Best Beginnings Learning Center
1300 Broad St, Greensburg, PA
4.2· 5 reviews
Beginnings & Beyond
- licensed capacity
- 32
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Beginnings & Beyond
Beginnings & Beyond is a child care center in Norvelt, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 32 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 32 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | 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 | 32 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Beginnings & Beyond
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 32 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00252221
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 24, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Safety and hazards 3
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- 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.
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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Feb 24, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually
“The facility's most recent annual review of the emergency plan is dated 10/11/24, more than 12 months prior.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2026
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 lacked the address for the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2026
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The two most recent annual fire alarm inspection reports are dated 1/17/25 and 1/30/26, more than 12 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2026
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #2 (Preschool Age) are dated 4/3/24 and 5/5/25, more than 12 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2026
Feb 4, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The two most recent fire inspection reports are dated 1/10/24 and 1/17/25, more than 1 year apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2025
Sep 5, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“The file for Staff #1 contained training for first aid/CPR dated 5/31/24 that was not conducted using the approved curriculum per the requirements of Announcement C-22-01 therefore, Staff #1 does not have valid Pediatric First Aid/CPR training.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2024
Feb 9, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On the side of the stairs leading to the outdoor play space, a rusty screw head was protruding posing a cutting hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The two most recent Health Assessments for Staff #1 were dated more than 24-months apart. (See IS CODE SHEET)”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024
Feb 17, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The two most recent Emergency Plan Trainings for Staff #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, and #10 were dated more than 12-months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility files lacked a copy of the Shaken Baby, Child Maltreatment and Abusive Head Trauma policies. The facility Emergency Plan lacked the following updates: Continuity of Operations and Volunteer Training. Staff #1, #2 #3, #4, #5, #6#, #7, #8, #9, and #10 did not complete the required, Updated Health and Safety 1 Hour Training on or before December 30, 2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The last two Mandated Reporter Trainings for staff #9 were dated more than 60 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2023
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“The facility files lacked proof of the Emergency Plan and subsequent plans being sent to the County Emergency Management Agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2023
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The files for children #1 (YT), #2 (PS) and #3 (OT) lacked a yearly Influenza shot for 2022 with no Letter of Exemption in the File.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“The files for Staff #2 and #3 had completed the six-hour Health and Safety Basic Training prior to 09/30/2016; therefore, Staff #2 and #3 had Health and Safety Basics Training which was deemed unacceptable.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The last two fire safety trainings in the file for Staff #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, and #10 are dated more than one year apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2023
Feb 14, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“Staff person #1 was observed diapering and did not wash the toddler's hands after diapering.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2022
3270.82(e) Toilet and sinks proper height
“The sink in the infant and toddler room was not an appropriate height for the children in care to reach to wash their hands after diapering.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Beginnings & Beyond
Is Beginnings & Beyond licensed?
Yes. Beginnings & Beyond is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Beginnings & Beyond last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on February 24, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Beginnings & Beyond had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 Beginnings & Beyond care for?
32, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Beginnings & Beyond accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Beginnings & Beyond's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Beginnings & Beyond cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 423-3300 to ask.
What is Beginnings & Beyond's phone number?
(724) 423-3300.
Where is Beginnings & Beyond?
3930 Route 981, Norvelt, PA 15674.