Saint Benedict Center
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.
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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.
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.
Staff #5's most recent health assessment on file is dated 3/13/23 which is more than 24 months ago.
Staff #5's file did not contain a TB test at time of inspection.
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.
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).
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.
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).
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.
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.
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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.
In room 202 the clear corner safety cover was missing sharp corner accessible to children.
On the side of the steps at the back entrance was peeling paint.
In the bathroom of room 102 the left toilet stall was missing a hand washing sign.
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.
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
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.
Staff #1's file did not contain documentation of translated and evaluated proof of education of the person's foreign diploma.
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).
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.
In room 204 a sharp paper cutter was sitting on a low table accessible to children.
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.
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.
In room 102 a protective outlet cover was missing by the entrance.
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.
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.
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.
In the 202 only bathroom the toilet bolts were exposed.
In the room marked 104 but called 103 there was peeling paint under the window in the diapering area.
In room B-03 the sink in the classroom was missing a handwashing sign.
In the room marked 104 but called 103 a small child size blue couch was blocking the second exit door.
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.
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.
In room 201 the tall shelf to the left of the entrance was unstable when touched.
The refrigerator in room 201 was missing a thermometer.
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.
Staff #5 health assessment dated 3/6/23 was mark that they do have communicable disease and no additional paperwork explaining attached.
In room 101 an infant bottle that had been previously drank out of was placed back in the refrigerator.
Both the van and bus were missing the manufacturer's instructions for the car seats and booster seats.
The first aid kit in the van was missing a bottle of water.
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.
Staff #10's file did not contain the required 1-hour Health and Safety update.
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.
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.
Staff #9 two most recent staff evaluations are dated 9/20/22 and 10/5/23 which is more than 12 months apart.
Staff files #9 and 10 did not contain documentation of evaluated proof of education of the persons' foreign diplomas.
Child #2 financial agreement did not contain the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Child #1 file did not contain the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
In room 204 and the room called 103 but marked 104 the emergency transportation plan was not posted.
Staff #6's file only contained one written, nonfamily reference from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The files for Staff #9, Staff #11, and Staff #16, (see IS Code Sheets), did not contain documentation of Health & Safety Training.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A Proof-of-Purchase was not available for the interconnected fire detection system.
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.
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.
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.
“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.
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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.
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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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