Blessed Assurance Christian Child Care LLC
Blessed Assurance Christian Child Care LLC is a certified child care center in Braddock, PA, with capacity for 38 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 41 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for health & medication (12 of 41). 12 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #2 of 7 centers in Braddock and has more citations per inspection than 74% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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At approximately 10:30 AM, Staff #4 was observed stepping out of the Little Lambs room for and into the hallway approximately 15 seconds to put art supplies in the cabinet, leaving 2 Older Toddlers alone in the room with a staff from an outside agency.
At approximately 10:30 AM, Staff #4 was observed stepping out of the Little Lambs room for and into the hallway approximately 15 seconds to put art supplies in the cabinet, leaving 2 Older Toddlers alone in the room with a staff from an outside agency.
The facility's emergency plan lacked a policy regarding volunteer emergency preparedness training, required as of 7/1/22, as per Announcement C-22-04.
The most recent health assessment on file for Child #2 (Younger Toddler at the time) is dated 9/2/25, more than 6 months prior.
The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #1 (PSA) are dated 8/29/24 and 9/23/25, more than 12 months apart.
The immunization record for Child #2 (Older Toddler) lacked the following immunizations: 1 dose of DTAP, 1 dose of HiB, 1 dose of Pneumococcal, and 1 dose of Hepatitis A without a Letter of Exemption in the file.
The health assessment on file for Child #3, dated 7/25/25 does not indicate if the child is free from contagious disease and may participate in child care.
The two most recent health assessments on file for Staff #2 are dated 3/20/24 and 4/17/26, more than 24 months apart.
The two most recent fire safety trainings on file for Staff #1, Staff #2, Staff #3, and Staff #4 are dated 3/25/25 and 4/8/26, more than 12 months apart.
The two most recent staff evaluations on file for Staff #2 are dated 7/1/24 and 12/19/25, more than 12 months apart.
At the time of inspection, the facility lacked a policy regarding the transfer of care between the child care facility and the child's school. The policy shall be a written agreement which includes the parent's signature providing consent and placed in the child's file.
The file for Staff #2 contained 8.5 of 12 annual childcare training hours within the training timeframe of 12/2024-12/2025.
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In the Kingdom Kids (L) room, a cracked toy bin was observed and could cause injury. Exposed fence bolts were observed on the Toddler Playground. On the Preschool Playground, a picnic table was observed with peeling tabletop surfacing and not in good repair.
The immunization record for Child #2 (Preschool Age) lacked the following immunizations: 1 dose of Hepatitis A without a Letter of Exemption in the file. The immunization record for Child #3 (Young Toddler) lacked the following immunizations: 2 doses of DTAP, 1 dose of HiB, 1 dose of Pneumococcal, 1 dose of Polio, 1 dose of MMR, 1 dose of Varicella, and 1 dose of Hepatitis A without a Letter of Exemption in the file. Child #2 and Child #3 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 6/17/25 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.
The two most recent health assessments on file for Staff #1 are dated 9/20/22 and 10/22/24, more than 24 months apart.
The two most recent annual fire inspections are dated 4/24/24 and 4/30/25, more than 12 months apart.
The initial health assessment and immunization record on file for Child #1 are dated 2/21/25, more than 60 days after Child #1's date of enrollment.
The most recent fire drill on the facility's fire drill log is dated 11/12/24, more than 60 days prior.
The facility's fire drill log contained consecutive hypothetical locations of the fire for the fire drill.
The facility's Continuity of Operations did not address payroll and accessing files in an emergency.
The parent letter in the Emergency Plan lacked accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
In the bathroom used by children, toxic cleaning materials were observed in a spray bottle that did not specify the content.
Broken magnatiles were observed in the left Kingdom Kids room. Exposed fence bolts were observed on the Toddler Playground. On the Preschool Playground, a picnic table was observed with peeling tabletop surfacing and not in good repair.
In the Little Lambs room, paper books were observed with peeling edges less than one inch in diameter and were accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
The refrigerator in the Mighty Rams room, used for childcare, lacked a thermometer.
The most recent emergency drill on file at the facility is dated 9/3022, more than 1 year ago.
The initial health assessment and immunization record for Child #2 was dated 8/31/23, which is more than 60 days from date of enrollment (SEE IS CODE SHEET).
The most recent staff evaluation for Staff #1 is dated 8/31/22, more than 12 months prior.
The Child Service Reports for Child #1 and Child #2 were dated 2/28/24, more than 6 months from enrollment date (SEE IS CODE SHEET).
The Emergency Contact form for Child #1 lacked addresses for all listed release persons.
Staff #1 (10.5) lacked a minimum of 12 annual hours of childcare training.
Observed cleaning products accessible to children under the changing table in the toddler 2 room.
The file for staff #1 contains a health assessment that does not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
Staff person #2 did not complete the health and safety update training timely. The training was due 12/2022 and was completed 1/2023.
Observed one unrestricted to 6 or fewer inches window in room #3, toddler 1. The window is on the second floor of the building and opens directly to the outside.
Observed exposed bolts on the gate in the toddler play space. Observed damaged artificial grass used on the inside of the climber in the toddler area on the playground.
The file for child #1 lacks an immunization record. Child #1 has been enrolled longer than 90 days (see code sheet).
The facility lacked verification of proof of an annual fire safety inspection. The most recent inspection was 4/3/21.
The file for child #1 lacks a current health assessment. Child #1 has been in care more than 60 days.
The file for staff #1 contains fire safety training that was renewed late.
The file for staff #2 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of hire (see LIS code sheet).
“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $150.00 | $80.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $145.00 | $72.50 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $140.00 | $70.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $135.00 | $67.50 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $60.00 | $60.00 |
The daily price the center lists in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search for families paying privately. The state notes that rates are subject to change and programs don’t have to share them, so confirm with the center. See what daycare costs in Pennsylvania.
About this center
Common questions
Has Blessed Assurance Christian Child Care LLC had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 2 violations since 2021 on the topics Daycare Record treats as core safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). The most recent, on Jun 23, 2026 (supervision): “At approximately 10:30 AM, Staff #4 was observed stepping out of the Little Lambs room for and into the hallway approximately 15 seconds to put art supplies in the cabinet, leaving 2 Older Toddlers alone in the room…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Blessed Assurance Christian Child Care LLC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Blessed Assurance Christian Child Care LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Blessed Assurance Christian Child Care LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective May 11, 2026. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating program for child care, from STAR 1 to STAR 4. It measures program quality, not inspection results, so read both.
How does Blessed Assurance Christian Child Care LLC compare with other daycares in Braddock?
It is #2 of 7 centers in Braddock by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 74% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Blessed Assurance Christian Child Care LLC last inspected?
Jun 23, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Blessed Assurance Christian Child Care LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $150.00 for infant, $145.00 for young toddler, $140.00 for older toddler, $135.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Blessed Assurance Christian Child Care LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Linda Grinage.
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Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.
To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.
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