Learning Lighthouse Child Development Center
Learning Lighthouse Child Development Center is a certified child care center in Beaver Falls, PA, with capacity for 50 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 4 times. The state cited 57 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (19 of 57). 33 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #7 of 7 centers in Beaver Falls and has more citations per inspection than 97% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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The file for Staff #3 includes DHS FBI clearances dated 1/17/17 and 3/7/22, and NSOR certificates dated 12/8/20 and 4/2/26, all more than 60 months apart. The file for Staff #4 includes state police clearances dated 4/11/25 and 3/12/26, Child Abuse Clearance dated 3/12/21 and 3/17/26, and DHS FBI clearances dated 3/11/21 and 3/16/26, all more than 60 months apart. The file for Staff #5 contained a Department of Education FBI Clearance dated 1/31/25 which is an unacceptable FBI clearance. The file for Staff #5 contained an old disclosure statement that is not acceptable.
At approximately 11:15am it was observed that Staff #1 left the Toddler 1 room and entered the hallway leaving Staff #2 with 5 young toddlers and 1 older toddler.
In the preschool room in the first unlocked drawer on the counter near the door were adult scissors accessible to children.
In the preschool room on the power strip for the smart board was an was an electrical outlet that did not contain a protective cover.
At approximately 1055am it was observed in young toddler play area that their outside bags were on the ground accessible to children and contained sunscreen that stated keep out of reach of children. In the 3 bathrooms that the children use there was SANIS Toilet Bowl Clips powered my Microban which stated keep out of reach of children clipped to the inside of the toilet bowls accessible to children.
In the infant room in the cabinet above the refrigerator there were spray bottles that contained bleach mixtures not in a container.
At approximately 1055am it was observed in outside young toddler play area that their outside bags which contained their first aid kits were on the ground accessible to children.
In the toddler 2 room there were magna tiles that were cracked along the edges not in good repair.
Outside in the young toddler play area coming from under the fence were pieces of wooden mulch that were less than 1 inch in diameter accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
Child #2's, a young toddler age child(See LIS CODE SHEET), two most recent health assessments are dated 5/28/25 and 4/15/26 which are more than 6 months apart.
Child #1's, a preschool age child(See LIS CODE SHEET), most recent health assessment is dated 3/10/25 which is more than 12 months ago.
In the toddler 2 room an albuterol inhaler that had been administered did not have the box with the prescription label.
In the toddler 1 room was Children's Tylenol that did not contain the name of the child for whom the medication was intended.
In the toddler 1 room was Infant Ibuprofen that expired 1/2026.
In the toddler 1 room was Camilia Liquid Doses-Teething Relief that did not have a log with written consent from a parent for administration.
At approximately 11:05am it was observed in the toddler 1 room that the staff did not wash a child's hands with soap and water before lunch. When staff was asked do they normally wash a child's hands or just wipe them with a wipe they stated that they do not normally wash the children's hands they just wipe them.
In the infant room, toddler 1 room, and toddler 2 room they were using the only sink in the room for washing hands after diapering which made it part of the diapering area. This sink in each room was also used for rinsing and filling cups and food prep for meals and snacks.
The fire alarm testing log contained the following dates: 1/9/26-2/10/26 and 4/10/26-5/18/26 which are more than 30 days apart.
The file for Staff #3 includes verification of Pediatrics First Aid/CPR training dated 4/6/26, after the expiration date of 2/2026.
Child #1 most current child service report is dated 5/2026 which is more than 6 months after enrollment(See LIS Code Sheet). The previous child service report in the file was not dated, making it invalid. Child #2 most current child service report is dated 4/2026 which is more than 6 months after enrollment(See LIS Code Sheet). The previous child service report in the file was not dated, making it invalid.
The financial agreement on file for Child #3 does not include the child's arrival and departure times.
The financial agreement on file for Child #3 did not include the persons to whom the child can be released.
The file for child #2 did not contain the enrolling parents work address or work phone number.
The file for child #1 did not contain written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.
The file for child #1 did not contain the health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.
The file for child #2 did not contain addresses of 3 of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. The file for child #3 did not contain the address for one of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
In the toddler 1 room the emergency contact form was not present for one child that was receiving. In the toddler 2 room the emergency contact form was not present for one child that was receiving.
The most recent 6-month review signatures for the emergency contact form on file for Child #1 and #2 are dated more than 6 months after enrollment(See LIS CODE SHEET). Signature date: Child #1 1/8/26, Child #2 1/27/26. The most recent 6-month review signature for the emergency contact form on file for child #3 is dated 12/2/25 which is more than 6 months after the previous 6-month review signature of 5/28/25.
The file for child #2 and 3 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.
The file for child #1 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
In the older toddler room, there was Infant Tylenol that expired on 10/2025.
In the preschool room there was Genexa Kids' Pain and Fever that did not have written parent consent for administration of medication.
In bathrooms #2 and 3 there were used pull ups in the trash cans that were not hands free.
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Staff person #4 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #4 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid and CPR
The emergency plan was not posted in the facility in a conspicuous location.
In toddler 2 room at approximately 1130am the staff person did not ensure that a child's hands were washed after being diapered.
Staff person #1's file contains an after-visit summary from the doctor instead of a health assessment which is not acceptable.
Staff person #2's Health assessment dated 6/19/25 was marked that the staff member had a communicable disease without additional information.
Staff person #3's file contained the physical form from the doctor's office as the staff's health assessment. This assessment form does not indicate person's suitability to provide child care.
Staff person #4 has completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training, however the training was not completed through a Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) approved curriculum and the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum.
Child #1, 3, 4, and 5's files did not contain the child's arrival and departure times.
Child #1, 3, 4, and 5's financial agreements did not contain the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Child #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5's files did not contain the date of the child's admission.
Child #2, 3, and 4's files did not contain the enrolling parent's work address or work phone number. Child #4's file did not include the enrolling parent's home address.
Child #5's file did not contain the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.
Child #2, 3, and 4's files did not contain information on the child's special needs.
Child #3's file did not contain health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.
Child #5's file did not contain the signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
The facility's emergency plan did not address the continuity of operations.
The letter to the parents explaining the emergency procedures did not provide accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with chronic medical conditions and children with special disabilities, nor did it have method to contact parents when the emergency occurs and the emergency ends to be reunited with their child.
The water temperature in the sink in the preschool room was 121 degrees.
The facility did not have a operable telephone and a published telephone number.
Handwashing signs were missing from near the diaper table in the infant room, and both diaper tables in the toddler room.
The trach cans in all 3 bathrooms were not lidded.
Staff #2 Health assessment dated 8/19/24 was check that the staff was not suitable to provide childcare.
The facility's emergency plan did not provide accommodations for infants and toddlers.
Staff #1's file did not have proof of 2 years of experience with children.
“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.) | $49.00 | — |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $49.00 | — |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $49.00 | — |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $49.00 | — |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $49.00 | $30.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $49.00 | $30.00 |
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 Learning Lighthouse Child Development Center 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 May 18, 2026 (background checks): “The file for Staff #3 includes DHS FBI clearances dated 1/17/17 and 3/7/22, and NSOR certificates dated 12/8/20 and 4/2/26, all more than 60 months apart. The file for Staff #4 includes state police clearances dated…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Learning Lighthouse Child Development Center?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Learning Lighthouse Child Development Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Learning Lighthouse Child Development Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Oct 3, 2025. 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 Learning Lighthouse Child Development Center compare with other daycares in Beaver Falls?
It is #7 of 7 centers in Beaver Falls by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 97% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Learning Lighthouse Child Development Center last inspected?
May 18, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Learning Lighthouse Child Development Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $49.00 for infant, $49.00 for young toddler, $49.00 for older toddler, $49.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Learning Lighthouse Child Development Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Learning Lighthouse Child Development 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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