Description: We want to thank you in advance for considering Smart Beginnings Early Learning Center for your childcare needs. What we have to offer your family is much more than a babysitting service, but a nurturing, safe, and educational environment for your child to grow.
We understand how difficult it can be for working parents to balance all of their commitments and resposibilitites in their lives. For this reason we strive to offer a program that will enrich your child's development while putting your mind at ease.
We will do our best to assist your child in developing important values such as good manners, responsibility, compassion for self and others, as well as teamwork. We believe children learn best through PLAY, and we will implement these important values throughout our daily activities. Our curriculum is designed according to the guidelines of Pennslyvania Early Learning Standards, Keystone Stars and DVAEYC standards.
It is our goal to offer your family a superior childcare exprience that will not substitute cost for quality. Again, thank you for considering Smart Beginnings Learning Center. We look forward to providing you and your family with the best possible care.
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, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2020-09-30 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/2/2020, 4 staff files were reviewed. Staff members # 1 employee files did not contain a annual written evaluation. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Legal Entity will assure that all staff have an annual staff evaluation completed and on file as required including staff member #1. This will be maintained at all times. |
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| 2020-09-30 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/2/2020, the Certification Representative observed ripped floor tiles in the upstairs classroom and a light switch in the stairwell that did not have a covering plate on it. 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.) Provider corrected this violation while the Certification Representative was onsite the day of the renewal inspection. |
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| 2019-02-05 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/5/19, an expired health assessment was observed on file for staff member #1. Health assessment observed on file dated for 11/16/16. 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.A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff went to the doctors and had a physical completed. Staff brought physical in and it was placed in file. Staff was told when the next physical was due and a reminder was set. |
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| 2018-01-26 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Review of files reveal that Child # 1, 2, 4 and 5 did not have their fee amount listed on their Agreement form at the time of the renewal inspection. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Corrected on site. |
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| 2018-01-26 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child #1 had their arrival and departure times missing from their Emergency Contact form at the time of the renewal inspection. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Corrected on site |
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| 2017-03-20 | Renewal | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was not 2 feet of space on 3 sides in the infant room at the time of the Renewal Inspection during naptime. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Corrected on site. |
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| 2017-03-20 | Renewal | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was no Emergency Transportation Plan in Room # 1 at the time of the Renewal Inspection. Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Corrected o Site. |
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| 2017-03-20 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Review of files reveal that Staff #2, #4 and #6 did not have an updated Disclosure at the time of the Renewal Inspection. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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 #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Corrected on Site |
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| 2017-03-20 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was peeling paint in Room # 1 in the corner at the ceiling over the payment box and window. 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.) 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. Facility will be monitored ongoing to ensure compliance is manintained. |
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If you are a provider and you believe any information is incorrect, please contact us. We will research your concern and make corrections accordingly.
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I love this daycare the staff is so friendly.they made my child feel welcome.
I absolutely loathe this daycare full of screaming and crying children. Needs to move to another location that isn't in a residential neighborhood.