Masonic Village at Sewickley
Masonic Village at Sewickley is a certified child care center in Sewickley, PA, with capacity for 100 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 72 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for health & medication (23 of 72). 13 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #8 of 11 centers in Sewickley and has more citations per inspection than 97% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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The file for Staff person #2 includes criminal history clearances dated 12.8.20 & 12.18.25 and NSOR certificates dated 12.4.20 & 1.13.26, both more than 60 months apart.
There was a spray bottle in the Young Toddler room that was not in the original bottle or labeled with the contents of the bottle.
The water in the sink used by children for washing hands in the Older Toddler room measured 116° F.
The certification representative observed 2 children in the Young Toddler room, 4 children in the Preschool Room, 2 children in K-Prep 1 and 4 children in K-Prep 2 sleeping on rest equipment that did not have 2 feet of space on 3 sides of the mat.
The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #4, who is a preschool age child, are dated 10.16.24 and 11.13.25, more than 12 months apart.
The immunization record on file for Child #5, who is over 6 months old, included 2 of 3 DTAP vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; and 2 of 3 pneumococcal vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age.
There was an Albuterol inhaler labeled for use by a specific child in K-Prep 2 that was stored where it was accessible to children in care.
There was an Albuterol inhaler labeled for use by Child #6 in K-Prep 2 that did not have written parental permission to administer. There was an EpiPen and Zyrtek labeled for use by Child #7 in the Young Toddler room that did not have written parental permission to administer.
The current health assessment on file for Staff person #1 indicates that the staff person has a communicable/contagious disease, with no additional information given.
The initial health assessment on file for Child #3 is dated 12.13.25, more than 60 days after enrollment.
The child service report on file for Child #1 is dated 10.1.25, more than 6 months after enrollment.
The file for Child #2 does not include written parental permission for the facility to obtain emergency medical care.
The file for Child #2 does not include written parental permission for the facility to administer minor first aid procedures.
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The file for Staff person #1, who was observed assisting in swimming activity, did not have proof of current water safety training.
The most recent FBI clearance on file for Staff person #2 is dated 11.1.19, more than 60 months ago. The file for staff person #10, who lived in New York in the 5 years prior to employment, does not include of a New York state child abuse clearance and New York state sex offender registry search, (See LIS CODE SHEET), required under the CPSL.
There was an outlet in the bathroom in the Pre-K II room that was missing an outlet cover and was accessible to children.
There were cans of Equate and Barbasol shaving cream, labeled "Keep out of the reach of children", reportedly used for arts and crafts projects, in the Pre-K I classroom.
There was no lidded trashcan in the bathroom in the Pre-K II classroom.
The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #3, who is a preschool age child, are dated 10.24.23 and 11.13.24, more than 12 months apart. The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #4, who is a preschool age child, are dated 2.8.23 and 4.5.24, more than 12 months apart.
The file for Child #1 does not include an immunization record or a personal or religious written exemption from the parent. The immunization record on file for Child #2, who is 19 months old, includes 3 of 4 DTAP immunizations recommended by the ACIP for a child this age.
There was a bottle of Zyrtec in the Older Toddler room, labeled for use by a specific child, that was expired.
There was an Epi-pen in the Young Toddler room, labeled for use by a specific child, that did not have written parental permission to administer. There was medication in the Older Toddler room, labeled for use by a specific child, that did not have written parental permission to administer.
The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #4 were dated 9.2.21and 1.11.24, more than 24 months apart. The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #6 were dated 12.8.22 and 1.1.25, more than 24 months apart. The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #7 were dated 9.22.22 and 1.1.25, more than 24 months apart. The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #8 were dated 7.26.22 and 10.13.24, more than 24 months apart. The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #9 were dated 9.23.21 and 1.24.24, more than 24 months apart.
The fire drill log on file included fire drills conducted 2.28.24-4.29.24 and 8.15.24-10.29.24, more than 60 days apart.
The two most recent fire safety trainings on file for Staff person #9 are dated 5.30.23 and 10.22.24, more than 1 year apart.
The file for Staff person #10, classified as an assistant group supervisor, does not include a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 30 credit hours in education or a related human services field; or a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate with 15 credits in education or a related human services field and 1 year of experience with children; or a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children
The two most recent staff evaluations on file for Staff person #9 are dated 9.15.22 and 4.12.24, more than 1 year apart.
The file for Staff person #7 includes only 1 written nonfamily reference; the second reference is from a relative.
There was an Epi-Pen on site at the swimming pool during a swim monitoring visit labeled for use Child #1 which did not have written instructions from the individual who prescribed the medicine.
During a swimming inspection, a review of paperwork indicated that Child #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not have written permission for the child to go swimming.
The file for staff person #4, hired provisionally, had documentation of application for New Hampshire child abuse and neglect clearance dated 3/14/23 that was after their date of hire (See LIS Close Sheet).
In the PreK-2 bathroom, a gallon of paint that states "keep out of reach of children" was observed next to the sink.
A wooden knob was observed to have been broken off a children's play kitchen sink in the PreK-2 room, and a nail was observed to be protruding out from the area on the sink that was a visible hazard.
The two most recent health assessments in the file for staff person #2 are dated more than 24 months apart: 12/17/21 and 1/5/24. Staff person #3 has not had a health assessment in the last 24 months. The most recent health assessment on file is dated 9/2/21. The file for staff person #4 had documentation of a health assessment completed on 10/10/23 but was not at initial employment (See LIS Code Sheet).
The health assessment on file for staff person #1 lacked documentation of the results of the TB screening completed by the physician. The health assessment on file for staff person #4 lacked documentation of a TB screening at initial employment (See LIS Code Sheet).
The file for staff person #4 had documentation of pediatric first aid/CPR training that was not renewed before the expiration date of the most current certification. The two most recent trainings are dated 11/22/21 and 12/6/23.
The file for staff person #2 did not contain documentation of fire safety training completed in 2022. The file now contains fire safety training dated 10/3/23.
The file for staff person #2 did not contain documentation of an evaluation completed in 2022. The file now contains a current evaluation dated 12/5/23.
The file for staff person #4, functioning as an assistant group supervisor, lacked verification of 2 years of experience with children to qualify as an assistant group supervisor.
Staff person #2 completed pediatric first aid/CPR training on 9/18/23 but was not within 90 days of hire (See LIS Code Sheet).
Staff person #2, #3, #8, #9, #10, #13, and #14 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2, #3, #8, #9, #10, #13, and #14 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum.
The file for staff person #2 was observed to have documentation of PA State Police clearance results that was not renewed before the expiration date of the most current certification required under CPSL: 9/1/17 and 9/19/22. The file for staff person #2 was observed to lack current FBI clearance results.
A bottle of disinfectant sanitizing spray was observed on the counter next to food and accessible to children in the Pre-K/K-Prep 2 room.
A trash receptacle in the hallway across from the YT room and a trash receptacle in the hallway by the entrance doors, contained human secretions and was not contained in a closed, plastic-lined receptacle.
A handwashing sign was observed not to be posted above the toilet in the Pre-K/K-Prep 2 restroom and above two toilets and one sink in the OT restroom.
In the YT room, a garbage can and a highchair were observed placed in front of the door to exit the room making it not unobstructed.
A wooden dollhouse in the PS room was observed to have rough edges and splinters exposed making it now in good repair.
Rest equipment in the PS room was observed to lack labels with the names of the specific children in the classroom.
The file for child #1 lacked an updated health report conducted within 12 months of previous health report. The most recent health report on file is dated 10/21/21. The two most recent health reports on file for child #2, who is a preschool child, are dated more than 12 months apart: 9/18/21 and 11/21/22.
The file for staff person #1 lacked documentation of a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting. The file for staff person #16 was observed to have documentation of a health assessment that was not renewed before the expiration date of the most current certification: 7/26/19 and 9/2/21.
The file for staff person #13 was observed to lack completion of the following pre-service training by December 30, 2022: Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022.
The two most recent fire safety trainings in the files for staff persons #2, #5, and #10 were observed to be dated more than one year apart.
Staff persons #2, #3, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, and #14 have acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic.
Staff person #4 and #13 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum.
The file for staff person #5 and #11 was observed to have written evaluations by the director that were not within 12 months of hire.
The file for staff person #15 was observed to lack verification of acceptable verification of experience.
The two most recent pediatric first aid/CPR trainings for staff person #6 are dated more than two years apart: 2/4/20 and 5/15/22.
The Emergency Plan that was posted at the facility was dated 12/5/20.
There was a garbage can located in the PreK room which had food remains in it and did not have a lid.
The 2 most recent influenza vaccinations on file for Child #4 are dated more than 1 year apart.
The current health assessment on file for Child #3 does not indicate if the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
The immunization record on file for Child #1, with an admission date of 8/9/21, is dated 11/2/21, more than 60 days (10/8/21) after admission. The immunization record on file for Child #2, with an admission date of 9/11/21, is dated 1/12/22, more than 60 days (11/12/21) after admission.
The current health assessment on file for Staff person #8 does not indicate that the staff person was examined for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.
The operator does not have a written log to document when the annual emergency drill was completed; the operator states a drill was conducted on 11/29/21.
The facility does not have verification of the purchase or installation of the fire alarm system, as required per current regulation, effective 12/19/20.
The initial health assessment on file for Child #2, with an enrollment date of 9/13/21, is dated 1/12/22, more than 90 days after enrollment, as per Announcement C-20-04.
The file for Staff #5 contained documentation of pediatric first-aid and CPR which expired 6/17/21.
The files for Staff person #4, #5, #6, and #9, include a staff evaluation which were completed more than 12 months after hire.
The agreement on file for Child #2 is not signed by the operator.
The agreement on file for Child #4 does not include the fee to be paid for services.
The emergency contact form on file for Child #3 does not include a complete address for all listed release persons.
The completed Pediatric First Aid/CPR training on file for staff person #1, #7, and #8 is dated 10/16/21, more than 90 days after hire (See LIS CODE SHEET). The files for Staff person #2 and #3 do not include completed Pediatric First Aid/CPR which was due 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $61.40 | — |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $57.40 | — |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $55.40 | — |
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 Masonic Village at Sewickley had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 5 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 Jan 21, 2026 (background checks): “The file for Staff person #2 includes criminal history clearances dated 12.8.20 & 12.18.25 and NSOR certificates dated 12.4.20 & 1.13.26, both more than 60 months apart.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Masonic Village at Sewickley?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Masonic Village at Sewickley since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Masonic Village at Sewickley’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Sep 24, 2025. 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 Masonic Village at Sewickley compare with other daycares in Sewickley?
It is tied for #8 of 11 centers in Sewickley by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 97% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Masonic Village at Sewickley last inspected?
Jan 21, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Masonic Village at Sewickley cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $61.40 for young toddler, $57.40 for older toddler, $55.40 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Masonic Village at Sewickley?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is YMCA of the Sewickley Valley.
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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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