Northern Area Boys & Girls Clubhouse
Northern Area Boys & Girls Clubhouse is a certified child care center in Pittsburgh, PA, with capacity for 102 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 39 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (13 of 39). 7 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #60 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh and has more citations per inspection than 57% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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A cable clip on the brick wall in the Outdoor Play Space was observed to have sharp edges, presenting a potential hazard to children in care.
The file for Staff Person #3 contained emergency plan training on 1/13/25 and 3/18/26, which are more than 12 months apart.
The file for Staff Person #3 contained health assessments dated 9/20/23 and 10/6/25, which are more than 24 months apart.
The file for Staff Person #1 contained a health assessment indicating that a physical examination was not conducted.
The file for Staff Person #2 contained fire safety training dated 11/6/24 and 6/9/26, which is more than 12 months apart.
The files for Staff Persons #2 and #4 did not contain a written evaluation within the last 12 months.
The emergency contact forms in the files for children #1 and #2 did not contain the enrolling parent's work telephone number.
*SECOND VIOLATION The file for Staff Person #1 contained documentation of a foreign diploma, however, the diploma was not translated or evaluated to determine the staff person's qualifications. Previously cited on SIN-00272284 on 9/10/25.
*SECOND VIOLATION The emergency contact form in the file for child #1 did not contain information on the health insurance coverage and policy number for the child. Previously cited on SIN-00272284 on 9/10/25.
Four electrical outlets were observed to be uncovered in a power strip between the sink and refrigerator in the Preschool Room.
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Two windows in the Indoor Playspace were observed opened but were not screened.
Peeling paint and damaged plaster were observed along the wall below the chalkboard in the Indoor Play Space.
In the Computer Room, a plastic bin that contained children's toys was observed to be cracked with sharp edges. In the Game Room, two plastic bins containing children's toys and a children's toy farmhouse were observed to be cracked with sharp edges. In addition, a children's sofa was observed to be torn exposing the interior and was not in good repair.
The facility's documentation of testing the fire detection system exceeded 30 days between testing from 1/17/25 to 2/18/25.
Staff person #4 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.
The file for staff person #2 contained documentation of a foreign diploma, however, the diploma was not translated or evaluated to determine the staff person's qualifications.
The two most recent written evaluations in the files for staff persons #1 and #3 were dated more than 12 months apart: 6/3/24 and 8/29/25.
The emergency contact form in the file for child #1 did not contain information on the health insurance coverage and policy number for the child.
In the Game Room, two plastic bins containing children's toys were observed to be cracked with rough edges and were not in good repair.
Staff person #1 has not had a health assessment conducted within the last 24 months. The most recent health assessment on file for staff person #1 is dated 8/26/22.
Staff persons #2 and #3 have not had fire safety training within the last 12 months. The most recent fire safety training on file for staff person #2 is dated 8/15/23, and staff person #3 is dated 8/26/23.
Emergency contact information was not present in the Preschool room where children were observed receiving care.
The heat was on in the Maker Space and Gross Motor classrooms at the time of the inspection. The plastic lattice covering the radiators had large areas where a child could reach through with their fingers or a small hand. Though they had the plastic lattice coving them, the radiators were able to be reached due to spacing in the lattice and the heat from the radiators were unable to be touched as they exceeded 110° F.
The art room and the desk in the computer room did not contain the telephone numbers of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by the telephone.
The Maker Space and Art classrooms did not contain first aid kits.
The backpack containing the first aid kit was on a table, accessible to children who were having snack in the Cafe.
The plastic lattice covering the radiator in the Maker Space classroom was broken.
The health assessments of facility person #1 exceeded 24 months (10/10/2020 and 1/31/2023).
Testing of the wireless interconnected fire detection system exceeded 30 days on multiple occasions (12/2/2022 to 1/6/2023 to 2/13/2023, 3/2/2023 to 4/3/2023, 5/1/2023 to 6/1/2023 to 7/3/2023. The annual inspection of the wired fire detection system from 11/2022 stated the system was inoperable.
The financial agreement of child #1 did not contain their arrival and departure times.
The emergency contact form of child #1 did not contain the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician.
The emergency contact form of child #1 did not contain release addresses for each individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Based on the annual inspection of the wired fire detection system for the building completed by ABC Fire Extinguisher on 11/21/2022, it was determined the system was unable to be tested due to faulty parts which are no longer available, which caused noncompliance with the occupancy permit.
Documentation of acceptable pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR of facility person #1 was dated 6/5/2023, which is more than 90 days from their start date with children (see coded LIS sheet).
The facility did not have documentation continuity of operations included in their emergency plan.
The facility had documentation of an emergency drill dated 1/10/2022 but did not have documented between 12/19/2020 and 12/19/2021.
Documentation of fire drills contains the number of facility persons participating in the fire drill but does not include the names of the facility persons participating.
The emergency contact forms of child #1, 2, 3 and 4 did not include the name, address, and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
The file of facility person #1 contained 7 hours of child care training in their annual year of 12/19/2020 and 12/19/2021 (see coded LIS sheet) and contained an additional 2 hours (1 hour dated 8/25/2022 and 1 hour dated 9/12/2022) after their annual training year. Facility person #1 still lacks 3 training hours in child care training.
In the swimming pool, facility person #1 was supervising 6 children with documentation of water safety training dated 5/4/2021, which is expired.
Though the facility had signed parental consent for transportation on the emergency contact information, the 43 children at the swimming pool did not have signed parental consent to swim.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $65.00 | $55.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $70.00 | $29.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $70.00 | $29.00 |
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.
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Common questions
Has Northern Area Boys & Girls Clubhouse 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 Jul 7, 2022 (supervision): “In the swimming pool, facility person #1 was supervising 6 children with documentation of water safety training dated 5/4/2021, which is expired.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Northern Area Boys & Girls Clubhouse?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Northern Area Boys & Girls Clubhouse since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Northern Area Boys & Girls Clubhouse’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Aug 26, 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 Northern Area Boys & Girls Clubhouse compare with other daycares in Pittsburgh?
It is #60 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 57% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Northern Area Boys & Girls Clubhouse last inspected?
Sep 18, 2026 (unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Northern Area 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 Northern Area 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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