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Blasis Beginnings

Dushore, PA · Sullivan County
8958 Route 220, Dushore, PA 18614
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Quick Facts

Capacity
39 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (570) 337-3797
8958 Route 220
Dushore, PA 18614
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00256614
License Issued
Jun 13, 2026
Active Through
Jun 13, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 11

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About the Provider

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BLASIS BEGINNINGS is a Child Care Center in DUSHORE PA, with a maximum capacity of 39 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-03-25 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/25/26. In the small classroom, Cert Rep observed magna tiles on the floor. Staff reported to having a one-year-old in the classroom who is still placing objects in their mouths. Magna tiles are labeled for 3 and up.

Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We removed the magna tiles from the small classroom. And we will remind staff that the objects have to be safe for children in that age range.
2026-03-25 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/25/26. The refrigerator in the kitchen had a broken thermometer in it.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Replaced thermometer in the fridge.
2026-03-25 Renewal 3270.121(a) - Review policies and procedures Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.121(a)

Description: Review policies and procedures

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/25/26. The facility's parent handbook did contain a general daily schedule.

Correction Required: The operator shall review with the parent, at the time of application, the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will update the parent handbook with our daily schedule.
2026-03-25 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7)/3270.124(f) - Name/address/phone release person/Updated every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)/3270.124(f)

Description: Name/address/phone release person/Updated every 6 months

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/25/26. Child(ren) #1-3's emergency contact form did not contain the release person's address. Child #3's emergency contact form was not updated every 6 months. This is evidenced by the emergency contact form on file dated 8/26/25.

Correction Required: 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. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We had parent update addresses for their release person. We will make sure emergency forms are updated every 6 months.
2026-03-25 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/25/26. The small classroom did not have emergency contact information present in the childcare space for children receiving care in the space.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will copy emergency contact forms and leave a copy in the small classroom.
2026-03-25 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/25/26. Staff person(s) #1-#3 did not update their health assessments every 24 months. This is evidenced by the health assessments on file: Staff #1: 9/26/23-3/10/26; Staff #2: 7/19/22-1/16/25; and Staff #3: 8/25/20-7/5/23.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will make sure each staff person updates their health assessment every 24 months.
2026-03-25 Renewal 3270.163(a)(1) - Dairy Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.163(a)(1)

Description: Dairy

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/25/26. During lunch, Cert Rep observed that the children were not provided a dairy product.

Correction Required: A lunch or dinner prepared at the facility for children of toddler age or older shall include at least one dairy product.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will provide/offer a glass of milk or a cheese stick at lunch or a dairy product.
2026-03-25 Renewal 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(e)

Description: Letter to parents

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/25/26. The operator's communications letter to parents regarding the facilities emergency plan did not include the lock down procedures or the special accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.

Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will update our emergency plan to include our lockdown procedure and special accommodations in the letter to parents.
2026-03-25 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/25/26. Staff person #1 did not complete fire safety training annually. This is evidenced by the previously documented fire safety training on file dated 2/26/25 and the current fire safety training is dated 3/9/26.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will make sure each staff member completes their fire safety training on time.
2026-03-25 Renewal 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: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/25/26. Staff person #1 did not update their PSP clearance, Child Abuse clearance, or FBI clearance every 60 months as required by the CPSL. This is evidenced by the PSP clearances on file dated 9/30/20 & 3/23/26; Child Abuse clearances on file dated 1/21/21 & 3/9/26; and FBI clearances on file dated 10/25/20 & 3/24/26. Staff person #2 had a PSP clearance dated 7/11/23 that indicated the request was still pending. Staff person #2 updated their PSP clearance on 3/25/26. All other clearances were on file.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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. Clearances must be updated every 60 months. TIERED LIS: 1. The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). This portion of the plan requires an immediate date of correction. 2. The director and person responsible for record keeping will contact the Certification Representative to schedule an appointment to view a DHS Vodcast regarding staff files. The provider must provide a date for when this will be completed. 3. The person responsible for maintaining staff files must create a chart to track dates for renewing CPSL required documentation. The provider must provide a date for when this will be completed.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
1. 3/25/26: The operator will comply with the CPSL. (Completed 3/25/26) 2. 4/21/26: The director and staff #3 will contact Cert Rep to schedule a meeting to view DHS Vodcast regarding staff files. (Completed 4/24/26) 3.4/21/26: Staff #3 will create a spreadsheet with all staff's clearance dates on it. Will review every 6 months to ensure that staff are updating clearances every 60 months. (Completed 6/1/26)
2026-03-25 Renewal 3270.67(d)/3270.82(i) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle/Lidded waste receptacles Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.67(d)/3270.82(i)

Description: Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle/Lidded waste receptacles

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/25/26. Cert Rep observed used tissues in an open garbage can located in the large preschool classroom. The bathroom in the small classroom did not have a lidded garbage can.

Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles. A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will replace the garbage cans with ones that have lids.
2026-03-25 Renewal 3270.70(a) - 65º F minimum Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.70(a)

Description: 65º F minimum

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/25/26. Both thermostats inside the facility classrooms showed the temperature was 64 degrees.

Correction Required: The indoor temperature shall be at least 65° F.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will check the thermostats when we open to make sure they are set at 65 degrees.
2026-03-25 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/25/26. The hallway going into the second bathroom had items stacked on top of each other and items thrown on top of the stack creating a tipping hazard.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We are gating off that part until everything is moved to storage.
2026-03-25 Renewal 3270.77(a)/3270.102(a) - No peeling paint or plaster/Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)/3270.102(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster/Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/25/26. Peeling and chipping paint was observed in the outdoor play space near the basement window and this area is accessible to children. In the outdoor play space, the brown and red playhouse near the foot climber, the plastic floor is broken, creating a pinching hazard.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We ordered a tarp/banner to cover chipping paint and put the play house in the dumpster.
2026-03-25 Renewal 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.91(a)

Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/25/26. In the large preschool classroom, the rear exit door was locked with a deadbolt, and the exit ramp was obstructed with large plastic toys.

Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We removed the large plastic toys and will leave the doors unlocked during operation hours.

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