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World of Care INC

1202 Buffalo Rd, Erie, PA 16503 · Erie County
Keystone STAR 4

World of Care INC is a certified child care center in Erie, PA, with capacity for 45 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 33 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (11 of 33). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #20 of 58 centers in Erie and has more citations per inspection than 72% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 72% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #20 of 58 centers in Erie
5 Core-safety citations
28 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
33 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 16, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Mar 16, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jun 11, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jun 20, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jun 6, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Jun 22, 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 11
Training & qualifications 6
Records & paperwork 6
Health & medication 4
Background checks 4
Sleep safety 1
Food & feeding 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Mar 16, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
In the PS/SA room one ceiling tile above the air conditioning unit was observed to be stained causing a visible hazard.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 31, 2026): “I immediately addressed the issue by removing the ceiling tile, inspecting the area to ensure there was no mold or underlying hazard, and replacing it with a new tile to ensue safety and compliance.”
Citation Mar 16, 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. There were 31 days between 12/12/25 and 1/12/26.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 31, 2026): “Immediate corrective action was taken by conducting a fire safety check upon discovery of the lapse.”
Citation Jun 11, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
The poured surface in the outdoor playspace was observed to have a hole near the gate door and another hole at the bottom of the slide causing a visible hazard.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 29, 2025): “The noncompliance was corrected the holes are filled on the outdoor play space.”
Citation Jun 11, 2025 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 file for child #2 lacked a child health report that was completed in the past 12 months. The child health report in the file was dated 5/28/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 29, 2025): “The plan to correct the noncompliance is to make sure all child health reports are completed 12 months from the previous health report. Child #2 no longer attends the childcare.”
Citation Jun 11, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
The file for child #1 lacked a child health report that was completed 12 months from the previous child health report. The child health reports in the file are dated 9/29/23 and 10/23/24. The file for child #3 lacked a child health report that was completed 12 months from the previous child health report. The child health reports in the file are dated 1/23/24 and 2/3/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 23, 2025): “The plan to correct the noncompliance is to make sure that child health reports are completed 12 months from the previous child health report.”
Citation Jun 11, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
The file for staff person #4 lacked a health assessment that was conducted 24 months from the previous health assessment. The health assessments in the file were dated 4/22/23 and 5/14/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 23, 2025): “The plan to correct the noncompliance is to make sure that staff persons health assessment are conducted 24 months from the previous health assessment.”
Citation Jun 11, 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. The 30-day smoke detector checks were 31 days between 8/9/24 and 9/9/24; 31 days between 12/6/24 and 1/6/24; 31 days between 1/6/25 and 2/6/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 23, 2025): “The plan to correct the noncompliance is to make sure that all fire drill and fire detection checks are completed within 30 days from the last one.”
Citation Jun 11, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
The files for staff persons #1 - #7 lacked fire safety training that was completed 12 months from the previous fire safety training. The fire safety training in the file for staff person #1 was dated 1/16/24 and 2/6/25. The fire safety training in the file for staff person #2 was dated 1/24/24 and 2/6/25. The fire safety training in the file for staff person #3 was dated 1/24/24 and 2/11/25. The fire safety training in the file for staff person #4 was dated 1/29/24 and 2/7/25. The fire safety training in the file for staff person #5 was dated 1/17/24 and 2/11/25. The fire safety training in the file for staff person #6 was dated 1/16/24 and 2/7/25. The fire safety training in the file for staff person #7 was dated 1/29/24 and 2/11/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 23, 2025): “The plan of correction was completed and staff will complete12 months from the previous fire safety training.”
Core safety Jun 20, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for staff person #1 lacked State Police and Child Abuse Clearances that were completed 60 months from the previous clearances. The State Police Clearances in the file are date 10/15/18 and 11/7/23. The Child Abuse Clearances in the file are dated 10/15/18 and 11/7/23.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 1, 2024): “The file for staff person #1 was updated with a current state police and child abuse clearance.”
Citation Jun 20, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Information re: special needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(5)
The file for child #1 lacked emergency contact information that included information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 3, 2024): “The file for child #1 emergency contact will be updated with child's special needs.”
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Core safety Jun 6, 2023 Inspection Sleep safety
General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.21
In the Infant room, loose crib sheets were observed on cribs in which infants were sleeping.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 15, 2023): “All loose crib sheets was replace with tight fitted sheets.”
Core safety Jun 6, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for facility person #1 was observed not to contain the following clearances from Ohio where the facility person resided in the 5 years prior to employment: State Sex Offender Registry Check and State Child Abuse and Neglect Registry Check.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 28, 2023): “The facility person was removed from child care services and will not be able to return until center have all required out of state clearance from Ohio”
Citation Jun 6, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle 55 Pa. Code §3270.67(d)
In the outdoor playground, trash that was contaminated by human secretions was observed in two closed receptacles but was plastic lined.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 15, 2023): “Trash cans was removed immediately and returned with plastic lined.”
Citation Jun 6, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
In the PS/SA room, a plastic red bin containing children's toys was observed to be cracked with rough edges and was not in good repair.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 15, 2023): “Plastic red bin was removed immediately.”
Citation Jun 6, 2023 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 facility's documentation of testing the fire detection system exceeded 30 days from 2/15/23 to 3/28/23.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 15, 2023): “plan of correction is to test fire detection system within 30 days for last testing not once a month.”
Citation Jun 6, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
The files for facility persons #1, #2, and #4 were observed to lack documentation of completion of the required following pre-service training by December 30, 2022: Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 22, 2023): “All facility persons have and will compete all pre-service training in pa health and safety update 2022.”
Citation Jun 6, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
The fire safety trainings on file for facility persons #1, #2, and #3 exceeded 12 months between trainings. The trainings on file for facility person #1 were dated 2/4/22 and 5/16/23. The trainings on file for facility person #2 were dated 2/4/22 and 2/10/23. The trainings on file for facility person #3 were dated 2/4/22 and 3/1/23.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 15, 2023): “All facility persons have and will compete all fire protection training within 12 months between trainings.”
Citation Jun 6, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
The emergency form on file for child #1 lacked the enrolling parent's work address and telephone number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 15, 2023): “The emergency form was updated by parent with enrolling parents work address and telephone number.”
Core safety Jun 22, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for staff #11 lacked application of a NSOR clearance prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. Staff person 11 cannot work in the facility until the NSOR clearance results are submitted and verified.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2022): “Staff person #11 now has a NSOR clearance in file. All new staff persons will meet all the provisional hiring requirements.”
Core safety Jun 22, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for Staff #11 lacked a disclosure statement dated prior to date of hire, (See IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2022): “Staff person #11 now has a signed disclosure statement and is in file.”
Citation Jun 22, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
The hallway at the front entrance of the facility was observed to contain bottles of Lysol, Pulverize Hand Sanitizer, and Clean Smart in a basket that were accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2022): “All toxic materials were moved immediately and made inaccessible to children.”
Citation Jun 22, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
The carpet mats by the entrance to the bathroom and by the water fountain were observed to be curling up on the corners causing a potential tripping hazard.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2022): “The rug was removed the day of inspection and replaced with a new one.”
Citation Jun 22, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Running water - diapering 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(j)
In the diapering areas of the Infant and Toddler rooms, the water jugs used for handwashing did not allow water to run without continuously holding a button on the spigot. Therefore, it was determined that those child care spaces lacked a source of running water.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2022): “The water jugs were replaced with new water jugs that have continuous running water the day of inspection.”
Citation Jun 22, 2022 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
The thermometer in the refrigerator in the kitchen measured temperature at 66 F. Upon closer inspection, it was determined that that the thermometer was inoperable.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2022): “The thermometer in the kitchen refrigerator was replaced immediately.”
Citation Jun 22, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)(1)/3270.182(1)
The file for child #4 lacked documentation of the yearly Influenza shot with no letter of exemption in file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2022): “The child file is now corrected and documentation of yearly flu exemption letter.”
Citation Jun 22, 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)
The facility had documentation of fire testing that exceeded 30 days from 1/12/22-2/14/22 and 2/14/22-3/21/22. The facility was observed to lack documentation of proof of purchase for the interconnected fire detection system.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2022): “Fire testing is now within 30 days and logged.”
Citation Jun 22, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Staff person #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, and #10 did not have acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training by an approved curriculum and the trainer was not PQAS-certified by April 29, 2022.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2022): “Staff persons now have completed all professional development trainings including pediatric first aid/cpr.”
Citation Jun 22, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
The file for staff person #8, was observed not to have completed pre-service training by April 29, 2022. The pre-service training on file for staff person #8 was dated 5/1/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2022): “Staff person #8 now has completed the pre service training.”
Citation Jun 22, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Each staff person meets quals/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iv)
The file for staff #11 lacked documentation of acceptable verification of experience, education or training. (See LIS CODE SHEET).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2022): “Staff person #11 now has verification of experience and is placed in the file.”
Citation Jun 22, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Date fee to be paid 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(2)
The Agreements for Child #1, #2 and #5 lacked the date on which the fee is to be paid.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2022): “The agreements are now corrected on the date on which fees is to be paid.”
Citation Jun 22, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
The emergency contact form for Child #4 lacked the name of the child's physician.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2022): “The emergency contact form is corrected and updated with child physician and in file.”
Citation Jun 22, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
The emergency contact form on file for children #2 and #5 were observed lacked the enrolling parent's work address and work telephone number. The emergency contact form on file for child #3 lacked the enrolling parent's work telephone number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2022): “The emergency contact information for child #2, #3 and #5 is now updated and completed in file.”
Citation Jun 22, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
The emergency contact form child #5 lacked the health insurance coverage for the child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2022): “The Emergency contact form is now corrected with the insurance information and updated and in the child's file.”

“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) $66.91 $56.09
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $66.91 $56.09
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $64.36 $53.69
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $64.24 $51.74
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $55.56 $47.19
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $53.00 $41.34
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $53.00 $41.34

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 45 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Jun 18, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Sep 23, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator World Of Care INC
Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–12:01 AM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (814) 452-2407
State certificate # CER-00255609
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Common questions

Has World of Care INC had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 5 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 Jun 20, 2024 (background checks): “The file for staff person #1 lacked State Police and Child Abuse Clearances that were completed 60 months from the previous clearances. The State Police Clearances in the file are date 10/15/18 and 11/7/23. The Child…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about World of Care INC?

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

What is World of Care INC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Sep 23, 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 World of Care INC compare with other daycares in Erie?

It is tied for #20 of 58 centers in Erie by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 72% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was World of Care INC last inspected?

Mar 16, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does World of Care INC cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $66.91 for newborn, $66.91 for infant, $64.36 for young toddler, $64.24 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs World of Care INC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is World Of Care 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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