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Cassies Cradle

Homestead, PA · Allegheny County
★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ 3.0 (2 reviews)
3305 Main St, Homestead, PA 15120
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Quick Facts

Capacity
39 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (412) 849-2279
3305 Main St
Homestead, PA 15120
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00253274
License Issued
Apr 10, 2026
Active Through
Apr 10, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 5

Reviews

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Public Square
2025-03-25 18:10:48
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This company is registered on Public Square, an "anti-woke", pro-forced birth, conservative website. I do not recommend taking your child here.

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Alicia rager
2022-12-15 16:50:12
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

I have used this provider for my children and I have loved them!

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About the Provider

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Cassie's Cradle is a recognized leader on the local market, and we have every right to be proud of this fact. The driving force behind our reputation is our employees, who have invested a lot of energy in the development of our business. We place primary importance on the personal and professional development of each of them, and we try to give our employees every opportunity to better themselves.

We place primary importance on the personal and professional development of each of them, and we try to give our employees every opportunity to better themselves.

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Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-01-08 Renewal 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)

Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact Form(s) for Child(ren) #2 lacked written parental "Consent for Emergency Medical Care." (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent will sign the Emergency Contact Form.
2026-01-08 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.181(c) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.181(c)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: The Updated Child Health Assessment for Children #1 (OT) lacked in the child file. (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 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.)
Owner spoke with the parent and said the physical is not scheduled until the end of January. As soon as the parent has completed the physical she will give it to the provider.
2026-01-08 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: The two most recent health assessments for Staff #2 and #4 were dated more than 24 months apart. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)

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.)
Staff #2 has a new Health Assessment dated: 08.28.2025 and in the file. Staff #4 has a new Health Assessment dated: 08.26.2025.
2026-01-08 Renewal 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) - Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3)

Description: Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: The Initial Health Assessment for Staff #1 was dated (01.16.2025) which is past their Date of Hire. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)

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 Assessment dated: 01.16.2025 is in the file.
2026-01-08 Renewal 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)

Description: Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: The initial health assessment on file for Staff Person #1 includes tuberculosis screening. Additionally, the TB test on record is not from another childcare setting and is not dated within 12 months prior to employment. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) The initial health assessment on file for Staff Person #5 includes tuberculosis screening; however, the TB Test is not from another childcare setting. Therefore, the TB Test on record is not valid for this facility.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. 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.)
Staff #1 will get a new TB Test and put it in the file.
2026-01-08 Renewal 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(5)

Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact Form(s) for Child(ren) #2 lacked a signature for "Consent for Minor First Aid." (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The owner will have the parent sign the Emergency Contact Form.
2026-01-08 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: The two most recent Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR Trainings for staff #1 and #3 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 cardiopulmonary resuscitation (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 has a new CPR/First Aid dated: 08.20.2025 and in the file. Staff #3 has a new CPR/First Aid dated: 09.10.2024.
2026-01-08 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: The last two fire safety trainings in the file for Staff #2 and #3 were dated more than one year apart. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #2 has a new Fire Safety training dated: 08.2025 and in the file. Staff #3 has a new Fire Safety Training dated: 02.2025.
2026-01-08 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file(s) for Staff Person(s) #2, #3 and #4 contained NSOR Certificates that were dated more than 60 months apart. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) The file(s) for Staff Person(s) #4 contained PA State Police and Child Abuse Clearances and an NSOR Certificate that 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). 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.)
Staff #2 has a new NSOR dated: 11.10.2025 and in the file, Staff #3 has a new NSOR dated: 11.13.2025 and in the file and Staff #4 has a new NSOR dated: 11.13.2025 and in the file. Staff #4 has a new State Police Clearance dated: 11.10.2025, new Child Abuse Clearance dated: 11.17.2025.
2025-10-27 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.103/3270.104(a) - Small Toys and Objects/Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.103/3270.104(a)

Description: Small Toys and Objects/Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: In the Young Toddler/Infant Room, under the back window a red, foam cushion was observed to be fraying and accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Red cushion was disposed of immediately
2025-10-27 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: In the Pre-School classroom on the second floor, a bookcase located under the front window was observed to be separating at the top right corner and along the right-side panel, creating a potential pinch point hazard.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
the shelf was fixed immediately
2025-10-27 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

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

Noncompliance Area: The file(s) for Staff Person(s) #1 lacked an Initial Health Assessment. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)

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. 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.)
A new health assessment was obtained immediately
2025-10-27 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff Person(s) #1 and #2 lacked documentation of acceptable Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR training completed through a PQAS Certified Instructor or PQAS approved curriculum. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)

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.)
CPR training certificate was obtained immediately and placed in the file.
2025-10-27 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff Persons #1 and #2 lacked a signed, dated and witnessed Disclosure Statement. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) The file(s) for Staff #1 lacked the FBI Clearance; therefore, Staff #1 was incorrectly provisionally hired. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) The file(s) for Staff #2 lacked the PA State Police clearance; therefore, Staff #1 was incorrectly provisionally hired. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)

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. TIERED LIS: 1. 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. This portion of the plan will have an immediate correction date. 2. 10/27/2025 The legal entity is required to create a staff file checklist for all documents required to be in a staff file including clearances. The checklist will include the time frame for when each document is required to initially be present in the staff file and the date when the document needs to be updated. The Legal Entity will submit the checklist to the Department for review. Once the checklist is reviewed by the Department, the legal entity will use the checklist for all current staff files and newly hired staff in the coming 4 months. The operator will provide a date when this will be completed. 3. 12/23/2025 The legal entity will collaborate with the ELRC to develop improved organizational practices for staff files. The operator will provide a date when this will be completed. 4. 01/21/2026 The Provider will attend an Existing Provider Training Session. Proof of attendance will be submitted to the Department within 5 days of attendance. The operator will provide a date when this will be completed.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Owner/Operator will make sure and complete all of the above. The dates are next to each Provider's Correction Required. Number 1 does not have a date because it will be ongoing.
2025-10-27 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff Persons #1 and #2 lacked a signed, dated and witnessed Disclosure Statement. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) The file(s) for Staff #1 lacked the FBI Clearance; therefore, Staff #1 was incorrectly provisionally hired. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) The file(s) for Staff #2 lacked the PA State Police clearance; therefore, Staff #1 was incorrectly provisionally hired. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)

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.)
disclosure statement and FBI certifications were placed in file immediately

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