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Blasis Beginnings

8958 Route 220, Dushore, PA 18614 · Sullivan County
2 core-safety citations in last 12 months 1 complaint investigation found violations Keystone STAR 1

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.

Inspection record

More citations than 65% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
#2 of 2 centers in Sullivan County
5 Core-safety citations
36 Other citations
7 Inspections
1 Complaint investigations that found violations
41 citations from 8 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 18 in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 25, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Sep 9, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation found Mar 25, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Mar 26, 2025 · Inspection · citation found May 28, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Mar 15, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Mar 21, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Feb 10, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Mar 23, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 12
Records & paperwork 8
Training & qualifications 7
Emergency preparedness 4
Background checks 3
Food & feeding 3
Health & medication 2
Staff ratios 1
Supervision 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Sep 9, 2026 Complaint investigation Staff ratios
Two facility persons present in facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.54(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 7, 2026): “We have changed the schedule to have two staff on the schedule on Wednesdays.”
Core safety Mar 25, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 1, 2026): “1. 3/25/26: The operator will comply with the CPSL. (Completed 3/25/26) 2. 4/21/26: The director and staff #3 will contact Cert Rep to schedule a meeting to view DHS Vodcast regarding staff files. (Completed 4/24/26) 3.4/21/26: Staff #3 will create a spreadsheet with all staff's clearance dates on…”
Citation Mar 25, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Letter to parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(e)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 1, 2026): “We will update our emergency plan to include our lockdown procedure and special accommodations in the letter to parents.”
Citation Mar 25, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle/Lidded waste receptacles 55 Pa. Code §3270.67(d)/3270.82(i)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 1, 2026): “We will replace the garbage cans with ones that have lids.”
Citation Mar 25, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
65º F minimum 55 Pa. Code §3270.70(a)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/25/26. Both thermostats inside the facility classrooms showed the temperature was 64 degrees.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 1, 2026): “We will check the thermostats when we open to make sure they are set at 65 degrees.”
Citation Mar 25, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 1, 2026): “We are gating off that part until everything is moved to storage.”
Citation Mar 25, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster/Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)/3270.102(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 1, 2026): “We ordered a tarp/banner to cover chipping paint and put the play house in the dumpster.”
Citation Mar 25, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed 55 Pa. Code §3270.91(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 1, 2026): “We removed the large plastic toys and will leave the doors unlocked during operation hours.”
Citation Mar 25, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Small Toys and Objects 55 Pa. Code §3270.103
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 1, 2026): “We removed the magna tiles from the small classroom. And we will remind staff that the objects have to be safe for children in that age range.”
Citation Mar 25, 2026 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/25/26. The refrigerator in the kitchen had a broken thermometer in it.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 1, 2026): “Replaced thermometer in the fridge.”
Citation Mar 25, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 1, 2026): “We will make sure each staff person updates their health assessment every 24 months.”
Citation Mar 25, 2026 Inspection Food & feeding
Dairy 55 Pa. Code §3270.163(a)(1)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/25/26. During lunch, Cert Rep observed that the children were not provided a dairy product.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 1, 2026): “We will provide/offer a glass of milk or a cheese stick at lunch or a dairy product.”
Citation Mar 25, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 1, 2026): “We will conduct our fire drills every 60 days.”
Citation Mar 25, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 1, 2026): “We will test our smoke detectors every 30 days.”
Citation Mar 25, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 1, 2026): “We will make sure each staff member completes their fire safety training on time.”
Citation Mar 25, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Review policies and procedures 55 Pa. Code §3270.121(a)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/25/26. The facility's parent handbook did contain a general daily schedule.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 1, 2026): “We will update the parent handbook with our daily schedule.”
Citation Mar 25, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person/Updated every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)/3270.124(f)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 1, 2026): “We had parent update addresses for their release person. We will make sure emergency forms are updated every 6 months.”
Citation Mar 25, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 1, 2026): “We will copy emergency contact forms and leave a copy in the small classroom.”
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Core safety Mar 26, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2025): “The NSOR clearance was added to the file.”
Citation Mar 26, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/26/25. The facility's emergency plan does not address continuity of operations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 10, 2025): “We updated our emergency plan with the continuity of operation plan added.”
Citation Mar 26, 2025 Inspection Food & feeding
Written statement/Bottles labeled 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(1)/3270.166(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 7, 2025): “We labeled the childs bottle. We had the family update the feeding schedule.”
Citation Mar 26, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 10, 2025): “We updated our emergency plan to include the accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Citation Mar 26, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 7, 2025): “We will test smoke detectors every 30 days.”
Citation Mar 26, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 30, 2025): “We have contacted our instructor to schedule the in person part of Pediatric first aid and CPR.”
Citation Mar 26, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 7, 2025): “We will post the transportation plan in each childcare space.”
Citation May 28, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
Back deck, play area for infants and toddlers was observed to have holes in the floor, making it unsafe for use.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 11, 2024): “Center will remove the deck area from measured play space.”
Citation May 28, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(e)
On 5/28/24 during a verification visit, 3 young toddlers were playing in the mulched play areas.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 11, 2024): “Infants. toddlers and children still putting things in their mouth will not be allowed on the mulch.”
Citation Mar 15, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Inaccessible to children 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(b)
First-aid kit in the Preschool room was hanging on a hook low enough for children to reach.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 15, 2024): “Staff moved the first-aid kit to an area inaccessible to children.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 15, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
Back deck, play area for infants and toddlers was observed to have holes in the floor, making it unsafe for use.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, May 28, 2024): “The deck floor will be repaired, making it safe for children.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 15, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 15, 2024): “Files for staff # 1, # 2 and # 3comtain the 1 hr. health and safety training.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 15, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Review policies and procedures/Given parents in writing 55 Pa. Code §3270.121(a)/3270.121(b)
Parent handbook does not have a supervision policy that is given to parents at time of application.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Mar 15, 2024): “A supervision policy will be added to the parent handbook.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 15, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
Emergency Contact Form for children # 1, # 2 and # 3 did not contain address of release persons.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Mar 15, 2024): “Emergency contact forms will be updated with address of release persons.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Core safety Mar 21, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
File for Staff # 1 was not in compliance with CPSL regulations. File for Staff # 1 contained a State Police Clearance for a volunteer.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 31, 2023): “Staff # 1 has a new State Police Clearance for a childcare employee.”
Citation Mar 21, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
Rest equipment was labeled with numbers. There was not a cot list posted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 12, 2023): “Cot list will be posted.”
Citation Mar 21, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
Facility does not have an emergency transportation plan posted in each childcare space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 12, 2023): “An emergency transportation plan will be posted in both classrooms.”
Core safety Feb 10, 2023 Inspection Supervision
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 21, 2023): “We plan to have each staff person to have the correct Pediatric first aide and cpr. Staff will not be alone with children until trainings are complete.”
Citation Feb 10, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 21, 2023): “We will have each staff person take the correct training from an approved PQAS trainer. Staff will not be alone with children until trainings are complete.”
Citation Feb 10, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 21, 2023): “Each staff person and future staff will take the correct training. Current staff have taken the one-hour training.”
Citation Mar 23, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 22, 2022): “Each staff person will take the trainings in the right time period.”
Citation Mar 23, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
Files for Staff # 2 and # 3 did not contain an annual staff evaluation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 19, 2022): “Each staff member will have a staff evaluation done.”
Citation Mar 23, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Director ID 55 Pa. Code §3270.24(f)
Director was not at facility at time of Renewal Inspection and did not have a designated staff assigned.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 22, 2022): “We will be changing the designated person and have their id on hand for inspection.”

“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

Violation found Sep 9, 2026 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.

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

Capacity 39 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Jun 13, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Jun 26, 2024 · what STARS means
Operator Blasis Beginnings LLC
Hours Monday–Friday 6:00 AM–5:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (570) 337-3797
State certificate # CER-00256614
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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.

Certified centers nearby

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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