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Blasis Beginnings

8958 Route 220, Dushore, PA 18614
licensed capacity
39
open each week
5 days

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About Blasis Beginnings

Blasis Beginnings is a child care center in Dushore, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 39 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 32 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
39 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
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Programs

Programs and care

Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity39 childrenFrom the state license

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State record

Inspection reports for Blasis Beginnings

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
39 children
License number
#CER-00256614
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 9, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 32 rules in all · 31 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 10
  • Building, equipment and play areas 6
  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Background checks 2

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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  1. Sep 9, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.54(a) Two facility persons present in facility

      “A complaint investigation was conducted on 9/9/26. Cert Rep observed staff person #1 working alone at the facility with 3 OT's and 2 PS children. The operator confirmed that all summer on Wednesday's staff person #1 worked alone with 5 children due to not having enough children enrolled and that the operator comes in to serve lunch.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2026

  2. Mar 25, 2026Inspection17 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/25/26. Staff person #1 did not complete fire safety training annually. This is evidenced by the previously documented fire safety training on file dated 2/26/25 and the current fire safety training is dated 3/9/26.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.121(a) Review policies and procedures

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/25/26. The facility's parent handbook did contain a general daily schedule.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2026

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/25/26. The refrigerator in the kitchen had a broken thermometer in it.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/25/26. In the small classroom, Cert Rep observed magna tiles on the floor. Staff reported to having a one-year-old in the classroom who is still placing objects in their mouths. Magna tiles are labeled for 3 and up.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/25/26. In the large preschool classroom, the rear exit door was locked with a deadbolt, and the exit ramp was obstructed with large plastic toys.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a)/3270.102(a) No peeling paint or plaster/Clean and good repair

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/25/26. Peeling and chipping paint was observed in the outdoor play space near the basement window and this area is accessible to children. In the outdoor play space, the brown and red playhouse near the foot climber, the plastic floor is broken, creating a pinching hazard.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/25/26. The hallway going into the second bathroom had items stacked on top of each other and items thrown on top of the stack creating a tipping hazard.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.70(a) 65º F minimum

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/25/26. Both thermostats inside the facility classrooms showed the temperature was 64 degrees.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/25/26. The smoke detector log indicates the alarms were tested more than 30 days apart on four occasions: 8/1/25-9/2/25, 10/1/25-11/3/25, 12/1/25-1/5/26, and 2/2/26-3/5/26.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/25/26. The fire drill log indicated that fire drills were conducted more than 60 days apart on two occasions: 9/2/25-11/3/25 and 11/3/25-1/5/26.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2026

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.163(a)(1) Dairy

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/25/26. During lunch, Cert Rep observed that the children were not provided a dairy product.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/25/26. Staff person(s) #1-#3 did not update their health assessments every 24 months. This is evidenced by the health assessments on file: Staff #1: 9/26/23-3/10/26; Staff #2: 7/19/22-1/16/25; and Staff #3: 8/25/20-7/5/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care space

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/25/26. The small classroom did not have emergency contact information present in the childcare space for children receiving care in the space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7)/3270.124(f) Name/address/phone release person/Updated every 6 months

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/25/26. Child(ren) #1-3's emergency contact form did not contain the release person's address. Child #3's emergency contact form was not updated every 6 months. This is evidenced by the emergency contact form on file dated 8/26/25.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.67(d)/3270.82(i) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle/Lidded waste receptacles

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/25/26. Cert Rep observed used tissues in an open garbage can located in the large preschool classroom. The bathroom in the small classroom did not have a lidded garbage can.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2026

    • Background checks

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

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/25/26. Staff person #1 did not update their PSP clearance, Child Abuse clearance, or FBI clearance every 60 months as required by the CPSL. This is evidenced by the PSP clearances on file dated 9/30/20 & 3/23/26; Child Abuse clearances on file dated 1/21/21 & 3/9/26; and FBI clearances on file dated 10/25/20 & 3/24/26. Staff person #2 had a PSP clearance dated 7/11/23 that indicated the request was still pending. Staff person #2 updated their PSP clearance on 3/25/26. All other clearances were on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(e) Letter to parents

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/25/26. The operator's communications letter to parents regarding the facilities emergency plan did not include the lock down procedures or the special accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2026

  3. Mar 26, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/26/25. Staff person(s) #1-5 have not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 1/18/23. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/26/25. A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed conspicuously in every child care space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.166(1)/3270.166(4) Written statement/Bottles labeled

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/26/25. In the kitchen cert rep observed two baby bottles that were not labeled with the child's names. Child #1 does not have a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule from the parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/26/25. The facility's emergency plan does not provide information for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/26/25. The smoke detector log indicates the alarms were tested more than 30 days apart on several occasions, 5/3/24-6/11/24, 7/10/24-8/16/24, 10/2/24-11/7/24, 11/7/24-12/23/24, 1/8/25-2/20/25 and 2/20/25-3/26/25.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/26/25. The facility's emergency plan does not address continuity of operations.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2025

    • Background checks

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

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/26/25. Staff person #1 did not update their NSOR clearance on file within 60 months. This is evidenced by the previous NSOR on file dated 2/28/20 and the current NSOR is dated 3/3/25. All other clearances on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025

  4. May 28, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “Back deck, play area for infants and toddlers was observed to have holes in the floor, making it unsafe for use.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.102(e) Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch

      “On 5/28/24 during a verification visit, 3 young toddlers were playing in the mulched play areas.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2024

  5. Mar 15, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children

      “First-aid kit in the Preschool room was hanging on a hook low enough for children to reach.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “Back deck, play area for infants and toddlers was observed to have holes in the floor, making it unsafe for use.”
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.121(a)/3270.121(b) Review policies and procedures/Given parents in writing

      “Parent handbook does not have a supervision policy that is given to parents at time of application.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “Emergency Contact Form for children # 1, # 2 and # 3 did not contain address of release persons.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “Staff persons #1, # 2 and #3 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2024

  6. Mar 21, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “Rest equipment was labeled with numbers. There was not a cot list posted.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2023

    • Background checks

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

      “File for Staff # 1 was not in compliance with CPSL regulations. File for Staff # 1 contained a State Police Clearance for a volunteer.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “Facility does not have an emergency transportation plan posted in each childcare space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2023

  7. Feb 10, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “Staff persons # 1 and # 2 were observed to be caring for children. Staff persons # 1 and # 2 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric first aid/CPR.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff persons #1, # 2, # 3, # 4, # 5 and #7 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff persons # 1 and # 2 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health and Safety Topics including pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2023

  8. Mar 23, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “Files for Staff # 2 and # 3 did not contain an annual staff evaluation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 27, 2022

    • Background checks

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

      “Files for Staff # 1 and # 2 were not in compliance with CPSL regulations. File for Staff # 1 contained Mandated Reporter Trainings dated 4/10/15 and 1/10/22. File for Staff # 2 contained Mandated Reporter Trainings dated 5/1/16 and 1/24/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.24(f) Director ID

      “Director was not at facility at time of Renewal Inspection and did not have a designated staff assigned.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 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 Blasis Beginnings licensed?

Yes. Blasis Beginnings is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Blasis Beginnings last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 9, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Blasis Beginnings had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 32 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 31 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 Blasis Beginnings care for?

39, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Blasis Beginnings accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Blasis Beginnings' hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Blasis Beginnings cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 337-3797 to ask.

What is Blasis Beginnings' phone number?

(570) 337-3797.

Where is Blasis Beginnings?

8958 Route 220, Dushore, PA 18614. The nearest other daycare we list is Sullivan County PreK, 4 miles away.

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