Budding Minds Learning Center
340 Lumber St Suite C, Littlestown, PA
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New Beginnings Enhanced Learning Center is a child care center in Hanover, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 102 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 26 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 102 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
New Beginnings Enhanced Learning Center has not listed its tuition.
State record
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 2, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 7 of 7 visits · 26 rules in all · 21 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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3270.76 Building Surfaces
“In the 2 years old room, an almost empty cereal bag was observed on top of the changing table. ***Corrected upon cite***”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2026
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for child #3 does not contain an initial health report within 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact on file for child #1 does not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact on file for child #2 does not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”
3270.111(c)/3270.112 Promote development/Infant/Toddler Stimulation
“It was observed during inspection that infants in care were not being spoken to in a positive manner by staff person #1. It was also observed that infants were being given Baby Puff snacks to keep them content in their feeding chairs while staff persons #1 and #2 talked with cert rep rather than being provided a choice of activities to promote developmental skills.”
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“It was observed in the preschool and pre-k classrooms that children on nap mats did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides of the nap mats.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“It was observed in the older toddler classroom an area rug in the reading corner that was worn having curled edges causing a potential tripping hazard. It was observed in the infant classroom, a foam playmat on the floor used by infants contained tears exposing the foam causing a potential choking hazard. It was observed in the pre-k classroom, a stereo plugged into an outlet with a hanging cord accessible to children. (corrected on site) It was observed that the door to the staff supply room and bathroom was open giving children access to a paper cutter, scissors, Expo Board cleaning spray, and cleaning sprays.”
3270.66(b) Original container
“It was observed in the young toddler classroom a spray bottle containing a cleaning solution that was not labeled with the content.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“It was observed in the preschool and pre-k classrooms that a plastic bin containing sunscreens were stored on the top of the cubbies and accessible to children. It was also observed in the preschool classroom a bottle of hand lotion labeled "keep out of reach of children" was on a desk shelf and accessible to children. (corrected on site) It was observed in the preschool classroom cleaning sprays stored in an unlocked cabinet above the sink and accessible to preschool children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2025
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“It was observed at the time of inspection, infants sitting in feeding chairs for an extended period of time after completing their meals.”
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“During an on-site visit it was observed that staff person #1 who was assigned to the infant classroom, was in the preschool classroom leaving the infant classroom out of ratio with staff person #2 and six infants.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“Staff person #1 admitted to leaving the classroom which resulted in older toddlers being left alone and unsupervised during nap time. It was also indicated by many staff members that staff persons #1, #2 and #3 leave the classrooms during nap time to go into the office with the director, leaving children alone and unsupervised.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2024
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“During an on-site visit it was observed that staff person #1 who was assigned to the infant classroom, was in the preschool classroom leaving the infant classroom out of ratio with staff person #2 and six infants.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“Staff person #1 admitted to leaving the classroom which resulted in older toddlers being left alone and unsupervised during nap time. It was also indicated by many staff members that staff persons #1, #2 and #3 leave the classrooms during nap time to go into the office with the director, leaving children alone and unsupervised.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2024
3270.101(a) Age appropriate
“It was observed in the two-year-old classroom that there is not a variety of play materials to promote the children's developmental needs and individual interests. There is also not enough play materials to prevent long waits for use.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2024
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“Fire drills have not been conducted at least once every 60 days. The last fire drill documented was to have occurred 6/20/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“It was observed in the Preschool and Pre-K classrooms that children laying on their nap cots were not able to be properly supervised by staff. The nap cots were placed in areas that caused children to be out of sight from staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Operability of the fire detection devices were not tested every 30 days. Testing was documented to have occurred 6/8/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2024
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“Staff persons #1 and #2 were not assigned a primary care group for the supervision of specific children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact form on file for child #1 does not include the work addresses of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for staff person #1 included a State Police Clearance, Child Abuse Clearance and FBI clearance which was not updated within 60 months of the previous clearance. The current State Police Clearance is dated 9/19/23 and the previous was dated 9/17/18. The current Child Abuse Clearance is dated 9/20/23 and the previous was dated 8/16/18. The current FBI clearance is dated 9/26/23 and the previous was dated 9/28/18. Staff person #1 did not complete mandated reporter training within 60 months of the previous training. The current training on file was completed on 9/26/23 and the previous training was completed on 8/6/18.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #1 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum. The current first aid and CPR training certificate is dated 12/20/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The file for staff person #1 included a pediatric first aid and CPR training certificate which was not updated before the expiration of the previous certificate. The current first-aid and CPR training certificate is dated 4/30/24 and the previous first-aid and CPR training certificate was dated 2/24/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2024
3270.133(7) Medication log
“A medication log for child #2 has not been established by the operator.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Operability of the fire detection devices were not tested every 30 days. Testing was documented to have lapsed 7/8/23-8/10/23, 9/9/23-10/14/23, 12/7/23-1/13/24, 3/9/24-4/13/24 and 4/13/24-5/14/24.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2024
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“The health assessments on file for staff persons #2, #3, and #4 do not include the dates in which the results of the tuberculosis screening were determined.”
Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2024
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“File for staff person #1 does not include a completed health assessment at least 24 months after the previous health assessment. The current completed health assessment is dated 4/2/24 and the previous health assessment is dated 11/18/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2024
3270.121(a) Review policies and procedures
“The facility's Parent Handbook does not include supervision policies.”
Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2024
3270.101(a) Age appropriate
“It was observed in the preschool classroom there is not a sufficient amount and variety of play equipment and materials accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2023
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Operability of the fire detection devices were not tested every 30 days. Testing was documented to have lapsed 4/12/22-5/25/22, 8/4/22-9/8/22, 11/3/22-12/8/22-1/10/23, and 2/6/23-3/16/23.”
Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2023
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“Child health forms on file for children #1 and #3 do not include the influenza vaccine for the 2022-23 flu season.”
Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Emergency contact form for child #1 does not include completed address and/or telephone numbers of individuals child may be released to.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2023
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“Facility's emergency plan does not include continuity of operations planning.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2023
3270.61(c) 40 square feet wall-to-wall
“It was observed that left front room 6, measured childcare space was being utilized as storage space.”
Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2023
3270.101(a) Age appropriate
“It was observed in the two-year-old, Preschool, and Pre-k classrooms do not contain a sufficient amount and variety of play equipment and materials accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2023
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“Emergency contact for child #2 does not include a telephone number of the child's physician.”
Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2023
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“Emergency contact form for child #2 does not include work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parents.”
Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2023
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“Staff #1 used curse words directed to Child #1, a young infant.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2022
3270.133(3) Name on bottle
“It was observed in the three year old classroom that there was a bottle of Zyrtec that did not contain the name of the child for whom the medication is intended.”
Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2022
3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“It was observed that the facility director did not document that the fire alarm system has been tested every 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. New Beginnings Enhanced Learning Center 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 June 2, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 26 rules across 7 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 21 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.
102, 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 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 698-1051 to ask.
(717) 698-1051.
500 Boundary Ave, Hanover, PA 17331. The nearest other daycare we list is Faith and Fun Child Care, 0.2 miles away.