Learning and Educational Daycare
212 E 8th Ave, Homestead, PA
5.0· 6 reviews
A Home Away From Home Child Care 236
- licensed capacity
- 7
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About A Home Away From Home Child Care 236
A Home Away From Home Child Care 236 is a group home daycare in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 7 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. 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 1 visit in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
- Ask the daycare
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 7 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 7 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
A Home Away From Home Child Care 236 has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for A Home Away From Home Child Care 236
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 7 children
- License number
- #CER-00257599
Summary
1 visit in the last 3 years · Last visit May 11, 2026: 12 rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 1 visit · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected
- Records and paperwork 4
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Transportation 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
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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May 11, 2026Inspection12 rules cited
3280.26(a)(4) Contact when ended
“The facility's emergency plan lacked a method to contact parents to notify them that the emergency has ended and how to safely reunite with their children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026
3280.171(a) Pick up and drop off points
“The facility lacked a traffic letter to local safety authorities regarding the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2026
3280.192(5) Two written references
“The files for Staff #2, Staff #3, and Staff #4 lacked to written, non family references.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2026
3280.171(c) Safe routes posted
“The facility did not have the pick-up/drop off safe routes posted in a conspicuous location.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026
3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The most recent emergency contact review on file for Child #1 is dated 4/1/25, more than 6 months prior to the date of inspection. The most recent agreement form review on file for Child #1 is dated 10/1/25, more than 6 months prior to the date of inspection. The two most recent emergency contact reviews on file for Child #2 are dated 8/11/25 and 4/22/26, more than 6 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2026
3280.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The emergency contact form for Child #1 lacked the address for the child's physician.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2026
3280.105(a) Clean, age appropriate
“The facility's rest equipment was not labeled for the use of a specific child.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2026
3280.75(c) Has all items
“The facility's first aid kit lacked gauze.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2026
3280.26(a)(3) Contact when arises
“The facility's emergency plan lacked a method to contact parents when an emergency situation arises.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026
3280.34(b)(5) HS/GED + 2 yrs
“The file for Staff #2, Staff #3, and Staff #4 lacked documentation of a high school diploma or general educational development certificate and 2 years of experience with children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2026
3280.31(e)(4)(i) Age and training
“The most recent Pediatric First Aid/CPR certificate on file for Staff #1 is dated 3/29/26, exceeding the expiration of the previous certificate.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2026
3280.17 Liability Insurance
“The facility lacked general liability insurance.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026
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FAQ
Questions about A Home Away From Home Child Care 236
Is A Home Away From Home Child Care 236 licensed?
Yes. A Home Away From Home Child Care 236 is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was A Home Away From Home Child Care 236 last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 11, 2026, with 12 rules cited. It lists 1 visit in the last 3 years.
Has A Home Away From Home Child Care 236 had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 1 of 1 visit in the last 3 years; 12 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.
How many children can A Home Away From Home Child Care 236 care for?
7, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does A Home Away From Home Child Care 236 accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are A Home Away From Home Child Care 236's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does A Home Away From Home Child Care 236 cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 482-4781 to ask.
What is A Home Away From Home Child Care 236's phone number?
(412) 482-4781.
Where is A Home Away From Home Child Care 236?
Pittsburgh, PA 15207. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.