Achievers After-School Academy at Ysga
Achievers After-School Academy at Ysga is a certified child care center in McKeesport, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it twice. The state cited 15 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (10 of 15). 12 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #2 of 8 centers in McKeesport and has more citations per inspection than 61% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
The file for staff #1 contained an incomplete state police clearance. The clearance lacked a dissemination date. The file for staff #3 contained a previous version of the disclosure statement and is therefore invalid.
The file for child #3, in attendance for over 60 days, did not include a health report. The file for child #5 contained an initial health report dated more than 60 days after their first day in attendance but is now current.
The file for staff #1, designated as a group supervisor on the staff data sheet, did not include documentation of the qualifications for the position. The degree on file for staff #1 did not specify the course of study and transcripts were not present. The file or staff #2, designated as a group supervisor on the staff data sheet, did not include documentation of the qualifications for the position.
The agreements for children #4 and #5 were not signed by the operator.
The agreement for child #4 did not include the correct date of admission. The recorded date was 8/21/25. Based on statements made by staff and additional records, the child's date of admission was 11/17/25.
The emergency contact form for child #4 did not include the name of the child's physician or source of medical care.
The emergency contact form for child #2 did not include the work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent.
The emergency contact forms for children #2 and #4 did not include written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.
The emergency contact forms for children #2 and #4 did not include the insurance policy numbers.
The agreements for children #2 and #4 and the emergency contact form for child #3 did not include a date with the parent's signature.
The emergency contact forms for children #2 and #4 did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
The files for children #1 and #3 lacked agreements. The files for children #2, #4, and #5 contained the original agreements.
The refrigerator designated for the child care program was not equipped with a thermometer.
Multiple toxics and cleaning materials were observed along the route children will use to access the child care rooms.
The program's policy for the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, and Child Maltreatment lacked details appropriate for the age group the program will care for. The policy focused on very young children, however the program will be caring for school age children.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $52.00 | $52.00 |
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 Achievers After-School Academy at Ysga had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 Dec 31, 2025 (background checks): “The file for staff #1 contained an incomplete state police clearance. The clearance lacked a dissemination date. The file for staff #3 contained a previous version of the disclosure statement and is therefore invalid.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Achievers After-School Academy at Ysga?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Achievers After-School Academy at Ysga since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Achievers After-School Academy at Ysga’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Feb 14, 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 Achievers After-School Academy at Ysga compare with other daycares in McKeesport?
It is #2 of 8 centers in McKeesport by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 61% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Achievers After-School Academy at Ysga last inspected?
Dec 31, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Achievers After-School Academy at Ysga cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $52.00 for young school-age, $52.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Achievers After-School Academy at Ysga?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Alma Lyvonne Parker-Tica Harris.
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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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