YMCA of Greater PGH/Elroy Elementary
3129 Elroy Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15227 · Allegheny County
Keystone STAR 4
Part of YMCA · 195 Pennsylvania locations
YMCA of Greater PGH/Elroy Elementary is a certified child care center in Pittsburgh, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 36 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #73 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh and has more citations per inspection than 67% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
More citations than 67% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #73 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh
3
Core-safety citations
33
Other citations
5
Inspections
0
Complaint investigations that found violations
36 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Oct 8, 2025
Every state visit
Violation found
No violation
Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits
What inspectors cited most
Training & qualifications
11
Records & paperwork
11
Building & playground safety
4
Health & medication
3
Emergency preparedness
3
Staff ratios
2
Food & feeding
1
Background checks
1
Citations, newest first
Citation
Aug 13, 2026
Other state visit
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 record for facility person #1 did not include a health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 17, 2026): “The Facility member will no longer work for any licensed childcare sites, her position has been terminated.”
Citation
Oct 8, 2025
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
There was a cabinet in the childcare space that was unlocked and contained several toxic items labeled "Keep out of reach of chiildren" including Clorox disinfectant cleaner with bleach; Seventh Generation disinfectant cleaner; hydrogen peroxide; isopropyl alcohol; acetone (nail polish remover); sterile saline (contact lens) solution; Uineko all purpose cleaner; Dawn dish detergent; Oxyultra Deluxe dish detergent; Zep instant hand sanitizer gel.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 6, 2026): “Cleaning materials and other toxic materials have been moved into a cabinet with a lock on it.”
Citation
Oct 8, 2025
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Original container 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(b)
There was an unlabeled spray bottle in an unlocked cabinet with other cleaning products that was not the original container or labeled with the contents of the bottle marked.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 14, 2026): “The spray bottle has been discarded.”
Citation
Oct 8, 2025
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
There were 2 broken Zoob connector toys and 1 cracked Magna-tile in the childcare space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 20, 2025): “The broken zoobs and cracked magna tiles have been removed from the program.”
Citation
Oct 8, 2025
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
The facility has documentation of an emergency drill being conducted on 8.26.25, but does not have documentation of an emergency drill being completed within 1 year prior to 8.26.25
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 20, 2025): “Emergency drills will be conducted annually.”
Citation
Oct 8, 2025
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii)
The two most recent fire safety trainings on file for Staff person #1 are dated 7.8.24 and 8.26.25, more than 12 months apart. The most recent fire safety training on file for Staff person #2 is dated 9.23.24, more than 12 months ago.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 20, 2025): “Staff #1 Fire safety training was already complete but late. Staff #2 just completed fire safety on 11/10/2025.”
Citation
Oct 8, 2025
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
Staff person #1 completed their current mandated reporter training on 8.20.25, more than 60 months after the previous training dated 8.18.20. Staff person #2 completed their current mandated reporter training on 7.16.25, more than 60 months after the previous training dated 6.27.20.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 20, 2025): “Mandated reporter was completed for both staff members but in fact late.”
Citation
Oct 8, 2025
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
The two most recent staff evaluations on file for Staff person #2 are dated 3.30.24 and 5.9.25, more than 1 year apart. The two most recent staff evaluations on file for Staff person #3 are dated 3.24.24 and 5.9.25, more than 1 year apart.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 20, 2025): “Staff evals were completed upon inspection but late.”
Citation
Oct 8, 2025
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
The file for Child #3 does not include an Agreement that was signed by the enrolling parent or the operator.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 6, 2026): “The file for Child#3 has been updated to include a signed agreement form by both the family and the YMCA. A copy has been placed in the child's file and the original was given to the parent.”
Citation
Oct 8, 2025
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Amount of fee 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(1)
The agreement on file for Child #4 does not include the amount of the fee to be paid by the parent/guardian.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 6, 2026): “Agreement form for Child #4 was updated to include the ELRC fee amount to be paid by the family.”
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Citation
Oct 8, 2025
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)
The file for Child #3 and #4 does not include written parental consent for the facility to obtain emergency medical care; the enrolling parent did not sign a full-name signature, but rather only their initials.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 15, 2026): “The child files have been corrected to include written parent consent.”
Citation
Oct 8, 2025
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
A child was observed receiving care outside in the playground without their emergency contact form being in the present in the playground.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 6, 2026): “First aid bags have been updated to include all emergency contact forms for all youth enrolled in the program.”
Citation
Oct 8, 2025
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
The file for Child #2, #3, and #4 does not include written parental consent for the facility to administer minor first aid procedures; the enrolling parent did not sign a full-name signature, but rather only their initials.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 15, 2026): “The child files have been updated to include signed parental consent for minor first aid.”
Citation
Oct 8, 2025
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Locked cabinet 55 Pa. Code §3270.183(a)
The child files were not being stored in a locked cabinet at the time of the inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 9, 2026): “A lock has been purchased and placed on the cabinet that the child files are stored in.”
Citation
Oct 21, 2024
Inspection
Food & feeding
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
The certification representative observed children disposing of food wrappers, food waste, napkins, etc. into an unlidded trashcan following snack. Staff stated they did not have a lidded trashcan in the childcare space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 14, 2025): “The disposal of food waste will be placed in a lidded trashcan following snack.”
Citation
Oct 21, 2024
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii)
The file for Staff person #1and #2 includes documentation of Emergency Plan training dated 8.16.23 and 9.10.24, more than 12 months apart.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 26, 2024): “The EPT was already conducted upon inspections but late.”
Citation
Oct 21, 2024
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
There were 6 broken Zoob connecting toys in a bin in the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 26, 2024): “The 6 zoobs were removed from the toys bin and thrown away.”
Citation
Oct 21, 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 7.22.22 and 8.5.24, more than 24 months apart.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 26, 2024): “The health assessment was already completed upon inspection but late.”
Citation
Oct 21, 2024
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii)
The two most recent fire safety trainings on file for Staff person #2 are dated 8.29.23 and 10.1.24, more than 1 year apart.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 26, 2024): “Fire Safety was completed upon inspection but late.”
Citation
Oct 21, 2024
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Staff person #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/Pediatric CPR and Get Started with Center-based Care: Building Blocks for Quality.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 15, 2025): “Staff member has been given 14 days to complete trainings or will be removed from care. Building blocks has been completed and CPR class will be completed on Friday 11/22/2024.”
Citation
Oct 21, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
The agreement on file for Child #1 does not include the persons to whom the child can be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 14, 2025): “The agreement form for Child #1 has been corrected to include an authorized pick up person.”
Citation
Oct 21, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)
The agreement on file for Child #1 does not include the child's date of admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 14, 2025): “The agreement for child #1 has been updated to include the child's admission date.”
Citation
Oct 21, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 does not include the complete home address for the enrolling parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 14, 2025): “The home address is on the emergency contact form.”
Citation
Oct 21, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Information re: special needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(5)
The current emergency contact form on file for Child #1 does not indicate if the child has any special medical needs, which is needed in an emergency situation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 14, 2025): “The child file has been updated to reflect that the child does not have any special medical needs.”
Citation
Aug 8, 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 #1, classified as an aide, does not include a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate; or a minimum of an 8th grade education and 2 years of experience with children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 9, 2024): “Staff person #1 was removed from working until we obtained his high school diploma which we now have.”
Similar Age Level/Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.51/3270.113(a)
At 3:40PM, facility person #3 was observed in the hallway with 3 YSA children. No staff were present in the hallway at the time. Facility person #3 is designated as a volunteer.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 11, 2024): “Children are assigned to specific staff members are are supervised at all times. The volunteer is not left alone with children.”
Mixed Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.52
At approximately 3:15PM, staff #1 was observed answering the door at the side of the school to allow the certification representative to enter the building. Upon entering the cafeteria, staff #2 was observed supervising 18 school age children. Facility person 3, who is designated as a volunteer, was present in the room, but no other staff were present.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 11, 2024): “Children are assigned to specific staff members and are supervised following the 1:12 ratio.”
Citation
Oct 10, 2023
Inspection
Health & medication
Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)
The file for child #4, enrolled for over 60 days, did not contain a health report.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 27, 2023): “Child #4's health appraisal was received 11/27/23”
Citation
Oct 10, 2023
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 #1 contained CPR/First aid certification that was not renewed on or before its expiration. The previous training was dated 5/15/21 and was renewed on 6/08/23. Current training is now on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 20, 2023): “Cpr certification was completed upon inspection but late.”
Citation
Oct 10, 2023
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii)
The file for staff #4 contained Health and Safety training completed 125 days after their date of hire. The training was dated 10/15/23. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 20, 2023): “Health and Safety training was completed upon inspection but late.”
Citation
Oct 10, 2023
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Staff person #5 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric CPR and First Aid.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 20, 2023): “This staff member is not currently working in care and will be certified before she comes back to work once she comes home from school.”
Citation
Oct 10, 2023
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
The agreement and emergency contact information for child #1 has not been reviewed and signed by the parent since 2/27/23. The agreements and emergency contact information for children #3 and #4 were not reviewed within 6 months, but are now current.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 11, 2023): “The documents for Child #1 will be updated.”
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for staff #2 contained FBI clearances obtained more than 60 months apart. The previous FBI clearance on file was dated 12/10/16. The most recent is dated 12/29/21. A current FBI clearance is now on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 18, 2022): “FBI Clearance has been obtained prior to inspection and staff became complaint to be put back in care.”
Citation
Oct 6, 2022
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Hypothetical locations 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(4)
Based on documentation on the fire drill log, 11 consecutive drills conducted between 10/28/21 and 10/06/22 had the same hypothetical location.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 6, 2022): “The fire drill was conducted with a different hypothetical location of the fire.”
Citation
Oct 6, 2022
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii)
The file for staff #2 contained documentation of fire safety training completed more than 12 months apart; 8/18/21 and 9/7/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 18, 2022): “Fire Safety has been completed prior to inspection”
Citation
Oct 6, 2022
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii)
Based on documentation on file, staff #2 completed 4 of the 12 hours of annual training late. The training on file is now current.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 18, 2022): “Annual trainings were completed prior to inspection to become complaint.”
“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) | $44.60 | $17.80 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $44.60 | $17.80 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $44.60 | $17.80 |
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
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Certificate status
Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through
Jan 17, 2027
Operator
YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh
Hours
Monday–Friday 3:00 PM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone
(412) 436-0983
State certificate #
CER-00250428
Common questions
Has YMCA of Greater PGH/Elroy Elementary 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 Oct 10, 2023 (staff ratios): “At 3:40PM, facility person #3 was observed in the hallway with 3 YSA children. No staff were present in the hallway at the time. Facility person #3 is designated as a volunteer.” 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/Elroy Elementary?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at YMCA of Greater PGH/Elroy Elementary 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/Elroy Elementary’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Oct 20, 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 YMCA of Greater PGH/Elroy Elementary compare with other daycares in Pittsburgh?
It is tied for #73 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 67% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was YMCA of Greater PGH/Elroy Elementary last inspected?
Oct 8, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does YMCA of Greater PGH/Elroy Elementary cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $44.60 for preschool, $44.60 for young school-age, $44.60 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs YMCA of Greater PGH/Elroy Elementary?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh.
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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