Grand Beginnings
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About the Provider
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Friday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-07-31 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The fire alarm 30-day test log includes test dates 3/24/26-4/27/26, 4/27/26-6/1/26, and 6/1/26-7/9/26, all more than 30 days apart. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A 30 day test as well as a fire drill was held on 8/4 to get back on track with the right dates. |
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| 2026-03-03 | Initial review | 3270.133(6)/3270.133(7) - Written consent/Medication log | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(6)/3270.133(7) Description: Written consent/Medication log Noncompliance Area: It was observed that there was a bottle of Tylenol for Child #1 that was lacking a signed medication log from the parent. Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent was given new med form and was required to fill out before leaving. |
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| 2026-03-03 | Initial review | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: It was observed during a diaper change that Staff Person #1 used their hand to open the hands-free covered trash can to dispose of the used diaper. Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member #1 was retrained on diaper changing procedures. |
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| 2026-03-03 | Initial review | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff Person #4 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Parts 1 and 2. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Person #4 has completed both parts of pre-service trainings. |
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| 2026-03-03 | Initial review | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The two most recent mandated reporter training certificate on file for Staff Person #3 are dated 5/20/20 and 6/6/25, which are more than 60 months apart, Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Person #3 has already completed mandated reporter training. |
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| 2026-03-03 | Initial review | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #1 contained a NSOR certificate dated 8/13/25, which is after date of hire (see LIS code sheet). The two most recent Child Abuse Clearances on file for Staff Person #2 are dated 2/16/21 and 3/3/26, which are more than 60 months apart. The file for Staff Person #3 contained the two most recent Child Abuse Clearances dated 4/3/20 and 6/16/25, two most recent State Police Clearances dated 4/1/20 and 6/11/25, and the two most recent FBI Clearances dated 3/7/20 and 6/12/25, which are all more than 60 months apart. The two most recent State Police Clearances on file for Staff Person #5 are dated 11/8/20 and 11/11/25, which is more than 60 months apart. The FBI clearance on file for Staff Person #6 is a DOE FBI clearance dated 10/2/25, which is not a valid DHS FBI clearance. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #6 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1, #2, #3, #5 and #6 all have updated clearances on file. |
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| 2026-03-03 | Initial review | 3270.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.67(d) Description: Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the school aged room that there was a garbage receptacle without a liner that contained an empty milk container and tissues. Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member immediately emptied trash can and put a new liner in. |
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| 2026-03-03 | Initial review | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: In the lady's restroom it was observed that two toilets did not have a handwashing sign. Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff added two hand washing signs above each of the toilets. |
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