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Harrisburg, PA 17103 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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New Beginnings Early Child Dev and Lrng Ctr is a child care center in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 93 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 28 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 93 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
New Beginnings Early Child Dev and Lrng Ctr has not listed its tuition.
State record
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 7, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 28 rules in all · 22 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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3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the classroom inspection, a bottle of hand sanitizer was observed to be accessible to children in the young toddler class, the two's classroom, and the preschool classroom. Corrected on site in each classroom by moving the bottle to an area inaccessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2026
3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“Children #'s 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7, files contain the original financial agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2026
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“Child# 1's files does not contain an initial health assessment. See code sheet for date of admission. Health Assessments on file: Child #1 - 10/16/22”
3270.131(e) ACIP recommended immunization record
“Child # 1 and 5's files do not contain written verification of immunizations within 60 days of admission. See code sheet for dates of admission.”
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“Staff person #1 did not obtain an updated health assessment within a 24-month period. Previous health assessment on file is dated 3/7/23, and the current health assessment is dated 10/20/25. Staff person #3 did not obtain an updated health assessment within a 24-month period. Previous health assessment on file is dated 6/1/23, and the current health assessment is dated 2/12/26. Staff person #4 did not obtain an updated health assessment within a 24-month period. Previous health assessment on file is dated 1/23/23, and the current health assessment is dated 3/14/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2026
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Child #3 and #7's emergency contact forms do not include the release persons address.”
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“Child #1 and #7's agreements does not specify arrival and departure times.”
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff person #2 did not obtain an updated State Police Clearance within a 60-month period. The previous clearance on file is dated 1/27/20, and the current clearance is dated 8/12/25. Staff person #3 did not obtain an updated NSOR Certificate within a 60-month period. The previous certificate on file is dated 8/31/20, and the current certificate is dated 12/19/25.”
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“Child #3's emergency contact form does not include the enrolling parents' work address, home phone number or work phone number. Child #5's emergency contact form does not include the enrolling parents' home address. Child #6's emergency contact form does not include the enrolling parents home phone number and work phone number. Child #7's emergency contact form does not include the enrolling parents home phone number.”
3270.123(a) Signed
“It was observed that the agreement for child #7 did not include the operator's signature.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2025
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“It was observed in the two preschool bathrooms that there were no handwashing signs posted at each toilet.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“It was observed in room 4 (infants/young toddlers) that there is a missing ceiling tile in the back, left corner of the sleep area, above the pack 'n' plays.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025
3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) Contact when arises/Contact when ended
“It was observed that the emergency plan and parent letter do not include a method to contact parents when an emergency arises and when an emergency has ended and instructions for reuniting parents with their chidlren.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2025
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“Child #6 does not have an initial health assessment on file within 60 days of the first day of attendance. See code sheet for date of birth and date of admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2025
3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan
“It was observed that the emergency plan and parent letter does not include shelter and lock-down information.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2025
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“It was observed that the fire drill log documented drills completed on 11/8/24 and 1/10/25, which lapses 60 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2025
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“It was observed that the emergency plan and parent letter do not include accommodations for infants and toddlers.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2025
3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters
“Staff persons # 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, and 8 files do not contain acceptable verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility, signed by a representative of the experiential entity.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2025
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“Child # 2 immunization record does not include the 6-month Rotavirus vaccination. Child #5 immunization record does not include Hepatitis A vaccinations. See code sheet for date of birth and date of admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2025
3270.124(e)/3270.181(c) Written emergency plan posted/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“It was observed that child # 1, 2, 3, 4, and 7 emergency contact forms were not reviewed, updated and signed by a parent once within a 6-month period. Child #1, lapsed 9 months. Child #2 lapsed 12 months. Child #3 lapsed 9 months. Child #4 lapsed 11 months. Child #7 lapsed 13 months. It was observed that child # 1 and 3 agreement forms were not reviewed, updated and signed by a parent once within a 6-month period. Child #1 lapsed 10 months. Child #3 lapsed 15 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Child #1, 2, and 6 emergency contact forms do not include the release person's address.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2025
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“It was observed that child#7's emergency contact form does not include information on special needs specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2025
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“It was observed that the emergency contact information did not include: Enrolling parent's work address for child # 2 Enrolling parent's home phone number for children # 1, 3, 5, and 6 Enrolling parents work phone number for child #6.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2025
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“It was observed that the emergency contact information for child #6 does not include the phone number of the physician or medical care for the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“It was observed in room 2 (2-year-olds) that a child was able to climb onto the changing table themselves, and sat on the changing table unsupervised. Staff #7 was directed to remove the child from the changing table. It was observed in room 4 (infants/young toddlers) that two children were asleep in the pack 'n' plays, out of sight and unsupervised, around the corner from where the two teachers were standing at the highchairs to feed the three young toddlers.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“It was observed in the hallway boys bathroom that there was a mop and bucket that contained cleaning solution and was accessible to children”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024
3270.75(c) Has all items
“It was observed in the PreK classroom that the first aid kit did not contain tweezers or scissors.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2024
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“It was observed in the Young Toddler classroom that the table and chairs were not age-appropriate for the one-year-old children in care. The table setting and chairs were manufactured for preschool age children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2024
3270.62(c) Space safe for large muscle activity
“It was observed that the facility Indoor Gross motor space had several other toys and items throughout the space making it unsafe for gross motor play (jumping running, etc.)”
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“It was observed that a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed conspicuously in any child care space.”
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“It was observed on 9/21/2022, that the Toddler classroom staff:child ratio was in noncompliance. The classroom was observed to have on teacher with 6 children ages one and two. The classroom was observed out of ratio for 10 minutes until an additional teacher joined the classroom to bring the staff:child ratio into compliance.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2022
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“In room #2 (toddlers) the can present at the diapering area was hands free, but the hook to lift the lid was disconnected. Provider corrected it at time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. New Beginnings Early Child Dev and Lrng Ctr 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 August 7, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 28 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 22 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.
93, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 238-1800 to ask.
(717) 238-1800.
2336 N 3rd St Rear, Harrisburg, PA 17110. The nearest other daycare we list is A Plus Early Learning Center, 0.2 miles away.