Sto-Rox Upper Elementary Boys & Girls Clubhouse
298 Ewing Rd, McKees Rocks, PA 15136 · Allegheny County
4 core-safety citations in last 12 months
Keystone STAR 4
Sto-Rox Upper Elementary Boys & Girls Clubhouse is a certified child care center in McKees Rocks, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 26 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for health & medication (8 of 26). 13 citations came in the last 12 months, including 4 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #1 of 12 centers in McKees Rocks and has more citations per inspection than 52% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
More citations than 52% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#1 of 12 centers in McKees Rocks
5
Core-safety citations
21
Other citations
6
Inspections
0
Complaint investigations that found violations
26 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 13 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 3, 2026
Every state visit
Violation found
No violation
Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits
What inspectors cited most
Health & medication
8
Training & qualifications
7
Emergency preparedness
3
Background checks
2
Supervision
2
Records & paperwork
2
Caregiver conduct
1
Building & playground safety
1
Citations, newest first
General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.21
In the C106 room, there were two mouse traps observed on the floor near the teacher's desk that were accessible to children and were a visible hazard for a pinch point.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 6, 2026): “The two mouse traps were immediately removed from the child-accessible area. Room C106 was inspected for additional traps and other potential hazards. School personnel were informed that mechanical mouse traps, chemicals, and other pest-control materials may not be placed in areas accessible to…”
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for staff person #1 lacked a state police clearance at their start date and requires a current state police clearance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 6, 2026): “Staff person #1 printed the current State Police clearance, and the Club Director placed a hard copy in the employee's onsite personnel file. The Club Director reviewed the document to confirm that it belongs to the employee and is current. The clearance is now available for review at the Sto-Rox…”
Citation
Sep 3, 2026
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
The file for staff person #1 lacked emergency plan training at the time of initial employment and requires current training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 6, 2026): “The Boys & Girls Club issued the emergency plan training certificate for staff person #1. The Club Director has placed a copy of the certificate in the employee's onsite personnel file, confirming that the required training was completed and is current. A digital copy will also be maintained in the…”
Citation
Sep 3, 2026
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
In the C108 room on the teacher's desk, there were two bottles of Germ-X hand sanitizer and a can of Febreze Air Mist that were labeled "Keep out of reach of children" and were accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 6, 2026): “Once the inspector #1 identified the violation, the hand sanitizer and Febreze were immediately removed from the teacher's desk. The products were placed in a secure storage location that is out of sight and reach of children. Staff also checked the remainder of classroom C108 for any other…”
Citation
Sep 3, 2026
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
According to the fire drill log, a current fire drill has not been conducted within the last 60 days as of 9-3-26, with the last fire drill being conducted on 5-29-26.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 6, 2026): “A fire drill was successfully conducted with the students and staff on September 10, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. The Club Director documented the date, time, participating students and staff, evacuation results, and any observations on the fire drill log. The completed documentation will be maintained in…”
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
On 2-5-26 at approximately 3:12 p.m., child #1, an older school-age child, was observed walking into the classroom alone without a staff person present in the room. Child #1 was in the room for approximately 10-15 seconds before walking out of the room to the hallway. At that time, staff person #3 was observed walking down the hallway towards the room and was approximately 25-30 feet from the room when child #1 exited the room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 25, 2026): “Director printed supervision guidelines with ratios listed and posted in each classroom. On 2/10/26 staff were reminded of supervision and ratio guidelines.”
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
On 2-5-26 at approximately 3:12 p.m., child #1, an older school-age child, was observed walking into the classroom alone without a staff person present in the room. Child #1 was in the room for approximately 10-15 seconds before walking out of the room to the hallway. At that time, staff person #3 was observed walking down the hallway towards the room and was approximately 25-30 feet from the room when child #1 exited the room. On 2-5-26 at approximately 3:02 p.m. in the gym with a total of 8 older school-age children, staff person #3 named 6 out of the 8 children in their group and stated that they did not know the names of the other 2 children in their group.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 25, 2026): “Each staff member will have an daily attendance sheet with each child's name grade and age that they are responsible for. Names of children were reviewed with staff member.”
Citation
Jan 13, 2026
Inspection
Health & medication
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
According to staff, the trash can in the cafeteria used by children to dispose of food trash containing human secretions after eating did not have a lid as required.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 25, 2026): “We have ordered a lid for the trash can. Lid is scheduled to be delivered on 2/25/26.”
Citation
Jan 13, 2026
Inspection
Health & medication
Immunization record 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)
The file for child #1, a school-age child, lacked an immunization record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 2, 2026): “Director emailed immunization waiver to inspector 2/18/26.”
Citation
Jan 13, 2026
Inspection
Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
The file for staff person #2 had a health assessment that was dated after the staff person provided initial service in a child care setting at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 2, 2026): “The updated health assessment was shown to inspector at time of inspection and placed into staff file.”
Citation
Jan 13, 2026
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
The file for staff person #2 had fire safety trainings that exceeded a year between trainings.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 2, 2026): “Director will utilize staff file tracker to maintain dates for compliance of required trainings.”
Citation
Jan 13, 2026
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
The file for staff person #2 lacked a current staff evaluation completed within the last 12 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 2, 2026): “Staff person #2 has current staff evaluation completion 9/2/25.”
Citation
Jan 13, 2026
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Bachelor's + 1 yr/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii)
The file for staff person #1, functioning as a staff person, lacked verification of education to qualify as a staff person in their designated position at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 2, 2026): “Transcript was placed into staff file while inspection was completed.”
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Citation
Jan 15, 2025
Inspection
Health & medication
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
According to staff, the trash can in the cafeteria used by children to dispose of food trash containing human secretions after eating did not have a lid as required.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 28, 2025): “A lid to fit the garbage can in the cafeteria has been ordered and placed on the garbage can during Boys & Girls Club's after school programming.”
Citation
Jan 29, 2024
Inspection
Health & medication
Original label 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(5)
There was a medication in the facility, Nayzalim, a nasal spray for seizures, labeled for use by a specific child, had an expiration date of 11/9/23, and was therefore not in accordance with the manufacturer's original label.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2024): “Upon citation, the medication was discarded and a new one was requested, but the child is no longer enrolled.”
Citation
Jan 29, 2024
Inspection
Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #1 were dated 3/5/21 and 5/16/23, more than 24 months apart.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 27, 2024): “At the time of citation, the corrected certificate is in place.”
Citation
Jan 29, 2024
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii)
The file for Staff person #1 includes verification of Pediatric First Aid/Pediatric CPR training dated 9/14/23, after the expiration date of 8/31/21.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 27, 2024): “At the time of citation, the corrected certificate is in place.”
Citation
Jan 29, 2024
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii)
The file for Staff person #2, 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
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 27, 2024): “Staff member 2 is not utilized as a ASG, but was incorrectly marked on paperwork as such.”
Citation
Jan 29, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Arrival/departure times 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(4)
The agreement on file for Child #1 does not include the child's arrival and departure times.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 27, 2024): “Upon citation, the times were added to new printed forms that were printed on the day of the inspection even though there was current ones in the file that had the times listed.”
CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(4)
The file for Staff person #4 did not include the complete valid, criminal history clearance, which had been previously viewed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 10, 2023): “This staff person was not currently working at the time of inspection, on a medical leave.”
Citation
Jan 11, 2023
Inspection
Health & medication
ACIP recommended immunization record 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)
The file for Child #1, who has been enrolled since 6/22/22, does not include an immunization record, which is due within 60 days. The immunization record on file for Child #2, with an enrollment date of 7/18/22, is dated 9/27/22, more than 60 days after enrollment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 12, 2023): “Director was already aware page two of the child's health report was missing and had already requested it from the parent/guardian at the time of the citation. Upon receiving the immunization record, the Director, placed the document in the child file.”
Citation
Jan 11, 2023
Inspection
Health & medication
Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)
The Tuberculosis test on file for Staff person #2 is dated 1/23/20, more than 12 months prior to hire. (See LIS Code Sheet).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 10, 2023): “This is already corrected as a current health assessment and TB record is in the staff file.”
Citation
Jan 11, 2023
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
The facility had record of conducting an emergency drill on 1/31/22, after the deadline of 12/19/21, required as per Chapter 3270 regulation updates, which were effective 12/19/20.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 10, 2023): “Due to Covid and restrictions within the school district, The Sto Rox Upper Elementary Clubhouse was unable to complete their initial evacuation drill by 12/19/2021. This citation is already corrected, as an emergency evacuation has taken place and proof is on file in the clubhouse. Additionally…”
Citation
Jan 11, 2023
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii)
The file for Staff person #2, who was classified as a group supervisor, does not have verification of a Bachelor's degree in education or a related human services field; or a Bachelor's degree with 30 credits in education or a related human services field and 1 year of verified child care experience; or an Associate's degree in education or a related human services field and 2 years of verified child care experience; or an Associate's degree with 30 credits in education or a related human services field and 3 years of verified child care experience. The file for Staff person #3 classified as an Assistant Group Supervisor does not include a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 30 credits in education or a related human services field; or i high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 15 credits in education or a related human services field and 1 year of verified child care experience; or a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate with 2 years of verified child care experience.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 1, 2023): “Upon citation, supplemental documentation was provided to our OCDEL representative.”
Citation
Jan 11, 2023
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
Children were observed receiving care in the gym without their emergency contact forms being in the room where thet were receiving care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 10, 2023): “Upon noticing, the staff member immediately obtained the backpack containing emergency contacts and first aid kit and kept it with her while supervising her group.”
Citation
Jan 11, 2023
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii)
The file for Staff person #1 includes 11 of 12 required annual training hours between 12/19/21-12/19/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 1, 2023): “Upon citation, staff 1 completed an additional hour of training.”
“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.) | $60.00 | $22.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $60.00 | $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
Capacity
—
Certificate status
Regular
Certificate valid through
Apr 15, 2027
Operator
Boys And Girls Clubs Of Western PA
Hours
Monday–Friday 2:45 PM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone
(412) 782-5710
State certificate #
CER-00254263
Common questions
Has Sto-Rox Upper Elementary Boys & Girls Clubhouse 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 Sep 3, 2026 (caregiver conduct): “In the C106 room, there were two mouse traps observed on the floor near the teacher's desk that were accessible to children and were a visible hazard for a pinch point.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Sto-Rox Upper Elementary Boys & Girls Clubhouse?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Sto-Rox Upper Elementary 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 Sto-Rox Upper Elementary Boys & Girls Clubhouse’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Nov 29, 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 Sto-Rox Upper Elementary Boys & Girls Clubhouse compare with other daycares in McKees Rocks?
It is #1 of 12 centers in McKees Rocks by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 52% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Sto-Rox Upper Elementary Boys & Girls Clubhouse last inspected?
Sep 3, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Sto-Rox Upper Elementary Boys & Girls Clubhouse cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $60.00 for young school-age, $60.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Sto-Rox Upper Elementary 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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