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Cassies Cradle

3305 Main St, Homestead, PA 15120
licensed capacity
39
open each week
5 days

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About Cassies Cradle

Cassies Cradle is a child care center in Homestead, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 39 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 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 52 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Child care center
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Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
39 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
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Programs

Programs and care

Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity39 childrenFrom the state license

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State record

Inspection reports for Cassies Cradle

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Status
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License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
39 children
License number
#CER-00253274
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Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 8, 2026: 9 rules cited

Rules cited on 9 of 9 visits · 52 rules in all · 52 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 12
  • Supervision and ratios 12
  • Building, equipment and play areas 8
  • Safety and hazards 6
  • Staff training and qualifications 6
  • Background checks 5
  • Records and paperwork 3

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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  1. Jan 8, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “The Emergency Contact Form(s) for Child(ren) #2 lacked a signature for "Consent for Minor First Aid." (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test

      “The Initial Health Assessment for Staff #1 was dated (01.16.2025) which is past their Date of Hire. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “The two most recent health assessments for Staff #2 and #4 were dated more than 24 months apart. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2)/3270.181(c) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The Updated Child Health Assessment for Children #1 (OT) lacked in the child file. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

      “The Emergency Contact Form(s) for Child(ren) #2 lacked written parental "Consent for Emergency Medical Care." (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2026

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “The file(s) for Staff Person(s) #2, #3 and #4 contained NSOR Certificates that were dated more than 60 months apart. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) The file(s) for Staff Person(s) #4 contained PA State Police and Child Abuse Clearances and an NSOR Certificate that were dated more than 60 months apart. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “The last two fire safety trainings in the file for Staff #2 and #3 were dated more than one year apart. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

      “The two most recent Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR Trainings for staff #1 and #3 were dated more than 24 months apart. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

      “The initial health assessment on file for Staff Person #1 includes tuberculosis screening. Additionally, the TB test on record is not from another childcare setting and is not dated within 12 months prior to employment. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) The initial health assessment on file for Staff Person #5 includes tuberculosis screening; however, the TB Test is not from another childcare setting. Therefore, the TB Test on record is not valid for this facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2026

  2. Oct 27, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “The files for Staff Persons #1 and #2 lacked a signed, dated and witnessed Disclosure Statement. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) The file(s) for Staff #1 lacked the FBI Clearance; therefore, Staff #1 was incorrectly provisionally hired. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) The file(s) for Staff #2 lacked the PA State Police clearance; therefore, Staff #1 was incorrectly provisionally hired. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff Person(s) #1 and #2 lacked documentation of acceptable Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR training completed through a PQAS Certified Instructor or PQAS approved curriculum. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size

      “In the Pre-School classroom on the second floor, a bookcase located under the front window was observed to be separating at the top right corner and along the right-side panel, creating a potential pinch point hazard.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “The file(s) for Staff Person(s) #1 lacked an Initial Health Assessment. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.103/3270.104(a) Small Toys and Objects/Clean, good repair, proper size

      “In the Young Toddler/Infant Room, under the back window a red, foam cushion was observed to be fraying and accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “The following unsafe conditions were observed in the outdoor play space: The plastic playhouse had a crack on the blue floo leading to the slide which poses a cutting or pinch point hazard and the Saturn Ball or Pogo Ball had cracked edges around the hard plastic rim which encompasses the blue ball posed a cutting hazard. In the Preschool Room, to the left of the window air conditioner and across from the room's entrance, an electrical outlet was observed without a cover plate. The outlet was extremely loose, creating a gap between the outlet and the wall large enough for a child's finger to fit. Exposed wires were visible within the gap, posing an electrical shock hazard.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

      “Three (3) 2'×4' ceiling tiles were stacked on the sidewalk and waterlogged in front of the side exit door at the time of inspection, obstructing safe egress and posing a tripping hazard in an emergency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.72(d) Above ground window opening restricted to 6"

      “The landing at the top-of-the-stairs leading to the Pre-School Room, the slider window did not have an opening-restrictor; the operable section could open beyond 6 inches.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “The file(s) for Staff #1 and #2 lacked documentation of education and previous childcare experience, making it unable to be determined if the individual qualified as a staff person. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “The files for Staff Persons #1 and #2 lacked a signed, dated and witnessed Disclosure Statement. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) The file(s) for Staff #1 lacked the FBI Clearance; therefore, Staff #1 was incorrectly provisionally hired. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) The file(s) for Staff #2 lacked the PA State Police clearance; therefore, Staff #1 was incorrectly provisionally hired. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2025

  3. Oct 27, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “The files for Staff Persons #1 and #2 lacked a signed, dated and witnessed Disclosure Statement. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) The file(s) for Staff #1 lacked the FBI Clearance; therefore, Staff #1 was incorrectly provisionally hired. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) The file(s) for Staff #2 lacked the PA State Police clearance; therefore, Staff #1 was incorrectly provisionally hired. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff Person(s) #1 and #2 lacked documentation of acceptable Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR training completed through a PQAS Certified Instructor or PQAS approved curriculum. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size

      “In the Pre-School classroom on the second floor, a bookcase located under the front window was observed to be separating at the top right corner and along the right-side panel, creating a potential pinch point hazard.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “The file(s) for Staff Person(s) #1 lacked an Initial Health Assessment. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.103/3270.104(a) Small Toys and Objects/Clean, good repair, proper size

      “In the Young Toddler/Infant Room, under the back window a red, foam cushion was observed to be fraying and accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “The following unsafe conditions were observed in the outdoor play space: The plastic playhouse had a crack on the blue floo leading to the slide which poses a cutting or pinch point hazard and the Saturn Ball or Pogo Ball had cracked edges around the hard plastic rim which encompasses the blue ball posed a cutting hazard. In the Preschool Room, to the left of the window air conditioner and across from the room's entrance, an electrical outlet was observed without a cover plate. The outlet was extremely loose, creating a gap between the outlet and the wall large enough for a child's finger to fit. Exposed wires were visible within the gap, posing an electrical shock hazard.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

      “Three (3) 2'×4' ceiling tiles were stacked on the sidewalk and waterlogged in front of the side exit door at the time of inspection, obstructing safe egress and posing a tripping hazard in an emergency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.72(d) Above ground window opening restricted to 6"

      “The landing at the top-of-the-stairs leading to the Pre-School Room, the slider window did not have an opening-restrictor; the operable section could open beyond 6 inches.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “The file(s) for Staff #1 and #2 lacked documentation of education and previous childcare experience, making it unable to be determined if the individual qualified as a staff person. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “The files for Staff Persons #1 and #2 lacked a signed, dated and witnessed Disclosure Statement. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) The file(s) for Staff #1 lacked the FBI Clearance; therefore, Staff #1 was incorrectly provisionally hired. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) The file(s) for Staff #2 lacked the PA State Police clearance; therefore, Staff #1 was incorrectly provisionally hired. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2025

  4. Jan 7, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “The First Aid kit in the Infant Room on the first floor lacked sterile gauze pads.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “In the Toddler room, on the window ledge, which looks out to the side yard has chipping paint and plaster.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

      “Two green, plastic chairs were obstructing the exit door from the Older Toddler Room to the outdoor play space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

      “The Fee Agreement Form for Child File #3 lacked the "Release Person's Name." (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “The Emergency Contact Form for child #1 lacked the "Release Person's Name," "Release Person's Address" and "Release Person's Phone Number."”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “The Updated Child Health Assessment for Child #3 (OT) lacked from the file. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “The two most recent Emergency Plan Trainings for Staff #3 were dated more than 12-months apart. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “The PA State Police, Child Abuse, FBI and NSOR Clearances in the files for staff #1 were dated more than 60 months apart. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “Mandated Reporter Training for staff #3 was dated more than 60 months ago. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “In the basement (OT Room) the bottom of the steel door frame was rusted through which could pose a cutting or puncture hazard.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2025

  5. Oct 31, 2024Complaint investigation8 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.55(b) Other staff on premises

      “During naptime, 4 staff were on the facility premises with the napping children and one staff was on break running errands. Staff #5 identified the 6 older toddlers on their mats and 1 young toddler at the table in their primary group. Staff # 4 identified 3 infants and 1young toddler in their cribs in their primary supervisory group. Staff #3 identified 9 preschool children in their group and staff #2 identified 3 older toddlers and 3 preschool children in their supervisory groups. There were not enough staff on the premises to meet the ratio needs of the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “**At approximately 1:00 pm, upon entering the building, staff #2 was observed in the doorway of the infant room and the front L-shaped room, with their back toward the toddler room doorway. Shortly after, while standing in the doorway between the infant and toddler classrooms, staff #2, who was identified as the infant staff since staff #3 was on break, identified 3 children in the infant room and 1 child in the toddler room in their supervisory group. However, one staff is unable to be physically present in both the infant and toddler rooms and supervise children in 2 separate childcare spaces simultaneously.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52 Mixed Age Level

      “At approximately 1:00 pm, staff #1 was in the front L shape room with 7 children, the oldest being 2 years and the youngest being 1 year of age. While 6 children were on their mats resting, 1 child, was sitting at the table eating crackers. With a child at the table and not resting on a mat, nap ratios no longer apply. With a young toddler in the classroom, the 1:5 staff to child ratio was exceeded by 2 since 1 child was sitting at the table.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52 Mixed Age Level

      “** At approximately 1:00 pm, staff #1 was in the front L shape room with 7 children, the oldest being 2 years and the youngest being 1 year of age. While 6 children were on their mats resting, 1 child was sitting at the table eating crackers. With a child at the table and not resting on a mat, nap ratios no longer apply. With a young toddler in the classroom, the 1:5 staff to child ratio was exceeded by 2 since 1 child was sitting at the table.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “***At approximately 1:00 pm, upon entering the building, staff #2 was observed in the doorway of the infant room and the front L-shaped room, with their back toward the toddler room doorway. Shortly after, while standing in the doorway between the infant and toddler classrooms, staff #2, who was identified as the infant staff since staff #3 was on break, identified 3 children in the infant room and 1 child in the toddler room in their supervisory group. However, one staff is unable to be physically present in both the infant and toddler rooms and supervise children in 2 separate childcare spaces simultaneously.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “At approximately 1:00 pm, upon entering the building, staff #2 was observed in the doorway of the infant room and the front L-shaped room, with their back toward the toddler room doorway. Shortly after, while standing in the doorway between the infant and toddler classrooms, staff #2, who was identified as the infant staff since staff #3 was on break, identified 3 children in the infant room and 1 child in the toddler room in their supervisory group. However, one staff is unable to be physically present in both the infant and toddler rooms and supervise children in 2 separate childcare spaces simultaneously.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “At approximately 1:00 pm, upon entrance into the building, staff #2 was observed in the doorway of the infant room and the front L-shaped room. Shortly after, staff #2, who was identified as in the infant staff since staff #3 was on break, was later standing in the doorway of the infant and toddler classrooms. Staff #2 identified 3 children in the infant room and 1 child in the toddler room in their supervisory group. However, one staff is unable to supervise and be present in 2 separate childcare spaces simultaneously. The infant sleeping in the toddler room without a staff physically present in the childcare space created a 0:1 staff to child ratio.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “At approximately 1:00 pm, upon entering the building, staff #2 was observed in the doorway of the infant room and the front L-shaped room, with their back toward the toddler room doorway. Shortly after, while standing in the doorway between the infant and toddler classrooms, staff #2, who was identified as the infant staff since staff #3 was on break, identified 3 children in the infant room and 1 child in the toddler room in their supervisory group. However, one staff is unable to be physically present in both the infant and toddler rooms and supervise children in 2 separate childcare spaces simultaneously.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024

  6. Oct 31, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.55(b) Other staff on premises

      “During naptime, 4 staff were on the facility premises with the napping children and one staff was on break running errands. Staff #5 identified the 6 older toddlers on their mats and 1 young toddler at the table in their primary group. Staff # 4 identified 3 infants and 1young toddler in their cribs in their primary supervisory group. Staff #3 identified 9 preschool children in their group and staff #2 identified 3 older toddlers and 3 preschool children in their supervisory groups. There were not enough staff on the premises to meet the ratio needs of the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “**At approximately 1:00 pm, upon entering the building, staff #2 was observed in the doorway of the infant room and the front L-shaped room, with their back toward the toddler room doorway. Shortly after, while standing in the doorway between the infant and toddler classrooms, staff #2, who was identified as the infant staff since staff #3 was on break, identified 3 children in the infant room and 1 child in the toddler room in their supervisory group. However, one staff is unable to be physically present in both the infant and toddler rooms and supervise children in 2 separate childcare spaces simultaneously.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52 Mixed Age Level

      “At approximately 1:00 pm, staff #1 was in the front L shape room with 7 children, the oldest being 2 years and the youngest being 1 year of age. While 6 children were on their mats resting, 1 child, was sitting at the table eating crackers. With a child at the table and not resting on a mat, nap ratios no longer apply. With a young toddler in the classroom, the 1:5 staff to child ratio was exceeded by 2 since 1 child was sitting at the table.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52 Mixed Age Level

      “** At approximately 1:00 pm, staff #1 was in the front L shape room with 7 children, the oldest being 2 years and the youngest being 1 year of age. While 6 children were on their mats resting, 1 child was sitting at the table eating crackers. With a child at the table and not resting on a mat, nap ratios no longer apply. With a young toddler in the classroom, the 1:5 staff to child ratio was exceeded by 2 since 1 child was sitting at the table.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “***At approximately 1:00 pm, upon entering the building, staff #2 was observed in the doorway of the infant room and the front L-shaped room, with their back toward the toddler room doorway. Shortly after, while standing in the doorway between the infant and toddler classrooms, staff #2, who was identified as the infant staff since staff #3 was on break, identified 3 children in the infant room and 1 child in the toddler room in their supervisory group. However, one staff is unable to be physically present in both the infant and toddler rooms and supervise children in 2 separate childcare spaces simultaneously.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “At approximately 1:00 pm, upon entering the building, staff #2 was observed in the doorway of the infant room and the front L-shaped room, with their back toward the toddler room doorway. Shortly after, while standing in the doorway between the infant and toddler classrooms, staff #2, who was identified as the infant staff since staff #3 was on break, identified 3 children in the infant room and 1 child in the toddler room in their supervisory group. However, one staff is unable to be physically present in both the infant and toddler rooms and supervise children in 2 separate childcare spaces simultaneously.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “At approximately 1:00 pm, upon entrance into the building, staff #2 was observed in the doorway of the infant room and the front L-shaped room. Shortly after, staff #2, who was identified as in the infant staff since staff #3 was on break, was later standing in the doorway of the infant and toddler classrooms. Staff #2 identified 3 children in the infant room and 1 child in the toddler room in their supervisory group. However, one staff is unable to supervise and be present in 2 separate childcare spaces simultaneously. The infant sleeping in the toddler room without a staff physically present in the childcare space created a 0:1 staff to child ratio.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “At approximately 1:00 pm, upon entering the building, staff #2 was observed in the doorway of the infant room and the front L-shaped room, with their back toward the toddler room doorway. Shortly after, while standing in the doorway between the infant and toddler classrooms, staff #2, who was identified as the infant staff since staff #3 was on break, identified 3 children in the infant room and 1 child in the toddler room in their supervisory group. However, one staff is unable to be physically present in both the infant and toddler rooms and supervise children in 2 separate childcare spaces simultaneously.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024

  7. Oct 28, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “The file for Staff Person #1 (see LIS code sheet), a provisionally hired staff, lacked a request for the NSOR and a copy of the final NSOR. Additionally, Staff #1, who did not have all required clearances, was observed working alone unsupervised by a permanent employee.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “The facility file lacked documentation of Emergency Plan Training for staff persons #1, #2, #3 and #4 being conducted within the last year and all staff were employed more than 90 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2024

  8. Oct 28, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “The file for Staff Person #1 (see LIS code sheet), a provisionally hired staff, lacked a request for the NSOR and a copy of the final NSOR. Additionally, Staff #1, who did not have all required clearances, was observed working alone unsupervised by a permanent employee.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “The facility file lacked documentation of Emergency Plan Training for staff persons #1, #2, #3 and #4 being conducted within the last year and all staff were employed more than 90 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2024

  9. Jan 23, 2024Inspection13 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “The Updated Child Health Assessment for Children #4 (OT) lacked from the child file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care space

      “The Older Toddler Room, in the basement, lacked the required emergency contact information for four (4) children receiving care in the space. The infant room lacked the required emergency contact information for one (1) child receiving care in the space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “The Emergency Contact form for Child File #2 lacked the address of the listed release person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers

      “During a diaper change, a staff member was observed placing a soiled diaper on the changing table for the remaining duration of the diaper change instead of immediately discarding it.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “The Emergency Contact Form for Child #3 lacked the Name, Address and Phone Number of the Physician or Medical Care Provider.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee

      “The Fee Agreement Forms for Child Files #1 and #4 lacked the "Fee Amount."”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

      “Two "Little Tikes Cozy Coupe" plastic cars were obstructing the gate at the bottom of the stairs leading to the outdoor play space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “In the basement, (OT Room), above the baseboard heater in the back right corner, is exposed corner beard (which is used for drywalling) had sharp protruding edges which poses a cutting hazard. In the outdoor play space in the back of the building, near the side entrance gate was a blue, broken, plastic funnel, which poses a cutting hazard.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.64 Outside Walkways

      “The outdoor walkway, on the right side of the building, leading to the third-floor entrance door, a patch of concrete was missing which was approximately six (6) inches wide and three (3) feet long was observed posing a tripping hazard.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.21 General Health and Safety

      “On the 3rd Floor (PS) Room in an unlocked, child-height counter drawer, were two (2) pair of adult scissors and a red, packing tape dispenser with a metal, jagged cutting surface, which posed a cutting hazard which was accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “The Initial Child Health Report for Child #1, enrolled for more than 60 days, was lacking from the child file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “The facility's fire alarm test report documented testing of the fire alarm system between 05/01/2023 and 06/01/2023 (32 Days). The test conducted was more than 30 days apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.37(c) Aides supervised all times

      “At approximately 0930 HRS, in the "Front 'L' Room," Staff person #1 (AIDE), was observed supervising seven (7) Older Toddlers without being supervised by a staff person qualified at minimum as an Assistant Group Supervisor.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2024

  10. Aug 1, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.37(b)(3) 8th grade + 2 yrs

      “The file for Staff Person #1 lacked documentation of education, making it unable to be determined if the individual qualified as a staff person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.37(c) Aides supervised all times

      “Staff person #1 was observed supervising and interacting with children without being supervised by an AGS or higher.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2023

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  1. Jan 19, 2023Inspection12 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “Staff person #4 who has worked at the facility for more than 90 days, had pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR training beyond 90 days.”
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care space

      “The Infant and two-year-old rooms lacked the required emergency contact information for the children receiving care in the space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “The initial health assessment for Child File #5 was not present in the child file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “The Emergency Contact form for child file #3 lacked the address of the listed release person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “In the two-year-old room, in the upper right-hand corner, above the large glass block window was blue peeling paint.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “First aid kits in the facility lacked gauze pads.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “The two most recent State Police and FBI Clearances for Staff #1 were dated more than 60 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2021

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “During the inspection, the Hard wired, inter-connected fire detection system, (Model #9120 B) was tested and did not work properly. The facility file lacked proof of purchase for the hard-wired, inter-connected fire detection system. The fire extinguishers at the following areas had not been inspected since December 2020: Front Room by main door, backdoor, Pre-School Room and Kitchen.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “The file for Staff #2 on the health assessment dated 09/06/2022 did not indicate Staff #2 is "suitable for child-care."”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “The file for Staff #2 lacked a Health Assessment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

      “Child file #1 (OT) lacked updated written verification of ongoing administered vaccines: 2 doses of Rotavirus and lacked a yearly (2022) Influenza shot with no Letter of Exemption in the File. Child file #4 (OT) lacked a yearly (2022) Influenza shot with no Letter of Exemption in the File. Child file #5 (INFANT) lacked updated written verification of ongoing administered vaccines: 1 Dose of DTAP and 1 Dose of Rotavirus.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(c) Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP

      “The Initial Health Assessment for Child File #5 was lacking a signature from the physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2023

  2. Jan 11, 2022Inspection11 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “The file for staff #2 lacks 2 non family reference letters.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.18(a) On file at facility

      “The facility did not have the liability insurance on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii) Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “The file for staff #2 lacks general health and safety training that was due within 90 days of hire. Staff #2 does have current pediatric first and cpr.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “The facility did not have proof of purchase for the fire detection system.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “The file for staff #2 lacks verification of a HS diploma to qualify her as an AGS.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The file for child #1 lacks an updated parental signature on the emergency contact form and agreement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “The facility did not log the testing of the fire detection system.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “Staff #1 through #4 lack mandated reporter training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5)/3270.182(1) Immunization record/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “The file for child #2 lacks verification of a flu vaccination.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “Staff files #2 and #3 lack current health assessments.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “Staff #1 lacks 6 of the 12 hours of annual child care training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2022

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Is Cassies Cradle licensed?

Yes. Cassies Cradle is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Cassies Cradle last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on January 8, 2026, with 9 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Cassies Cradle had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 52 rules across 9 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 52 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 Cassies Cradle care for?

39, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Cassies Cradle accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Cassies Cradle's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Cassies Cradle cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 849-2279 to ask.

What is Cassies Cradle's phone number?

(412) 849-2279.

Where is Cassies Cradle?

3305 Main St, Homestead, PA 15120. The nearest other daycare we list is Musa/Park Elementary School, 0.4 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).