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Shavertown, PA 18708 · school-age only · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Their Beginnings is a child care center in Hanover Township, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 41 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care. It says it provides meals.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks - 5 years (Infants through Pre-Kindergarten) |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Staff | Qualified Teachers |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | ELRC |
| Licensed capacity | 41 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Their Beginnings has not listed its tuition.
State record
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 25, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 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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3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“A toddler in the Young Toddler Room was observed with a plastic toy block in their mouth. The block measured less than one inch in diameter. Also, more of these same blocks were observed in the Young Toddler Room and were accessible to the toddlers who were being supervised there.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“A Spider-Man backpack located on a cubby shelf in the hallway area outside of the Rainbow Room was observed to have a container of Boudreaux's butt paste that was labeled, "keep out of reach of children." This butt paste was accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff person #5 had DHS FBI clearances on file dated 1/23/2019 and 5/22/2024. More than 60 months had lapsed between each clearance”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2024
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FAQ
Yes. Their Beginnings 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 February 25, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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.
41, 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 (570) 417-3732 to ask.
(570) 417-3732.
109 W End Rd, Hanover Township, PA 18706. The nearest other daycare we list is Magic World Child Care Center, 0.2 miles away.