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Great Beginnings Day Care 1

Brookline Blvd Erlingto, Havertown, PA 19083 · Delaware County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 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.

Inspection record

More citations than 68% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
#9 of 15 centers in Havertown
2 Core-safety citations
30 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
32 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 7 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 4, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jun 4, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jun 5, 2025 · Inspection · citation found May 17, 2024 · Inspection · no citation Mar 24, 2023 · Inspection · no citation Jun 21, 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

Records & paperwork 10
Building & playground safety 9
Health & medication 6
Background checks 2
Training & qualifications 2
Emergency preparedness 2
Food & feeding 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Jun 4, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #1 did not have a complete FBI on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 29, 2026): “Will obtain a complete FBI clearance for staff #1.”
Citation Jun 4, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the sink in the 3rd floor bathroom temperature was 113 degrees.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 29, 2026): “Will reduce the water temperature to not exceed 110 degrees.”
Citation Jun 4, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
2 feet apart 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(f)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 29, 2026): “Will rearrange cots during nap time to be 2 feet of space on three sides.”
Citation Jun 4, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed child #3 health assessment did not have current immunizations on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 19, 2026): “Will obtain the immunizations for child #3.”
Citation Jun 4, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Information re: special needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(5)
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed child #1-3 emergency contact did not include information on any disability on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 19, 2026): “Will obtain information on any disability of child #1-3.”
Citation Jun 4, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed child #1 emergency contact did not include the release persons address and phone number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 19, 2026): “Will obtain the release persons address and phone number for child #1 emergency contact.”
Citation Jun 4, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #2 did not have 12 clock hours of child care training on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 19, 2026): “Will obtain 12 clock hours of child care training for staff #2.”
Core safety Jun 5, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the file for staff #1 and 2 did not have the FBI clearance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 30, 2025): “Will obtain the FBI clearance for staff #1 and 2.”
Citation Jun 5, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(g)
During the renewal inspection the girls bathroom toilet handle was broke.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 30, 2025): “Will repair the toilet handle in the girls bathroom.”
Citation Jun 5, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
No stacked cribs 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(c)
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the cots were stacked on top of each other with bedding on them.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 30, 2025): “Will not stack cots on top of one another with bedding on them.”
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Citation Jun 5, 2025 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the books classroom refrigerator thermometer was 54 degrees.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 30, 2025): “Will ensure the refrigerator temperature is below 45 degrees.”
Citation Jun 5, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed child #1 and 2 did not have a health assessment on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 27, 2025): “Will obtain a health assessment for child #1 and 2.”
Citation Jun 5, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Measurement and use of indoor child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.61
During the renewal inspection open space classroom was not set up for child care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 30, 2025): “Will set up the open space classroom for child care space.”
Citation Jun 5, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 27, 2025): “Will include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions in the emergency plan.”
Citation Jun 5, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed the shaken baby syndrome policy did not include the identification and prevention of child maltreatment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 27, 2025): “Will include the identification and prevention of child maltreatment to the shaken baby syndrome policy.”
Citation Jun 5, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(a)
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the bubbles and open space classrooms did not have a daily schedule of activities posted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 27, 2025): “Will create a daily activities schedule for the bubbles and open space classrooms and have it posted.”
Citation Jun 5, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Information re: special needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(5)
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed child #1 and 4 emergency contact did not include the information on the child's disability.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 27, 2025): “Will obtain the information on child #1 and 4 disabilities for the emergency contact.”
Citation Jun 5, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed child #1 emergency contact was not updated at least once in a 6-month period.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 30, 2025): “Will update the emergency contact for child #1.”
Citation Jun 5, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name, address, and phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(1)
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the file of staff #4 did not have verification of name and address.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 27, 2025): “Will obtain verification of name and address for staff #4.”
Citation Jun 5, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv)
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the file of staff #3 and 4 did not have verification of education on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 25, 2025): “Will obtain verification of education for staff #3 and 4.”
Citation Jun 21, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(d)
During onsite inspection on 6/21/2022, certification representative observed that facility did not have an emergency plan posted for families to view.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 22, 2022): “Provider will post the facility emergency plan on her poster board that parents can view.”
Citation Jun 21, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 22, 2022): “Provider will put electrical outlet covers over the exposed outlets to maintain children safety.”
Citation Jun 21, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 21, 2022): “Provider moved the container to a higher place on top of shelf high on the wall.”
Citation Jun 21, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Above ground window opening restricted to 6" 55 Pa. Code §3270.72(d)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 22, 2022): “Provider will install wood stoppers to prevent the windows from being opened more than 6 inches at any give time.”
Citation Jun 21, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 22, 2022): “Provider will scrape and repaint the areas to remove all peeling paint within the facility.”
Citation Jun 21, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Soiled- clean, rinse, sanitize 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(b)
Certification representative observed during renewal inspection on 6/21/2022 that a buggie that transports the children was soiled and needs to be cleaned.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 22, 2022): “Provider will clean buggie with soap and water and sanitize the buggie.”
Citation Jun 21, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean, good repair, proper size 55 Pa. Code §3270.104(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 22, 2022): “Provider ordered straps to install in each chair.”
Citation Jun 21, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 22, 2022): “Provider will have parent child #3 take to a medical doctor and have the health assessment form completed by said doctor.”
Citation Jun 21, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Original label 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(5)
During renewal inspection on 6/21/22 certification representative observed that two children onsite medications had expired.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 22, 2022): “Provider will contact parents of the two children and have the parents provide updated prescriptions for the children and director will return expired medication to the parents.”
Citation Jun 21, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 22, 2022): “Provider will speak with the parent's when they pick up their children and have them add their work phone numbers to the emergency contact form.”
Citation Jun 21, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(6)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 22, 2022): “Provider will have parent of child #1 sign giving consent for their child to go on walk excursions.”
Citation Jun 21, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
General requirements for facility persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.33(d)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 6, 2022): “Provider will have staff # 1 complete the pediatric CPR pediatric first aid course with a PQAS certified instructor.”

“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

Capacity 121 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Jun 9, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Jul 15, 2019 · what STARS means
Operator Great Beginnings INC
Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (610) 449-0590
State certificate # CER-00257733
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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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