Best Beginnings Learning Center
1300 Broad St, Greensburg, PA
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Kinder Learning Garten is a child care center in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 32 children.
It is open Monday to Thursday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. It describes a Montessori, Play-based and Reggio Emilia approach, with pre-k and preschool.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Friday | Not listed |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Programs | Pre-K and preschool |
|---|---|
| Approach | Montessori, Play-based, Reggio Emilia |
| Enrichment | Friday Enrichment: children's literature, learning through play, cooking, and art experiences |
| Class size | 10 preschoolers and 10 Pre-K students enrolled each school year |
| Staff | 2 decades of teaching experience and a master's degree in Early Childhood Education |
| Licensed capacity | 32 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Kinder Learning Garten has not listed its tuition.
State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 7, 2025: 8 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 17 rules in all · 17 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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3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit in the main room lacked tweezers.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The file for staff # 1, contained a current fire safety training certificate dated 7/22/25. The training was obtained greater than one year past the prior training, obtained 6/27/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff # 1 lacked NSOR clearances.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2025
3270.131(a) Health information
“The file for child # 1 a preschooler contained a current health report dated 8/15/25. The file lacked an initial health report. The child start date was 9/3/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2025
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“The file for staff #2 lacked proof of education.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2025
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The file for child #1 contained an agreement form that has not been review in the past 6 months. The last review was dated 9/3/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2025
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The file for child #1 lacked information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“There were 3 metal strips with sharp edges and a black box with exposed wires laying on the floor by the building on the way to the playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“There was a blue fitness mini trampoline with ripped fabric.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2025
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“According to the fire drill log, the facility last fire drill was conducted on 10/31/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2025
3270.107 Refrigerator
“The refrigerator temperature was 50.7 °.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2025
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“There was a damage cabinet door in the preschool room.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility policy to identify the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma lacked the Child Maltreatment statement.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“There was a ripped mat, a cracked clear bin in the preschool room.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2024
3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“There was a reusable plastic bag with cheese on a shelf in the preschool room.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2024
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The facility emergency plan lacked an annual emergency drill. The last emergency drill was conducted on 9/28/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“There was a hand sanitizer in a bin on top of a shelf label " Keep out of reach of children" accessible to children in the preschool room.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact form for Child #1 lacked the address for one of the release persons listed.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The Policy on the Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma Policy lacked strategies for coping with a crying, fussing or distraught child.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2023
3270.18(a) On file at facility
“A copy of the current insurance policy was not on file at the time of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff persons #1 and #2 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): 31(f)(1-9). The health and safety training completed by Staff Persons #1 and #2 was the 6 hour training and it was not completed within the acceptable time frame which required them to complete the 10 hour health and safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2022
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The file for Facility Person #2 lacked a written staff evaluation.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2022
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“In the small classroom a bottle of Pinesol cleaning solution and two hand sanitizers were observed in a bin on the counter next to the sink. The cleaning materials would be accessible to children using the sink in the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 5, 2022
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit in the Preschool classroom was missing tweezers.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 5, 2022
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“A written plan of daily activities was not posted in the small classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2022
3270.123(b) Parent receives original
“The files for Children #1, #2, #3 and #4 contained the original agreements for the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2022
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The emergency contact form for Child #2 lacked the policy number for the child's health insurance.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2022
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“Staff Person #1 was observed to use hand sanitizer spray on two preschool children prior to their having a snack. The children did not wash their hands prior to using the hand sanitizer.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2022
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“Documentation that the facility had conducted an annual emergency drill was not on file at the time of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2022
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“Documentation that the facility emergency plan had been submitted to the local municipality was not on file at the time of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2022
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The emergency plan on file lacked information related to the continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2022
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff persons #1 and #2 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff persons #1 and #2 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: 31(f)(1-9). The health and safety training completed by Staff Persons #1 and #2 was the 6 hour training and it was not completed within the acceptable time frame which required them to complete the 10 hour health and safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2022
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“At the time of inspection, the facility lacks a posting of instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2021
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The two most recent health assessments on file for staff person #1 are dated in an interval greater than 24 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2021
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The file for child #1, child #2, and child #3 lacks verification of a current influenza vaccine administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2021
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“At approximately 9:45 a.m., observed a group of 18 preschoolers being supervised by staff person #1 and staff person #2. Staff person #2 identified responsibility for 7 children and staff person #1 identified responsibility for 9 children, leaving 2 children not identified in a supervisory group.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2021
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The two most recent emergency plan trainings on file for staff person #1, staff person #2, and staff person #3 are dated in an interval greater than 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2021
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The two verification of the two most recent fire safety trainings on file for staff person #1, staff person #2, and staff person #3 are dated in an interval greater than 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2021
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FAQ
Yes. Kinder Learning Garten 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 October 7, 2025, with 8 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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.
32, the licensed capacity on the state record.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Thursday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 516-5074 to ask.
(724) 516-5074.
129 Hartman Rd Suite 8, Greensburg, PA 15601. The nearest other daycare we list is The Growing Tree Child Development Center, 1.1 miles away.