Blasis Beginnings
Blasis Beginnings is a certified child care center in Dushore, PA, with capacity for 39 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 41 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (12 of 41). 18 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #2 of 2 centers in Sullivan County and has more citations per inspection than 65% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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A complaint investigation was conducted on 9/9/26. Cert Rep observed staff person #1 working alone at the facility with 3 OT's and 2 PS children. The operator confirmed that all summer on Wednesday's staff person #1 worked alone with 5 children due to not having enough children enrolled and that the operator comes in to serve lunch.
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.
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.
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.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/25/26. Both thermostats inside the facility classrooms showed the temperature was 64 degrees.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/25/26. The refrigerator in the kitchen had a broken thermometer in it.
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.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/25/26. During lunch, Cert Rep observed that the children were not provided a dairy product.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/25/26. The fire drill log indicated that fire drills were conducted more than 60 days apart on two occasions: 9/2/25-11/3/25 and 11/3/25-1/5/26.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/25/26. The smoke detector log indicates the alarms were tested more than 30 days apart on four occasions: 8/1/25-9/2/25, 10/1/25-11/3/25, 12/1/25-1/5/26, and 2/2/26-3/5/26.
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.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/25/26. The facility's parent handbook did contain a general daily schedule.
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.
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.
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A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/26/25. Staff person #1 did not update their NSOR clearance on file within 60 months. This is evidenced by the previous NSOR on file dated 2/28/20 and the current NSOR is dated 3/3/25. All other clearances on file.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/26/25. The facility's emergency plan does not address continuity of operations.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/26/25. In the kitchen cert rep observed two baby bottles that were not labeled with the child's names. Child #1 does not have a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule from the parent.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/26/25. The facility's emergency plan does not provide information for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/26/25. The smoke detector log indicates the alarms were tested more than 30 days apart on several occasions, 5/3/24-6/11/24, 7/10/24-8/16/24, 10/2/24-11/7/24, 11/7/24-12/23/24, 1/8/25-2/20/25 and 2/20/25-3/26/25.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/26/25. Staff person(s) #1-5 have not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 1/18/23. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/26/25. A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed conspicuously in every child care space.
Back deck, play area for infants and toddlers was observed to have holes in the floor, making it unsafe for use.
On 5/28/24 during a verification visit, 3 young toddlers were playing in the mulched play areas.
First-aid kit in the Preschool room was hanging on a hook low enough for children to reach.
Back deck, play area for infants and toddlers was observed to have holes in the floor, making it unsafe for use.
Staff persons #1, # 2 and #3 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022.
Parent handbook does not have a supervision policy that is given to parents at time of application.
Emergency Contact Form for children # 1, # 2 and # 3 did not contain address of release persons.
File for Staff # 1 was not in compliance with CPSL regulations. File for Staff # 1 contained a State Police Clearance for a volunteer.
Rest equipment was labeled with numbers. There was not a cot list posted.
Facility does not have an emergency transportation plan posted in each childcare space.
Staff persons # 1 and # 2 were observed to be caring for children. Staff persons # 1 and # 2 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric first aid/CPR.
Staff persons # 1 and # 2 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health and Safety Topics including pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum.
Staff persons #1, # 2, # 3, # 4, # 5 and #7 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022.
Files for Staff # 1 and # 2 were not in compliance with CPSL regulations. File for Staff # 1 contained Mandated Reporter Trainings dated 4/10/15 and 1/10/22. File for Staff # 2 contained Mandated Reporter Trainings dated 5/1/16 and 1/24/22.
Files for Staff # 2 and # 3 did not contain an annual staff evaluation.
Director was not at facility at time of Renewal Inspection and did not have a designated staff assigned.
“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.
Complaint investigations and reported incidents
Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $41.00 | — |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $41.00 | — |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $39.00 | — |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $36.00 | — |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $36.00 | $21.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $36.00 | $21.00 |
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 Blasis Beginnings had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 5 violations since 2021 on the topics Daycare Record treats as core safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). The most recent, on Sep 9, 2026 (staff ratios): “A complaint investigation was conducted on 9/9/26. Cert Rep observed staff person #1 working alone at the facility with 3 OT's and 2 PS children. The operator confirmed that all summer on Wednesday's staff person #1…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Blasis Beginnings?
Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Blasis Beginnings’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Jun 26, 2024. 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 Blasis Beginnings compare with other daycares in Sullivan County?
It is #2 of 2 centers in Sullivan County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 65% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Blasis Beginnings last inspected?
Mar 25, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Blasis Beginnings cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $41.00 for infant, $41.00 for young toddler, $39.00 for older toddler, $36.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Blasis Beginnings?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Blasis Beginnings LLC.
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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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