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Just Like Home Daycare Center
125 Center Grange Rd, Aliquippa PA 15001 · License #CER-00237542 · Child Care Center
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- (724) 774-6665
- breannah@jlhdc.net
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- Address
- 125 Center Grange Rd, Aliquippa PA 15001 · Directions
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Care & schedule
When they operate
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Ages served
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- 2-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 63 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The file for Staff #1 contained a mandated reporter training that was obtained more than 90 days after their start date.
Corrected by Apr 9, 2026
- Violation
3270.103 · Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
In the older toddler room upstairs, there were empty plastic bags observed being stored in an unlocked drawer next to the sink that was accessible to the children.
Corrected by Apr 9, 2026
- Violation
3270.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
The file for Staff #1 is lacking 2 written, nonfamily reference letters.
Corrected by Dec 26, 2025
- Violation
3270.66(e) · Arts and crafts materials shall be nontoxic.
There was a can of Equate Shave Foam labeled keep out of reach of children in a bin in the older toddler area upstairs, when Certification Rep asked staff what it was used for staff replied that it was used to make the play doh that the children were playing with when Certification Rep arrived.
Corrected by Dec 17, 2025
- Violation
3270.94(a)(1) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.
On two occasions, 7.1.25-9.2.25 and 9.2.25-11.21.25, there were more than 60 days in between fire drills.
Corrected by Dec 18, 2025
- Violation
3270.66(b) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.
A spray bottle of cleaning solution that was not labeled with the contents was observed under the sink in the 2-year-old childcare space.
Corrected by Apr 1, 2025
- Violation
3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.
An exposed bolt on the right side of the toilet in the bathroom attached to the 2-year-old childcare space was observed during the renewal inspection.
Corrected by Apr 1, 2025
- Violation
3270.94(a)(1) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.
Based on the documentation on the fire drill log, the last fire drill occurred more than 60 days ago on 2/5/2024.
Corrected by Jul 2, 2024
- Violation
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
Based on the documentation of the testing of the fire detection system, the last testing of the fire detection system occurred more than 30 days ago on 2/23/2024.
Corrected by Jul 2, 2024
- Violation
3270.113(c) · A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family.
Based on conversations with staff, staff #1 was screaming at a parent, in the classroom with children present. When the parent went into another classroom and closed the door, staff #1 continued to scream at the parent and bang on the closed door.
Corrected by May 7, 2024
- Violation
3270.113(d) · A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.
Based on conversations with staff, staff #1 was screaming at a parent, in the classroom with children present. When the parent went into another classroom and closed the door, staff #1 continued to scream at the parent and bang on the closed door. Staff #1 was heard calling the parent a "big mouth" in the presence of children.
Corrected by May 7, 2024
- Violation
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.
Documentation of annual fire safety training for staff person #1 exceeded 12 months (10/5/2022 and 2/29/2024).
Corrected by Mar 19, 2024
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The current FBI clearance (3/1/2024) of staff person #1 was updated more than 60 months from the prior (1/17/2019).
Corrected by Mar 19, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
The emergency contact form of child #2 did not contain the work address of the enrolling parent who signed the form.
Corrected by Mar 19, 2024
- Violation
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings).
The immunization record of child #1 contained documentation of 3 of the 4 DTaP vaccinations as recommended by the ACIP and did not have an acceptable exemption on file.
Corrected by Mar 19, 2024
- Violation
3270.133(3) · The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container.
A bottle of Tylenol in the kitchen area was not labeled with the name of the child for whom it is intended.
Corrected by Mar 19, 2024
- Violation
3270.151(a) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.
The current health assessment (5/10/2023) of staff person #1 exceeded 24 months from the prior health assessment (2/25/2021).
Corrected by Mar 19, 2024
- Violation
3270.131(d)(5) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.
The immunization record of Child #1 was observed to contain 2 out of the 3 Polio vaccines, 1 out of 2 Hep A vaccines, 2 out of the 3 Hep B vaccines as recommended by the ACIP and did not have an acceptable exemption on file.
Corrected by Mar 19, 2024
- Violation
3270.131(e)(3) · The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). Child #1 must be dismissed from care by close of business 3/18/24 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.
The immunization record of Child #1 was observed to contain 2 out of the 3 Polio vaccines, 1 out of 2 Hep A vaccines, 2 out of the 3 Hep B vaccines as recommended by the ACIP and did not have an acceptable exemption on file.
Corrected by Mar 19, 2024
- Violation
3270.137 · An operator who observes an enrolled child with symptoms of a communicable disease or infection that can be transmitted directly or indirectly and which may threaten the health of children in care shall exclude the child from attendance until the operator receives notification from a physician or a CRNP that the child is no longer considered a threat to the health of others. The notification shall be retained in the child's file. Diseases and conditions which require exclusion are specified in 28 Pa. Code Chapter 27 (relating to communicable and noncommunicable diseases).
Based on conversation with facility person #1, children with symptoms of a communicable disease or infection that can be transmitted directly or indirectly, and which may threaten the health of children in care were excluded from care at the facility, however, a doctor's note was not obtained from a physician and added to the children's files.
Corrected by Oct 12, 2023
- Violation
3270.75(b) · A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.
The first aid kit in the downstairs toddler space was accessible to the children on a hook in the cubby.
Corrected by Apr 30, 2023
- Violation
3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.
A written annual evaluation was not completed by the director for facility person #1 and 2.
Corrected by Apr 30, 2023
- Violation
3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.
The downstairs toddler space contained a blue rug which was curling on the edge creating a tripping hazard. The chain link fences defining the outdoor play spaces contained exposed bolts. The gate of play space farthest from the building contained pole which was not stabilized into the ground and the bottom frame of the gate was rusted and broken.
Corrected by May 20, 2023
- Violation
3270.82(h) · A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.
Downstairs, the first restroom on the right, contained a changing table which did not have a posted handwashing sign.
Corrected by Apr 30, 2023
- Violation
3270.82(i) · A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.
Downstairs, the second restroom on the right, did not contain a lidded trash can.
Corrected by Apr 30, 2023
- Violation
3270.91(a) · Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.
One doorway in the downstairs infant space was blocked by an infant play yard.
Corrected by Apr 30, 2023
- Violation
3270.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.
A small, round manipulative in the outdoor play space (closest to the building) was cracked.
Corrected by Apr 30, 2023
- Violation
3270.123(a)(3) · The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).
Documentation of the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided was not provided within the past 6 months for child #1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
Corrected by Apr 30, 2023
- Violation
3270.131(b)(2) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.
The most recent health assessments of child #4, identified as a preschool age child (see coded LIS sheet), exceeded 12 months (dated 10/29/2021 and 11/10/2022).
Corrected by Apr 30, 2023
- Violation
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings).
The immunization records of child #3, 4 and 5 did not contain documentation of a current influenza vaccination as recommended by the ACIP or an acceptable exemption.
Corrected by Apr 30, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
The file of facility person #1, employed with the legal entity prior to 12/19/2020 (see coded LIS sheet), contained documentation of 1 hour of training between the training year of 12/19/2021 to12/19/2022 lacking 11 hours of annual professional development.
Corrected by Apr 30, 2023
- Violation
3270.14/3270.21 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation.Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
The facility did not have a policy which included recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child, and did not address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.
Corrected by Jun 24, 2022
- Violation
3270.66(a)/3270.133(4) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children.
The back left classroom contained stain, Tylenol and pain medication, all labeled keep out of the reach of children, accessible to children in unlocked drawers.
Corrected by Jun 22, 2022
- Violation
3270.72(d) · Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.
Two windows, the first and last on the right in the preschool/SA room, are above ground level, accessible to children and were able to be opened more than 6 inches.
Corrected by Jun 27, 2022
- Violation
3270.103 · Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
The infant/toddler space contained foam, which was wrapped around a metal pole and accessible to children still placing objects in their mouths.
Corrected by Jun 22, 2022
- Violation
3270.107 · A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.
The refrigerator in the infant/toddler classroom did not contain a thermometer.
Corrected by Jun 22, 2022
- Violation
3270.124(b)(5) · Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.
The emergency contact information of child #1 did not include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation or documentation this is not applicable to the child.
Corrected by Jun 24, 2022
- Violation
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
Though the wireless interconnected fire detection system was operable, the hard-wired interconnected fire detection system did not operate when tested by the operator. It was stated both systems were required to obtain the occupancy permit. The system was repaired by a technician, and operational when the certification representative left the facility.
Corrected by Jun 22, 2022
- Violation
3270.25(a) · The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.
Though a copy of the regulations were accessible to parents, the facility did not provide the parents of enrolled children information on how to access the regulations electronically.
Corrected by Jun 24, 2022
- Violation
3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.
Observed in the following areas: Front Entrance: Hole in siding with frayed edge and two protruding nails. Toddler Room: Electrical Insulation Cover near stage separating from wall, which creates a pinch hazard. Preschool Room: Electrical Outlet Box separating from wall, which creates a pinch hazard. Outdoor Play Space: Wood framework at bottom of exit door splintering. Side molding missing and bottom molding separating from building.
Corrected by Mar 25, 2022
- Violation
3270.82(h) · A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.
Handwashing signs were not posted near the sinks and toilets in the facility.
Corrected by Mar 25, 2022
- Violation
3270.107 · A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.
The refrigerator in the kitchen lacked a working thermometer.
Corrected by Mar 25, 2022
- Violation
3270.94(a)(5) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.
Evacuation routes were not posted on each floor of the facility.
Corrected by Mar 25, 2022
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Mar 26, 2026 inspection noted: “The file for Staff #1 contained a mandated reporter training that was obtained more than 90 days after their start date.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Dec 17, 2025 inspection noted: “The file for Staff #1 is lacking 2 written, nonfamily reference letters.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Mar 27, 2025 inspection noted: “A spray bottle of cleaning solution that was not labeled with the contents was observed under the sink in the 2-year-old childcare space.” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error