Learning and Educational Daycare
212 E 8th Ave, Homestead, PA
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Creating Education & Love Childcare Center is a group home daycare in Homestead, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 12 children.
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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 38 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
Programs
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
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Creating Education & Love Childcare Center has not listed its tuition.
State record
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 4, 2026: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 38 rules in all · 38 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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3280.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The Emergency Contact form, in the file for Child #3, did not contain the enrolling parent's work phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2026
3280.123(a)(3)/3280.124(f) Services proceeded/Updated every 6 months
“The files for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3 did not contain documentation of Child Service Reports.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2026
3280.26(e) Letter to parents
“The Emergency Plan did not contain documentation of a letter to the parents which explained the emergency procedures.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2026
3280.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for Staff #1 contained clearances which were dated beyond 60-months: State Police Clearances were dated 11.6.20 and 12.10.25, FBI Clearances were dated 10.31.20 and 2.28.26, and NSOR Certificates were dated 11.17.20 and 12.10.25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2026
3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility
“The fire detection system testing log contained documentation of testing on 12.28.25 to 1.18.26 (31 days) and 1.18.26 to 2.28.26 (31 days), which exceeded the 30-day requirement.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2026
3280.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The Emergency Contact form, in the file for Child #4, did not contain the release person's address.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2026
3280.151(c)(3)/3280.151(c)(4) Exam communicable disease/Information re: medical problems
“The file for Staff #2 did not contain a Health Assessment which addressed communicable diseases or medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit the staff from providing adequate care to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2025
3280.151(c)(1)/3280.151(c)(5) Physical examination/Physician/CRNP assessment
“The file for Staff #2 did not contain documentation of a physical examination or the physician's/CRNP's assessment of suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2025
3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for Staff #1 did not contain an updated Health Assessment, as the most recent one was dated 6.21.22. The file for Staff #2 did not contain a Health Assessment prior to providing initial service at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2025
3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments
“The Health Assessment, in the file for Child #2, an older toddler, was dated more than 12 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2025
3280.14/3280.20 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The Emergency Plan did not address Continuity of Operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2025
3280.111(b) Posted in area used by parents
“The Daily Activities/Routines chart was not posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2025
3280.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“The Agreement, in the file for Child #1, did not specify the fee amount.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2025
3280.123(a)(2) Date fee to be paid
“The Agreement, in the file for Child #1, did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2025
3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“The Emergency Contact form, in the file for Child #3, did not contain written consent, signed by a parent, for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2025
3280.171(a) Pick up and drop off points
“Documentation was not provided that the facility notified the local traffic safety authority, in writing, of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2025
3280.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted
“The Evacuation Route was not posted on the first floor of the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2025
3280.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The Emergency Contact form, in the file for Child #3, did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2025
3280.26(a)/3280.26(d) Emergency plan /Plan posted
“An Emergency Plan was not available at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2024
3280.26(a)(3)/3280.26(a)(4) Contact when arises/Contact when ended
“A method to contact parents and a method to inform parents that an emergency has ended with instructions for reunification in an emergency situation, were not addressed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2024
3280.26(f) Emergency plan
“As confirmed by the operator, the Emergency Plan had not been sent to the local municipality or the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2024
3280.52(c)/3280.113(a)(2) Mixed age levels/Supervision on and facility premises
“During the inspection, the following number and ages of children were in care: 3 - YT, 1 - OT, 2 - PS, with one (1) staff, which exceeded 1:5 (staff:child ratio), with young toddlers in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2024
3280.76 Building Surfaces
“Three (3) stained, sagging/off-rails ceiling tiles were observed in the gym/loft area, which created a hazard for children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024
3280.92(b) Space heater protective guards
“A portable space heater was located on the floor in the Main room, was not insulated or equipped with protective guards, and was accessible to children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2024
3280.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The Agreement, in the file for Child #3, did not specify the person designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2024
3280.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The Emergency Contact form, in the file for Child #4, did not contain the name of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2024
3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“The Emergency Contact form, in the file for Child #3 and Child #4, did not contain consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2024
3280.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The Emergency Contact form, in the file for Child #2 and Child #4, did not contain the address of the release person(s).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2024
3280.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“An Emergency Transportation Plan was not available.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2024
3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments
“The file for Child #1, a PS child, did not contain an updated Health Assessment, which was due by 4.7.24.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2024
3280.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“The Health Assessment, in the file for Child #1, did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024
3280.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The Emergency Contact form, in the file for Child #3 and Child #4, did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2024
3280.26(a)(5) Emergency plan
“Accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions were not addressed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024
3280.26(a)(6) Emergency plan
“As confirmed by the operator, an Emergency Drill had not been conducted.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2024
3280.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted
“Evacuations routes were not posted on the main floor or loft.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024
3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility
“Fire system testing was not conducted every 30 days, as required: 7.2.23 to 8.2.23, 8.2.23 to 9.2.23, 10.2.23 to 11.2.23, 12.2.23 to 1.2.24, 1.2.24 to 2.2.24, 3.2.24 to 4.2.24, 5.2.24 to 6.2.24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2024
3280.26(a)(1)/3280.26(a)(2) Emergency plan/Emergency plan
“Shelter, Lockdown or Evacuation of children were not addressed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2024
3280.131(d)(5)/3280.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The Immunization Record, in the file for Child #1, did not contain documentation of the Hepatitis A vaccination, and a letter of exemption was not provided.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024
3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility
“The facility's fire alarm test report documented testing of the fire alarm system between 01/30/2023 and03/022023 (31 Days). The test conducted was more than 30 days apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2023
3280.26(f) Emergency plan
“The facility file lacked proof of sending a copy of the Emergency Plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2023
3280.31(e)(4)(i)/3280.31(h) Age and training/Completion of professional development
“The two most recent Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR Trainings for staff #1 were dated more than 24-months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2023
3280.72(d) Above ground window opening restricted to 6"
“One window on the second-floor, in the infant room, was able to be opened six inches or more which allowed the window to be opened fully.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2023
3280.26(d) Plan posted
“The provider did not have their Emergency Plan posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2023
3280.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“Child file #2 (YT) lacked a yearly Influenza shot for 2022/2023 with no Letter of Exemption in the File.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2023
3280.131(d)(5)/3280.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The file for Child #1 enrolled for at least 60 days, lacked written verification of immunizations.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2023
3280.14/3280.20 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The file for Staff #1 lacked completion of the UPDATED 1 Hour Health and Safety Training on or before 12/30/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2023
3280.171(c) Safe routes posted
“A copy of the facility's pick-up and drop-off procedures was not posted in a conspicuous place.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2023
3280.183 Confidentiality of Records
“Through conversation with the provider, Child Records are not kept in a locked cabinet which leaves confidential information vulnerable.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2023
3280.171(c) Safe routes posted
“Current Pick-up and Drop-off procedures were not posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2022
3280.192(5) Two written references
“Staff #1 was lacking two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2022
3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility
“The facility's fire alarm test report documented testing of the fire alarm system between 08/30/2021 and 09/30/2021. The test conducted was more than 30 days apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2022
3280.26(d) Plan posted
“A copy of the facility's current Emergency Plan was not posted in a conspicuous place.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2022
3280.26(f) Emergency plan
“The facility lacked proof of sending a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2022
3280.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The Emergency Contact form for child file #1 lacked the address of the listed release person.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2022
3280.105(a) Clean, age appropriate
“The facility's rest equipment lacked labels with the names of the specific children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2022
3280.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“The facility lacked emergency telephone numbers posted by each telephone in the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2022
3280.24(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“The operator had outdated regulations posted and had not provided parents with the information on how to access the regulations electronically.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2022
3280.33(a)/3280.192(2)(iv) Each staff person meets quals/Transcript, diploma and letters
“The file for Staff #1 did not include hours/years of experience in childcare.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2022
3280.124(c) Each child care space
“The child care space lacked emergency contact forms for children receiving care in the child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2022
3280.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“The facility lacked a posted Transportation Plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2022
3280.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“Child file #2 (YT) lacked a yearly Influenza shot for 2021 with no Letter of Exemption in the File.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2022
3280.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The Health Assessment for Staff #1 was not conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting. The initial health assessment was dated 06/22/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2022
3280.26(a) Emergency plan
“The facility lacked an Emergency Plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2022
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212 E 8th Ave, Homestead, PA
Homestead, PA 15120 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
1705 Maple St Room 203, Homestead, PA
Homestead, PA 15120 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Homestead, PA 15120 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Homestead, PA 15120 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Homestead, PA 15120 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Homestead, PA 15120 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Homestead, PA 15120 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Creating Education & Love Childcare Center 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 4, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 38 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 38 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.
12, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Its hours are not listed. Call (412) 607-9305 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 607-9305 to ask.
(412) 607-9305.
Homestead, PA 15120. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.