Time to Succeed Child Care and Early Learning Ctr
1020 Pleasant Valley Blvd, Altoona, PA
3.7· 49 reviews
Begin with Us Child Care and Preschool BLD B
- licensed capacity
- 131
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Begin with Us Child Care and Preschool BLD B
Begin with Us Child Care and Preschool BLD B is a child care center in Altoona, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 131 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 131 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 131 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Begin with Us Child Care and Preschool BLD B has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Begin with Us Child Care and Preschool BLD B
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 131 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00256631
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 25, 2026: 7 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected
- Records and paperwork 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Safety and hazards 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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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Mar 25, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
3270.66(b) Original container
“The facility was observed to have a clear spray bottle that contained a pale-yellow liquid but lacked a label that specified the contents of the clear bottle.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2026
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“The facility had applied tape to cover the edge of a wooden paper station in the Treehouse room that was observed to be peeling, lifting and rolling, and tape on the loft that was also observed to be lifting and peeling.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2026
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The file for staff #1 was observed to lack a written evaluation of staff person on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. This was evidenced by an evaluation dated 4/18/2024 being the most current evaluation present in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2026
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The file for child #1 was observed to contain an emergency contact form that lacked work addresses and telephone numbers for the enrolling parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2026
3270.124(a) Each child emergency contact person
“The file for child #1 was observed to contain an emergency contact form that lacked to reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2026
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“The facility was observed to have a broken Lil Scooter in the Victorian room.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2026
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“The file for child #1 was observed to contain an emergency contact form that lacked information on the child's special needs if any,”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2026
Mar 26, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.133(6) Written consent
“The facility was observed to have a medication prescribed to child #2, but failed to have a parent's written consent for administration.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2025
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“The file for child #1 was observed to contain a Financial Agreement that did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“The facility was observed to have 2 wooden Lakeshore brand wooden chairs in the School House room that had loose legs and were unsteady, and a round table on the stage in the Castle room was also observed to have loose legs and be unsteady.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2025
Mar 28, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The Emergency Contact on file for Child #1 and Child #2 were observed not to contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first aid procedures by facility Staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2024
Mar 27, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
3270.133(3) Name on bottle
“On the day of inspection, it was observed that a bottle of Tylenol was not marked to identify the name of the child for whom the medication is intended.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2023
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“On the day of inspection, it was observed in Treehouse and in Cottage bathrooms, exposed bolts at the base of the toilet.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2023
Jun 15, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In the outdoor play area, in the red shed building a rubber ball was observed to be torn.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2022
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“It was observed that the phone number for contacting the appropriate regional child care office was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2022
3270.133(5) Original label
“Expired diaper cream was observed in the Cottage Room diaper changing area.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2022
Feb 17, 2022Complaint investigation6 rules cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“*Based on interviews and video footage, Staff #1 and Staff #2 left Child #1 alone in the classroom for approximately 4 to 5 minutes while they took the rest of the children outside to play. Child #1 is found by Staff #3 approximately 1 to 2 minutes after he is last seen on video in the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2022
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“**Based on interviews and video footage, Staff #1 and Staff #2 left Child #1 alone in the classroom for approximately 4 to 5 minutes while they took the rest of the children outside to play. Child #1 is found by Staff #3 approximately 1 to 2 minutes after he is last seen on video in the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2022
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“*Based on interviews and video footage, Staff #1 and Staff #2 left Child #1 alone in the classroom for approximately 4 to 5 minutes while they took the rest of the children outside to play. Child #1 is found by Staff #3 approximately 1 to 2 minutes after he is last seen on video in the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2022
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“***Based on interviews and video footage, Staff #1 and Staff #2 left Child #1 alone in the classroom for approximately 4 to 5 minutes while they took the rest of the children outside to play. Child #1 is found by Staff #3 approximately 1 to 2 minutes after he is last seen on video in the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2022
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“Based on interviews and video footage, Staff #1 and Staff #2 left Child #1 alone in the classroom for approximately 4 to 5 minutes while they took the rest of the children outside to play. Child #1 is found by Staff #3 approximately 1 to 2 minutes after he is last seen on video in the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2022
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“**Based on interviews and video footage, Staff #1 and Staff #2 left Child #1 alone in the classroom for approximately 4 to 5 minutes while they took the rest of the children outside to play. Child #1 is found by Staff #3 approximately 1 to 2 minutes after he is last seen on video in the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2022
Dec 13, 2021Inspection4 rules cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“2nd citation. Previously cited on 10/18/21. Observed peeling black paint on the seat of the train's caboose in the outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2021
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“2nd citation. Previously cited on 10/18/21. The file of Child #1, a 2 year old, lacked an influenza immunization in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2021
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“At approximately 11:45 AM Certification Staff observed two rows each of 5 rest equipment with approximately 12 inches between them in the School House Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2021
3270.106(b) No bed linens alone
“At approximately 11:45 AM Certification Staff observed only a blanket to be used as rest equipment in the School House Room. Staff indicated the child's parent had forgotten his/her rest equipment so staff provided an extra facility blanket.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2021
Nov 8, 2021Visit2 rules cited
3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm
“Based on interviews, Staff #1 singled out a child for ridicule, threatened harm to the child or the child's family, and specifically aimed to degrade the child or the child's family. Based on interviews, Staff #1 called a particular child "devil child". Based on interviews, Staff #1 grabbed a child by the wrist to pull the child into line before grabbing the child in the face area and telling the child to stay in line or Staff #1 was going to beat the child's buttocks.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2022
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“Based on interviews, Staff #1 used profane language in front of the children or directed it towards the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2022
Oct 14, 2021Inspection7 rules cited
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The file of Child #1, a 2 year old, lacked DTAP/DTP/TD, influenza, and Hepatitis A immunizations in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The file of Child #1 contained documentation of 3 DTAP/DTP/TD immunizations and 1 Hepatitis A immunization.”
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On 10/18/21 observed the bathroom faucet in the Tree House Classroom was pitted creating rough edges.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2021
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The operator did not provide training regarding the emergency plan to Staff #1, #2, #3, and #4 when it was updated on 12/18/20. The update on 12/18/2020 addressed lockdown and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions. The files of Staff #1, #2, #3, and #4 contained documentation of emergency plan training completed on 12/31/20.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2021
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“On 10/18/21 observed adult scissors in a container on the cabinet beside the changing table which were accessible to children in the Castle Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2021
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“On 10/18/21 observed peeling blue paint on the seat of the train's caboose in the outdoor play space.”
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“On 10/18/21 observed purple foam blocks with bite marks in the Tree House Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2021
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“Emergency contact information was not present for Children #1 and #2 while they were in the Cottage Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2021
Aug 30, 2021Complaint investigation4 rules cited
3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm
“**Based on interviews and video, Staff #1 nudges Child #1 with the sweeper before running over Child #1's hand causing 2nd degree burns. Based on the video, Staff #1 does not stop running the sweeper until Staff #2 gestures and speaks to Staff #1. Based on video, Staff #1 looks at Child #1's hand, gets ice for Child #1, and then resumes running the sweeper.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2022
3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm
“*Based on interviews and video, Staff #1 nudges Child #1 with the sweeper before running over Child #1's hand causing 2nd degree burns. Based on the video, Staff #1 does not stop running the sweeper until Staff #2 gestures and speaks to Staff #1. Based on video, Staff #1 looks at Child #1's hand, gets ice for Child #1, and then resumes running the sweeper.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2021
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“Based on interviews, staff did not complete a report of the injury to Child #1's hand and give the original report to the parent on the day of the incident.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2021
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“Based on interviews and video, Staff #1 nudges Child #1 with the sweeper before running over Child #1's hand causing 2nd degree burns. Based on the video, Staff #1 does not stop running the sweeper until Staff #2 gestures and speaks to Staff #1. Based on video, Staff #1 looks at Child #1's hand, gets ice for Child #1, and then resumes running the sweeper.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2021
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Questions about Begin with Us Child Care and Preschool BLD B
Is Begin with Us Child Care and Preschool BLD B licensed?
Yes. Begin with Us Child Care and Preschool BLD B is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Begin with Us Child Care and Preschool BLD B last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 25, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Begin with Us Child Care and Preschool BLD B had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 3 of 3 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 Begin with Us Child Care and Preschool BLD B care for?
131, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Begin with Us Child Care and Preschool BLD B accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Begin with Us Child Care and Preschool BLD B's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Begin with Us Child Care and Preschool BLD B cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 941-0606 to ask.
What is Begin with Us Child Care and Preschool BLD B's phone number?
(814) 941-0606.
Where is Begin with Us Child Care and Preschool BLD B?
729 Grant Ave, Altoona, PA 16602. The nearest other daycare we list is Begin With Us Childcare and Preschool, 0.1 miles away.