Learning and Educational Daycare
212 E 8th Ave, Homestead, PA
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Beautiful Beginnings Childcare is a child care center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 64 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM; Saturday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 31 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 64 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Beautiful Beginnings Childcare has not listed its tuition.
State record
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 7, 2026: 14 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 31 rules in all · 30 corrected
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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3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file(s) for Staff #5 and #7 lacked documentation of Emergency Plan Training within 12 months of the last documented Emergency Plan Training dated: 03.2025. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The two most recent Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR Trainings for staff #3 (02.27.2024 and 05.22.2026) and #5 (02.07.2024 and 05.22.2026) were dated more than 24 months apart. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The file(s) for Staff #4, #5 and #7 lacked documentation of Fire Safety Training within 12 months of the last documented Emergency Plan Training dated: 03.2025. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) The last two fire safety trainings in the file for Staff #3 (03.2024 and 07.2025) are dated more than one year apart. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2026
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The last two Mandated Reporter Trainings for staff person(s) #3 (10.28.2020 and 05.27.2026) were dated more than 60 months apart. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file(s) for staff person(s) #1, #2, #5, #6 and #7 contained an incomplete state police clearance. The request(s) date(d): 07.07.2025, 03.24.2026, 06.26.2023, 10.17.2025 and 09.06.2024, respectively, but it lacked the dissemination date. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) The FBI Clearance for Staff #1 was dated (07.08.2025) after their hire date, resulting in an incorrect provisional hire. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) The file(s) for Staff Person(s) #3 contained Child Abuse (04.13.202 and 07.09.2025) and FBI Clearances (05.27.2020 and 07.02.2025) and NSOR Certificates (01.30.2020 and 07.03.2025) that were dated more than 60 months apart. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) The file(s) for Staff Person(s) #5 contained an NSOR Certificate (03.16.202 and 07.07.2025) that were dated more than 60 months apart. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2026
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The file(s) for Staff Person(s) #5 lacked documentation of a Staff Evaluation within 12 months of the last documented Staff Evaluation dated: 03.2025. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2026
3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle
“A trash receptacle in Hallway near the front entrance containing human secretions (dirty tissues) was not contained in a closed, plastic-lined receptacle.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2026
3270.75(d) On excursions
“The First Aid Kits in Rooms #1 and #6 lacked tape.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2026
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The Child Service Report(s) for child(ren) #1 and #2 did not include a six-month update from the last report. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2026
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The Fee Agreement Form(s) for Child(ren) file(s) #1 and #3 lacked the Release Person's Name(s). (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2026
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The Emergency Contact Form(s) for Child(ren) #1 lacked the "Health Insurance/MA Coverage" and "Health Insurance/MA Policy Number." (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2026
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.181(c) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The file for Child(ren) #1 (INF) and #2 (YT) reflects that the most recent Updated Health Assessment was completed more than 6 months after the Initial Health Assessment. Specifically, the initial health assessment for Child(ren) #1 (INF) was dated: 12.29.2025 and the updated health assessment was dated: 07.07.2026 and Child #2 (YT) initial health assessment was dated 05.09.2025 and the updated health assessment was dated: 06.06.2026.(SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2026
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e) Immunization record/ACIP recommended immunization record
“The file(s) for Child(ren) #3, all enrolled for at least 60 days, lacked written verification of immunizations. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”
3270.131(a)(4)/3270.181(c) Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The file(s) for Child(ren) #3 (SA), enrolled for more than 60 days, lacked a health assessment from the child file. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff #1 lacked the FBI Clearance. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) The file for Staff #2 contained a PA State Police Clearance labeled "Volunteer" and therefore was incorrectly provisionally hired. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for Staff #2 lacked a Health Assessment. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2025
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“The written emergency transportation plan was missing from Rooms #1, #2, #3, #4., #5, #6 and #7.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2025
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for Staff #1 lacked documentation of education making it unable to be determined if the individual qualified as a staff person. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff Person #2 did not complete Mandated Reporter training within 90 days of their hire date. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff File #3 lacked a Disclosure Statement. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for Staff #2 lacked a Health Assessment and TB Test. (See IS CODE SHEET)”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The Emergency Contact Form for Child #1 lacked the Health Insurance/MA Coverage and Health Insurance/MA Policy Number. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2025
3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for Staff #1 (See LIS for DOH) contained Emergency Plan Training dated 01.2025 which was not completed at time of initial employment or before. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2025
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“The diaper changing table, in the main room, with loose screws was causing the table to be unstable posing a toppling or fall hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Staff #3 was lacking two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The Emergency Contact forms for child file #1 lacked the address of the listed release person. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2025
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for Staff #2 did not include hours/years of experience in childcare.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2025
3270.133(6) Written consent
“There was medication, Epi-Pen, in Room 2 labeled for use by a specific child did not have written parental permission to administer. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2025
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“The water temperature in the bathroom sinks next to the diapering area, the water temperature was measured at 111.6 degrees which was accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024
3270.81 Glass
“The glass, front door located in a traffic area lacked a visual strip.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“Staff # 1 and #2 lacked a written evaluation within a minimum of 12 months of employment. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024
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FAQ
Yes. Beautiful Beginnings Childcare is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 7, 2026, with 14 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 31 rules across 4 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 30 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.
64, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM; Saturday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 592-1980 to ask.
(412) 592-1980.
2061 Monongahela Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15218. The nearest other daycare we list is Beautiful Beginnings Childcare Center, 0.2 miles away.