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Dana L Hunter Group Child Care Home

304 E 8th Ave 2nd Floor, Homestead PA 15120 · License #CER-00249203 · Group Child Care Home

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Capacity 12 childrenAges 13 mo – 15 yr1-Star programLast inspected Sep 22, 2025
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304 E 8th Ave 2nd Floor, Homestead PA 15120 · Directions

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When they operate

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Ages served

Young Toddler (13-24 mos.)Older Toddler (25-36 mos.)Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K)Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.)Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.)
  • 1-Star quality rating
  • Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
  • Licensed for 12 children
14
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Pennsylvania OCDEL
4
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
3.5
Pennsylvania average
4.6

Inspection history & violations

Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning
Sep 22, 2025 — Renewal
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • Violation

    3280.31(e)(4)(i) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and CPR. All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.

    The two most recent Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR Trainings for staff #4 were dated more than 24-months apart. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)

    Corrected by Sep 22, 2025

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  • Violation

    3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.

    The file(s) for Staff Person(s) #1 contained PA State Police, Child Abuse and DHS FBI Clearances that were dated more than 60 months apart. The file(s) for Staff Person(s) #1, #2 and #3 lacked an updated NSOR certificate. The file(s) for Staff Person(s) #2 contained a Child Abuse and DHS FBI Clearances that were dated more than 60 months apart. The file(s) for Staff Person(s) #3 contained PA State Police and Child Abuse Clearances that were dated more than 60 months apart.

    Corrected by Sep 22, 2025

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  • Violation

    3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports.

    The Updated Child Health Assessment for Child #1 (OT) was dated more than 12 months apart. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)

    Corrected by Sep 22, 2025

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  • Violation

    3280.95(a)/3280.95(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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met

    The facility's fire alarm test report documented testing of the fire alarm system between: 10.11.2024 - 11.12.2024 (32 Days); 01.11.2025 - 02.12.2025 (32 Days); 05.07.2025 - 06.10.2025 (34 Days); 07.11.2025 - 08.11.2025 (31 Days) and 08.02.2025 - 09.02.2025 (31 Days). These tests were conducted more than 30 days apart.

    Corrected by Sep 22, 2025

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May 21, 2025 — Unannounced Monitoring
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    3280.95(a)/3280.95(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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met.

    The fire detection system had not been tested at least once every 30 days during the following time periods: 10/11 to 11/12/2024 and 1/10 to 2/12/2025; and it had been more than 30 days since the fire detection system had been last tested on 4/11/2025.

    Corrected by Jun 10, 2025

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Sep 25, 2024 — Renewal
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • Violation

    3280.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

    Staff person #2 --- has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/Pediatric CPR.

    Corrected by Sep 25, 2024

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  • Violation

    3280.31(e)(4)(i) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and CPR. All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.

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

    Corrected by Sep 25, 2024

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  • Violation

    3280.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

    The two most recent PA State Police and Child Abuse clearances for Staff #1 were dated more than 60 months apart. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)

    Corrected by Sep 25, 2024

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  • Violation

    3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports.

    The Updated Child Health Assessment for Child #1 (PS) Child #2 (OT) was dated more than 12 months apart. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)

    Corrected by Sep 25, 2024

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Sep 18, 2023 — Renewal
5 violations cited · view state record
5 violations
  • Violation

    3280.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

    The two most recent FBI Clearances for Staff #1 were dated more than 60 months apart.

    Corrected by Sep 18, 2023

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  • Violation

    3280.69(a) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.

    The water temperature in the boy's and girl's restroom sink was measured at 129 degrees which was accessible to children.

    Corrected by Sep 18, 2023

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  • Violation

    3280.131(d)(5)/3280.131(e)(1) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

    Child file #1 (YT) and #2 (YT) lacked a yearly Influenza shot for 2022 or 2023 with no Letter of Exemption in the File.

    Corrected by Sep 19, 2023

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  • Violation

    3280.151(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 two most recent Health Assessments for Staff #1, #2 and #3 were dated more than 24-months apart.

    Corrected by Sep 18, 2023

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  • Violation

    3280.95(a)/3280.95(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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met.

    The facility's fire alarm test report documented testing of the fire alarm system between 03/15/2023 - 04/17/2023 (33 Days) and 08/14/2023 - 09/18/2023 (35 Days). The tests conducted were more than 30 days apart.

    Corrected by Sep 18, 2023

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Dec 22, 2022 — Unannounced Monitoring
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    3280.151(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 Health Assessments for Staff #1 and #2 are dated after their start date.

    Corrected by Dec 22, 2022

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Dec 19, 2022 — Unannounced Monitoring
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    3280.151(c)(1)/3280.192(3) · An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

    The initial health assessment for Staff #1 and #2 were dated after their dates of hire.

    Corrected by Dec 21, 2022

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Oct 5, 2022 — Unannounced Monitoring
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    3280.31(f) · Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3280.31(f) (1-10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1 -- will have until 10/28/2022 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 --- must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an primary staff person who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1 --, staff person #1-- may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

    Staff person #1 and #2 --- has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First/Aid and Pediatric CPR. The file for Staff Person #1 had the six-hour training for Health and Safety Training dated: 08/23/2016 and based on C-22-02 this was not taken within the acceptable timeframes. Staff person #1 did not complete the required 10-hour Health and Safety Training that went into effect beginning April 29, 2022.

    Corrected by Nov 1, 2022

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Sep 26, 2022 — Renewal
5 violations cited · view state record
5 violations
  • Violation

    3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.

    The Child Abuse and FBI Clearances in the files for staff #1 and #2 were dated after their Date of Hire.

    Corrected by Oct 6, 2022

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  • Violation

    3280.105(a) · Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

    The facility's rest equipment lacked labels with the names of the specific children.

    Corrected by Oct 5, 2022

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  • Violation

    3280.182(2)/3280.182(8) · A child's record must contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.A child's record must contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.

    The file for child #1 lacked a fee agreement form.

    Corrected by Oct 6, 2022

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  • Violation

    3280.192(4) · A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.

    The disclosure statements in the files for Staff #1 and #2 were on outdated forms not used since prior to 2015.

    Corrected by Oct 5, 2022

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  • Violation

    3280.94(a)(1) · The primary staff person 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.

    Fire drills were not conducted every 60 days with the last documented fire drill dated: 09/12/2021 - 11/25/2021 (74 days).

    Corrected by Oct 6, 2022

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Sep 15, 2021 — Renewal
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) · (a) Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)).(b) The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met.

    The facility operator was unable to obtain verification of the document indicating that the fire detection system was tested annually by a fire safety professional. The landlord was unable to provide the document. The landlord indicated that he both tested the system monthly himself and has had the system inspected recently by a fire safety professional.

    Corrected by Sep 15, 2021

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Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Sep 22, 2025 inspection noted: “The two most recent Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR Trainings for staff #4 were dated more than 24-months apart. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The May 21, 2025 inspection noted: “The fire detection system had not been tested at least once every 30 days during the following time periods: 10/11 to 11/12/2024 and 1/10 to 2/12/2025; and it h…” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Sep 25, 2024 inspection noted: “Staff person #2 --- has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid…” — what has changed since then?

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