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Harleysville, PA 19438 · takes infants · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Barbz Beginnings
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About Barbz Beginnings
Barbz Beginnings is a group home daycare in Harleysville, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 12 children.
As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidy
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
- Ask the daycare
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (215) 589-2978 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Barbz Beginnings
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 12 children
- License number
- #CER-00250806
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 8, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Records and paperwork 3
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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- Jan 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 7, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3280.31(e)(4)(i) Age and training
“At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 and staff member #2 included expired certification in pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025
3280.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“At the time of inspection, the emergency contact form for child #1 and child #3 did not include the health insurance policy name and/or insurance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025
3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(5) Written consent/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“At the time of inspection, the emergency contact form for child #1, child #2 and child #3 did not have their parent's signature for consent of emergency medical and minor first-aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025
Oct 8, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3280.20 General Health and Safety
“At the time of inspection, staff member #1 is who is also a member of the household was observed around daycare children in his pajama pants.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2024
Dec 12, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
3280.14/3280.20 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“At the time of inspection, the facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations if an emergency or disaster prevented access to the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2024
3280.171(c) Safe routes posted
“At the time of inspection, the safe routes policy was not posted in the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2024
3280.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“At the time of inspection, the emergency contact forms for children #2 was missing the addresses of the release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2024
3280.31(e)/3280.192(2)(iii) Age and training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“At the time of inspection, the files for staff members #2 and #3 did not contain verification of the annual 12 clock hours of child care training. Staff member #2 was missing 6 credit hours and staff member #3 was missing 5 credit hours.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2024
3280.26(c)/3280.192(2)(iii) Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility
“At the time of inspection, the operator did not have verification on file of staff member #2, #3 and #4 being trained in the facility's emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2024
3280.31(e)(4)(i)/3280.192(2)(iii) Age and training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“At the time of inspection, file for staff member #1 included a pediatric first aid/ CPR certificate that expired 11/30/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2024
3280.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“At the time of inspection, the facility did not have Child Service Reports completed and signed by the parents of child #1, #2, #3 and #4 in the last six months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2024
Jan 5, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
3280.105(a) Clean, age appropriate
“During the renewal inspection on 1/5/2023 the pack and play for child #2 was not labeled with the child's name.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2023
3280.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“During the renewal inspection the staff experience verification form was not singed by a representative of the experiential entity.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2023
3280.181(c)/3280.181(d) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Dated signature affixed
“During the renewal inspection on 1/5/2023 the Emergency contact form for child #1 has not been updated for over a one year period.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2023
3280.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“During the renewal inspection the agreement for child #2 did not include persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2023
3280.118(c) Vet's certificate required
“During the renewal inspection on 1/5/2024 the operator did not have verification of current rabies immunization for the dog..”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2023
3280.106 Refrigerator
“During the renewal inspection on 1/5/2023 the refrigerator did not have an operating thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2023
3280.26(f) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inpection on 1/5/2023 the operator did not have verification of sending the emergency plan to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2023
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection on 1/5/2023 the file for staff person #1 did not have current Child Abuse clearance, FBI Clearance or Mandated Reporters training. The file for staff person #2 contained PA Criminal clearance and PA Child Abuse clearance for a volunteer not employment as required. Household member #4 did not have PA Criminal Clearance, PA Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Clearance or NSOR on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2023
Dec 30, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
3280.131(a)/3280.182(1) Health Information/Initial and subsequent health assessments
“During the renewal inspection on 1/5/2022 the file for child #1 did not contain a health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Barbz Beginnings
Is Barbz Beginnings licensed?
Yes. Barbz Beginnings is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Barbz Beginnings last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on January 8, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Barbz Beginnings had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 11 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Barbz Beginnings care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Barbz Beginnings accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Barbz Beginnings' hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (215) 589-2978 to confirm.
How much does Barbz Beginnings cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 589-2978 to ask.
What is Barbz Beginnings' phone number?
(215) 589-2978.
Where is Barbz Beginnings?
Harleysville, PA 19438. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.