University Early Care and Education Ctr
570 S 11th St, Indiana, PA
5.0· 2 reviews
Grand Beginnings
- licensed capacity
- 123
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Grand Beginnings
Grand Beginnings is a child care center in Indiana, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 123 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 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 2 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
- 123 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 | 123 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Grand Beginnings has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Grand Beginnings
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 123 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00252665
Summary
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 31, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Background checks 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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Jul 31, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The fire alarm 30-day test log includes test dates 3/24/26-4/27/26, 4/27/26-6/1/26, and 6/1/26-7/9/26, all more than 30 days apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2026
Mar 3, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“In the lady's restroom it was observed that two toilets did not have a handwashing sign.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2026
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff Person #4 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Parts 1 and 2.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2026
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The two most recent mandated reporter training certificate on file for Staff Person #3 are dated 5/20/20 and 6/6/25, which are more than 60 months apart,”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2026
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“It was observed during a diaper change that Staff Person #1 used their hand to open the hands-free covered trash can to dispose of the used diaper.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2026
3270.133(6)/3270.133(7) Written consent/Medication log
“It was observed that there was a bottle of Tylenol for Child #1 that was lacking a signed medication log from the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff Person #1 contained a NSOR certificate dated 8/13/25, which is after date of hire (see LIS code sheet). The two most recent Child Abuse Clearances on file for Staff Person #2 are dated 2/16/21 and 3/3/26, which are more than 60 months apart. The file for Staff Person #3 contained the two most recent Child Abuse Clearances dated 4/3/20 and 6/16/25, two most recent State Police Clearances dated 4/1/20 and 6/11/25, and the two most recent FBI Clearances dated 3/7/20 and 6/12/25, which are all more than 60 months apart. The two most recent State Police Clearances on file for Staff Person #5 are dated 11/8/20 and 11/11/25, which is more than 60 months apart. The FBI clearance on file for Staff Person #6 is a DOE FBI clearance dated 10/2/25, which is not a valid DHS FBI clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2026
3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle
“It was observed in the school aged room that there was a garbage receptacle without a liner that contained an empty milk container and tissues.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2026
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FAQ
Questions about Grand Beginnings
Is Grand Beginnings licensed?
Yes. Grand Beginnings is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Grand Beginnings last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 31, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Grand Beginnings had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 2 of 2 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 Grand Beginnings care for?
123, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Grand Beginnings accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Grand Beginnings' 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 Grand Beginnings cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 463-1984 to ask.
What is Grand Beginnings' phone number?
(724) 463-1984.
Where is Grand Beginnings?
98 S Ben Franklin Rd, Indiana, PA 15701. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA of Indiana County, 0.2 miles away.