Learning and Educational Daycare
212 E 8th Ave, Homestead, PA
5.0· 6 reviews
Sister I Need You Daycare
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Sister I Need You Daycare
Sister I Need You Daycare is a group home daycare in Homestead, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 12 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 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 66 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidy
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 12 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 | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Sister I Need You Daycare
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 12 children
- License number
- #CER-00252586
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 6, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 8 of 8 visits · 66 rules in all · 63 corrected
- Records and paperwork 17
- Health, medication and illness 15
- Staff training and qualifications 13
- Supervision and ratios 8
- Safety and hazards 7
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Background checks 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Transportation 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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Aug 6, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3280.24(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“The posted Certificate of Compliance was dated 4.5.25 to 4.5.26, which was not the current certificate.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2026
Jan 29, 2026Inspection10 rules cited
3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The Health Assessment, in the files for Staff #1 and Staff #2, was conducted more than 24 months ago, and an updated Health Assessment was not completed.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2026
3280.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The file for Child #4 (see IS Code Sheet) did not contain any Child Service Reports, which are required every six (6) months.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2026
3280.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“The Agreement, in the file for Child #2, did not specify the fee amount.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2026
3280.31(e)(4)(i)/3280.192(2)(iii) Age and training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for Staff #1 and Staff #2 contained documentation of Pediatric First-Aid/CPR training which expired on 6.2.25, and it was not renewed until 1.23.26.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2026
3280.26(c)/3280.192(2)(iii) Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for Staff #1 and Staff #2 contained documentation of Emergency Plan training on 8.12.24 and 11/2025, which exceeded the annual (12-month) requirement.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2026
3280.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“The Agreement, in the file for Child #2, did not specify the arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2026
3280.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The Emergency Contact form, in the file for Child #2, did not include the address of the physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2026
3280.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The Emergency Contact form, in the files for Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4, did not include the enrolling parent's work address or work phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2026
3280.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The Emergency Contact form, in the file for Child #2, did not include the release person's address.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2026
3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The file for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5 did not contain documentation that the parent reviewed/updated the emergency contact and financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period, as the last reviews were: Child #1 on 11.11.24, Child #2 on 4.3.24, Child #3 on 3.2.24, Child #4 on 3.22.24, and Child #5 on 3.22.24.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2026
Dec 3, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“SECOND CITATION: The file for Staff #1 did not include documentation of tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 11.10.25. The file for Staff #2 did not contain documentation of a tuberculosis screening at initial employment.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2025
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“SECOND CITATION: The file for Staff #1 did not contain verification of child care experience. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 11.10.25.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2025
3270.54(a) Two facility persons present in facility
“SECOND CITATION: Staff #1 was alone at the facility with two (2) preschool children and one (1) older toddler, until Staff #3 arrived approximately thirty (30) minutes later. PREVIOUSY CITED ON 11.10.25.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2025
3270.37(b)(3) 8th grade + 2 yrs
“The file for Staff #2 did not contain proof of any education records, including school transcripts/high school diploma/GED or verification of experience with children, and therefore it could not be determined if Staff #2 is qualified to work in this position.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2025
3270.151(c)(5) Physician/CRNP assessment
“Although the file for Staff #2 contained a Health Assessment, it did not address the staff's suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2025
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(4) Exam communicable disease/Information re: medical problems
“Although the file for Staff #2 contained a Health Assessment, it did not address communicable diseases or medical problems that might threaten the health of the child or prohibit the staff from providing adequate care to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2025
Nov 4, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
3270.54(a) Two facility persons present in facility
“Staff #1 was alone at the facility with two (2) preschool children and one (1) older toddler, until Staff #2 arrived approximately thirty (30) minutes later.”
3270.34(c) Employed and present 30 hrs/wk
“As confirmed by the Operator, the facility has not had a director present since August 2025, and the expected return date is December 2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“A Homeline Scent, Automatic Spray can (6.17 oz) was located on a shelf, 3" above a crib, which stated, "Keep out of reach of children," and was accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for Staff #1 did not include documentation of tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment.”
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for Staff #1 did not contain verification of child care experience.”
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The file for Staff #1 did not contain documentation of Mandated Reporter training or Pediatric First-Aid training, and Staff #1 was not supervised by a staff who had completed those trainings.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On the blue wall, to the left of the television, was broken/peeling wood paneling and baseboard, approximately 5", which was not in good repair and created a scraping/choking hazard. On the blue wall, to the left of the television was a broken outlet plate on the two-prong outlet, allowing access to the inside of the plug, which created a scraping/cutting/shocking hazard. On the bottom of the wall, from the rubber base cove, approximately 4" x 3', to the left of the toilet in the restroom, was damaged paneling, which appeared to have been damaged by liquid and was not in good repair, which created a scraping hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for Staff #1 did not contain documentation of the following clearances: State Police, Child Abuse, or FBI. The file for Staff #1 did not contain a request for the State Police or FBI clearances and was, therefore, incorrectly provisionally hired.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for Staff #1 (see IS Code Sheet) did not contain documentation of any health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025
Jan 13, 2025Inspection26 rules cited
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The First-Aid Kit, located in the gray cabinet in the Main Room, did not contain gloves. The First-Aid Kit, located in the excursion bag, did not contain tape.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2025
3270.123(a)(3)/3270.124(f) Services proceeded/Updated every 6 months
“The file for Child #1 contained an undated Child Service Report, therefore, the date of the report could not be determined. The file for Child #2 did not contain any Child Service Reports, which are required at least once every six (6) months.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2025
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The Agreement, in the files for Child #1 and Child #3, did not specify the person(s) designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2025
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“The Agreement, in the files for Child #1 and Child #3, did not specify the date of admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2025
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The Emergency Contact form, in the files for Child #1 and Child #2 did not contain the enrolling parent's home address. The Emergency Contact form, in the files for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4 did not contain the enrolling parent's work address or work phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2025
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The Emergency Contact form, in the file for Child #3, did not contain the Health Insurance coverage. The Emergency Contact form, in the files for Child #3 and Child #5, did not contain the Health Insurance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The Emergency Contact form, in the files for Child #2 and Child #5, did not contain the release person's address. The Emergency Contact form, in the files for Child #1 and Child #2, did not contain the release person's phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2025
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“An Emergency Care Transportation Plan was not displayed in the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“As confirmed by the operator, Staff #1, Staff #2, Staff #3, and Staff #4 did not complete Fire Safety Training by 8.30.24, which exceeded the annual requirement.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2025
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The files for Staff #1, Staff #2, and Staff #4 did not contain documentation of a written evaluation in 2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2025
3270.54(a) Two facility persons present in facility
“Staff #4 was alone at the facility with two (2) preschool children, until Staff #1 arrived.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2025
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“There was no documentation in the files for Child #1 and Child #2 that the Emergency Contact form and Agreement were reviewed/updated in a 6-month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2025
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The most recent Health Assessments, in the file for Child #1, a preschool child, were dated more than 12 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2025
3270.131(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 disease.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2025
3270.133(3)/3270.133(4) Name on bottle/Locked
“An Albuterol inhaler, without a child's name, was located in an open cubby with no door, and was accessible to children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The Health Assessment, in the file for Staff #4 (see IS Code Sheet), was dated 3.17.23, following initial service with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2025
3270.171(c) Safe routes posted
“A Pick-Up and Drop-Off notification was not posted in the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2025
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The Emergency Contact form, in the files for Child #1 and Child #3, did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care or administration of minor first-aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2025
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“As confirmed by the owner, the file for Staff #4 did not contain proof of education because her school was no longer operational, so it was unable to be determined if Staff #4 qualified as an aide.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2025
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“The files for Staff #1 (see IS Code Sheet) and Staff #2 (see IS Code Sheet) contained documentation of Pediatric First-Aid/CPR training on 6.20.23, which was beyond 90 days of working with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Documentation for testing of the Fire Detection System exceeded the required 30-day testing: 2.1.24 to 3.14.24 to 4.30.24, 7.17.24 to 8.19.24 to 9.23.24, 11.12.24 to 12.16.24.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2025
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“As confirmed by the operator, Staff #1, Staff #2, and Staff #4 did not complete any of the required, 12 hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“Documentation was not available that the operator notified the local traffic safety authorities, in writing, of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2025
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“A Parent Letter was not available regarding the emergency procedures.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The file for Staff #2 contained documentation of Health & Safety - 1-Hour Update training on 4.20.23, which was due by 12.30.22.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2025
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“The Agreement, in the files for Child #1 and Child #3, did not specify the arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2025
Mar 20, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The Emergency Contact Form for Child File #4 lacked the Enrolling Parent's Work Address. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The Emergency Contact Form for Child #1, #3 and #5 lacked a signature for "Consent for Minor First Aid." (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The Emergency Contact form for child files #4 lacked the Address of the listed release person. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) The Emergency Contact form for child files #3 lacked the Name, Address and Phone Number of the listed release person. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“The emergency contact form for Child Files #1, #3 and #5 lacked written parental consent for emergency medical care. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“The Fee Agreement Form for Child Files #1, #2, #3 and #5 lacked the "Arrival and Departure Times." (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The Fee Agreement Form for Child File #1, #3, #4 and #5 lacked the Release Person's Name. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for Child #2 (OT) and Child #3 (OT) lacked an Updated Health Report within the last year. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024
Jan 16, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The files 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: Jan 19, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The two most recent FBI Clearances for Staff #1 were dated more than 60 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2024
Jan 11, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The two most recent Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR Trainings for Staff Person #1 were more than 24 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2024
3270.75(a) In child care spaces
“The facility lacked a first aid kit.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“The wall on the right side of the main room, where the blue and yellow paint meet, a wood paneling corner is exposed causing a cutting hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2024
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“The facility's bathrooms lacked handwashing signs above the toilet and sink.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2024
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“In the restroom the water temperature was measured at 128 degrees.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Sister I Need You Daycare
Is Sister I Need You Daycare licensed?
Yes. Sister I Need You Daycare is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Sister I Need You Daycare last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 6, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Sister I Need You Daycare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 66 rules across 8 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 63 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 Sister I Need You Daycare care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Sister I Need You Daycare accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Sister I Need You Daycare's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Sister I Need You Daycare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 451-8020 to ask.
What is Sister I Need You Daycare's phone number?
(412) 451-8020.
Where is Sister I Need You Daycare?
Homestead, PA 15120. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.