Beginnings & Beyond is a certified child care center in Norvelt, PA, with capacity for 32 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 17 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for training & qualifications (5 of 17). 4 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #10 of 85 centers in Westmoreland County and has fewer citations per inspection than 69% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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The facility's most recent annual review of the emergency plan is dated 10/11/24, more than 12 months prior.
The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #2 (Preschool Age) are dated 4/3/24 and 5/5/25, more than 12 months apart.
The two most recent annual fire alarm inspection reports are dated 1/17/25 and 1/30/26, more than 12 months apart.
The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 lacked the address for the child's physician or source of medical care.
The two most recent fire inspection reports are dated 1/10/24 and 1/17/25, more than 1 year apart.
The file for Staff #1 contained training for first aid/CPR dated 5/31/24 that was not conducted using the approved curriculum per the requirements of Announcement C-22-01 therefore, Staff #1 does not have valid Pediatric First Aid/CPR training.
On the side of the stairs leading to the outdoor play space, a rusty screw head was protruding posing a cutting hazard.
The two most recent Health Assessments for Staff #1 were dated more than 24-months apart. (See IS CODE SHEET)
The two most recent Emergency Plan Trainings for Staff #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, and #10 were dated more than 12-months apart.
The files for children #1 (YT), #2 (PS) and #3 (OT) lacked a yearly Influenza shot for 2022 with no Letter of Exemption in the File.
The facility files lacked proof of the Emergency Plan and subsequent plans being sent to the County Emergency Management Agency.
The facility files lacked a copy of the Shaken Baby, Child Maltreatment and Abusive Head Trauma policies. The facility Emergency Plan lacked the following updates: Continuity of Operations and Volunteer Training. Staff #1, #2 #3, #4, #5, #6#, #7, #8, #9, and #10 did not complete the required, Updated Health and Safety 1 Hour Training on or before December 30, 2022.
The last two fire safety trainings in the file for Staff #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, and #10 are dated more than one year apart.
The files for Staff #2 and #3 had completed the six-hour Health and Safety Basic Training prior to 09/30/2016; therefore, Staff #2 and #3 had Health and Safety Basics Training which was deemed unacceptable.
The last two Mandated Reporter Trainings for staff #9 were dated more than 60 months apart.
The sink in the infant and toddler room was not an appropriate height for the children in care to reach to wash their hands after diapering.
Staff person #1 was observed diapering and did not wash the toddler's hands after diapering.
“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $38.00 | $30.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $36.00 | $28.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $36.00 | $28.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $33.00 | $25.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $32.00 | $24.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $32.00 | $24.00 |
The daily price the center lists in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search for families paying privately. The state notes that rates are subject to change and programs don’t have to share them, so confirm with the center. See what daycare costs in Pennsylvania.
About this center
Common questions
Has Beginnings & Beyond had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 17 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about Beginnings & Beyond?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Beginnings & Beyond since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Beginnings & Beyond’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Nov 11, 2018. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating program for child care, from STAR 1 to STAR 4. It measures program quality, not inspection results, so read both.
How does Beginnings & Beyond compare with other daycares in Westmoreland County?
It is #10 of 85 centers in Westmoreland County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 69% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Beginnings & Beyond last inspected?
Feb 24, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Beginnings & Beyond cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $38.00 for infant, $36.00 for young toddler, $36.00 for older toddler, $33.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Beginnings & Beyond?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Denice Stonfer Zelmore.
Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.
To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.
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