The Gingerbread House
2400 Trenton Rd, Levittown, PA
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Creative New Beginnings Childcare and ELC is a child care center in Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 60 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care and summer camp.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 24 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 5 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care and summer camp |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Discounts | Free registration fee (monthly deal) |
| Transportation | Transportation (goes to specific schools in Pennsbury, Neshaminy, and Bristol Township School Districts) |
| Licensed capacity | 60 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Creative New Beginnings Childcare and ELC has not listed its tuition.
State record
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 4, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 24 rules in all · 23 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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3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“On 8/4/26, at time of inspection, the area rug located in Room 1 contained lifted/curling edges, causing a trip hazard for children and staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2026
3270.102(e)/3270.103 Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch/Small Toys and Objects
“On 8/4/26, at time of inspection, mulch and debris measuring less than 1 inch diameter was observed on the toddler outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2026
3270.134(a)/3270.152 Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene
“On 8/4/26, at time of inspection, Staff #1 was observed changing diapers in Room 3. Staff #1 did not wash their own hands after diapering. Additionally, staff in Room 1 and Room 3 did not ensure children's hands were washed prior to eating lunch.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2026
3270.124(f)/3270.181(e) Updated every 6 months/Emergency master file updated
“On 8/6/25, at time of inspection, emergency contact information observed in the childcare spaces were not updated at least once in a 6-month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“On 8/6/25, at time of renewal, Staff #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7 and #8 files did not contain annual fire safety training. The last fire safety training was conducted on 7/29/24.”
3270.66(a)/3270.75(b) Locked or inaccessible/Inaccessible to children
“On 8/6/25, at time of renewal, cleaning materials were observed accessible to children under an unlocked bathroom sink located in Room 1. Clorox wipes and suntan lotion instructing to "keep out of reach of children" were observed accessible to children on the table/shelves in the PK room. Additionally, first aid kits were observed accessible to children on the facility's outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2025
3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle
“On 8/6/25, at time of inspection, soiled diapers were observed in Room 3 inside an unlined waste receptacle.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2025
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e) Immunization record/ACIP recommended immunization record
“On 8/6/25, at time of inspection, Child #1 & Child #2 have been enrolled for more than 60 days. Child #1 & Child #2 immunization records do not contain verification of administrated immunizations according to the recommendations of the ACIP. (Exemption letters were not observed in either file).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2025
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“On 8/6/25, at time of renewal, staff did not ensure children washed their hands prior to eating snack in Room 3 and Room 5.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2025
3270.191 Individual Records
“On 8/6/25, at time of renewal, an individual record was not provided for Staff #9.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2025
3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9) Every 60 days/Written record
“On 8/6/25, at time of renewal, evidence of fire drills being conducted at least every 60 days was not on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“On 8/6/25, at time of renewal, evidence that the facility's fire detection system is tested at least every 30 days as required by Panic & Fire Act 62 was not on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2025
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.131(b)(2) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“On 8/6/25, at time of renewal, Child #1 file did not contain an updated health report. (Child #1 health report on file was dated 9/24/24.)”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2025
3270.102(e) Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch
“On 8/6/25, at time of inspection, two Older Toddlers were observed playing in the outdoor play space containing mulch with a diameter of less than 1 inch.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2025
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“On 8/6/25, at time of renewal, emergency contact information was not present in the outdoor childcare space where children were observed receiving care.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“On 8/6/25, at time of renewal, Staff #1 file did not contain a complete PA Criminal Clearance as required by CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2025
3270.72(d) Above ground window opening restricted to 6"
“On 8/14/24, at time of inspection, 5 windows located in the second floor PK Room were not adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“On 8/14/24, at time of inspection, cleaning materials were observed accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet under the sink located in the PS classroom (Rm 1).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“On 8/14/24, at time of inspection, evidence that the facility tests the fire detection system at least every 30 days was not documented and on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2024
3270.61/3270.61(h) Measurement and use of indoor child care space/Exceeding Capacity
“On 11/30/23, at time of unannounced inspection, 10 infants were observed in the infant room. The infant room has a capacity of 7 children. At time of inspection, 13 PS children were observed. The PS room has a capacity of 11 children. Additionally, 10 OT children were observed. The OT room has a capacity of 8 children.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“On 11/30/23, at time of unannounced inspection, Staff #1 file did not contain results of FBI clearance as required by CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2023
3270.105 High Chairs
“On 11/30/23, at time of inspection, the highchair located in the young toddler room did not contain a T-shaped safety strap.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2023
3270.102(e)/3270.103 Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch/Small Toys and Objects
“On 11/30/23, at time of unannounced inspection, playground mulch measuring less than 1 diameter and debris were observed in the toddler play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2023
3270.51/3270.113(a)(1) Similar Age Level/Staff assigned to specific children
“On 11/30/23, at time of unannounced inspection, Staff #1 and Staff #2 were observed out of ratio with 9 infants. Staff #3 was in the enclosed sleeping room with one infant.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2023
3270.61/3270.61(h) Measurement and use of indoor child care space/Exceeding Capacity
“On 11/30/23, at time of unannounced inspection, 10 infants were observed in the infant room. The infant room has a capacity of 7 children. At time of inspection, 13 PS children were observed. The PS room has a capacity of 11 children. Additionally, 10 OT children were observed. The OT room has a capacity of 8 children.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“On 11/30/23, at time of unannounced inspection, Staff #1 file did not contain results of FBI clearance as required by CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2023
3270.105 High Chairs
“On 11/30/23, at time of inspection, the highchair located in the young toddler room did not contain a T-shaped safety strap.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2023
3270.102(e)/3270.103 Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch/Small Toys and Objects
“On 11/30/23, at time of unannounced inspection, playground mulch measuring less than 1 diameter and debris were observed in the toddler play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2023
3270.51/3270.113(a)(1) Similar Age Level/Staff assigned to specific children
“On 11/30/23, at time of unannounced inspection, Staff #1 and Staff #2 were observed out of ratio with 9 infants. Staff #3 was in the enclosed sleeping room with one infant.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2023
3270.52/3270.113(a)(1) Mixed Age Level/Staff assigned to specific children
“On 8/30/23, at approx. 12:20pm during an unannounced inspection, Staff #1 was observed out of ratio with 9 children while Staff #2 left the room for approximately 2 minutes. The youngest children were one year old.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2023
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“On 8/10/23, at time of inspection, no evidence of 30-day fire detection testing was on file at the facility as required by the Fire & Panic Act of 2020.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2023
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“On 8/10/23, at time of renewal, an unlabeled bottle was observed in the infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2023
3270.124(c)/3270.181(e) Each child care space/Emergency master file updated
“On 8/10/23, at the time of renewal, emergency contact information was not present in the child care spaces throughout the facility where children were receiving care.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“On 8/10/23, at time of inspection, Staff #1 file did not contain proof of annual training in the facility's emergency plan and annual fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2023
3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Staff person # 2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Pediatric First Aid/CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2023
3270.66(a)/3270.75(b) Locked or inaccessible/Inaccessible to children
“On 8/10/23, at time of renewal inspection, a first aid kit, hand sanitizer and suntan lotion instructing to "keep out of reach of children" was observed in an unlocked drawer accessible to children in the second floor PK classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2023
3270.105 High Chairs
“On 8/10/23, at time of renewal, a highchair with a broken safety strap was observed in the Infant Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2023
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“On 8/10/23, at time of renewal, five torn rest mats were located in the PK room located on the second floor.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2023
3270.107 Refrigerator
“On 8/10/23, at time of renewal, the refrigerator thermometer located in the Sweet Shop classroom had a reading of 60 degrees Fahrenheit.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2023
3270.119 Infant sleep position
“On 8/10/23, at time of inspection, an infant was observed asleep in the facility's swing in an upright position that is not recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #1, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13, #14 do not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration date of 9/19.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2023
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“During renewal inspection certification rep observed numbered mats in classroom 1, 2, 3 but did not have a mat chart that specified which mat belonged to a child.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2022
3270.107 Refrigerator
“During renewal inspection certification rep did not see a thermometer in the toddler classroom”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2022
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2 was missing 10 health and safety training. Staff had the 6 hour health and safety training taken on 9-11-16. Staff 2 shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10 ) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #2 -- will have until 9-28-22 to complete the required training.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 had a Dept of Ed FBI clearance and not the DHS clearance”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2022
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During renewal inspection certification rep observed chipped paint in older toddler room and young preschool room. Plaster was also exposed in the young preschool room”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2022
3270.82(g)/3270.82(j) Clean and good repair/Running water - diapering
“During renewal inspection certification rep checked the children's bathroom. The toilet in the girls bathroom would not flushDuring renewal inspection certification rep checked the sink and it was not working.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2022
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“During renewal inspection certification rep did not see handwashing signs above the toilet in the boys and girls bathroom”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2022
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“During renewal inspection certification observed infant bottles not labeled with the child's name.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2022
3270.21/3270.102(a) General Health and Safety/Clean and good repair
“During renewal inspection certification observed broken mats that are used by the children. The mats had the foam accessible.During renewal inspection certification rep checked the outdoor play equipment. The purple caterpillar had the orange foot broken”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. Creative New Beginnings Childcare and ELC 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 August 4, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 24 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 23 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.
60, 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, 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 547-4863 to ask.
(215) 547-4863.
140 Trenton Rd, Fairless Hills, PA 19030. The nearest other daycare we list is Creative Little Hands Preschool, 0.2 miles away.