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Creative Beginnings
- licensed capacity
- 173
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Creative Beginnings
Creative Beginnings is a child care center in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 173 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidy
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- 6 weeks through 6 years
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 173 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | 6 weeks through 6 years |
|---|---|
| Enrichment | Music, science, gymnastics, nature and traveling library |
| Daily life | Extended care: Extended care hours |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 173 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Creative Beginnings has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Creative Beginnings
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 173 children
- License number
- #CER-00250925
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 17, 2025: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 7
- Background checks 3
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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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Oct 17, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“On the day of visit Staff#2 did not have the current annual childcare training in the files.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“On the day observing the files. Staff#1 did not have a current NSOR in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2025
3270.31(f)/3270.31(g) Health and Safety Training/Professional development certificate
“On the day observing the files Staff#3 hire as a Provisional did not have the Health and Safety within 45-days.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025
Jun 26, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“During unannounced visit 06/26/2025, file of child #1 did not contain an incident report from Incident 06/04/2025 where child was treated at facility for wrist being red; incident reports on file for child #1 from 01/06/25 and 01/16/25 did not contain parent's signature.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2025
May 19, 2025Visit2 rules cited
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“Staff person #1 was observed, on at least two occasions, by co workers chewing children's food and then placing the chewed food in the child's mouth to eat.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2025
3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm
“Staff person #1 threw away child's broken shoe while on a excursion from the facility which led to child having to walk back to facility with only one shoe on.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2025
Nov 14, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“On the day of observing the files for Staff#1, Staff#2, Staff#3, and Staff#4 did not have proof of education in the files.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“On the day of visit observed the files Staff#4, Staff#5 and Staff#8 did not have the current Mandated Reporter training in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“On the day observing the files Staff#4 and Staff#6 did not have the initial NSOR in the files 45 days after being hired.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2024
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“On the day of visit observed the files for staff#1, Staff#2, which did not have the current emergency plan training in the files.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“On the day observing the files staff#5 did not complete the Current Health and Safety training and place it in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2024
Nov 16, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“On the day observing the files Staff#1, Staff#2, and Staff#3, Staff#4, Staff#5 and Staff#9 did not have current 6 hours of childcare training in the files.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Observing the files for Staff#6, Staff#7, Staff#8 and Staff#10 who did not have 2 nonfamily references in the files.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2023
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“On the day of visit handwashing signs was missing throughout the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2023
- Nov 10, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 10, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Creative Beginnings
Is Creative Beginnings licensed?
Yes. Creative Beginnings is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Creative Beginnings last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on October 17, 2025, with 3 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Creative Beginnings had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 Creative Beginnings care for?
173, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Creative Beginnings accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Creative Beginnings' hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Creative Beginnings cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 728-5330 to ask.
What is Creative Beginnings' phone number?
(215) 728-5330.
Where is Creative Beginnings?
121 Huntingdon Pike, Jenkintown, PA 19046. The nearest other daycare we list is Fox Chase Elementary School Philly Kidz Initiative, 0.4 miles away.