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Beacon Day Care

1525 Wayne Ave, Indiana, PA 157013.2· 9 reviews
licensed capacity
83
open each week
5 days

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About Beacon Day Care

Beacon Day Care is a child care center in Indiana, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 83 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 39 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Licensed capacity
83 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
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Licensed capacity83 childrenFrom the state license
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Inspection reports for Beacon Day Care

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Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
83 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00246064
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Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 2, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 7 of 7 visits · 39 rules in all · 38 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 13
  • Staff training and qualifications 8
  • Safety and hazards 6
  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Background checks 4
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1

For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.

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  1. Jun 2, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “On 5/15/26 at approximately 4:30pm it was determined through staff interviews and a reported incident report that Staff Person #1 was not properly supervising Child #1. Child #1 climbed on top of three stacked chairs then proceeded to jump off resulting in the child needing medical treatment at the emergency room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2026

  2. Apr 30, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “The fire detection 30-day testing log on file at the facility included testing dates of 9/4/25 and 10/31/25, which is more than 30 days between testing.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff Person #1, and Staff Person #2 did not complete the following required pre-service trainings within 90 days of their hire date (SEE IS CODE SHEET): Pediatric First Aid/CPR. The training was completed on 4/9/26.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

      “The two most recent Pediatric First Aid/CPR Trainings on file for Staff Person #3 are dated 12/13/23 and 4/9/26, which are more than 24 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2026

  3. Aug 14, 2025Inspection11 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “The file for Staff Person #1 included 10 of the 12 annual training hours from 12/31/23-12/31/24. The file for Staff Person #6 included 9.5 annual training hours from 5/13/24-5/13/25.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a) Health information

      “The file for Child #1 and Child #3 contained initial health assessments dated 8/14/25 which is more than 60 days after first day of enrollment (see LIS code sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(5) Original label

      “It was observed that a bottle of Benadryl label for Child #5 had the expiration date of 6/25.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months

      “The file for Child #4 who is a young toddler contained a health assessment dated 9/5/24 which is older than 6 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The two most recent updates for Child #2's emergency contact form and fee agreement are dated 5/1/24 and 5/23/25, which are more than 6 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care space

      “The emergency contact form for Child #6 was not present in the child care space that the child was receiving care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “The two most recent mandated reporter training on file for Staff Person #8 are dated 2/17/20 and 5/28/25, which are more than 60 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “The two most recent NSOR certificates on file for Staff Person #1 are dated 1/23/20 and 2/19/25, Staff Person #3 are dated 1/23/20 and 3/10/25, Staff Person #5 are dated 2/7/20 and 8/1/25, and Staff Person #7 are dated 1/23/20 and 2/11/25, which are all more than 60 months apart. The file for Staff Person #9 did not contain a NSOR certificate by their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). The two most recent FBI clearances on file for Staff Person #2 are dated 6/24/20 and 7/11/25, which are more than 60 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “The two most recent fire safety trainings on file for Staff Person #4 are dated 1/23/24 and 2/8/25, which are more than12 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.21 General Health and Safety

      “It was observed that there were a pair of adult scissors in the top unlocked desk drawer in the preschool room that were accessible to the children in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers

      “It was observed during a diaper change that Staff Person #4 opened up the hands-free garbage can with her hand to throw away the used diaper.”
  4. May 29, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “The 30-day fire detection log on file contains dates of testing of 1/21/25 and 2/21/25, which are more than 30 days between testings.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric CPR/First Aid and Part One of the Heatlh and Safety training.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2025

  5. Feb 4, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “The file for Staff Person #1 was lacking one of the two required nonfamily references attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “The file for Staff Person #1 contains an application for a NSOR certificate dated 11/14/24, but does not contain a NSOR certificate received 45 days after hire (see LIS code sheet). The signed disclosure statement on file for Staff Person #1 is lacking a date when it was signed making it invalid.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.37(b) Aide qualifications

      “The file for Staff Person #1 who qualified as an aide was lacking a high school diploma, or documentation of an 8th grade education with 2 years experience.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “It was observed in the blue preschool room that there were electrical outlets that were lacking protective coverings.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(5) Original label

      “There was a child's medicine in the preschool room that expired on 8/2024, and was therefore not in accordance with the manufacturer's original label.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2025

  6. Aug 29, 2024Inspection14 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “The most recent health assessment on file for Child #1 is dated 7/7/22, Child #3 is dated 7/11/23 and Child #4 is dated 8/29/23 all dated over 12 months ago.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “The two most recent emergency plan trainings for Staff Person #1 are dated 10/31/22 and 6/29/24 which are more than 12 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease

      “The health assessment for Staff Person #4 does not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2024

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “The two most recent State Police Clearances for Staff Person #2 are dated 4/18/18 and 7/24/23 which are more than 60 months apart. The file for Staff Person #3 does not contain a NSOR certificate received within their provisional hire window. (See LIS code sheet for hire date.)”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(b) Original container

      “There was a bag of goldfish in the closet of the blue preschool room that was observed to be on the same shelf as sunscreens.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “There was a cracked blue bin on the shelf in the young toddler room with sharp edges that could cause injury.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “The emergency contact form on file for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4 and Child #6 were lacking the address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “The emergency contact for on file for Child #2 was lacking the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “The emergency contact form on file for Child #4 was lacking the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test

      “The two most recent health assessments on file for Staff Person #2 are dated 12/7/21 and 3/12/24 more than 24 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “Staff Person #5 completed the following required pre-service training after 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First-Aid/CPR training. The certificate on file is dated 3/14/24”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “The health assessment on file for Child #5 is dated 8/21/24. which is more than 60 days after enrollment (see LIS code sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The emergency contact form and fee agreement form on file for Child #3 lacked a 6-month update.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “The two most current fire training certificates on file for Staff Person #6 are dated 1/26/23 and 2/5/24 which are more than 12 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2024

  7. Dec 15, 2023Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.152 Adult Hygiene

      “Based on statements made by staff, staff intermittently used hand sanitizing wipes in lieu of running water to wash hands after assisting children with toileting and/or diapering children between 11/27/23 and 12/08/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(j) Running water - diapering

      “The toddler diapering areas intermittently lacked a fully functional source of running water for hand washing between 11/27/23 and 12/08/23. Based on statements made by staff, hand sanitizing wipes were occasionally used by both staff and children in lieu of running water during this time.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.134(a) Child's hands washed

      “Based on statements made by staff, children intermittently used hand sanitizing wipes in lieu of running water to wash hands after toileting or being diapered between 11/27/23 and 12/08/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2024

  8. Aug 30, 2023Inspection18 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “The fire detection system 30-day test log includes test dates of 8-11-22 to 9-13-22 and 9-13-22 to 10-31-22 which are more than 30 days apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “The intial health assessement for Child #1 is dated 6/23/23, for Child #3 is dated 7/27/23, Child #4 is dated 3/16/23 and Child #6 is dated 6/23/23 all more than 60 dates after their enrolled date (see LIS code sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(e) ACIP recommended immunization record

      “The files for Child #1, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #6 all lacked written verification of immunizations within 60 days of enrollment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy

      “The immunization record on file for Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5 does not include an annual influenza vaccination. The immunization record on file for Child #4 include 2 of 3 Rotavirus vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child of this age, 3 of 4 DTAP vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child of this age, 3 of 4 HIB vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child of this age, and 0 of 2 of the Hepatitis A vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child of this age.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “In the corner of the green toddler room behind the bookshelf there were two electrical outlets without protective receptacle covers accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “The two most recent mandated reporter training certificates on file for staff person #2 are dated 7/10/18 and 7/19/23, for staff person #3 are dated 6/12/18 and 7/24/23, for staff person #6 are dated 4/27/18 and 8/1/23, and for staff person #7 are dated 11/22/17 and 7/25/23, all more than 60 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “The file for staff person #5 did not contain documentation of application or a current NSOR certificate prior to date of hire (see LIS code sheet). The file for staff person #11 included a NSOR certificate dated 8/16/23, more than 45 days after hire (see LIS code sheet). The file for Staff person #3 includes State Police Clearances dated 4/3/18 and 7/24/23; Child Abuse Clearances dated 2/6/18 and 7/25/23; and FBI Clearances dated 4/5/18 and 8/1/23, all more than 60 months apart. The file for Staff person #6 includes State Police Clearances dated 4/6/18 and 7/24/23; Child Abuse Clearances dates 4/6/18 and 6/5/23 and FBI Clearances dated 4/9/18 and 6/9/23, all more than 60 months apart. The file for staff person #12 contains a FBI clearance dated 4/26/23 which was after hire date (see LIS code sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 14, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “The file for staff person #4 contains a pediatric First Aid/CPR certificate dated 8/5/23 which is more than 90 days after hire date (see LIS code sheet). Staff person #5 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of hire (see LIS code sheet): Get started with Center-Based Care: Building Blocks for Quality Revised. Staff person #11 and #12 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 14, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The file for Child #3, Child #5, and Child #7 does not include a 6-month parental review signature for the emergency contact or the fee agreement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

      “The file for Staff person #14 included verification of First aid/CPR certificate dated 8/5/23 which was obtained after the expiration date of the previous training which was dated 7/5/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “The PA Health and Safety professional development training update on file for Staff #1 is dated 8/1/23, Staff #2 is dated 7/18/23, Staff #6 is dated 8/3/23, Staff #7 is dated 8/2/23, Staff #8 is dated 3/31/23, Staff #9 is dated 8/1/23, Staff #13 is dated 7/17/23, Staff #14 is dated 7/30/23, and Staff #15 is dated 3/26/23 all after the deadline of 12/30/22. Staff #3 and Staff #10's file did not contain the PA Health and safety professional development training update.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 14, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(b) Original container

      “There were toxic cleaning materials on top of the refrigerator in the kitchen, that were not being stored in a closed bin. If knocked over the cleaning material could have contaminated the food in the refrigerator.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “In the bathroom in the blue room there was not a handwashing sign above the toilet.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “The emergency contact form on file for child #2 does not contain the enrolling parents work address or work phone number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs

      “The emergency contact form on file for child #2 does not include information on the child's special needs which is needed in an emergency situation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(6) Written consent

      “There was a prescription medication in the orange room for a specific child which did not have written parental permission to administer.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “The 2 most recent health assessments for Staff person #9 are dated 2/26/21 and 7/31/23 which are more than 24 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(5) Original label

      “There was a child's inhaler in the yellow school age room that had an expiration date of 10/2022, which was not in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2023

  9. Aug 9, 2022Inspection12 rules cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “The file for staff person #4 (see IS code sheet) contains an NSOR dated more than 45 days after staff person #4 began in a child care taking position. The state police clearance on file for staff person #7 is missing a disposition, making it incomplete.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “A review of the emergency plan revealed that it lacks plans for volunteer training, practice drills, and for continuity of operations which were required by 07/01/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “The file for child #5 contains emergency contact information which lacks the complete word address of the enrolling parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “Observed two exposed bolts in the outdoor grassy gross motor space: on on the upper gate and one in the back left corner.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “The file for staff persons #1 and #2 contain evaluations which are dated in an interval greater than 12 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “The file for staff persons #1, #2, #3, #5, and #6 lack verification of 12 hours of child care training completed within the most recent service year.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “Staff person #7 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “The two most recent health assessments on file for staff person #1 are dated in an interval greater than 24 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(6) Written consent

      “Observed saline drops which were labeled for a child's use and lacked written parental consent for administration.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

      “The file for child #1 lacks verification of a current DTAP and HIB immunization in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The file for child #2 lacks verification of a current Rotavirus, HIB, Pneumococcal, and influenza vaccine administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The file for child #3 lacks verification of a current HIB, Pneumococcal, MMR, Varicella, and Hepatitis A vaccine administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The file for child #4 lacks verification of a current influenza vaccine administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months

      “The most recent health report on file for child #2 and child #3 is dated more than 6 months ago.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “The file for child #6 contains emergency contact information which lacks the parent-designated release person(s) address.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2022

  10. Mar 16, 2022Inspection17 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.131(e)(1)/3270.182(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “. The file for child #4 with an admission date of 1-11-2021 did not contain an Influenza Vaccine.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “The file for child #1 who is an infant contained a health assessment date of 9-29-2021 and the file did not contain an updated health assessment which was due by 3-29-2022. The file for child #2 who is an infant contained a health assessment date of 7-7-2021 and the file did not contain an updated health assessment which was due by 1-7-2022.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a)/3270.131(e) Health information/ACIP recommended immunization record

      “The file for child #1 with an admission date of 6-21-2021 contained a review of the child's immunized status on 9-29-2021 which exceeded the allowable 60 days for the verification. The file for child #3 with an admission date of 7-2-2020 contained a review of the child's immunized status on 10-19-2021 which exceeded the allowable 60 days for the verification.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “The file for staff #2, staff# 3, staff #9, and staff #12 all hired prior to 12-19-2020 did not contain any training hours by the mandatory training date of 12-19-2021.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)(10)/3270.192(2)(iii) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “The file for staff #4 (See IS Code Sheet) did not contain any Pediatric First Aid/CPR Training and was to be completed within 90 days of the date of hire. The file for staff #8 (See IS Code Sheet) did not contain any Pediatric First Aid/CPR Training and was to be completed within 90 days of the date of hire. The file for staff #10 (See IS Code Sheet) did not contain any Pediatric First Aid/CPR Training and was to be completed within 90 days of the date of hire.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “The file for child #4 who is a preschooler contained a health assessment date of 1-11-2021 and 3-16-2022 which exceeded the allowable 12 months for the health assessment.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “In the outdoor play space, a Little Tykes Red Rider had a gasoline cap that was broken off and sharp and could cause a laceration.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.131(e)(1)/3270.182(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “The file for child #1 who is an infant contained verification of vaccines administered on 9-29-2021 and did not contain verification of updated vaccines which were due by 3-29-2022. The file for child #2 who is an infant contained verification of vaccines administered on 7-7-2021 and did not contain verification of updated vaccines which were due by 1-7-2022.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.131(e)(1)/3270.182(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “The file for child #4 contained verification of vaccines dated 1-11-2021 and 3-16-2022 which exceeded the annual date of 1-11-2022 to verify the vaccinations.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “In the infant room, there was no handwashing sign at the sink which was located in the diapering area.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(b) Original container

      “In the Orange Room, School-Age Room , and Green Room a Swiffer Wet Jet with Swiffer Wet Jet Cleaner attached stated: "Keep out of reach of children" and was observed in a corner and was accessible to children in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “The file for staff #3 contained a staff evaluation date of 1-10-2021 and 1-15-2022 which exceeded the mandatory date of 1-10-2022 to receive the evaluation. The file for staff #9 contained a staff evaluation date of 1-1-2021 and 1-15-2022 which exceeded the mandatory date of 1-1-2022 to receive the evaluation..”

      Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2022

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “The file for staff#2 contained a State Police Clearance date of 7-5-2016 and 7-13-2021, a Child Abuse Clearance date of 7-5-2016 and 7-13-2021, an FBI Clearance date of 7-8-2016 and 7-23-2021, all of which exceeded the mandatory 60 months to renew the clearances. The file for staff#8 who was provisionally hired (See IS Code Sheet) contained an NSOR Clearance application date of 8-27-2021, but did not receive the NSOR Clearance until 3-8-2022 which exceeded the mandatory date of 10-28-2021 to receive the clearance.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “The file for staff #1 contained a health assessment date of 11-4-2019 and 12-7-2021 which exceeded the mandatory 24 months to receive a health assessment. The file for staff #5 contained a health assessment date of 3-16-2020 and the file does not contain an updated health assessment. .”

      Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “The file for staff #2 contained a Mandated Reporter Training date of 12-6-2016 and 2-17-2022 which exceeded the mandatory 60 months to renew the training. The file for staff #3 contained a Mandated reporter Training date of 11-22-2016 and 2-26-2022 which exceeded the mandatory 60 months to renew the training.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii) Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “Th file for staff #8 (See IS Code Sheet) contained a Health and Safety Training date of 3-14-2022 which exceeded the mandatory 90 days to receive the training. The file for staff #4 (See IS Code Sheet) contained a Health and Safety Training date of 2-22-2022 which exceeded the mandatory 90 days to receive the training.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “The file for child #1 with an admission date of 6-21-2021 contained a health assessment date of 9-29-2021 which exceeded the 90 days to receive the initial health assessment. The file for child #3 who had an admission date of 7-20-2020 contained a health assessment date of 10-19-2021 which exceeded the 90 days to receive an initial health assessment.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2022

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Is Beacon Day Care licensed?

Yes. Beacon Day Care is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Beacon Day Care last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 2, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Beacon Day Care had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 39 rules across 7 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 38 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 Beacon Day Care care for?

83, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Beacon Day Care accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Beacon Day Care's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Beacon Day Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 349-0234 to ask.

What is Beacon Day Care's phone number?

(724) 349-0234.

Where is Beacon Day Care?

1525 Wayne Ave, Indiana, PA 15701. The nearest other daycare we list is University Early Care and Education Ctr, 1.8 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).