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Learning Lighthouse Child Development Center
- licensed capacity
- 50
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Learning Lighthouse Child Development Center
Learning Lighthouse Child Development Center is a child care center in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 50 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k and toddler care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 57 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KAccepts child care subsidy
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- 6 weeks to 12 years
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 50 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | 6 weeks to 12 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k and toddler care |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 50 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Learning Lighthouse Child Development Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Learning Lighthouse Child Development Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 50 children
- License number
- #CER-00258549
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 18, 2026: 30 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 57 rules in all · 57 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 20
- Records and paperwork 13
- Safety and hazards 9
- Supervision and ratios 5
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Background checks 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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May 18, 2026Inspection30 rules cited
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The most recent 6-month review signatures for the emergency contact form on file for Child #1 and #2 are dated more than 6 months after enrollment(See LIS CODE SHEET). Signature date: Child #1 1/8/26, Child #2 1/27/26. The most recent 6-month review signature for the emergency contact form on file for child #3 is dated 12/2/25 which is more than 6 months after the previous 6-month review signature of 5/28/25.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“In the toddler 1 room the emergency contact form was not present for one child that was receiving. In the toddler 2 room the emergency contact form was not present for one child that was receiving.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The file for child #2 did not contain addresses of 3 of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. The file for child #3 did not contain the address for one of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2026
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The file for child #1 did not contain the health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2026
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“The file for child #1 did not contain written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2026
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The file for child #2 did not contain the enrolling parents work address or work phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026
3270.135(c) Diapering area not used for food prep
“In the infant room, toddler 1 room, and toddler 2 room they were using the only sink in the room for washing hands after diapering which made it part of the diapering area. This sink in each room was also used for rinsing and filling cups and food prep for meals and snacks.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2026
3270.182(4) Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs
“The file for child #2 and 3 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2026
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The file for child #1 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026
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: 1/9/26-2/10/26 and 4/10/26-5/18/26 which are more than 30 days apart.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The financial agreement on file for Child #3 did not include the persons to whom the child can be released.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2026
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“The financial agreement on file for Child #3 does not include the child's arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“Child #1 most current child service report is dated 5/2026 which is more than 6 months after enrollment(See LIS Code Sheet). The previous child service report in the file was not dated, making it invalid. Child #2 most current child service report is dated 4/2026 which is more than 6 months after enrollment(See LIS Code Sheet). The previous child service report in the file was not dated, making it invalid.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“Outside in the young toddler play area coming from under the fence were pieces of wooden mulch that were less than 1 inch in diameter accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2026
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In the toddler 2 room there were magna tiles that were cracked along the edges not in good repair.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“At approximately 1055am it was observed in outside young toddler play area that their outside bags which contained their first aid kits were on the ground accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026
3270.66(b) Original container
“In the infant room in the cabinet above the refrigerator there were spray bottles that contained bleach mixtures not in a container.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“At approximately 1055am it was observed in young toddler play area that their outside bags were on the ground accessible to children and contained sunscreen that stated keep out of reach of children. In the 3 bathrooms that the children use there was SANIS Toilet Bowl Clips powered my Microban which stated keep out of reach of children clipped to the inside of the toilet bowls accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“In the preschool room on the power strip for the smart board was an was an electrical outlet that did not contain a protective cover.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“At approximately 11:15am it was observed that Staff #1 left the Toddler 1 room and entered the hallway leaving Staff #2 with 5 young toddlers and 1 older toddler.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff #3 includes DHS FBI clearances dated 1/17/17 and 3/7/22, and NSOR certificates dated 12/8/20 and 4/2/26, all more than 60 months apart. The file for Staff #4 includes state police clearances dated 4/11/25 and 3/12/26, Child Abuse Clearance dated 3/12/21 and 3/17/26, and DHS FBI clearances dated 3/11/21 and 3/16/26, all more than 60 months apart. The file for Staff #5 contained a Department of Education FBI Clearance dated 1/31/25 which is an unacceptable FBI clearance. The file for Staff #5 contained an old disclosure statement that is not acceptable.”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for Staff #3 includes verification of Pediatrics First Aid/CPR training dated 4/6/26, after the expiration date of 2/2026.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“In the preschool room in the first unlocked drawer on the counter near the door were adult scissors accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026
3270.133(2) Written instructions
“In the toddler 2 room an albuterol inhaler that had been administered did not have the box with the prescription label.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2026
3270.133(3) Name on bottle
“In the toddler 1 room was Children's Tylenol that did not contain the name of the child for whom the medication was intended.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026
3270.133(5) Original label
“In the toddler 1 room was Infant Ibuprofen that expired 1/2026.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026
3270.133(6) Written consent
“In the toddler 1 room was Camilia Liquid Doses-Teething Relief that did not have a log with written consent from a parent for administration.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“At approximately 11:05am it was observed in the toddler 1 room that the staff did not wash a child's hands with soap and water before lunch. When staff was asked do they normally wash a child's hands or just wipe them with a wipe they stated that they do not normally wash the children's hands they just wipe them.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.181(c) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“Child #2's, a young toddler age child(See LIS CODE SHEET), two most recent health assessments are dated 5/28/25 and 4/15/26 which are more than 6 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026
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), most recent health assessment is dated 3/10/25 which is more than 12 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2026
Jan 9, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
3270.133(5) Original label
“In the older toddler room, there was Infant Tylenol that expired on 10/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2026
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“In bathrooms #2 and 3 there were used pull ups in the trash cans that were not hands free.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2026
3270.133(6) Written consent
“In the preschool room there was Genexa Kids' Pain and Fever that did not have written parent consent for administration of medication.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2026
Aug 15, 2025Inspection15 rules cited
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“Child #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5's files did not contain the date of the child's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2025
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“Child #2, 3, and 4's files did not contain the enrolling parent's work address or work phone number. Child #4's file did not include the enrolling parent's home address.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2025
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“Child #5's file did not contain the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #4 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #4 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid and CPR”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2025
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #4 has completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training, however the training was not completed through a Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) approved curriculum and the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2025
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“Child #1, 3, 4, and 5's files did not contain the child's arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2025
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“Child #1, 3, 4, and 5's financial agreements did not contain the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2025
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“Child #2, 3, and 4's files did not contain information on the child's special needs.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2025
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“Child #3's file did not contain health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2025
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“In toddler 2 room at approximately 1130am the staff person did not ensure that a child's hands were washed after being diapered.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“Staff person #1's file contains an after-visit summary from the doctor instead of a health assessment which is not acceptable.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2025
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.192(3) Exam communicable disease/Health assessment, TB test
“Staff person #2's Health assessment dated 6/19/25 was marked that the staff member had a communicable disease without additional information.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2025
3270.151(c)(5)/3270.192(3) Physician/CRNP assessment/Health assessment, TB test
“Staff person #3's file contained the physical form from the doctor's office as the staff's health assessment. This assessment form does not indicate person's suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2025
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“Child #5's file did not contain the signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2025
3270.27(d) Plan posted
“The emergency plan was not posted in the facility in a conspicuous location.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2025
- May 23, 2025VisitNo rules cited
May 13, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“Handwashing signs were missing from near the diaper table in the infant room, and both diaper tables in the toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2025
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“The trach cans in all 3 bathrooms were not lidded.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2025
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The letter to the parents explaining the emergency procedures did not provide accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with chronic medical conditions and children with special disabilities, nor did it have method to contact parents when the emergency occurs and the emergency ends to be reunited with their child.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2025
3270.151(c)(5)/3270.192(3) Physician/CRNP assessment/Health assessment, TB test
“Staff #2 Health assessment dated 8/19/24 was check that the staff was not suitable to provide childcare.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2025
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The facility's emergency plan did not provide accommodations for infants and toddlers.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2025
3270.73 Telephone
“The facility did not have a operable telephone and a published telephone number.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility's emergency plan did not address the continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2025
3270.34(b)(2) Bachelor's, 30 credits + 2 yrs
“Staff #1's file did not have proof of 2 years of experience with children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2025
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“The water temperature in the sink in the preschool room was 121 degrees.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2025
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FAQ
Questions about Learning Lighthouse Child Development Center
Is Learning Lighthouse Child Development Center licensed?
Yes. Learning Lighthouse Child Development Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Learning Lighthouse Child Development Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 18, 2026, with 30 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Learning Lighthouse Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 57 rules across 4 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 57 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 Learning Lighthouse Child Development Center care for?
50, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Learning Lighthouse Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Learning Lighthouse Child Development Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Learning Lighthouse Child Development Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 624-3646 to ask.
What is Learning Lighthouse Child Development Center's phone number?
(724) 624-3646.
Where is Learning Lighthouse Child Development Center?
2679 Darlington Rd, Beaver Falls, PA 15010. The nearest other daycare we list is Just Like Home Daycare Center, 0.4 miles away.