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Tishas Tender Care
1217 Margaret St, Homestead PA 15120 · License #CER-00245247 · Family Child Care Home
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- (412) 656-1790
- Fareham14@gmail.com
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- Address
- 1217 Margaret St, Homestead PA 15120 · Directions
Hours
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Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 1-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 6 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3290.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
The file for Staff #1 did not contain any Disclosure Statement. The file for Staff #1 contained an expired NSOR Certificate dated 6.26.20, and none thereafter.
Corrected by Dec 15, 2025
- Violation
3290.62 · Outside walkways shall be free from ice, snow, leaves, equipment and other hazards.
The brown carpet on the front porch, where children enter the facility, was torn and fragmented approximately 1 1/2' x 2', showing the worn, green padding and wooden floorboards, which created a tripping/falling hazard.
Corrected by Dec 15, 2025
- Violation
3290.64(a) · 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 kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.
A Lysol Spray can (10 oz.) was located on the mantle in the dining room, which stated, "Keep out of reach of children," and was accessible to children. Two (2) containers of lighter fluid were located on the porch leading into the facility, which stated, "Combustible. Harmful or fatal if swallowed. Keep out of reach of children," and were accessible to children: Kingsford Charcoal Lighter (32 oz.) and Cooks Lighter Fluid (32 oz.).
Corrected by Dec 15, 2025
- Violation
3290.73(c) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.
The first-aid kit contained two (2) items: scissors and band-aids. Soap, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, and nonporous gloves were missing.
Corrected by Dec 15, 2025
- Violation
3290.111(a) · A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group.
A written plan of daily activities was not available, as confirmed by the operator.
Corrected by Dec 15, 2025
- Violation
3290.117(c) · A veterinarian's certificate of current rabies immunization is required for a cat or dog at the facility. The certificate shall be on file when the cat or dog is present.
A veterinarian's certificate of current rabies immunization was not available, as the operator confirmed that the new dog (Cocoa) had not yet received the immunizations.
Corrected by Jan 16, 2026
- Violation
3290.123(a)(6)/3290.182(2) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record must contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.
The Agreement, in the files for Child #1 and Child #2, did not specify the date of the child's admission.
Corrected by Dec 15, 2025
- Violation
3290.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
The Emergency Contact form, in the file for Child #2, did not include the phone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Corrected by Dec 15, 2025
- Violation
3290.124(d) · A written plan shall be conspicuously posted which identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency. The plan must accompany a staff person who leaves the facility on an excursion with children.
A written plan which identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency, was not available, as confirmed by the operator.
Corrected by Dec 15, 2025
- Violation
3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) · The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
The file for Child #1 (see IS Code Sheet) contained documentation of a parent review of the emergency contact information and financial agreement on 1.17.25 and 10.23.25, which exceeded the 6-month review/update requirement. The file for Child #3 (see IS Code Sheet) contained documentation of a parent review of the emergency contact information and financial agreement on 5.13.25, and none prior to that date, which did not meet the 6-month review/update requirement. The file for Child #4 (see IS Code Sheet) did not contain any documentation of a parent review of the emergency contact information and financial agreement, which did not meet the 6-month review/update regulatory requirement.
Corrected by Dec 15, 2025
- Violation
3290.151(a)(2)/3290.192(2) · 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. 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 file for Staff #1 contained documentation of a Health Assessment dated beyond 24 months ago.
Corrected by Dec 23, 2025
- Violation
3290.94(a)(1) · Fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.
The last fire drill documented by the provider, occurred on 5.30.25, which exceeded the 60-day requirement.
Corrected by Jan 30, 2026
- Violation
3290.94(a)(5) · Evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.
An evacuation route was not posted on two (2) of the three (3) levels of the facility: none on top floor or basement, as confirmed by the operator.
Corrected by Jan 8, 2026
- Violation
3290.95(a)/3290.95(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 operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met.
THIRD CITATION: The facility continued to lack operable smoke alarms that are interconnected, via hardwire, Bluetooth connectivity or any other means that allow for communication between smoke alarms, as required per Announcement C-23-01. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 7/9/25 and 9/16/25. In addition, the last fire system test, documented by the provider as having occurred on 6.5.25, exceeded the 30-day requirement.
Corrected by Dec 15, 2025
- Violation
3290.22(a) · The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office posted at the same location.
The current Certificate of Compliance was not posted or available, as the one available was dated 8.25.24 to 8.25.25, as confirmed by the operator.
Corrected by Dec 15, 2025
- Violation
3290.22(c) · The operator shall post a copy of each inspection summary issued by the Department next to the facility's certificate of compliance in a conspicuous location used by parents. The inspection summary must remain posted until an agent of the Department verifies that each noncompliance item noted on the inspection summary has been corrected.
The Inspection Summary, with uncorrected noncompliance, was not posted or available, as confirmed by the operator.
Corrected by Nov 20, 2025
- Violation
3290.24(b) · The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. Each review and update of the emergency plan shall be documented in writing and kept on file at the facility.
The most current review of the Emergency Plan on file was conducted on 7.22.24, more than a year ago.
Corrected by Nov 29, 2025
- Violation
3290.24(d) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
The most current review of the Annual Emergency Drill on file was dated 6.29.24, more than a year ago.
Corrected by Dec 15, 2025
- Violation
3290.31(f)/3290.192(4) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include records of training required by the Department.
SECOND CITATION: The file for Staff #1 contained documentation of only nine (9) out of twelve (12) required hours of annual child care training. PREVIOUSLY CITED on 9/16/25.
Corrected by Dec 15, 2025
- Violation
3290.95(a)/3290.95(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 operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in § 3290.95(a) are met.
Previously cited on 7/9/25: The facility did not have interconnected smoke detectors as required by 9/6/23 per Announcement C-23-01. When cert rep attempted to verify corrections on 7/24/25, an interconnected system had not yet been purchased and installed.
Corrected by Sep 30, 2025
- Violation
3290.31(f) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
The file for Staff Person #1 did not include any annual hours of child care training for the most recent full year of service: May, 2024-May, 2025.
Corrected by Sep 30, 2025
- Violation
3290.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
The emergency contact form in the file for Child #1 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Corrected by Jun 16, 2025
- Violation
3290.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
The emergency contact form in the file for Child #1 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for the child.
Corrected by Jun 16, 2025
- Violation
3290.181(c) · A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
The emergency contact form and fee agreement in the file for Child #1, who has been enrolled for more than 6 months, has not been updated by the parent.
Corrected by Jun 16, 2025
- Violation
3290.95(a)/3290.95(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 operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in § 3290.95(a) are met.
The facility did not have interconnected smoke detectors as required by 9/6/23 per Announcement C-23-01.
Corrected by Jul 15, 2025
- Violation
3290.73(c) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.
The first aid kit at the facility lacked tweezers and soap.
Corrected by Jul 16, 2024
- Violation
3290.123(a)(1) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
The fee agreement form for Child #1 lacked a fee amount.
Corrected by Jul 17, 2024
- Violation
3290.123(a)(2) · An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
The fee agreement form for Child #1 lacked the date fee to be paid.
Corrected by Jul 17, 2024
- Violation
3290.63 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
In the dining room, there were two electrical outlets located on the front wall that did not have outlet covers.
Corrected by Jul 26, 2024
- Violation
3290.18 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
The emergency plan on site does not include provisions regarding the facility's continuity of operations, required as of 7/1/22, as per Announcement C-22-04.
Corrected by Jul 26, 2024
- Violation
3290.31(f)(4)(i)/3290.31(g)(10) · 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. Pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
The most current Pediatric First-Aid/CPR training for Staff Person #1 is dated 4/25/21, exceeding the 24-month update (See LIS Code Sheet).
Corrected by Jun 29, 2024
- Violation
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) · 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 Person #1 lacked a Disclosure Statement. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)
Corrected by Jul 22, 2024
- Violation
3290.32(d) · One or more facility persons competent in pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques shall be at the facility when one or more children are in care.
Staff Person #1, the only staff on site, did not have a current Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR.
Corrected by Jun 29, 2024
- Violation
3290.123(a)(3) · An agreement shall specify 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 at § 3290.124(e).
The fee agreement form for Child #1 did not include services to be provided.
Corrected by Jul 17, 2024
- Violation
3290.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
The fee agreement form for Child #1 did not include a departure time.
Corrected by Jul 17, 2024
- Violation
3290.124(a) · Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.
The file for Child #1 lacked an emergency contact form.
Corrected by Jul 26, 2024
- Violation
3290.131(a)(4) · The initial health report for a school-age child must be dated in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance in 28 Pa. Code § 23.2 (relating to medical examinations).
The initial health assessment for Child #1 (School-Age) was dated 9/16/21 prior to Kindergarten enrollment (See LIS Code Sheet).
Corrected by Jul 26, 2024
- Violation
3290.95(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)).
The facility does not have documentation of 30-day fire alarm testing.
Corrected by Jul 26, 2024
- Violation
3290.24(b) · The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. Each review and update of the emergency plan shall be documented in writing and kept on file at the facility.
The facility does not have documentation that the emergency plan is reviewed annually.
Corrected by Jul 16, 2024
- Violation
3290.24(d) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
The facility does not have documentation of annual emergency drills.
Corrected by Jul 26, 2024
- Violation
3290.24(f) · The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures described in subsection (a). The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.
The facility does not have a letter explaining to parents the emergency plan procedures.
Corrected by Jul 22, 2024
- Violation
3290.31(f)/3290.192(4) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include records of training required by the Department.
The file for Staff #1 lacked all 12 hours of required annual training completed between 6/12/22-6/12/23, as per Announcement C-21-09.
Corrected by Jul 26, 2024
- Violation
3290.18 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
The file for Staff #1 lacked completion of the UPDATED 1 Hour Health and Safety Training on or before 12/30/2022. The facility files lacked a copy of the Shaken Baby, Child Maltreatment and Abusive Head Trauma policies.
Corrected by Jun 25, 2023
- Violation
3290.151(c)(1)/3290.192(2) · 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 file for staff person #1 lacked an updated Health Assessment.
Corrected by Jul 14, 2023
- Violation
3290.31(g)(10) · Pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
The file for staff #1 lacked an updated Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR Training.
Corrected by Jul 19, 2023
- Violation
3290.24(d) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
Documentation of an emergency drill held in the past 12 months was not available in the facility file.
Corrected by Jul 21, 2023
- Violation
3290.73(c) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.
The facility's first-aid kit lacked the following items: Rubber Gloves and Tape.
Corrected by Jul 26, 2022
- Violation
3290.123(a)(1) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
The Fee Agreement form for Child #1 lacked the amount of the fee to be charged.
Corrected by Jul 26, 2022
- Violation
3290.123(a)(3) · An agreement shall specify 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 at § 3290.124(e).
The Fee Agreement Form for Child #1 lacked the Services Provided.
Corrected by Jul 26, 2022
- Violation
3290.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
The Fee Agreement Form for child #1 lacked the names of the persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Jul 26, 2022
- Violation
3290.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
The Fee Agreement Form for Child File #1 lacked the Date of Admission.
Corrected by Jul 26, 2022
- Violation
3290.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
The Emergency Contact Form for Child #1 lacked the Health Insurance/MA Coverage and Health Insurance/MA Policy Number.
Corrected by Jul 26, 2022
- Violation
3290.131(e)(1) · 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.
The file for child #1 (OT) lacked a yearly Influenza shot for 2021 with no Letter of Exemption in the File.
Corrected by Aug 25, 2022
- Violation
3290.24(g) · The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
The facility lacked proof of sending a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
Corrected by Aug 15, 2022
- Violation
3290.24(a) · The facility shall have an emergency plan.
The facility did not have an appropriate emergency plan.
Corrected by Mar 24, 2022
- Violation
3290.73(c) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.
The first aid kit lacked soap.
Corrected by Mar 24, 2022
- Violation
3290.106 · 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 lacked a thermometer.
Corrected by Mar 24, 2022
- Violation
3290.151(c)(5)/3290.192(2) · An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.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 health assessment dated 10/8/21 for staff #1 lacks the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
Corrected by Mar 21, 2022
- Violation
3290.94(a)(5) · The operator 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.
The facility lacked posted evacuation routes in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.
Corrected by Mar 24, 2022
- Violation
3290.95(a)/3290.95(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 operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in § 3290.95(a) are met.
The fire extinguisher in the kitchen area was not an ABC fire extinguisher. It was not rated for kitchen use.
Corrected by Mar 24, 2022
- Violation
3290.95(a)/3290.95(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 operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in § 3290.95(a) are met.
Two of the three smoke detectors/fire detection system were functioning.
Corrected by Mar 24, 2022
- Violation
3290.95(a)/3290.95(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 operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in § 3290.95(a) are met.
The facility does not have the proof of purchase for the fire detection system.
Corrected by Mar 24, 2022
- Violation
3290.22(a)/3290.22(b) · The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office posted at the same location. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled in the facility with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.
The instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office and the regulations were not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.
Corrected by Mar 24, 2022
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Nov 12, 2025 inspection noted: “The file for Staff #1 did not contain any Disclosure Statement. The file for Staff #1 contained an expired NSOR Certificate dated 6.26.20, and none thereafter.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Jul 24, 2025 inspection noted: “Previously cited on 7/9/25: The facility did not have interconnected smoke detectors as required by 9/6/23 per Announcement C-23-01. When cert rep attempted to…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The May 28, 2025 inspection noted: “The emergency contact form in the file for Child #1 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.” — what has changed since then?
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