Estelle S Campbell Boys & Girls Clubhouse
Estelle S Campbell Boys & Girls Clubhouse is a certified child care center in Pittsburgh, PA, with capacity for 112 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 11 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 65 violations, 9 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (17 of 65). 36 citations came in the last 12 months, including 6 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #81 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh and has more citations per inspection than 68% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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The facility self-reported that Staff #1 roughly placed their hand on the back of a child's neck to control their movements as they walked to the restroom.
The facility self-reported that Staff person #1 used harsh and demeaning language directed at children and at other staff in the presence of children.
The facility self-reported that Staff #1 roughly placed their hand on the back of a child's neck to control their movements as they walked to the restroom.
The facility self-reported that Staff person #1 forced children to eat or finish food when they did not want to.
The file for Staff Person #1 did not contain valid PA State Police clearance results within 45 days of hire (See LIS Code Sheet). The PA State Police clearance results on file did not include the Disseminated Date, and had a Request Pending Control, making the clearance invalid.
The file for Facility Person #3, identified as a Volunteer, did not contain a health assessment conducted within 12 months to initial service in a child care setting.
The file for Staff Person #2 contained a health assessment dated 5/30/25 but was after the staff person's first day working in a child care setting (See LIS Code Sheet).
The file for Staff Person #2 contained a TB Screening dated 5/30/25 but was after the staff person's first day working in a child care setting (See LIS Code Sheet).
Facility files did not contain documentation of conducting an emergency drill within the last 12 months.
The facility's documentation of testing the fire detection system exceeded 30 days between testing from 3/5/26 to 4/5/26.
The file for Facility Person #3 did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
*SECOND VIOLATION The facility's fire detection system has not been tested within the last 30 days. The most recent testing observed on file at the time of inspection was dated 11/26/25. Previously cited on SIN-00277844 on 11/12/25.
The file for Staff Person #8 contained documentation of FBI clearance results dated 7/2/25 but was after the staff person's date of hire (See LIS Code Sheet). The file for Staff Person #8 is now current.
The file for Staff Person #11 did not contain documentation of valid PA State Police clearance results within 45 days of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET). The PA State Police clearance results on file did not contain the disseminated dated, resulting in the clearance to be invalid.
The files for Staff Persons #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, and #10 lacked documentation of emergency plan training within the last 12 months. The files for Staff Persons #7, #8, #9, and #11 lacked documentation of emergency plan training at initial employment (See LIS Code Sheet).
Trash that was contaminated by human secretion was observed contained in a lidded trash receptacle but was not plastic-lined in the Cafeteria.
A window screen in the Preschool room was observed to be torn and not in good repair. Based on staff statements, the staff open the window for ventilation.
The first aid kit in the Preschool room did not contain soap and scissors.
A handwashing sign was not posted at one toilet in the boy's restroom located next to the cafeteria. Handwashing signs were not posted at two sinks and two toilets in the girl's restroom and at one sink in the boys's restroom located next to the Arena.
The first aid bag in the Preschool room was observed to contain a child's epi-pen that was not in the original container.
The two most recent health assessments in the files for Staff Persons #1, #2, and #10 are dated more than 24 months apart. The file for Staff Person #4 lacked documentation of a health assessment conducted within the last 24 months. The files for Staff Persons #5 and #11 contained documentation of a health assessment but were not at initial employment (See LIS Code Sheet).
The files for Staff Persons #5 and #11 contained documentation of a TB screening but was not at initial employment (See LIS Code Sheet).
Children's lunchboxes that contained potentially hazardous foods (cheese, yogurt) were observed stored on top of the children's cubbies and were not refrigerated in the Preschool room.
The facility's files contained documentation of conducting emergency drills on 12/22/23 and 11/5/25, which is more than 12 months apart.
The facility's documentation of conducting fire drills was observed to exceed 60 days between drills conducted on 2/27/25 and 5/14/25.
The hypothetical location for the fire drills conducted on 7/27/25 and 8/11/25 was the same and was not rotated around the facility for each drill.
The facility's fire drill log did not include the names of the facility persons in attendance during the fire drills conducted 5/14/25 through 10/18/25.
The facility's fire detection system has not been tested within the last 30 days. The most recent testing observed on file at the time of inspection was dated 3/27/25.
The facility's files did not contain documentation of sending the emergency plan updates to the local municipality and county EMA.
The facility's policy on Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma lacked recognition of potential signs/symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma.
The file for Staff Person #10 contained documentation of pediatric first aid/CPR training that was not renewed prior to the expiration date of the most current certification on file.
The two most recent fire safety trainings in the files for Staff Persons #1, #3, #6 and #10 are dated more than 12 months apart. The files for Staff Persons #2, #4 and #5 have not had fire safety training within the last 12 months. The file for Staff Person #8 contained documentation of fire safety training dated 10/21/25 but was not within 12 months of hire.
The two most recent written evaluations in the files for Staff Persons #1, #3, #4, #5 are dated more than 12 months apart. The file for Staff Person #2 lacked documentation of a written evaluation within the last 12 months.
A written plan of daily activities was not posted in the Makers Space and Game room.
The emergency contact form in the file for Child #1 lacked documentation of the name and address of the child's physician.
The emergency contact form in the file for Child #1 lacked documentation of the enrolling parent's work telephone number. The emergency contact forms in the files for Children #2 and #3 lacked documentation of the enrolling parent's work address and telephone number.
Emergency contact forms were not present in the Preschool room where children were observed receiving care.
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The file for staff person #5 was observed to have documentation of NSOR clearance results dated 9/26/23, which was after the staff persons first day caring for children (See LIS Code Sheet).
The files for staff persons #3 and #6 lacked documentation of emergency plan training within the last 12 months.
In the PS Room, several cots that are used for children's rest equipment were observed to be ripping and were not in good repair.
The files for children #1 and #2, who have been enrolled more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility lacked a copy of the child's immunization records.
The facilities documentation of testing the fire detection system exceeded 30 days between 8/16/24 to 9/16/24.
The files for staff person #3, #4, and #5 lacked documentation of fire safety training within the last 12 months. The file for staff person #6 had documentation of fire safety trainings dated 3/9/23 and 6/3/24 which is more than 12 months apart.
The file for staff person #1 had documentation of a written evaluation dated 6/3/24 but was not within the first 12 months of hire. The files for staff persons #3 and #5 lacked documentation of a written evaluation by the director within the last 12 months. The file for staff person #6 had documentation of a written evaluation dated 6/3/24 but was not within the first 12 months of hire.
The file for staff person #2 had documentation of completing the pre-service training Pediatric First Aid/CPR on 9/12/24 but it was not completed within 90 days of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET).
The file for staff person #1 was observed not to contain documentation of application of an NSOR clearance prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL.
The facilitys documentation of testing the fire detection system exceeded 30 days from 6/17/24 to 7/23/24.
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/CPR. Staff person #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Get Started with Center-Based Care-Revised 2022.
Observed flaking rust on the hand dryer in the first floor boy's restroom.
The fire drill/fire system check log documented one time when fire drills exceeded 60 days between drills: 4/24/23-8/31/23.
On the day of the renewal inspection (11/30/23), a fire system check had not been documented during the past 30 days: 4/24/23.
The most recent fire safety trainings in the files for Staff Person #1 and #2 exceeded 12 months between trainings.
Observed dirt and debris and a table-top propped up against the wall in the emergency exit stairwell of the Preschool Room.
A visual strip or other visual identification was not placed on the glass door leading to the outdoor playground.
Three of the four doors which exit from the Preschool Room into the hallway could not be opened because the locking mechanisms at the tops of the doors were not properly functioning.
The file for Child #1, who has been attending for more than 60 days, lacked an initial health report.
The Health and Safety Training in the file for Staff Person #2 was dated 5/16/22, which is more than 90 days after the staff person's first day working in child care.
Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Training.
2ND CITATION: The staff file for Staff person #1 and Staff person #2, lacked training in health and safety topics numbers 1-9 as listed in the regulation 3270.31(f) which was required to be completed within 90 days of hire. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 12/16/21
2ND CITATION: The staff file for Staff person #2, who has a hire date of 8/13/21, and Staff person #6, who has a hire date of 9/13/21, lacked pediatric first-aid/CPR which is required to be completed within 90 days of hire. The staff file for Staff person #3 lacked pediatric first-aid/CPR; documentation of completing Heartsaver for K-12 Schools training was on file but is not an acceptable training for childcare purposes. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 12/16/21
The staff file for Staff person #2, Staff Person #4, and Staff person #5, lacked documentation of having applied for and received an out of State criminal history check, a out of State sex offender registry check, and a out of State child abuse and neglect registry check from the State in which they have resided outside of PA in within the previous five years as required by the Child Protective Service Law (CPSL). The staff file for Staff person #3 lacked a National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) certificate. The staff file for Staff person #6, who has a hire date of 9/13/21, contained an incomplete State Police clearance on file and their FBI clearance dated 12/8/21 was not renewed within 60 months of the previously dated 11/17/16 FBI clearance on file.
The van used to transport school aged children was observed to lack the manufactures' instructions for use of safety restraints.
Upon review of the fire detection system testing log it was observed that the tests conducted on 10/13/21 and 11/23/21 were more than 30 days.
The staff file for Staff person #1, Staff person #2, Staff person #3, Staff person #4 and Staff person #5 lacked training in health and safety topics numbers 1-9 as listed in the regulation 3270.31(f) which was required to be completed within 90 days of hire.
The staff file for Staff person #2, who has a hire date of 8/13/21, and Staff person #6, who has a hire date of 9/13/21, lacked pediatric first-aid/CPR which is required to be completed within 90 days of hire. The staff file for Staff person #3 lacked pediatric first-aid/CPR; documentation of completing Heartsaver for K-12 Schools training was on file but is not an acceptable training for childcare purposes.
The first-aid kit was lacking nonporous gloves.
Facility lack proof of purchase of the inter connected smoke detection system.
The facilities emergency plan lacked evacuation routes to a location away from the facility.
“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.
Complaint investigations and reported incidents
Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $65.00 | $55.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $70.00 | $22.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $70.00 | $22.00 |
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 Estelle S Campbell Boys & Girls Clubhouse had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 9 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 Aug 4, 2026 (caregiver conduct): “The facility self-reported that Staff #1 roughly placed their hand on the back of a child's neck to control their movements as they walked to the restroom.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Estelle S Campbell Boys & Girls Clubhouse?
Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Estelle S Campbell Boys & Girls Clubhouse’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Jul 8, 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 Estelle S Campbell Boys & Girls Clubhouse compare with other daycares in Pittsburgh?
It is tied for #81 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 68% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Estelle S Campbell Boys & Girls Clubhouse last inspected?
Jul 22, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Estelle S Campbell Boys & Girls Clubhouse cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $65.00 for preschool, $70.00 for young school-age, $70.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Estelle S Campbell Boys & Girls Clubhouse?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Boys And Girls Clubs Of Western PA.
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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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