Description: At Creative Beginnings Child Care & Learning Center, our goal is to provide the finest quality early education and child care services in a safe, fun and stimulating environment. We promote high self-esteem and excellent developmental and socialization skills.
Our school has been designed to not only allow us to care for your child, but to structure a positive, fun learning environment as well. Children are encouraged to maximize their potential and develop at their own pace through well-planned developmental guidelines. Goals are designed to meet each child’s individual needs. Your child will be assigned to his/her own classroom based on age and developmental level.
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| Inspection # | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSP-0164574 | 2025-12-10 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the Compliance Inspection conducted on 12/10/2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Plan of corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. A copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. The following was discussed but not limited to: 1) Tummy time, and 2) New rules that are effective 8/3/2025. 5 of 5 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. | |||
| INSP-0115664 | 2025-04-02 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct the complaints #0125026, #0125028 and #0125111 investigation on 4/2/2025. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The Written Documentation is required to be submitted through the Licensing Portal within 10 days of the receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. Ratios observed were: One year olds 2:10, Two year olds 2:14, Three -four year olds: 2:16 & 1:15 (Cited). There were 3 staff interviewed during this investigation. There was 1 child file reviewed. There were 2 staff files reviewed during this investigation. The fingerprint clearance cards for 2 of 2 were verified to be valid through the DPS website. Others interviewed: The complainant. The Compliance Officer also attempted to contact the Contracted Therapist who was present at the time of the incident and left a message. The Therapist did not return the call. Documentation observed were rosters. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview and documentation that allegation #1 (Verbal Discipline) and allegation #2 (Physical Discipline) lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. The following deficiencies were observed and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. | |||
| INSP-0051398 | 2024-12-18 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 12/18/2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Name of Compliance Officer: Jennifer Flicker The Written Documentation of correction is required to be submitted through the Licensing Portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The following was discussed but not limited to: 1) Tummy time rules were discussed with the infant room staff and with the Director and Assistant Director, 2) Items stored in a bathroom are required to be stored inaccessible to children in either a closed cabinet or a shelf in a closed waterproof container, and 3) The unused cribs that are currently stored in the school age room are required to be moved to storage in unused space that is onsite, to offsite storage or back into the infant room. If the cribs are moved to offsite storage, a modification application is required to be submitted to reduce the number of cribs to 12. There 5 staff files reviewed. 5 of the 5 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website. The Empower Assessment link was emailed to the Director at the time of the inspection. | |||
| INSP-0048560 | 2024-09-27 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the complaint investigation conducted on 9/27/2024 for case #00090475 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. Ratios observed were: Infants: 2:7 1-year-old children: 2:11 2-year-old children: 2:10 3-year-old children: 2:9 4-year-old/5-year-old children: 2:21 Three staff were interviewed during the investigation. Others interviewed: the Director Documentation reviewed: Injury Log Upon completion of the complaint investigation #00090475 it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation, that 1 of 2 allegations were substantiated. The other allegation lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. The Compliance Officers are Archana Navin and Chloe-James Rossi. | |||
| INSP-0048099 | 2024-09-11 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct complaint #00089667 investigation on 9/11/24. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Name of the Compliance Officer: Jennifer Flicker Due to enforcement status, the Licensee will be notified when the Written Documentation of Corrections is required to be submitted through the Licensing Portal. Ratios observed were: Infants: 2:7, One year-olds: 2:11, Two & three-olds: 2:11 & 2:13, and Four year-olds: 1:3 & 3:16. There were 4 staff interviewed during this investigation. There were 2 staff files reviewed during this investigation. The fingerprint clearance cards for 2 of the 2 were verified to be valid through the DPS website. Others interviewed: The complainant. Documentation observed included incident reports, biting reports, injury & accident log, the roster from the day of the incident, Child #1's attendance sheet from the day of the incident and the biting policy. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview and documentation that 1 out of 2 allegations was substantiated, the second allegation lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. The following deficiencies were observed and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. | |||
| INSP-0046249 | 2024-07-23 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct complaint #00087155 on 7/23/24. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Name of the Compliance Officer: Jennifer Flicker No deficiencies were cited at the time of the investigation. The following was discussed with the Director but not limited to: Mandated reporting training available for staff. Ratios observed were: Infants: 2:8, One-year-old's: 2:13, Two-year-old's: 2:14, Three-year-old's: 1:12, Four-year-old's and older: 2:12 and 1:13. There were 2 staff interviewed during this investigation. There was 1 staff file reviewed during this investigation. The fingerprint clearance card for the staff was verified to be valid through the DPS website. Documentation observed was the incident report regarding the incident, including staff statements and the summary from the police interview that "it was an accident and the child lost (their) footing" and the incident was unintentional and was not abuse by the alleged staff. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview and documentation that the 4 allegations lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. | |||
| INSP-0036227 | 2024-01-03 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 1/3/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days. 6 of 6 Fingerprint Clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search. The Empower self-evaluation was completed at the time of the inspection. The Emergency Disaster Plan update form was completed at the time of the inspection. The following was discussed but not limited to: 1. Criminal history affidavits must be complete with all questions addressed. 2. Loose staples in the walls must be removed. 3. Sippy cups must be labeled with a child's first and last name. 4. Loose items on toys must be fixed. 5. Chairs should not be stacked when children are present. Vehicles CL83940 & CJ54718 were inspected and are approved for use by enrolled children, Compliance Officer #1 is Tricia Tartaglio Compliance Officer #2 is Heather Bauer | |||
| INSP-0035120 | 2023-11-27 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint investigation #00065667 on 11/27/2023. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days. Ratios observed were as follows: Infants 2:9 1's 2:10 2's 2:9 3's 2:8 4's 2:14 4's & 5's 1:16 There were 3 staff interviewed during this investigation. There were 10 medication authorization forms reviewed during this investigation. The written medication administration policy was reviewed. Compliance Officer #1 spoke to the complainant on 11/27/2023. Upon completion of Complaint investigation #00065667 it was determined from the Compliance Officers' observations and interviews that 2 of 4 allegations were substantiated and 2 of 4 allegations lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. The following deficiencies were observed and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1 is Heather Bauer. Compliance Officer #2 is David Ramos. | |||
| INSP-0034107 | 2023-11-03 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint investigation #64859 on 11/3/2023. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The Plan of Corrections is not being accepted at this time. You will be notified when to submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal. Ratios observed were as follows: Infants 1:5 1's 2:6 2's 2:7 3's 1:3 & 2:10 4's 1:11 School age 2:22 There were 6 staff interviewed during this investigation. There were 4 staff files reviewed during this investigation. Others interviewed: The complainant was attempted to be reached via email. Upon completion of Complaint investigation #64859 it was determined from the Compliance Officers' observations and interviews that 2 of 3 allegations were substantiated. The remaining allegation lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. The following deficiencies were observed and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The following was discussed and not limited to: 1. Posting current weekly lesson plans. 2. Incident reports. 3. Working interviews. 4. Supervision and chronic biters. 5. Staff files must be complete (end date, good faith effort references, DCS submittal). Compliance Officer #1 is Tricia Tartaglio Compliance Officer #2 is Heather Bauer | |||
| INSP-0030898 | 2023-08-09 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint investigation #62338 on 8.9.2023. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. A Plan of Corrections is not being accepted at this time. Ratios observed were as follows: Infants 3:10 1's 3:14 1's & 2's 2:12 3's 2:11 4's 2:13 Pre-K 2:20 There were 7 staff interviewed during this investigation. There were 2 staff files reviewed during this investigation. Others interviewed: The complainant. Upon completion of Complaint investigation #62338 it was determined from documentation, the Compliance Officer & the Compliance Officer Supervisor's observations and interviews that 3 of 3 allegations were substantiated. The following deficiencies were observed and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer is Tricia Tartaglio Compliance Officer Supervisor is Dawn Butler | |||
| 2022-01-12 | article 3 | R9-5-301.I.2. | |
| Initial Comments: Based on facility documentation and Surveyor #1's observations, the Licensee lacked a fire and emergency evacuation drill for the month of December, 2021. | |||
| 2022-01-12 | article 3 | R9-5-303.A | |
| Initial Comments: Based on Surveyor #1's observation and staff interview, the main posting area lacked the name of the individual designated to act on behalf of the facility director when the facility director is not present in the facility. The director and the name that was posted were not present at the facility. Staff stated that she was in charge at that time, and her name was not the person listed as "in charge". *** Previously cited 1/29/20 & 1/5/21 | |||
| 2022-01-12 | article 3 | R9-5-306.A.1. | |
| Initial Comments: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observations, it was determined that 4 out of 15 enrolled children's attendance forms reviewed lacked the following required information: Child #1: Complete admission and release signatures for 1/3/2022. Child #2: Time and release signature for 1/3 & 1/10/2022. Child #3: Time and release signature for 1/3, 1/10, & 1/11/2022. Child #4: Time and arrival signature on 1/10/2022. *** Previously cited 1/29/20 | |||
| 2022-01-12 | article 4 | R9-5-401.4. | |
| Initial Comments: Based on facility documentation and Surveyor #1's observations of 5 staff files, it was determined that Staff #1 was an assistant teacher caregiver. Staff #1 was not qualified as an assistant teacher caregiver because the file lacked documentation of a high school or high school equivalency diploma, current and continuous enrollment in high school or a high school equivalency class, enrollment in vocational rehabilitation, employment as a teacher-caregiver aide for 12 months, or service as a volunteer in a child care facility for 12 months. | |||
| 2022-01-12 | Article 4 | R9-5-402.A.1-12 | |
| Initial Comments: Based on facility documentation and Surveyor #1's observations of 5 staff files, it was determined that 1 out of 5 staff files reviewed lacked the following required information: Staff #1 (DOH 4/9/21): 2 of the 2 required good faith effort professional references from previous employers. | |||
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This center has a problem following state regs for staffing ratio. They often will throw some one in when the state comes to see. There is a lot of nepotism practiced here, which makes it hard on any one that is not "part of the family"