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Homestead, PA 15120 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Learning and Educational Daycare is a child care center in Homestead, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 107 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 12 years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Curriculum | Learning Beyond Paper |
| Staff | Ongoing professional development, annual trainings and in-center workshops |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Parent updates | Parent app (center's communication app) |
| Licensed capacity | 107 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Learning and Educational Daycare has not listed its tuition.
State record
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 1, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 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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3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The two most recent health assessments for Staff #1 (Dated: 06.05.2022 and 01.15.2025) were dated more than 24 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The two most recent PA State Police clearances for Staff #1 were dated more than 60 months apart. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2025
3270.20(a)(1) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child
“Through a conversation with the owner/operator it was determined that the regional office was not notified within 24 hours after Child #1 was injured at the facility and received emergency room treatment. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“In toddler room #2, a raised tile under the entrance door posed a cutting hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The two most recent PA State Police, Child Abuse and FBI Clearances and NSOR for Staff #1 were dated more than 60 months apart. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) The file for Staff #2 contained a Department of Education FBI clearance and not the required Department of Human Service FBI clearance. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2025
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“In the room labeled, "Old Office," a white, four cube cubby was observed to be broken exposing sharp edges posing a cutting hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The Emergency Contact forms for child files #1 lacked the address of the listed release person.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2024
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The Fee Agreement Form for Child File #1 lacked the Release Person's Name.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff #1 contained a Department of Education FBI clearance and not the required Department of Human Service FBI clearance and therefore was incorrectly provisionally hired.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The Emergency Contact Form for Child #2 lacked a signature for "Consent for Minor First Aid."”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2023
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“In the Toddler 1 Room, while observing a diaper change, Staff Person #1 did not immediately discard the soiled diaper into the lidded, plastic-lined, hands-free receptacle which posed a cross contamination hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The immunization record of Child #3 (PRE-S) lacked the following immunizations: three doses of HepB, two doses of the Rotavirus, two doses of DTAP, three doses of Pneumococcal, four doses of Polio, one dose of MMR and Varicella (Chicken Pox), two doses of Hepatitis A, and lacked a yearly Influenza shot (2022 or 2023) with no Letter of Exemption in file. The immunization record for Child #5 (PRE-S) lacked the following immunizations: one dose of Pneumococcal and lacked a yearly influenza shot (2022 or 2023) with no Letter of Exemption in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The Emergency Contact forms for child files #3 and #5 lacked the "Address of the Listed Release Person."”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2023
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The Emergency Contact Form for Child #2 lacked the "Health Insurance/MA Coverage."”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2023
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“The Emergency Contact Form for Child #1 lacked written parental "Consent for Emergency Medical Care."”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2023
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The Fee Agreement Form for Child File #3 lacked the "Release Person's Name."”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2023
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“The Fee Agreement Form for Child File #4 lacked the "Arrival and Departure Times."”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2023
3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“The Fee Agreement Form for Child #1 was lacking the "Fee Amount."”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“In the Toddler 1 Room, the plastic glazing on four pictures had multiple cracks which posed a cutting hazard. In the Toddler 2 Room, the plastic glazing on three pictures had multiple cracks which posed a cutting hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2023
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“On the second floor, an unlocked hallway door, next to the Pre-School Room, an unlabeled spray bottle and two cans of paint were accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2023
3270.123(a)(2) Date fee to be paid
“The Fee Agreement Form for Child File #1 and #4 lacked the Date Fee to be Paid.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2023
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The Health Assessments in the files for staff #4 and #5 were dated more than 24 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 27, 2022
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The Emergency Contact Form for Child #4 lacked the Health Insurance/MA Policy Number.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 12, 2022
3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually
“The two most recent Emergency Plan Trainings for Staff #2 were dated more than 12-months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 14, 2022
3270.131(a) Health information
“The initial health assessment for Child #1 was dated more than two years prior to the first day of attendance at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2022
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The Updated Child Health Assessments for Children #1, #2 and #5 were dated more than 12 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2022
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“*Child #1 was physically disciplined by staff #1 when the child's arm was held during an episode of toy throwing leaving a mark on the child's arm.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2021
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“**Child #1 was physically disciplined by staff #1 when the child's arm was held during an episode of toy throwing leaving a mark on the child's arm.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2021
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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. Learning and Educational Daycare 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 September 1, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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.
107, 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 7:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 205-3287 to ask.
(412) 205-3287.
212 E 8th Ave, Homestead, PA 15120. The nearest other daycare we list is Monas Angels Childcare, 0.2 miles away.