University Early Care and Education Ctr
570 S 11th St, Indiana, PA
5.0· 2 reviews
Grand Beginnings
- licensed capacity
- 140
- 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 140 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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 3 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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 140 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 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 |
| 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 | 140 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
- 140 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00252632
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 2, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Background checks 1
- Health, medication and illness 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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Jun 2, 2026Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“During a complaint investigation, Staff Person #1 admitted to bringing a weighted blanket in from home and using it to help children sleep at naptime. Staff Person #1 acknowledged that they did not obtain prior approval from the parents nor the director. Staff Person #1 also acknowledged that they did not know how much the blanket weighed nor what the guidelines were for use of weighted blankets with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2026
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“Staff Person #1, #2 and #3 admitted to using raised voices towards the children in their care. While all reported that their intention was not to be harsh, all indicated they understood that yelling and raised voices are not allowed in the presence of children in their care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2026
3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm
“Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 admitted to using nicknames for children that singled out the children based on physical or personality traits.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2026
Jun 2, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“During a complaint investigation, Staff Person #1 admitted to bringing a weighted blanket in from home and using it to help children sleep at naptime. Staff Person #1 acknowledged that they did not obtain prior approval from the parents nor the director. Staff Person #1 also acknowledged that they did not know how much the blanket weighed nor what the guidelines were for use of weighted blankets with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2026
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“Staff Person #1, #2 and #3 admitted to using raised voices towards the children in their care. While all reported that their intention was not to be harsh, all indicated they understood that yelling and raised voices are not allowed in the presence of children in their care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2026
3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm
“Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 admitted to using nicknames for children that singled out the children based on physical or personality traits.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2026
Mar 2, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The two most recent State Police Clearances for Staff Person #2 are dated 5/4/20 and 7/15/25, which are more than 60 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The fire safety training on file for Staff Person #3 is dated 9/5/25, which is more than 12 months from hired date, see LIS code sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The two most recent health assessments for Staff Person #1 are dated 6/12/23 and 1/13/26, and for Staff Person #2 are dated 3/4/23 and 1/5/26, which are both more than 24 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2026
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“It was observed on the sidewalk step leading into the parking lot, that the yellow caution paint was peeling, which left pieces of chipped paint along the sidewalk.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2026
3270.67(a) Trash removed once a day
“In the outdoor toddler play space on the side of the toddler room, it was observed that there was a garbage can full of used tissues and other trash that wasn't removed from the play space the day before.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“It was observed that the laundry/furnace room located off the lobby was unlocked making the room accessible to the children in care. The room contained toxic cleaning materials such as Tide, Clorox, Clorox wipes, Drano, and Comet.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 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 June 2, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Grand Beginnings had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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?
140, 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) 463-1819 to ask.
What is Grand Beginnings' phone number?
(724) 463-1819.
Where is Grand Beginnings?
339 Grandview Ave, Indiana, PA 15701. The nearest other daycare we list is Keys Montessori School, 0.6 miles away.