St Matthew Day Care
Glen Gary Rd And W Chester 200 Glen Gary Drive, Havertown, PA
5.0· 2 reviews
Great Beginnings Day Care 1
- licensed capacity
- 121
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Great Beginnings Day Care 1
Great Beginnings Day Care 1 is a child care center in Havertown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 121 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 20 rules across 2 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
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- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 121 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 121 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Great Beginnings Day Care 1 has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Great Beginnings Day Care 1
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 121 children
- License number
- #CER-00257733
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 4, 2026: 7 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 20 rules in all · 20 corrected
- Records and paperwork 5
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Safe sleep 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Background checks 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Food and nutrition 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 4, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed child #1 emergency contact did not include the release persons address and phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2026
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed child #1-3 emergency contact did not include information on any disability on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2026
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the Markers and Rulers classroom cots were not 2 feet of space on three sides during nap time.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2026
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the sink in the 3rd floor bathroom temperature was 113 degrees.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #1 did not have a complete FBI on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2026
3270.131(d)(5) Immunization record
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed child #3 health assessment did not have current immunizations on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2026
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #2 did not have 12 clock hours of child care training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2026
Jun 5, 2025Inspection13 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed the shaken baby syndrome policy did not include the identification and prevention of child maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the file for staff #1 and 2 did not have the FBI clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2025
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“During the renewal inspection the girls bathroom toilet handle was broke.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2025
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed child #1 and 2 did not have a health assessment on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2025
3270.192(1) Name, address, and phone
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the file of staff #4 did not have verification of name and address.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2025
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the file of staff #3 and 4 did not have verification of education on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2025
3270.61 Measurement and use of indoor child care space
“During the renewal inspection open space classroom was not set up for child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2025
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2025
3270.124(f) Updated every 6 months
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed child #1 emergency contact was not updated at least once in a 6-month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2025
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed child #1 and 4 emergency contact did not include the information on the child's disability.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2025
3270.111(a) Written plan
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the bubbles and open space classrooms did not have a daily schedule of activities posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2025
3270.107 Refrigerator
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the books classroom refrigerator thermometer was 54 degrees.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2025
3270.106(c) No stacked cribs
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the cots were stacked on top of each other with bedding on them.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2025
- May 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 24, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 21, 2022Inspection12 rules cited
3270.27(d) Plan posted
“During onsite inspection on 6/21/2022, certification representative observed that facility did not have an emergency plan posted for families to view.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2022
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“Certification representative observed during the renewal inspection dated 6/21/2022 that 2 electrical outlets did not have protective covers on them. The two rooms were the Crayons classroom and the indoor play area. In Both rooms, the outlets were accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2022
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During renewal inspection dated 6/21/2022, certification representative observed a container of hand sanitizer in the crayon room that was sitting on the table that was within the children's reach.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2022
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During renewal inspection on 6/21/2022 certification representative observed paint peeling in 3 locations. The locations are: in Pencil's classroom on the baseboard heating duct, in Crayon classroom on the wall, and paint peeling on the hallway wall outside the classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2022
3270.102(b) Soiled- clean, rinse, sanitize
“Certification representative observed during renewal inspection on 6/21/2022 that a buggie that transports the children was soiled and needs to be cleaned.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2022
3270.33(d) General requirements for facility persons
“During renewal inspection on 6/21/2022 certification representative noticed that staff person #1 did not have the required Pediatric CPR and First Aid training completed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 6, 2022
3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“On 6/21/2022 during renewal inspection certification representative observed that child record for child #1 did not have a parental signature for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2022
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“Certification representative observed during renewal inspection on 6/21/2022 that the chairs imbedded in the tables in Crayon's classroom and Balloons classroom did not have safety straps in the chairs.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2022
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“Certification representative observed during renewal inspection that children #2 and #3 did not have the parents work phone number listed on the emergency contact information sheet in each child's file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2022
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“While reviewing child file #3 during the renewal inspection dated 6/21/2022, certification representative observed that child #3 did not have an updated health report complete with immunization record. The previous health report had expired.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2022
3270.133(5) Original label
“During renewal inspection on 6/21/22 certification representative observed that two children onsite medications had expired.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2022
3270.72(d) Above ground window opening restricted to 6"
“During renewal inspection on 6/21/2022 certification representative observed that 2 windows in Markers classroom and 2 windows in rulers classroom did not have operable latches on them to prevent the windows from opening more than 6 inches.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Great Beginnings Day Care 1
Is Great Beginnings Day Care 1 licensed?
Yes. Great Beginnings Day Care 1 is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Great Beginnings Day Care 1 last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 4, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Great Beginnings Day Care 1 had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 20 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 20 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 Great Beginnings Day Care 1 care for?
121, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Great Beginnings Day Care 1 accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Great Beginnings Day Care 1's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Great Beginnings Day Care 1 cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 449-0590 to ask.
What is Great Beginnings Day Care 1's phone number?
(610) 449-0590.
Where is Great Beginnings Day Care 1?
Brookline Blvd Erlingto, Havertown, PA 19083.