Great Beginnings Day Care 1
Great Beginnings Day Care 1 is a certified child care center in Havertown, PA, with capacity for 121 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 32 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (10 of 32). 7 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #9 of 15 centers in Havertown and has more citations per inspection than 68% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #1 did not have a complete FBI on file.
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the sink in the 3rd floor bathroom temperature was 113 degrees.
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.
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed child #3 health assessment did not have current immunizations on file.
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed child #1-3 emergency contact did not include information on any disability on file.
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed child #1 emergency contact did not include the release persons address and phone number.
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #2 did not have 12 clock hours of child care training on file.
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the file for staff #1 and 2 did not have the FBI clearance.
During the renewal inspection the girls bathroom toilet handle was broke.
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the cots were stacked on top of each other with bedding on them.
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During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the books classroom refrigerator thermometer was 54 degrees.
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed child #1 and 2 did not have a health assessment on file.
During the renewal inspection open space classroom was not set up for child care.
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.
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed the shaken baby syndrome policy did not include the identification and prevention of child maltreatment.
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the bubbles and open space classrooms did not have a daily schedule of activities posted.
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed child #1 and 4 emergency contact did not include the information on the child's disability.
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed child #1 emergency contact was not updated at least once in a 6-month period.
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the file of staff #4 did not have verification of name and address.
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the file of staff #3 and 4 did not have verification of education on file.
During onsite inspection on 6/21/2022, certification representative observed that facility did not have an emergency plan posted for families to view.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Certification representative observed during renewal inspection on 6/21/2022 that a buggie that transports the children was soiled and needs to be cleaned.
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.
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.
During renewal inspection on 6/21/22 certification representative observed that two children onsite medications had expired.
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.
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.
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.
“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.) | $58.80 | $58.80 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $56.80 | $56.80 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $54.80 | $54.80 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $52.80 | $52.80 |
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 Great Beginnings Day Care 1 had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 2 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 Jun 4, 2026 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #1 did not have a complete FBI on file.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Great Beginnings Day Care 1?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Great Beginnings Day Care 1 since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Great Beginnings Day Care 1’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Jul 15, 2019. 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 Great Beginnings Day Care 1 compare with other daycares in Havertown?
It is #9 of 15 centers in Havertown by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 68% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Great Beginnings Day Care 1 last inspected?
Jun 4, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Great Beginnings Day Care 1 cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $58.80 for infant, $56.80 for young toddler, $54.80 for older toddler, $52.80 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Great Beginnings Day Care 1?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Great Beginnings INC.
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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