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Dana L Hunter Group Child Care Home

Homestead, PA · Allegheny County
E 8th Ave, Homestead, PA 15120
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Capacity
12 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
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State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (412) 462-4426
E 8th Ave
Homestead, PA 15120
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✓ Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00249203
License Issued
Dec 15, 2025
Active Through
Dec 15, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 5

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DANA L HUNTER GROUP CHILD CARE HOME is a Family Child Care in HOMESTEAD PA, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-09-22 Renewal 3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments

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

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The child's health assessment was found in the file, fixing the citation.
2025-09-22 Renewal 3280.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: 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)

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The new First Aid/CPR card was in the file which fixed this citation.
2025-09-22 Renewal 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: 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.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The new clearances for staff #1, #2 and #3 had updated clearances in the file.
2025-09-22 Renewal 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) - FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b)

Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: 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.

Correction Required: 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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The last fire drill was dated 09.02.2025 which fixed the citation.
2025-05-21 Unannounced Monitoring 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) - FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b)

Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: 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.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The fire detection system was tested on 6/10/2025.
2024-09-25 Renewal 3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments

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

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent gave updated health assessments for each child on 06/2024.
2024-09-25 Renewal 3280.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: 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)

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 had First Aid/CPR corrected with the date of 09/29/2023.
2024-09-25 Renewal 3280.31(f) - Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.31(f)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: 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.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
First Aid/CPR was taken 11/01/2022 and updated 09/29/2023.
2024-09-25 Renewal 3280.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: 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)

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Clearances were renewed. The PSP was dated: 08/14/2024 and CA 08/20/2024.
2023-09-18 Renewal 3280.131(d)(5)/3280.131(e)(1) - Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.131(d)(5)/3280.131(e)(1)

Description: Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

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

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will get the parents of the children to write handwritten exemption letters and place them into the child files.
2023-09-18 Renewal 3280.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: The two most recent Health Assessments for Staff #1, #2 and #3 were dated more than 24-months apart.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
This citation was cited and corrected with a new Health Assessment dated 08/30/2023 for both staff members.
2023-09-18 Renewal 3280.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

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

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The FBI clearance was cited and corrected with a new FBI clearance dated 08/01/2022.
2023-09-18 Renewal 3280.69(a) - 110º F or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.69(a)

Description: 110º F or less

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

Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider turned off the hot water at the spigot under the sink.
2023-09-18 Renewal 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) - FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b)

Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: 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.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
This was cited and corrected with a new test dated 09/18/2023.
2022-12-22 Unannounced Monitoring 3280.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: The Health Assessments for Staff #1 and #2 are dated after their start date.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
This citation was cited and corrected with staff health assessments dated 08/18/2022 and 08/24/2022, respectively.
2022-12-19 Unannounced Monitoring 3280.151(c)(1)/3280.192(3) - Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.151(c)(1)/3280.192(3)

Description: Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test

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

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Health Assessments were cited and corrected with Health Assessments for Staff #1 and Staff #2 were dated 08/24/2022.
2022-10-05 Unannounced Monitoring 3280.31(f) - Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.31(f)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: 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.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff Person #1 and #2 will complete Pediatric First Aid/Pediatric CPR by October 28, 2022 and provide the card to the certification rep. The second citation (Health and Safety) was corrected October 4, 2022.
2022-09-26 Renewal 3280.105(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.105(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

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

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will label all cots and post a sign with the names of the child and cot number.
2022-09-26 Renewal 3280.182(2)/3280.182(8) - Application, admission, withdrawal dates/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.182(2)/3280.182(8)

Description: Application, admission, withdrawal dates/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.

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

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will ensure all forms are in the child's file before admitting a child into the daycare.
2022-09-26 Renewal 3280.192(4) - CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.192(4)

Description: CPSL information

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

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The disclosure statements were filled out and placed in the staff file.
2022-09-26 Renewal 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

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

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
These citations were cited and corrected with Child Abuse Clearances dated 07/26/2022 and FBI Clearances dated 08/26/2022.
2022-09-26 Renewal 3280.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

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

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff and I will ensure all fire drills are done every 60 days according to regulations.
2021-09-15 Renewal 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) - FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b)

Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: 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.

Correction Required: (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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Since the document was unavailable to the provider, the provider will test and log the fire detection system personally herself at least once every 30 days.

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