YMCA of Greater PGH/McIntyre Elementary
YMCA of Greater PGH/McIntyre Elementary is a certified child care center in Pittsburgh, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 3 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 22 violations, 1 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 #35 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh and has fewer citations per inspection than 61% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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The file for Child #1, enrolled for more than 60 days lacked an initial health report.
Upon review of the facility's Fire Drill log, the following tests were observed to have been conducted more than 60 days apart: 1/9/25-3/20/25 (71 days).
Upon review of the facilities fire drill log it could not be determined if drills are being conducted at different times of the day as the times were not listed for the fire drills conducted on 12/11/24 and 3/20/25.
The file for Child #1, enrolled for more than 60 days lacked an initial health report
The file for Child #2 contained an emergency contact form that was not updated within 6 months of the previous update.
The file for Child #2 contained a financial agreement form that was not updated within 6 months of the previous update.
2nd CITATION: The child file for Child #4 contained an emergency contact form that were not reviewed and signed by the parent every 6 months; the parent's last review of the emergency contact form was dated 7/28/23. PREVIOUSLY CITED on 4/10/24
Upon review of the facility's 60-day fire drill log, more than 60 days has passed between the following drills: 11/14/23 and 3/21/24.
The child file for Child #1 and Child #5 lacked an initial health report. The child file for Child #4 lacked a valid initial health report; the one on file was a basketball summer camp physical dated 6/15/23 which is not an acceptable health report.
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 and Health and Safety Training. Staff person #1 has taken Pediatric First Aid/CPR on 8/30/23.
The child file for Child #1 contained a current financial agreement and emergency contact form that were not reviewed and signed by the parent every 6 months; the two most recent reviews of the emergency contact information form were signed on 3/16/23 and 12/22/23 and the financial agreement form was last reviewed and signed on 3/16/23 and 2/27/24. The child file for Child #2 contained a current financial agreement and emergency contact form that were not reviewed and signed by the parent every 6 months; the two most recent reviews of the emergency contact information form and the financial agreement form were 7/29/23 and 2/27/24. The child file for Child #3 contained a current financial agreement and emergency contact form that were not reviewed and signed by the parent every 6 months; the two most recent reviews of the emergency contact information form and the financial agreement form were 7/27/23 and 2/27/24. The child file for Child #4 contained a current financial agreement and emergency contact form that were not reviewed and signed by the parent every 6 months; the two most recent reviews of the financial agreement form were 7/28/23 and 3/1/24 and the emergency contact…
The child file for Child #2 and Child #3 was observed to contain an initial health report on file that was not dated nor signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP 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.
An annual emergency drill that was conducted lacked mention of special accommodations the facility used for any category of children, and any problems encountered that is required to be documented when conducting the emergency drill, per announcement C-22-04.
Upon review of the facility's fire drill log, the following fire drills were observed to have been conducted more than 60 days apart: 9/28/22 - 12/8/22 (71 days).
Staff person #1 has not completed the one-hour Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 training by 12/30/22 as required per announcement C-22-06.
The child file for Child #3 contained an emergency contact information form that lacked the health insurance name and policy number.
The child file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact information form and financial agreement form that were reviewed and signed by the parent; however, they were not dated.
Staff person #1 and Staff person #3--- was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 and Staff person #3--- has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First- Aid/CPR.
Upon review of the facility fire drill log the fire drills conducted on 11/30/21 and 2/11/22 was more than 60 days.
The child file for Child #2 lacked a valid health report; the health report on file was neither signed nor dated by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP thus making it unable to determine if the health report was timely.
Staff person #1, Staff person #2, and Staff person #3--- does not have acceptable pediatric first-aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum nor was the instructor PQAS-certified in that training topic.
The child file for Child #1 contained a financial agreement and emergency contact information form that were not reviewed and updated by the parent at least once in 6 month period; the last two dates of review were 4/5/21 and 2/11/22. The child file for Child #3 contained a financial agreement and emergency contact information form that were not reviewed and updated by the parent at least once in 6 month period; the last two dates of review were 7/28/21 and 4/11/22.
Staff person #1 and Staff person #3 were the only staff caring for children at the facility but neither staff had obtained Pediatric First- Aid/CPR.
“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.) | $53.20 | $16.80 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $53.20 | $16.80 |
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
Common questions
Has YMCA of Greater PGH/McIntyre Elementary 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 Apr 21, 2022 (supervision): “Staff person #1 and Staff person #3--- was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 and Staff person #3--- has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for…” 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/McIntyre Elementary?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at YMCA of Greater PGH/McIntyre 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/McIntyre Elementary’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 3, effective Mar 17, 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/McIntyre Elementary compare with other daycares in Pittsburgh?
It is tied for #35 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 61% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was YMCA of Greater PGH/McIntyre Elementary last inspected?
Apr 20, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does YMCA of Greater PGH/McIntyre Elementary cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $53.20 for young school-age, $53.20 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs YMCA of Greater PGH/McIntyre Elementary?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh.
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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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