New Beginnings Daycare and Preschool LLC
New Beginnings Daycare and Preschool LLC is a certified child care center in New Castle, PA, with capacity for 47 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it twice. The state cited 3 violations, none of them core-safety. 2 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #1 of 16 centers in New Castle and has fewer citations per inspection than 80% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
One protective outlet cover was missing in the girl's bathroom by the sink.
In the infant/toddler room the lid on the electric trash can used to dispose diapers did not open hands free.
The thermometer in the 2nd refrigerator was broken.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $55.00 | $48.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $55.00 | $48.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $52.50 | $47.50 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $52.00 | $47.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $50.00 | $45.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $45.00 | $37.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $45.00 | $37.00 |
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 New Beginnings Daycare and Preschool LLC had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 3 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about New Beginnings Daycare and Preschool LLC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at New Beginnings Daycare and Preschool LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is New Beginnings Daycare and Preschool LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Jul 12, 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 New Beginnings Daycare and Preschool LLC compare with other daycares in New Castle?
It is #1 of 16 centers in New Castle by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 80% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was New Beginnings Daycare and Preschool LLC last inspected?
Feb 4, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does New Beginnings Daycare and Preschool LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $55.00 for newborn, $55.00 for infant, $52.50 for young toddler, $52.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs New Beginnings Daycare and Preschool LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is New Beginnings Daycare and Preschool LLC.
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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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