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YMCA of Greater PGH/Avonworth Primary

1310 Roosevelt Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237 · Allegheny County
Keystone STAR 2

YMCA of Greater PGH/Avonworth Primary is a certified child care center in Pittsburgh, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 26 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (15 of 26). 10 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #39 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh and has fewer citations per inspection than 58% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 58% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #39 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh
3 Core-safety citations
23 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
26 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 10 in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 2, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Mar 2, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Mar 3, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Apr 26, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Mar 18, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Mar 23, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Aug 30, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 15
Health & medication 4
Training & qualifications 3
Background checks 2
Emergency preparedness 1
Supervision 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Mar 2, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
The file for Staff #1 contained a health assessment that was conducted more than 24 months after the previous assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 31, 2026): “Staff #1 completed a new health assessment”
Citation Mar 2, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/ACIP recommended immunization record 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.131(e)
The files for Child #1 and #4 lacked Initial Health Reports.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2026): “Health reports were obtained and added to child files.”
Citation Mar 2, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
The Agreement in the file for Child #3 and #4 lacked the operator's signature.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2026): “The operator signature was updated on child files.”
Citation Mar 2, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Amount of fee 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(1)
The Agreements for Child #3 and #4 lacked the amount of the fee to be charged.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2026): “The fee to attend was added to the agreement forms.”
Citation Mar 2, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Arrival/departure times 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(4)
The files for Child #3 and #4 contained Agreements which did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2026): “The arrival and departure times were added to the agreement forms.”
Citation Mar 2, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)
The Agreements for Child #3 and #4 lacked the date of the child's admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2026): “The date of admission was updated on the agreement forms.”
Citation Mar 2, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
The Emergency Contact Form for Child #5 lacked the Health Insurance coverage policy number for the child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2026): “Insurance policy number was obtained and added to the emergency contact sheet.”
Citation Mar 2, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
The files for Child #1 and #2 contained an Emergency Contact Form that had not been updated within the last 6 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2026): “Child #1 emergency contact form has been resigned and redated. Child #2 is no longer in the program. The child file has been marked inactive and removed from the program site.”
Citation Mar 2, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
The files for Child #1 and #2 contained Financial Agreement Forms that had not been updated within the last 6 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2026): “Child #1 financial agreement form has been resigned and dated. Child #2 is no longer in the program, their file has been marked inactive.”
Citation Mar 2, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
The facility had an expired certificate of compliance posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 31, 2026): “The updated certificate of compliance was posted on site.”
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Core safety Mar 3, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for Staff #1, who has lived out of state in the last five years, lacked New York Clearances. (See LIS Code Sheet).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 7, 2025): “Staff #1 was removed from care until the New York clearance was received.”
Citation Mar 3, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
The Emergency Contact Form for Child #2 lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 7, 2025): “Emergency contact for child #2 was updated and completed to reflect an individual that the child may be released to.”
Citation Mar 3, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
The file for Child #1 contained an Emergency Contact Form that had not been updated within the last 6 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 7, 2025): “Child #1 was removed from program in January 2025.”
Citation Mar 3, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
The file for Child #1 contained an Agreement Form that had not been updated within the last 6 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 7, 2025): “Child #1 was removed from the program January 2025”
Citation Mar 3, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
The facility had an expired certificate of compliance posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 7, 2025): “Certificate of compliance has been updated to reflect the most recent one.”
Follow-up Apr 26, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
2nd CITATION: The child file for Child #3 contained a financial agreement and emergency contact form that were not reviewed and updated by the parent every 6 months; the two most recent reviews were dated 3/19/23 and 2/26/23 and needs updated. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 3/21/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 7, 2024): “Parent reviewed paperwork with staff and signed for the date of 4/29/24”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Citation Apr 26, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Dated signature affixed 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(d)
Dated parental signatures were not affixed to Child #3's emergency contact information and financial agreement forms following review.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 7, 2024): “Parent signed and dated the following forms on 4/29/24”
Citation Mar 18, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
The staff file for Staff person #2 contained current emergency plan training dated 10/3/23 which was not completed on an annual basis from the previously dated emergency plan training on file dated 8/22/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 19, 2024): “A emergency training plan was corrected after a year.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 18, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Exam communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(3)
The staff file for Staff person #1 contained a current health assessment dated 8/21/23 which lacked an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 19, 2024): “Staff person #1 has gotten her health assessment updated.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 18, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Staff person #1 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 #1 has since completed the training on 12/4/23.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 19, 2024): “The Pediatric First Aide/CPR was completed on 12/4/2023”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 18, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)
The child file for Child #2 and Child #3 were observed to contain a current financial agreement form that lacked a valid admission date.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 19, 2024): “Financial agreement form will be corrected to valid admission date”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 18, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
The child file for Child #3 contained a financial agreement and emergency contact form that were not reviewed and updated by the parent every 6 months; the two most recent reviews were dated 3/19/23 and 2/26/23 and needs updated. The child file for Child #1 contained a current financial agreement and emergency contact form that were not reviewed and updated by the parent every 6 months; the two most recent reviews were dated 2/16/23 and 3/4/24. The child file for Child #2 contained a current financial agreement and emergency contact form that were not reviewed and updated by the parent every 6 months; the two most recent reviews were dated 7/7/23 and 3/4/24. The child file for Child #4 contained a current financial agreement and emergency contact form that were not reviewed and updated by the parent every 6 months; the two most recent reviews were dated 6/6/23 and 2/26/24. The child file for Child #5 contained a current financial agreement and emergency contact form that were not reviewed and updated by the parent every 6 months; the two most recent reviews were dated 2/19/23 and 2/22/24.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Apr 19, 2024): “Signatures and dates were updated to reflect the current year.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 23, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)(4)
The child file for Child #1 was observed to contain an initial health report on file that was not dated thus unable to determine if it was obtained in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance in 28 Pa. Code § 23.2.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 10, 2023): “A completed health report has been updated for the child.”
Core safety Aug 30, 2022 Inspection Supervision
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
Staff person #2 and Staff person #3 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 and Staff person #3 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First-Aid/CPR.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 12, 2022): “The staff completed the training 8//31/2022 prior to completion they were not responsible for children and not left alone.”
Core safety Aug 30, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
The staff file for Staff person #1 contained a current Chid Abuse clearance dated 1/7/22 which was not renewed within 60 months of the previously dated 1/1/17 Child Abuse clearance expiring.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 12, 2022): “The child abuse clearance was corrected.”
Citation Aug 30, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Staff person # 2 and Staff person #3 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. The Pediatric First-Aid/CPR training on file for Staff person #3 was dated 11/13/21 and was not an acceptable training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 12, 2022): “To have all staff complete the Pediatric First/aid immediately.”
Citation Aug 30, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
General requirements for facility persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.33(d)
Staff person #2 and Staff person #3 were the only staff caring for children at the facility but neither staff had obtained Pediatric First- Aid/CPR.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 12, 2022): “The staff completed the training 8//31/2022 prior to completion they were not responsible for children and not left alone.”

“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.) — $31.20
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) — $31.20

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 Jun 4, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 2
since Apr 13, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh
Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–8:30 AM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (412) 573-4166
State certificate # CER-00254348
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Common questions

Has YMCA of Greater PGH/Avonworth Primary had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 3 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 Mar 3, 2025 (background checks): “The file for Staff #1, who has lived out of state in the last five years, lacked New York Clearances. (See LIS Code Sheet).” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about YMCA of Greater PGH/Avonworth Primary?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at YMCA of Greater PGH/Avonworth Primary since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is YMCA of Greater PGH/Avonworth Primary’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 2, effective Apr 13, 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 YMCA of Greater PGH/Avonworth Primary compare with other daycares in Pittsburgh?

It is tied for #39 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 58% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was YMCA of Greater PGH/Avonworth Primary last inspected?

Mar 2, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs YMCA of Greater PGH/Avonworth Primary?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh.

Certified centers nearby

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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