Contact Us

We have two locations in Indiana, PA.
Please direct any questions or concerns to your primary location and we will help in every way possible.

Grand Beginnings Children's Center (East)

339 Grandview Ave
Indiana, PA 15701

Lori Shirley - East Director

I am the Director at Grand Beginnings East. I graduated from IUP in 1994 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development/Family Relations. I live in Homer City with my husband, Todd, and our children, Eric and Beth. Grand Beginnings is so much more than just my job, it is my passion. I cannot imagine myself anywhere else. The children are what makes my job so special. When I see their smiling faces or I see them finally accomplish something they have been working on, I can’t help but smile. Please feel free to call and set up a tour to see our Center. I believe that open communication between parents, teachers and directors is so important. My door is always open to you.

Grand Beginnings Children's Center (West)

98 S. Ben Franklin Rd
Indiana, PA 15701

Danielle Fornwalt - West Director

My name is Danielle Fornwalt, I attended Indiana University of Pennsylvania, obtaining my degree in Child Development and Family Relations. For the past 4 years I was the Toddler 1/Preschool 2 teacher at Grand Beginnings Children’s Center East, over the past 26 years I have been in a variety of childcare settings, allowing me the opportunities to watch our children grow, play and learn how to become amazing for our future. I am married to my husband Chuck, with two children Aaron (17) and Charlee (5). In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, taking walks, and going on vacations. My favorite spot is Ocean City, Maryland. I look forward to continuing to be part of the Grand Beginnings family as your Director of the West location. Thank you for my opportunity to grow.