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Creative Beginnings Preschool

Collegeville, PA · Montgomery County
3768 Germantown Pike ST JAMES CHURCH, Collegeville, PA 19426
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Contact Information

📞 (610) 489-4525
3768 Germantown Pike, ST JAMES CHURCH
Collegeville, PA 19426
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00252262
License Issued
Feb 20, 2026
Active Through
Feb 20, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 17

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About the Provider

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We are proud that we have been providing daycare, preschool and education for children at Creative Beginnings since 1987! We take pride in our school and are confident that your child will feel comfortable as we help them reach their goals and accomplishments each day. The purpose of Creative Beginnings is to assist in the transition of your child from the home atmosphere, through a well planned program. Our school strives to have your child work together harmoniously and be accepted in their peer relationships. We promote happiness and security in your child's relationships in school. We develop an innate desire to furthering independence in solving problems. We provide experiences which will result in the improvement of your child intellectually, emotionally, and physically. Our program is strictly non-sectarian, and we are an equal opportunity child care provider.

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday
  • Open HoursMon - Sun: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-02-20 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)

Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

Noncompliance Area: During Renewal Inspection on 02/20/2026, Certification Staff observed that the Fee Agreement Forms for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5 did not include a date of admission.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will ensure that the Fee Agreement Forms for all children enrolled at the facility include a date of admission.
2025-07-10 Initial review 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.25(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: During initial inspection on 7/10/25, Certification staff observed that contact information for OCDEL (the appropriate regional child care office) was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. Certification staff also observed that information on how to access the regulation in Chapter 3270 was also not posted.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will ensure that the contact information for OCDEL and information regarding access to the appropriate regulations is posted in a conspicuous location accessible by parents.
2025-07-10 Initial review 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During initial inspection on 7/10/25, Certification staff reviewed the facility's emergency plan and determined that it did not provide specific accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will update the facility's emergency plan to include specific accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
2025-07-10 Initial review 3270.27(d) - Plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(d)

Description: Plan posted

Noncompliance Area: During initial inspection on 07/10/25, Certification staff observed that the facility's emergency plan was not posted in the facility in a conspicuous location accessible by parents.

Correction Required: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will ensure that the facility's emergency plan is posted in a conspicuous location accessible by parents.
2025-07-10 Initial review 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: During initial inspection on 7/10/25, Certification staff observed toxic cleaning materials on top of a cabinet in Primary Room #2, on a shelf in Primary Room #3, in 1st floor bathroom #1 and 2nd floor bathroom #1 that were not locked or made inaccessible to children.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will ensure that all toxic material remain locked or inaccessible.
2025-07-10 Initial review 3270.72(d) - Above ground window opening restricted to 6" Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.72(d)

Description: Above ground window opening restricted to 6"

Noncompliance Area: During initial inspection on 7/10/25, Certification staff observed that 2 windows in the Pre-Primary Room, 3 windows in Primary Room #1, 3 windows in Primary Room #2, and 3 windows in Primary Room #3 opened to their full capacity, which was greater than 6 inches.

Correction Required: Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will ensure that windows in each of the childcare spaces are modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.
2025-07-10 Initial review 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(b)

Description: Inaccessible to children

Noncompliance Area: During initial inspection on 7/10/25, Certification staff observed that First Aid kits for the Pre-Primary Room, Primary Room #1, Primary Room #2, and Primary Room #3 were stored adjacent to each classroom door in an area accessible to children.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will ensure that each First Aid kit within the facility is stored in an area inaccessible to children.
2025-07-10 Initial review 3270.75(d) - On excursions Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(d)

Description: On excursions

Noncompliance Area: During initial inspection on 7/10/25, Certification staff observed that the First Aid kit used to travel outside of the facility did not contain a bottle of water.

Correction Required: One first-aid kit per child care group must accompany children and facility persons on excursions from the facility. Each first aid kit taken on an excursion must contain a bottle of water in addition to the items specified at §3270.75(c).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will ensure that the First Aid kit used for travel away from the facility has a bottle of water.
2025-07-10 Initial review 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: During initial inspection on 7/10/25, Certification staff observed that the required handwashing signage stating that staff and able children must perform handwashing after toileting and before eating was not posted in the required areas. Improper handwashing signage was observed in the toileting and handwashing areas of the facility.

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.)
Operator will ensure that signage stating that staff and children are required to wash hands after toileting and before eating is posted at each toilet, training chair, changing area and sink in the facility.
2025-07-10 Initial review 3270.91(c) - Door opens in at landing Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.91(c)

Description: Door opens in at landing

Noncompliance Area: During initial inspection on 7/10/25, Certification staff observed that the stairwell adjacent to the hall library did not contain a secure barrier to prevent access to the stairwell.

Correction Required: If a door or doorway opens or exits directly into a stairwell and if there is no landing beyond the door or doorway, the door shall be restricted from opening or shall be removed and a secure barrier to prevent access to the stairwell shall be erected.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will ensure that that a gate or secure barrier is put in place to prevent access to the stairwell by children.

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