About Us
An open and equitable personnel system will be established and maintained. Personnel policies, procedures and practices will be designed to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race (to include hair type, hair texture, or hair style), color, religious creed (to include all aspects of religious observances and practice, as well as belief), disability, ancestry, national origin, age (40 and over), or sex (to include pregnancy status, childbirth status, breastfeeding status, sex assigned at birth, gender identity or express, affectional or sexual orientation, and differences in sex), and retaliation.
Employment opportunities shall be provided for applicants with disabilities and reasonable accommodation(s) shall be made to mee the physical or mental limitations of qualified applicants or employees.
Education
At Grand Beginnings Children's Center our teachers use the Funnydaffer Curriculum to meet every aspect of your child's developmental needs. Through this path your child will shine!
Inclusion
Every child is welcome in our facilities. Our focus is on growing and teaching children to be the absolute best they can be. Read more about our story below!
Saftey
As a STAR 4 facility, the safety and environment your children are in is the most important aspect. We ensure our teachers and facilities are safe and secure to ensure your peace of mind.
Our story
Grand Beginnings Children’s Center opened on September 3, 1991. Since then, we’ve doubled in size and opened another location on August 18, 2003. We are open year round, Monday – Friday, from 6:30 am to 5:30 pm. We close for major holidays – New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and that Friday and the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
Grand Beginnings’ teachers are dedicated people who possess the skills and training to create engaging environments that will help your child reach his or her potential. Most Grand Beginnings’ teachers have a B.S. in Education, an A.A. in Education or a CDA, and have experience working with children. Everyone completes a training program of Grand Beginnings Children’s Center standards and expectations as well as obtaining a minimum of 12 hours of child-related training. Everyone is certified in Pediatric First Aid.
Our Staff
- James & Raeann Davis - Owners Since 2023
- Raeann Davis - Business Manager - Employed Since 2012
- Lori Shirley - East Director - Employed Since 1994
- Amanda Chunkala - West Director - Employed Since 2015
- Staci Trowbridge - Assistant Business Manager - Employed Since 2024 & 2005-2012
- Ashley Bell-Amos - Preschool Supervisor - Employed Since 2007
- Lori Fackler - Infant/Toddler Supervisor - Employed Since 2007
Grand Beginnings is licensed through the Department of Human Service (PA-DHS).
Grand Beginnings participates in the PA Keystone STARS Program. This program is an initiative to continually improve the quality of child care programs in Pennsylvania. Both of our centers have earned a STAR 4, which is the highest level you can achieve.