Learning Lighthouse Child Development Center
2679 Darlington Rd, Beaver Falls, PA
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Just Like Home Daycare Center
- licensed capacity
- 85
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Just Like Home Daycare Center
Just Like Home Daycare Center is a child care center in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 85 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 33 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 85 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 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 | 85 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Just Like Home Daycare Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 85 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00248300
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 10, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 33 rules in all · 31 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 10
- Safety and hazards 6
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Background checks 4
- Records and paperwork 4
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Supervision and ratios 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 10, 2026Visit1 rule cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“RECITED FROM SIN-00286836: The fire alarm 30-day test log includes test dates 3.8.26-4.10.26, 4.10.26-5.12.26, 1.7.26-2.9.26 and 11.6.25-12.11.25, more than 30 days apart”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2026
Mar 3, 2026Complaint investigation3 rules 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 1.7.26-2.9.26 and 11.6.25-12.11.25, more than 30 days apart”
3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm
“According to staff statements and other documentation, Staff person #1 singled out Child #1 by making a derogatory post regarding the child on social media.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2026
3270.183(b) No information disclosed
“Staff person #1 violated confidentiality when making a post on social media regarding Child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2026
Mar 3, 2026Inspection3 rules 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 1.7.26-2.9.26 and 11.6.25-12.11.25, more than 30 days apart”
3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm
“According to staff statements and other documentation, Staff person #1 singled out Child #1 by making a derogatory post regarding the child on social media.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2026
3270.183(b) No information disclosed
“Staff person #1 violated confidentiality when making a post on social media regarding Child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2026
Oct 15, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“Staff file #1 lacked 12 of the 12 hours of annual child care training required from 12/2023 to 12/2024. Staff file #1 contained 12 child care training hours dated 1/14/25(2hr), 1/20/25(2hr), 1/20/25(2hr), 1/21/25(2hr), 1/24/25(2hr), and 9/9/25(3hr) used for correction. Staff file #2 lacked 8 of the 12 hours of annual child care training required from 12/2023 to 12/2024. Staff file #2 contained 8 child care training hours dated 1/12/25 (4 trainings) used for correction.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025
3270.151(c)(5)/3270.192(3) Physician/CRNP assessment/Health assessment, TB test
“Staff #1's most current health assessment dated 9/3/25 did not indicate that the individual was suitable to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“Staff #2's two most recent health assessments are dated 4/15/23 and 9/24/25 which are more than 24 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.181(c) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“Child #1's, a preschool age child(See LIS Code Sheet), two most recent health assessments are dated 4/12/24 and 9/18/25 which are more than 12 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“In the young toddler room the bottom of the shelf across from the entrance was splintered.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff #1's two most recent mandated reporter trainings are dated 2/10/20 and 9/9/25 which are more than 60 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff #1's two most recent state police clearances are dated 7/27/20 and 8/29/25 which are more than 60 months apart. Staff #2's file contained two state police clearances dated 7/13/20 and 8/28/25, two child abuse clearances dated 7/10/20 and 9/9/25, and two DHS FBI clearances dated 7/23/20 and 9/8/25 all which are more than 60 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.192(3) Exam communicable disease/Health assessment, TB test
“Staff #1's most current health assessment dated 9/3/25 did not indicate that the individual was free from communicable diseases. Staff #3's most current health assessment dated 9/24/25 was marked that the staff member had a communicable disease without additional information.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2025
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test
“Staff #1's most current health assessment dated 9/3/25 did not indicate that a physical exam was conducted.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025
Oct 28, 2024Inspection20 rules cited
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“The lock to the kitchen area was broken and a sharp steak knife was laying on a table accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility did not have a written policy to address the following: strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child, and the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2024
3270.182(4) Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs
“Child #2 and 4's file did not contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2024
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“Child #1's most recent 6 month review signature for the financial agreement is dated 11/21/22 which is more than 6 months ago. Child #2's most recent 6 month review signature for the financial agreement is dated 4/2023 which is more than 6 months ago. Child #4's most recent 6 month review signature for the financial agreement is dated 4/2023 which is more than 6 months ago. Child #5's most recent 6 month review for the financial agreement is dated 4/12/23 which is more than 6 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2024
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.181(c) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“Child #2's, a preschool age child(See LIS Code Sheet), most recent health is dated 5/10/22 which is more than 12 months ago. Child #4's, a preschool age child(See LIS Code Sheet), two most recent health assessments are dated 1/24/23 and 4/12/24 which are more than 12 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.181(c) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“Child #5's, a young toddler age child(See LIS Code Sheet), two most recent health assessments are dated 9/27/23 and 5/29/24 which are more than 6 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2024
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“In the toddler bathroom there was not handwashing sign near the diapering area.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“A section of the outside fence on the right side of the play area was not attached to the pole and upper cross section making is loose, unstable, and in need of repair.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2024
3270.71 Heat Source
“The lock to the kitchen area was broken making the stove which has knobs on the front accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff #1's file contain a child abuse clearance dated 4/28/23 which is after the staff person's first day caring for children(See LIS Code Sheet).”
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #2 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 5/8/19. Staff #1's mandated reporter is dated 9/28/23 which was more than 90 days after their date of hire(See LIS Code Sheet). Staff #3's two most recent mandated reporter trainings are dated 7/1/19 and 9/24/24 which are more than 60 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2024
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The letter the operator provides to the parent of each enrolled child explaining the emergency procedures did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2024
3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually
“The emergency plan was last reviewed on 6/6/23 which is more than 12 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The fire alarm testing log contained the following dates 11/8/23-12/17/23, 1/10/24-2/16/24,3/8/24-4/10/24, 5/1/24-6/12/24, 7/10/24-8/23/24, 9/18/24-10/21/24 which are more than 30 days apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2024
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“Child #3's file did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2024
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“Child #1's most recent 6 month review signature for emergency contact review is dated 11/21/22 which is more than 6 months ago. Child #2's most recent 6 month review signature for emergency contact review is dated 4/2023 which is more than 6 months ago. Child #4's most recent 6 month review signature for emergency contact review is dated 4/2023 which is more than 6 months ago. Child #5's most recent 6 month review signature for emergency contact review is dated 4/12/23 which is more than 6 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2024
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“Child #3, 4, and 5's files did not contain a health insurance policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits. Child #4's file did not contain Health insurance coverage for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2024
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“Child #2 and 3's files did not contain information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2024
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“In the older toddler/young preschool room there were small rubber animals, rubber bands, and small pieces of crayons all less than an inch in diameter accessible to children still placing objects in their mouths. In the PS/SA room there were foam blocks with teeth marks accessible to children still placing objects in their mouths.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Peeling paint was observed outside to the left of the door along the bottom of the wall and around the storage building to the right along the bottom of the wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2024
Oct 27, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file for Staff #2 contained two health assessments that were more than 24 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2024
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The file for Child #1 and 2 contain immunization records that were lacking the annual influenza vaccination.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2023
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The file for Child #3 contains two Health Assessments dated 4/1/21 and 10/13/22, which is more than the 12 months required.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2023
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The file for Child #2 contained an Agreement form that was lacking the persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff #1 and #3 were both lacking the 1 hour Health and Safety Update Training.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2023
Oct 19, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“The facility was lacking documentation showing that the emergency plan was sent to the local municipality as well as the local emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 23, 2022
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“The older toddler room was lacking a posted emergency transportation plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 23, 2022
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“The preschool and the young toddler rooms were lacking posted daily schedules.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 23, 2022
Oct 13, 2021Inspection16 rules cited
3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan
“The emergency plan lacked accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency lock-down.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2021
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Facility lacked proof of purchase of the inter connected smoke alarms.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2021
3270.31(f)(10)/3270.31(h) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR/Health and Safety Training
“The file for facility person #4, with a hire date of 7/21/20, lacked pediatric first aid and CPR training, within the 180 days required.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2021
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The file for facility person #4, with a hire date of 7/21/20, lacked an evaluation.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2021
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact form for child #2 lacked the release person's address.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2021
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The emergency plan lacked accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2021
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for facility person #2 lacked out of state clearances and proof of applying. The file for facility person #3 contained an incomplete FBI clearance dated for 12/10/20. The file for facility person #6, with hire date of 2/3/21, contained a Child Abuse Clearance with the purpose listed as volunteer, a National Sex Offender Registry Certificate dated for 9/1/21, and lacked out of state clearances.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2021
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“The file for facility person #1, #3, and #5 lacked health and safety training topics 1-9 as required by 3270.31(f). Facility person #1, #3, and #5 have been working at the facility for more than 90 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2021
3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“The file for facility person #2 lacked pediatric CPR training. The file for facility person #3, #5, and #6 lacked pediatric first aid and CPR training. Facility person #2, #3, #5, and #6 have been working at the facility for more than 90 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2021
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for facility person #7 contained a health assessment completed on 4/30/19, which is more than 24 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2021
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact form for child #3 lacked the enrolling parent's work address.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2021
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The emergency contact form for child #1 lacked the phone number of the child's physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2021
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“The agreement for child #4 lacked the admission date.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2021
3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster
“It was observed in the tan bathroom, that the paint on the ceiling was peeling, and the middle stall divider was pulled off of the wall, causing a hole in the drywall.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2021
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“In the Preschool/Pre-k classroom, it was observed that an extension cord was sticking out from behind the cabinet with three outlets lacking protective receptacle covers and was accessible to the children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2021
3270.27(a)(2) Emergency plan
“The emergency plan lacked evacuation routes to a location away from the facility premises”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Just Like Home Daycare Center
Is Just Like Home Daycare Center licensed?
Yes. Just Like Home Daycare Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Just Like Home Daycare Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 10, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Just Like Home Daycare Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 33 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 31 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 Just Like Home Daycare Center care for?
85, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Just Like Home Daycare Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Just Like Home Daycare Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Just Like Home Daycare Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 384-8493 to ask.
What is Just Like Home Daycare Center's phone number?
(724) 384-8493.
Where is Just Like Home Daycare Center?
2773 Darlington Rd, Beaver Falls, PA 15010. The nearest other daycare we list is Learning Lighthouse Child Development Center, 0.4 miles away.