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GREAT BEGINNINGS DAY CARE 1

Havertown, PA · Delaware County
Brookline Blvd Erlingto, Havertown, PA 19083
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Quick Facts

Capacity
121 children
Languages
English, American Sign Language, Cambodian, Chinese - Cantonese, Chinese - Mandarin, English, Hmong, Khmer, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese
Subsidized Program
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State Rating
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Contact Information

📞 (610) 449-0590
Brookline Blvd Erlingto
Havertown, PA 19083
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00257733
License Issued
Jun 9, 2026
Active Through
Jun 9, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 15

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Our program strives to provide quality learning through interactive play daily to foster and grow your child's social skills. At Great Beginnings we know that each child is different and our teachers take the time to know each child and their families. As children develop relationships with their teacher they become more comfortable to express themselves socially and creatively. Then they can truly learn!

We also provide fine motor skill development through daily lesson plans based on our theme of the week. Children are given time to develop their gross motor skills through group games and free play at the park.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-06-04 Renewal 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(f)

Description: 2 feet apart

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the Markers and Rulers classroom cots were not 2 feet of space on three sides during nap time.

Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will rearrange cots during nap time to be 2 feet of space on three sides.
2026-06-04 Renewal 3270.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(5)

Description: Information re: special needs

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection cert rep observed child #1-3 emergency contact did not include information on any disability on file.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will obtain information on any disability of child #1-3.
2026-06-04 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection cert rep observed child #1 emergency contact did not include the release persons address and phone number.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will obtain the release persons address and phone number for child #1 emergency contact.
2026-06-04 Renewal 3270.131(d)(5) - Immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)

Description: Immunization record

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection cert rep observed child #3 health assessment did not have current immunizations on file.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will obtain the immunizations for child #3.
2026-06-04 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #2 did not have 12 clock hours of child care training on file.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will obtain 12 clock hours of child care training for staff #2.
2026-06-04 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: During the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #1 did not have a complete FBI on file.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will obtain a complete FBI clearance for staff #1.
2026-06-04 Renewal 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.69(b)

Description: 110º F or less

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the sink in the 3rd floor bathroom temperature was 113 degrees.

Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will reduce the water temperature to not exceed 110 degrees.
2025-06-05 Renewal 3270.106(c) - No stacked cribs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(c)

Description: No stacked cribs

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the cots were stacked on top of each other with bedding on them.

Correction Required: Stacked cribs may not be used.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will not stack cots on top of one another with bedding on them.
2025-06-05 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the books classroom refrigerator thermometer was 54 degrees.

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.)
Will ensure the refrigerator temperature is below 45 degrees.
2025-06-05 Renewal 3270.111(a) - Written plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.111(a)

Description: Written plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the bubbles and open space classrooms did not have a daily schedule of activities posted.

Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will create a daily activities schedule for the bubbles and open space classrooms and have it posted.
2025-06-05 Renewal 3270.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(5)

Description: Information re: special needs

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection cert rep observed child #1 and 4 emergency contact did not include the information on the child's disability.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will obtain the information on child #1 and 4 disabilities for the emergency contact.
2025-06-05 Renewal 3270.124(f) - Updated every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(f)

Description: Updated every 6 months

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection cert rep observed child #1 emergency contact was not updated at least once in a 6-month period.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will update the emergency contact for child #1.
2025-06-05 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection cert rep observed child #1 and 2 did not have a health assessment on file.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will obtain a health assessment for child #1 and 2.
2025-06-05 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed the shaken baby syndrome policy did not include the identification and prevention 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will include the identification and prevention of child maltreatment to the shaken baby syndrome policy.
2025-06-05 Renewal 3270.192(1) - Name, address, and phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(1)

Description: Name, address, and phone

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the file of staff #4 did not have verification of name and address.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will obtain verification of name and address for staff #4.
2025-06-05 Renewal 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the file of staff #3 and 4 did not have verification of education on file.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will obtain verification of education for staff #3 and 4.
2025-06-05 Renewal 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency plan did not include 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.)
Will include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions in the emergency plan.
2025-06-05 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: During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the file for staff #1 and 2 did not have the FBI clearance.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #1 and 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will obtain the FBI clearance for staff #1 and 2.
2025-06-05 Renewal 3270.61 - Measurement and use of indoor child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.61

Description: Measurement and use of indoor child care space

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection open space classroom was not set up for child care.

Correction Required: Measurement and use of inodoor child care space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will set up the open space classroom for child care space.
2025-06-05 Renewal 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(g)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the girls bathroom toilet handle was broke.

Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will repair the toilet handle in the girls bathroom.
2024-05-17 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2023-03-24 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2022-06-21 Renewal 3270.102(b) - Soiled- clean, rinse, sanitize Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(b)

Description: Soiled- clean, rinse, sanitize

Noncompliance Area: Certification representative observed during renewal inspection on 6/21/2022 that a buggie that transports the children was soiled and needs to be cleaned.

Correction Required: Toys soiled by secretion or excretion shall be cleaned with soap and water, rinsed and sanitized before being used by a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will clean buggie with soap and water and sanitize the buggie.
2022-06-21 Renewal 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: Certification representative observed during renewal inspection on 6/21/2022 that the chairs imbedded in the tables in Crayon's classroom and Balloons classroom did not have safety straps in the chairs.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider ordered straps to install in each chair.
2022-06-21 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: Certification representative observed during renewal inspection that children #2 and #3 did not have the parents work phone number listed on the emergency contact information sheet in each child's file.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will speak with the parent's when they pick up their children and have them add their work phone numbers to the emergency contact form.
2022-06-21 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing child file #3 during the renewal inspection dated 6/21/2022, certification representative observed that child #3 did not have an updated health report complete with immunization record. The previous health report had expired.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have parent child #3 take to a medical doctor and have the health assessment form completed by said doctor.
2022-06-21 Renewal 3270.133(5) - Original label Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(5)

Description: Original label

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 6/21/22 certification representative observed that two children onsite medications had expired.

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will contact parents of the two children and have the parents provide updated prescriptions for the children and director will return expired medication to the parents.
2022-06-21 Renewal 3270.182(6) - Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(6)

Description: Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading

Noncompliance Area: On 6/21/2022 during renewal inspection certification representative observed that child record for child #1 did not have a parental signature for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have parent of child #1 sign giving consent for their child to go on walk excursions.
2022-06-21 Renewal 3270.27(d) - Plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(d)

Description: Plan posted

Noncompliance Area: During onsite inspection on 6/21/2022, certification representative observed that facility did not have an emergency plan posted for families to view.

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.)
Provider will post the facility emergency plan on her poster board that parents can view.
2022-06-21 Renewal 3270.33(d) - General requirements for facility persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.33(d)

Description: General requirements for facility persons

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 6/21/2022 certification representative noticed that staff person #1 did not have the required Pediatric CPR and First Aid training completed.

Correction Required: One or more facility persons competent in pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques shall be at the facility when one or more children are in care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have staff # 1 complete the pediatric CPR pediatric first aid course with a PQAS certified instructor.
2022-06-21 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: Certification representative observed during the renewal inspection dated 6/21/2022 that 2 electrical outlets did not have protective covers on them. The two rooms were the Crayons classroom and the indoor play area. In Both rooms, the outlets were accessible to children.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will put electrical outlet covers over the exposed outlets to maintain children safety.
2022-06-21 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection dated 6/21/2022, certification representative observed a container of hand sanitizer in the crayon room that was sitting on the table that was within the children's reach.

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.)
Provider moved the container to a higher place on top of shelf high on the wall.
2022-06-21 Renewal 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 renewal inspection on 6/21/2022 certification representative observed that 2 windows in Markers classroom and 2 windows in rulers classroom did not have operable latches on them to prevent the windows from opening more 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.)
Provider will install wood stoppers to prevent the windows from being opened more than 6 inches at any give time.
2022-06-21 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 6/21/2022 certification representative observed paint peeling in 3 locations. The locations are: in Pencil's classroom on the baseboard heating duct, in Crayon classroom on the wall, and paint peeling on the hallway wall outside the classrooms.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will scrape and repaint the areas to remove all peeling paint within the facility.

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