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Tishas Tender Care

Homestead, PA · Allegheny County
Margaret St, Homestead, PA 15120
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Quick Facts

Capacity
6 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate

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Contact Information

📞 (412) 656-1790
Margaret St
Homestead, PA 15120
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Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00245247
License Issued
Aug 25, 2025
Expired
Feb 25, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 5

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About the Provider

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Tishas Tender Care is a Family Child Care in Homestead PA, with a maximum capacity of 6 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 8:00 AM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 8:00 AM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 8:00 AM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 8:00 AM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 8:00 AM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-11-12 Renewal 3290.111(a) - Written plan Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.111(a)

Description: Written plan

Noncompliance Area: A written plan of daily activities was not available, as confirmed by the operator.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Have a written plan of daily activities posted for parents to view.
2025-11-12 Renewal 3290.117(c) - Vet's certificate required Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.117(c)

Description: Vet's certificate required

Noncompliance Area: 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.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Have a certificate that shows current rabies immunization for our family pet inside the facility. I will not have children in care until the family pet receives the rabies vaccination.
2025-11-12 Renewal 3290.123(a)(6)/3290.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(6)/3290.182(2)

Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

Noncompliance Area: The Agreement, in the files for Child #1 and Child #2, did not specify the date of the child's admission.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will have parent add the necessary information that was missing on the childs admission form.
2025-11-12 Renewal 3290.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: 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.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will have parent make the necessary information that was missing on the child`s emergency form. The information that needs to be added and must include the following information. Phone number and the name of the physician.
2025-11-12 Renewal 3290.124(d) - Written emergency plan posted Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(d)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: 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.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Have a written plan posted with identifies the means of transporting a child to the emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency.
2025-11-12 Renewal 3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(e)/3290.181(c)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: 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.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Have the parent update written emergency contact information every 6 months or as soon as there is a change in the information.
2025-11-12 Renewal 3290.151(a)(2)/3290.192(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.151(a)(2)/3290.192(2)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 contained documentation of a Health Assessment dated beyond 24 months ago.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The health assessment for Staff #1 was completed on 12.22.25, but it was not on the state's form and did not answer the required questions. The updated health assessment will address those questions.
2025-11-12 Renewal 3290.22(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.22(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: 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.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Post current certificate of compliance in a location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.
2025-11-12 Renewal 3290.22(c) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.22(c)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: The Inspection Summary, with uncorrected noncompliance, was not posted or available, as confirmed by the operator.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Post copy of each inspection summary issued by the Department next to the facility`s certificate of compliance.
2025-11-12 Renewal 3290.24(b) - Emergency plan Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(b)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The most current review of the Emergency Plan on file was conducted on 7.22.24, more than a year ago.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Review and update the emergency plan annually as needed.
2025-11-12 Renewal 3290.24(d) - Emergency plan Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(d)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The most current review of the Annual Emergency Drill on file was dated 6.29.24, more than a year ago.

Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
As the owner of Tishas Daycare, I will ensure that the Emergency Drill will be conducted annually. The most recent one was completed on 11.25.25.
2025-11-12 Renewal 3290.31(f)/3290.192(4) - Age and training/Required training Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.31(f)/3290.192(4)

Description: Age and training/Required training

Noncompliance Area: 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.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will obtain the remaining 12 hours of child care training that is required to contain operating my daycare.
2025-11-12 Renewal 3290.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: 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.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will obtain the necessary Disclosure statement and renew the nsor certificate.
2025-11-12 Renewal 3290.62 - Outside Walkways Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.62

Description: Outside Walkways

Noncompliance Area: 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.

Correction Required: Outside walkways shall be free from ice, snow, leaves, equipment and other hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Cover damage area.
2025-11-12 Renewal 3290.64(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.64(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container

Noncompliance Area: 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.).

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Remove all toxic materials from reach of children.

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