #16 (see IS Code Sheet), was dated 3.14.22, which exceeded 90 days of hire.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 30, 2023): “The staff are currently up to date on the required trainings. Upon initial hire, the operator shall make sure all required documents are obtained upon date of hire.”
Citation Sep 20, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii)
The files for Staff #2 did not contain documentation of Emergency Plan training by 8.26.23, which exceeded the annual requirement. The file for Staff #16 contained documentation of Emergency Plan training on 3.18.22 and 5.15.23, which exceeded the annual requirement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 30, 2023): “The emergency plan training is done yearly at the in -service, or if updates need to be made regarding the plan. The operator shall document the date of the emergency plan training and the names of the employees who took the training on a separate sheet of paper.”
Citation Sep 20, 2023 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 two most recent Health Assessments, in the files for Staff #4, Staff #7, Staff #9, Staff #10, and Staff #21, exceeded the 24-month renewal requirement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 30, 2023): “All of the above staff are current on their physicals. The staff had mentioned that their doctors' offices were scheduling appointments almost a month out. In the future, I will give them a 2 month notice that their physicals are due.”
Citation Sep 20, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii)
The Pediatric First-Aid/CPR trainings, in the file for Staff #21, were dated 10.5.19 and 8.23.22, which exceeded the expiration date of the previous training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 30, 2023): “The staff member took the CPR training in August of 2022. The staff member will take the training again in 2024 to stay in line with the state regulations.”
Citation Sep 20, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii)
The Fire Safety trainings, in the file for Staff #5, were dated 3.18.22 and 7.18.23, which exceeded the annual requirement. The Fire Safety trainings, in the file for Staff #6, were dated 8.26.22 and 8.31.23, which exceeded the annual requirement. The Fire Safety trainings, in the file for Staff #13, were dated 1.22.22 and 1.24.23, which exceeded the annual requirement. The most recent Fire Safety training, in the file for Staff #16, was dated 3.18.22, which exceeded the annual requirement. The Fire Safety trainings, in the file for Staff #19, were dated 3.17.22 and 8.15.23, which exceeded the annual requirement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 30, 2023): “The other staff had all taken the fire safety training, just outside the yearly requirements. The operator will keep a spreadsheet of all trainings and update it monthly.”
Citation Sep 20, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
The files for Staff #9, Staff #11, and Staff #16, (see IS Code Sheets), did not contain documentation of Health & Safety Training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 21, 2023): “The training for the 3 staff has been started/completed.”
Citation Sep 20, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
The file for Staff #4, Staff #8, Staff #16, and Staff #19 did not contain documentation of a written evaluation in 2021. The file for Staff #14 contained documentation of written evaluations on 3.25.21 and 11.9.22, which exceeded the 12-month requirement. The file for Staff #15 contained documentation of written evaluations on 5.21.21 and 10.10.22, which exceeded the 12-month requirement. The file for Staff #18 contained documentation of written evaluations on 3.25.21 and 10.10.22, which exceeded the 12-month requirement. The file for Staff #19 contained documentation of written evaluations on 6.19.20 and 6.1.23, which exceeded the 12-month requirement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 30, 2023): “The director shall do yearly assessments on all of the staff. The staff are all current on their yearly assessments.”
Citation Sep 20, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)
The Pediatric First-Aid/CPR training, in the file for Staff #17 (see IS Code Sheet), was dated 8.23.22, which exceeded 90 days of hire.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 30, 2023): “The operator shall make sure that all trainings are received within the initial 90 days of hire. The above staff is current on their Cpr training and will take it again in 2024.”
Core safety Sep 23, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The files for Staff #3, #8, #11, #12, #13, #14, and #17 contained State Police Clearances dated 1.4.15 and 1.6.20, which exceeded the 60-month renewal requirement. The file for Staff #5 contained Child Abuse Clearances dated 5.4.17 and 9.122, which exceeded the 60-month renewal requirement. The file for Staff #5 contained an NSOR dated 9.2.20 (see IS Code Sheet) with no documented date of initial application. The file for Staff #10 (see IS Code Sheet) contained a Child Abuse Clearance dated 3.23.22 and and FBI Clearance dated 3.15.22, with no documented dates of initial application. The file for Staff #15 (see IS Code Sheet) contained an FBI Clearance and NSOR dated 7.2.21, with no documented dates of initial application. The file for Staff #16 (see IS Code Sheet) contained a Child Abuse Clearance dated 3.17.20, an FBI Clearance dated 7.31.20, and an NSOR dated 5.19.20, with no documented dates of initial application.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 4, 2022): “The staff are currently all up to date on their clearances.”
Citation Sep 23, 2022 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 file for Staff #2 contained Health Assessments dated 7.27.20 and 8.18.22, which exceeded the 24-month renewal requirement. The file for Staff #3 contained Health Assessments dated 2.10.20 and 2.28.22, which exceeded the 24-month renewal requirement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 4, 2022): “The staff member had an up to date physical in the file. I will keep a spreadsheet with the date, month and year of the last physical.”
Citation Sep 23, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
A Proof-of-Purchase was not available for the interconnected fire detection system.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 4, 2022): “I got an attestation letter signed stating that we did not have paperwork of proof of purchase for the fire detection system.”
Citation Sep 23, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii)
The file for Staff #2 contained Pediatric First-Aid/CPR which expired on 6.30.22 and was not renewed until 8.23.22. The file for Staff #4 contained Pediatric First-Aid/CPR which expired on 5.29.22 and was not renewed until 8.23.22. The file for Staff #8 contained Pediatric First-Aid/CPR which expired on 6.3.22 and was not renewed until 8.23.22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 4, 2022): “All of the staff members took CPR in August. All of the staff are current, and I made sure it was done by a PQAS certified instructor.”
Citation Sep 23, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
The file for Staff #7 did not contain documentation of the required pre-service training within 90 days of hire (see IS Code Sheet): Health & Safety Basics.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 4, 2022): “The staff member was asked to stay home until the training was completed. She did complete the new required training.”
Citation Sep 23, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
The file for Staff #1 contained a written evaluation on 6.19.20, but none since that time, which exceeded the 12-month requirement. The file for Staff #2 contained a written evaluation on 3.25.21, but none since that time, which exceeded the 12-month requirement. The file for Staff #3 contained written evaluations on 6.22.20 and 6.7.22, which exceeded the 12-month requirement. The file for Staff #6 contained a written evaluation on 6.22.20, but none since that time, which exceeded the 12-month requirement. The file for Staff #7 contained a written evaluation on 3.25.21, but none since that time, which exceeded the 12-month requirement. The file for Staff #8 contained written evaluations on 6.22.20 and 6.7.22, which exceeded the 12-month requirement. The file for Staff #9 contained a written evaluation on 5.22.20, but none since that time, which exceeded the 12-month requirement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 4, 2022): “I will have a set day for the East Coast employees that the evaluations are done on yearly. I will also have a set day that the Pre-K and Head Start programs evaluations are done. Since both of these programs run at different times during the school year, their evaluations need to be done at…”

“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.) $51.00 $47.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $50.00 $44.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $49.00 $41.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $46.00 $39.00

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 165 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Dec 26, 2026
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Mar 27, 2026 · what STARS means
Programs PA Pre-K Counts, Head Start (state supplemental), Head Start
Operator Benedictine Sisters INC
Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–5:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (814) 454-4514
State certificate # CER-00249069
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Common questions

Has Saint Benedict Center had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 7 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 5, 2026 (background checks): “Staff #5's file contained a Child Abuse Clearance dated 3/23/21, a DHS FBI clearance dated 3/26/21, and an NSOR certificate dated 3/4/21 all dated more than 60 months ago.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Saint Benedict Center?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Saint Benedict Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Saint Benedict Center’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Mar 27, 2026. 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 Saint Benedict Center compare with other daycares in Erie?

It is tied for #51 of 58 centers in Erie by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 96% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Saint Benedict Center last inspected?

Aug 5, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Saint Benedict Center cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $51.00 for infant, $50.00 for young toddler, $49.00 for older toddler, $46.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Saint Benedict Center?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Benedictine Sisters INC.

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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