Beacon Center For Children
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About the Provider
Beacon Center offers child care in a friendly, joyful place where "children can be children" while engaging in their first "school" experience. Beacon Center prides itself on developing the whole child. Beacon Center offers a Full and Part Time Child Care Program, Preschool, After School and Summer Camp Programs for children 18 months - 7 years of age. Children "learn by doing" through a thematic approach using manipulatives, games, song, dramatic play, movement and more. There is a balance of developmentally appropriate and always fun indoor and ourdoor activities and quiet and active periods. Beacon Center's goal is for children to have the most fun they can have while developing the tools they need for their next steps.
We currently have enrollment availability for the 2020-2021 school year as well as for the Fall 2021 year. Call or email us for a virtual tour so you can "see us in action". We are following CDC, city and state health department COVID-19 guidelines.
Hours of Operation
- Monday8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Inspection Date | Reason | Description | Status |
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| 2025-10-29 | Renewal | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/29/25, child # 1 was observed alone and without supervision in the upstairs hallway. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The incident would be discussed with all of the teachers and plans would be made to ensure the children shall be supervised at all times. |
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| 2025-10-29 | Renewal | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/29/25, staff person #1 was unable to effectively identify here assigned group of children. Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The group responsibility chart, which connects a staff member with certain children, for each teacher will be reviewed each morning by the teacher to take into account any absences and checked throughout the day's transitions. |
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| 2025-10-29 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/29/25, when requested, the operator did not provide a written policy to address the following: 1. Recognition of potential signs/symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma. 2. Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child. 3. The prevention and identification of child maltreatment. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A written policy for shaken baby syndrome, strategies for coping with crying, fussing, or distraught children and prevention and identification of child maltreatment was created and put on file. Copy was forwarded to the certification representative. |
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| 2025-10-29 | Renewal | 3270.61 - Measurement and use of indoor child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.61 Description: Measurement and use of indoor child care space Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/29/25, the operator was using a space in the facility for indoor play space that was not measured and approved by OCDEL. Correction Required: Measurement and use of indoor child care space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Director has submitted an application to add Griffin Hall to our license. All required information has been sent to the Certification Representative. The space was measured by the certification representative. |
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| 2025-10-29 | Renewal | 3270.94(a)(5) - Evacuation routes posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(5) Description: Evacuation routes posted Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/29/25, the operator did not have Evacuation Routes posted with clear instruction on how to get from the childcare spaces to specified exits. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Building Superintendent will be contacted for official Emergency Plan Route diagrams. The new diagrams will be posted in Beacon Center space. |
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| 2024-09-10 | Renewal | 3270.124(f) - Updated every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f) Description: Updated every 6 months Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/10/24, child #1 had emergency contact information dated 1/3/24. The emergency contact information must be updated every 6 months. Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parents requested to review, update if necessary, and sign form. |
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| 2024-09-10 | Renewal | 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: During the renewal inspection on 9/10/24, staff person #1 did not have a completed National Sex Offender Registry clearance on file. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. 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 #1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Request NSOR from Staff Member and for her to request an update from clearance agency |
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| 2024-09-10 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/10/24, in the Parrish Room, there were 2 unused electrical outlets that did not have protective receptacle covers. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will keep the AC plugged-in until special outlet covers can be obtained. |
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| 2024-09-10 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/10/24, in the outside play area, there was a open bag of topsoil that was accessible to the children. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The bag of topsoil was placed in storage away from a child's access. |
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| 2023-10-13 | Renewal | 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.25(a) Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/13/23, the provider did not have instructions for accessing the regulations electronically available to the parents. Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The QR code and website have been received from Mr. Jones and a copy has been printed, laminated and posted for parents. |
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| 2023-10-13 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/13/23: 1. In the outside play area, there were scaffolding parts, concrete weight buckets, and an unwound water hose accessible to the children. 2. There was a wooden cubby that presented a tipping hazard in the hallway outside of the Bumblebee Room. 3. There was a rolled and unused carpet stored in the shared childcare space. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A barrier has been placed to prevent climbing on the stored scaffolding and concrete buckets. The hose was placed in the dumpster the day of inspection. The wooden cubby has been anchored to the wall. The carpet that was used by another organization was removed from the Caterpillar Room and stored properly. |
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| 2022-11-23 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: ON NOVEMBER 23, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR CHILD #2, #3 AND #8 DID NOT INCLUDE A CSR ASSESSMENT. Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will complete CSR assessments and add them to children files. |
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| 2022-11-23 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5) Description: Designated release persons Noncompliance Area: ON NOVEMBER 23, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE FEE AGREEMENT FOR CHILD #6 DID NOT INCLUDE WHOM THE CHILD MAY BE RELEASED. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will have parents add release persons to fee agreement. |
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| 2022-11-23 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(7) - Physician name, address, phone/Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(7) Description: Physician name, address, phone/Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: ON NOVEMBER 23, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM FOR CHILD #1 AND #7 DID NOT INCLUDE THE PHYSICIAN'S NAME, ADDRESS OR TELEPHONE NUMBER. IN ADDITION, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM FOR CHILD #4, #5, #7 AND #9 WAS MISSING THE RELEASE PERSONS NAME, ADDRESS OR TELEPHONE NUMBERS. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will have parents add needed information to the emergency contact form. |
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| 2022-11-23 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(6) - Parent home/work address, phone/Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(6) Description: Parent home/work address, phone/Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: ON NOVEMBER 23, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM FOR CHILD #7 AND #10 DID NOT INCLUDE THE ENROLLING PARENT ADDRESS. IN ADDITION, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM FOR CHILD #5, #7 AND #10 WAS MISSING THE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE OR POLICY NUMBER. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will have parents add parent information and health insurance information. |
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