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Polk-A-Dot Group Day Care Home

201 W 9th Ave, Homestead PA 15120 · License #CER-00241170 · Group Child Care Home

Granted; enrollment ACT
Capacity 12 childrenAges 0 mo – 15 yr1-Star programLast inspected Mar 31, 2026
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201 W 9th Ave, Homestead PA 15120 · Directions

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When they operate

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Ages served

Newborn (Under 6 Weeks)Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.)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
7
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
1.8
Pennsylvania average
4.6

Inspection history & violations

Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning
Mar 31, 2026 — Renewal
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • 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 file for Child #1 (PS) reflects that the most recent Updated Health Assessment was completed more than 12 months after the Initial Health Assessment. Specifically, the initial health assessment for Child #1 was dated: 03.20.2024 and the updated health assessment was dated: 12.15.2025. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)

    Corrected by Mar 31, 2026

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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 (Dated: 03.07.2022 and 02.21.2025) were dated more than 24 months apart. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)

    Corrected by Mar 31, 2026

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  • Violation

    3280.131(a) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.

    The initial health assessment(s) for Child(ren) File(s) #2 and #3 had an initial health assessment dated 03.18.2026 and 01.05.2025, respectively, which is more than 60 days from the first day of attendance at the facility. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)

    Corrected by Mar 31, 2026

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Mar 19, 2025 — Renewal
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • 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 for staff #1 contains an FBI clearance that was updated late. It was due 8/2024 and obtained 2/2025.

    Corrected by Mar 19, 2025

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Aug 8, 2024 — Allocated Unannounced Monitoring
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Mar 20, 2024 — Renewal
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • Violation

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

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

    Corrected by Mar 20, 2024

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  • Violation

    3280.131(a) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.

    The Updated Child Health Assessment for Child #3 was dated more than 12 months apart.

    Corrected by Apr 8, 2024

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  • Violation

    3280.131(a)/3280.131(e) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.

    The Initial Child Health Report and Immunizations for Child Files #1 (PS; Dated: 05/2023) (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)

    Corrected by Apr 8, 2024

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Mar 15, 2023 — Renewal
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 facility file was lacking proof of purchase for the fire detection system.

    Corrected by Mar 15, 2023

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Mar 16, 2022 — Renewal
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • Violation

    3280.131(a)(3)/3280.182(1) · The initial health report for an older toddler or preschool child shall be dated no more than 1 year prior to the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports.

    The file for child #2 lacks an updated health assessment.

    Corrected by May 16, 2022

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  • Violation

    3280.131(d)(5)/3280.182(1) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports.

    The files for children #1 and #2 lack updated flu vaccinations.

    Corrected by Mar 30, 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.

    Between 3/2021 and 3/2022, 2 fire drills exceeded 60 days.

    Corrected by Mar 16, 2022

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Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Mar 31, 2026 inspection noted: “The file for Child #1 (PS) reflects that the most recent Updated Health Assessment was completed more than 12 months after the Initial Health Assessment. Specif…” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Mar 19, 2025 inspection noted: “The file for staff #1 contains an FBI clearance that was updated late. It was due 8/2024 and obtained 2/2025.” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Mar 20, 2024 inspection noted: “The two most recent Child Abuse clearances for Staff #1 were dated more than 60 months apart. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)” — what has changed since then?

Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error