Learning Lighthouse Child Development Center
2679 Darlington Rd, Beaver Falls, PA
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Shannon L Torsello is a home daycare in New Castle, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 6 children.
As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 6 childrenFrom the state license |
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State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 18, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 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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3290.123(a)(3) Services provided
“The file for Child# 2 contains an agreement form that was lacking the services provided to the family.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026
3290.131(b)(2) Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months
“The file for Child #2 and 3, both preschool age children, both contained two child health reports that were more than 12 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026
3290.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The file for Child #1 and #1 both contained agreement forms that were lacking the persons to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026
3290.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“The file for Child # 2 contained an agreement form that was lacking the child's arrival and departure time.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026
3290.123(a) Signed
“The file for Child #1 contains an agreement form that was lacking the operator's signature.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026
3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The immunization record of child #2 did not include documentation of the Hepatitis A vaccination as recommended by the ACIP or documentation of an acceptable exemption.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2024
3290.115(a)(2) Above-ground pool inaccessible
“The mesh fencing which attaches to the deck blocking access to the above ground swimming pool was not in place at the time of the inspection making the pool accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2024
3290.123(a)(3) Services provided
“The files of child #1, #2, #3, and #4, all enrolled for more than 6 months (see coded LIS sheet) do not have documentation of the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided being shared with families at least every 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2024
3290.131(b)(1) Updated infant health report: every 6 months
“The most recent health assessments of child #1, identified as a young toddler (see coded LIS sheet), were dated 7/28/2023 and 4/12/2024, exceeding 6 months. The health assessment of child #2, also identified as a young toddler, was dated 8/4/2023, lacking documentation of an updated health assessment within 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2024
3290.131(a) Within 60 days
“The initial health assessments of child #3 and #4's were both dated 5/14/2024, which was more than 60 days from their start date at the facility (see coded LIS sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2024
3290.94(a)(4) Hypothetical locations
“The hypothetical location of the fire on the fire drill from 6/7/2023 was documented as being the evacuation location and not the on-site location of the hypothetical fire.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2023
3290.123(a)(2) Date fee to be paid
“The financial agreement of child #1 did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2023
3290.123(b) Parent receives original
“The files of child #1, #2 and #3 contained the original financial agreements.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2023
3290.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact form of child #3 did not contain the address of a release person.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2023
3290.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“Documentation of the most recent fire drill was dated 6/7/2023 which was more than 60 days prior to the date of the inspection on 8/18/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2023
3290.24(f) Emergency plan
“The operator did not provide the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures described in subsection (a).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2023
3290.64(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“Clorox wipes labeled "keep out of the reach of children" were in the unlocked vanity in the bathroom accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2023
3290.74(a) Requirements
“The bolt on the base of the toilet was not covered and protruded approximately one inch upward from the base causing a potential hazard to children if stepped on.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2023
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FAQ
Yes. Shannon L Torsello 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 May 18, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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.
6, the licensed capacity on the state record.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Its hours are not listed. Call (724) 657-5679 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 657-5679 to ask.
(724) 657-5679.
New Castle, PA 16102. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.