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Grand Beginnings

Indiana, PA · Indiana County
98 S Ben Franklin Rd, Indiana, PA 15701
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Quick Facts

Capacity
123 children
Languages
English, American Sign Language, Cambodian, Chinese - Cantonese, Chinese - Mandarin, English, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (724) 463-1984
98 S Ben Franklin Rd
Indiana, PA 15701
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00252665
License Issued
Mar 5, 2026
Active Through
Mar 5, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 3

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About the Provider

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Grand Beginnings is a Child Care Center in Indiana PA, with a maximum capacity of 123 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

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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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
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

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.

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.
2026-03-03 Initial review 3270.133(6)/3270.133(7) - Written consent/Medication log Compliant - Finalized

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent was given new med form and was required to fill out before leaving.
2026-03-03 Initial review 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers Compliant - Finalized

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff member #1 was retrained on diaper changing procedures.
2026-03-03 Initial review 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff Person #4 has completed both parts of pre-service trainings.
2026-03-03 Initial review 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

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).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff Person #3 has already completed mandated reporter training.
2026-03-03 Initial review 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1, #2, #3, #5 and #6 all have updated clearances on file.
2026-03-03 Initial review 3270.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle Compliant - Finalized

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff member immediately emptied trash can and put a new liner in.
2026-03-03 Initial review 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

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.

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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