Learning and Educational Daycare
212 E 8th Ave, Homestead, PA
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Blessed Assurance Christian Child Care is a child care center in Braddock, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 38 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 31 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 38 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Blessed Assurance Christian Child Care has not listed its tuition.
State record
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 23, 2026: 12 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 31 rules in all · 31 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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3270.31(e) Age and Training
“The file for Staff #2 contained 8.5 of 12 annual childcare training hours within the training timeframe of 12/2024-12/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2026
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility's emergency plan lacked a policy regarding volunteer emergency preparedness training, required as of 7/1/22, as per Announcement C-22-04.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The two most recent fire safety trainings on file for Staff #1, Staff #2, Staff #3, and Staff #4 are dated 3/25/25 and 4/8/26, more than 12 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2026
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The two most recent staff evaluations on file for Staff #2 are dated 7/1/24 and 12/19/25, more than 12 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2026
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“At approximately 10:30 AM, Staff #4 was observed stepping out of the Little Lambs room for and into the hallway approximately 15 seconds to put art supplies in the cabinet, leaving 2 Older Toddlers alone in the room with a staff from an outside agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2026
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“At approximately 10:30 AM, Staff #4 was observed stepping out of the Little Lambs room for and into the hallway approximately 15 seconds to put art supplies in the cabinet, leaving 2 Older Toddlers alone in the room with a staff from an outside agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2026
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The two most recent health assessments on file for Staff #2 are dated 3/20/24 and 4/17/26, more than 24 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2026
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“The health assessment on file for Child #3, dated 7/25/25 does not indicate if the child is free from contagious disease and may participate in child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2026
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The immunization record for Child #2 (Older Toddler) lacked the following immunizations: 1 dose of DTAP, 1 dose of HiB, 1 dose of Pneumococcal, and 1 dose of Hepatitis A without a Letter of Exemption in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2026
3270.121(b) Given parents in writing
“At the time of inspection, the facility lacked a policy regarding the transfer of care between the child care facility and the child's school. The policy shall be a written agreement which includes the parent's signature providing consent and placed in the child's file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2026
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The most recent health assessment on file for Child #2 (Younger Toddler at the time) is dated 9/2/25, more than 6 months prior.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2026
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #1 (PSA) are dated 8/29/24 and 9/23/25, more than 12 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2026
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The two most recent annual fire inspections are dated 4/24/24 and 4/30/25, more than 12 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The two most recent health assessments on file for Staff #1 are dated 9/20/22 and 10/22/24, more than 24 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2025
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The immunization record for Child #2 (Preschool Age) lacked the following immunizations: 1 dose of Hepatitis A without a Letter of Exemption in the file. The immunization record for Child #3 (Young Toddler) lacked the following immunizations: 2 doses of DTAP, 1 dose of HiB, 1 dose of Pneumococcal, 1 dose of Polio, 1 dose of MMR, 1 dose of Varicella, and 1 dose of Hepatitis A without a Letter of Exemption in the file. Child #2 and Child #3 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 6/17/25 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In the Kingdom Kids (L) room, a cracked toy bin was observed and could cause injury. Exposed fence bolts were observed on the Toddler Playground. On the Preschool Playground, a picnic table was observed with peeling tabletop surfacing and not in good repair.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2025
3270.131(a)/3270.131(e) Health information/ACIP recommended immunization record
“The initial health assessment and immunization record on file for Child #1 are dated 2/21/25, more than 60 days after Child #1's date of enrollment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2025
3270.94(a)(4) Hypothetical locations
“The facility's fire drill log contained consecutive hypothetical locations of the fire for the fire drill.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2025
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“The most recent fire drill on the facility's fire drill log is dated 11/12/24, more than 60 days prior.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2025
3270.66(b) Original container
“In the bathroom used by children, toxic cleaning materials were observed in a spray bottle that did not specify the content.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2024
3270.107 Refrigerator
“The refrigerator in the Mighty Rams room, used for childcare, lacked a thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Broken magnatiles were observed in the left Kingdom Kids room. Exposed fence bolts were observed on the Toddler Playground. On the Preschool Playground, a picnic table was observed with peeling tabletop surfacing and not in good repair.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2024
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The parent letter in the Emergency Plan lacked accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2024
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The most recent staff evaluation for Staff #1 is dated 8/31/22, more than 12 months prior.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2024
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The initial health assessment and immunization record for Child #2 was dated 8/31/23, which is more than 60 days from date of enrollment (SEE IS CODE SHEET).”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2024
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“Staff #1 (10.5) lacked a minimum of 12 annual hours of childcare training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2024
3270.102(a)/3270.103 Clean and good repair/Small Toys and Objects
“In the Little Lambs room, paper books were observed with peeling edges less than one inch in diameter and were accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2024
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The most recent emergency drill on file at the facility is dated 9/3022, more than 1 year ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The Emergency Contact form for Child #1 lacked addresses for all listed release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility's Continuity of Operations did not address payroll and accessing files in an emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2024
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The Child Service Reports for Child #1 and Child #2 were dated 2/28/24, more than 6 months from enrollment date (SEE IS CODE SHEET).”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Observed cleaning products accessible to children under the changing table in the toddler 2 room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #2 did not complete the health and safety update training timely. The training was due 12/2022 and was completed 1/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2023
3270.151(c)(5)/3270.192(3) Physician/CRNP assessment/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for staff #1 contains a health assessment that does not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed exposed bolts on the gate in the toddler play space. Observed damaged artificial grass used on the inside of the climber in the toddler area on the playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2022
3270.72(d) Above ground window opening restricted to 6"
“Observed one unrestricted to 6 or fewer inches window in room #3, toddler 1. The window is on the second floor of the building and opens directly to the outside.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2022
3270.131(e)(3)/3270.182(1) Dismissal policy /Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for child #1 lacks an immunization record. Child #1 has been enrolled longer than 90 days (see code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2022
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The facility lacked verification of proof of an annual fire safety inspection. The most recent inspection was 4/3/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2022
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for child #1 lacks a current health assessment. Child #1 has been in care more than 60 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for staff #1 contains fire safety training that was renewed late.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2022
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for staff #2 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of hire (see LIS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. Blessed Assurance Christian Child Care 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 June 23, 2026, with 12 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 31 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 31 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.
38, 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 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 721-0248 to ask.
(412) 721-0248.
230 3rd Ave Fl 2, Braddock, PA 15104. The nearest other daycare we list is A Child's World Day Care Center, under 0.1 miles away.