Just Like Home Daycare Center INC
Just Like Home Daycare Center INC is a certified child care center in Beaver Falls, PA, with capacity for 85 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 41 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (11 of 41). 4 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #3 of 7 centers in Beaver Falls and has more citations per inspection than 72% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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RECITED FROM SIN-00286836: The fire alarm 30-day test log includes test dates 3.8.26-4.10.26, 4.10.26-5.12.26, 1.7.26-2.9.26 and 11.6.25-12.11.25, more than 30 days apart
According to staff statements and other documentation, Staff person #1 singled out Child #1 by making a derogatory post regarding the child on social media.
The fire alarm 30-day test log includes test dates 1.7.26-2.9.26 and 11.6.25-12.11.25, more than 30 days apart
Staff person #1 violated confidentiality when making a post on social media regarding Child #1.
Staff #1's two most recent state police clearances are dated 7/27/20 and 8/29/25 which are more than 60 months apart. Staff #2's file contained two state police clearances dated 7/13/20 and 8/28/25, two child abuse clearances dated 7/10/20 and 9/9/25, and two DHS FBI clearances dated 7/23/20 and 9/8/25 all which are more than 60 months apart.
In the young toddler room the bottom of the shelf across from the entrance was splintered.
Child #1's, a preschool age child(See LIS Code Sheet), two most recent health assessments are dated 4/12/24 and 9/18/25 which are more than 12 months apart.
Staff #2's two most recent health assessments are dated 4/15/23 and 9/24/25 which are more than 24 months apart.
Staff #1's most current health assessment dated 9/3/25 did not indicate that a physical exam was conducted.
Staff #1's most current health assessment dated 9/3/25 did not indicate that the individual was free from communicable diseases. Staff #3's most current health assessment dated 9/24/25 was marked that the staff member had a communicable disease without additional information.
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Staff #1's most current health assessment dated 9/3/25 did not indicate that the individual was suitable to provide child care.
Staff #1's two most recent mandated reporter trainings are dated 2/10/20 and 9/9/25 which are more than 60 months apart.
Staff file #1 lacked 12 of the 12 hours of annual child care training required from 12/2023 to 12/2024. Staff file #1 contained 12 child care training hours dated 1/14/25(2hr), 1/20/25(2hr), 1/20/25(2hr), 1/21/25(2hr), 1/24/25(2hr), and 9/9/25(3hr) used for correction. Staff file #2 lacked 8 of the 12 hours of annual child care training required from 12/2023 to 12/2024. Staff file #2 contained 8 child care training hours dated 1/12/25 (4 trainings) used for correction.
Staff #1's file contain a child abuse clearance dated 4/28/23 which is after the staff person's first day caring for children(See LIS Code Sheet).
The lock to the kitchen area was broken and a sharp steak knife was laying on a table accessible to children.
The emergency plan was last reviewed on 6/6/23 which is more than 12 months ago.
The letter the operator provides to the parent of each enrolled child explaining the emergency procedures did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
The lock to the kitchen area was broken making the stove which has knobs on the front accessible to children.
A section of the outside fence on the right side of the play area was not attached to the pole and upper cross section making is loose, unstable, and in need of repair.
Peeling paint was observed outside to the left of the door along the bottom of the wall and around the storage building to the right along the bottom of the wall.
In the toddler bathroom there was not handwashing sign near the diapering area.
In the older toddler/young preschool room there were small rubber animals, rubber bands, and small pieces of crayons all less than an inch in diameter accessible to children still placing objects in their mouths. In the PS/SA room there were foam blocks with teeth marks accessible to children still placing objects in their mouths.
Child #5's, a young toddler age child(See LIS Code Sheet), two most recent health assessments are dated 9/27/23 and 5/29/24 which are more than 6 months apart.
Child #2's, a preschool age child(See LIS Code Sheet), most recent health is dated 5/10/22 which is more than 12 months ago. Child #4's, a preschool age child(See LIS Code Sheet), two most recent health assessments are dated 1/24/23 and 4/12/24 which are more than 12 months apart.
The fire alarm testing log contained the following dates 11/8/23-12/17/23, 1/10/24-2/16/24,3/8/24-4/10/24, 5/1/24-6/12/24, 7/10/24-8/23/24, 9/18/24-10/21/24 which are more than 30 days apart.
The facility did not have a written policy to address the following: strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child, and the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.
Staff person #2 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 5/8/19. Staff #1's mandated reporter is dated 9/28/23 which was more than 90 days after their date of hire(See LIS Code Sheet). Staff #3's two most recent mandated reporter trainings are dated 7/1/19 and 9/24/24 which are more than 60 months apart.
Child #2 and 3's files did not contain information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation
Child #3, 4, and 5's files did not contain a health insurance policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits. Child #4's file did not contain Health insurance coverage for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.
Child #1's most recent 6 month review signature for emergency contact review is dated 11/21/22 which is more than 6 months ago. Child #2's most recent 6 month review signature for emergency contact review is dated 4/2023 which is more than 6 months ago. Child #4's most recent 6 month review signature for emergency contact review is dated 4/2023 which is more than 6 months ago. Child #5's most recent 6 month review signature for emergency contact review is dated 4/12/23 which is more than 6 months ago.
Child #1's most recent 6 month review signature for the financial agreement is dated 11/21/22 which is more than 6 months ago. Child #2's most recent 6 month review signature for the financial agreement is dated 4/2023 which is more than 6 months ago. Child #4's most recent 6 month review signature for the financial agreement is dated 4/2023 which is more than 6 months ago. Child #5's most recent 6 month review for the financial agreement is dated 4/12/23 which is more than 6 months ago.
Child #2 and 4's file did not contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.
Child #3's file did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
The file for Child #3 contains two Health Assessments dated 4/1/21 and 10/13/22, which is more than the 12 months required.
The file for Child #1 and 2 contain immunization records that were lacking the annual influenza vaccination.
The file for Staff #2 contained two health assessments that were more than 24 months apart.
Staff #1 and #3 were both lacking the 1 hour Health and Safety Update Training.
The file for Child #2 contained an Agreement form that was lacking the persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
The facility was lacking documentation showing that the emergency plan was sent to the local municipality as well as the local emergency management agency.
The preschool and the young toddler rooms were lacking posted daily schedules.
The older toddler room was lacking a posted emergency transportation plan.
“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.) | $46.00 | $43.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $46.00 | $43.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $46.00 | $43.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $46.00 | $43.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $46.00 | $29.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $46.00 | $29.00 |
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 Just Like Home Daycare Center INC had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 3 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 Mar 3, 2026 (caregiver conduct): “According to staff statements and other documentation, Staff person #1 singled out Child #1 by making a derogatory post regarding the child on social media.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Just Like Home Daycare Center INC?
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 Just Like Home Daycare Center INC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Jan 27, 2026. 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 Just Like Home Daycare Center INC compare with other daycares in Beaver Falls?
It is #3 of 7 centers in Beaver Falls by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 72% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Just Like Home Daycare Center INC last inspected?
Jun 10, 2026 (unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Just Like Home Daycare Center INC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $46.00 for infant, $46.00 for young toddler, $46.00 for older toddler, $46.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Just Like Home Daycare Center INC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Just Like Home Daycare Center.
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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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