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YMCA of Greater PGH/McIntyre Elementary

200 McIntyre Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237 · Allegheny County
Keystone STAR 3

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

Fewer citations than 61% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #35 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh
1 Core-safety citations
21 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
22 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Apr 20, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Apr 20, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Apr 1, 2025 · Inspection · citation found May 29, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Apr 10, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Apr 17, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Apr 21, 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

Emergency preparedness 6
Records & paperwork 6
Health & medication 5
Training & qualifications 4
Supervision 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Apr 20, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)
The file for Child #1, enrolled for more than 60 days lacked an initial health report.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 1, 2026): “The operator will obtain child #1s missing health report from the parent/guardian within the required timeframe and update the child's record to include the required documentation.”
Citation Apr 1, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
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).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 2, 2025): “An updated fire drill was completed on 3/20/2025.”
Citation Apr 1, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Different times of day 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(2)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 2, 2025): “Staff has been trained to understand that fire drills should be conducted at different times.”
Citation Apr 1, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/ACIP recommended immunization record 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.131(e)
The file for Child #1, enrolled for more than 60 days lacked an initial health report
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 2, 2025): “An accurate health report was procured by the parent.”
Citation Apr 1, 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 #2 contained an emergency contact form that was not updated within 6 months of the previous update.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 2, 2025): “The updated emergency contact form for child #2 has been signed by the parent.”
Citation Apr 1, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
The file for Child #2 contained a financial agreement form that was not updated within 6 months of the previous update.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 2, 2025): “The updated financial agreement form for child #2 has been signed by the parent.”
Follow-up May 29, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
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
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2024): “The emergency contact form for child #4 was reviewed and updated by the parent with the signature and date.”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Citation Apr 10, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 29, 2024): “Fire drill was completed on 3/21/2024 and again on 5/20/24 which was within the 60-day time frame.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Apr 10, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 29, 2024): “Health appraisals were requested to be returned by the parents by 5/24/2024.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Apr 10, 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 and Health and Safety Training. Staff person #1 has taken Pediatric First Aid/CPR on 8/30/23.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 29, 2024): “The employee completed the CPR 8/23/2023 and the health and safety on April 29, 2024.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Apr 10, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
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…
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, May 29, 2024): “The financial agreements and emergency contact forms with the updated (6-month) parent signatures and dates were obtained for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4, and child #5.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Apr 17, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance/Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)(4)/3270.131(c)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 12, 2023): “Received updated health reports with physicians signature.”
Citation Apr 17, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 12, 2023): “Provided a new emergency drill form that provided special accommodations and any problems that were encountered.”
Citation Apr 17, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
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).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 12, 2023): “Moving forward, fire drills will be conducted every 30 days.”
Citation Apr 17, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 12, 2023): “Staff person #1 has complete the one- hour Pennsylvania health and safety update 2022 training”
Citation Apr 17, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
The child file for Child #3 contained an emergency contact information form that lacked the health insurance name and policy number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 12, 2023): “Reached out to the parent for this information and added it to the form.”
Citation Apr 17, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Dated signature affixed 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)/3270.181(d)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 12, 2023): “Had parent resign and date.”
Core safety Apr 21, 2022 Inspection Supervision
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 13, 2022): “Staff are supervised until they obtain their required PQAS approved Pediatric First Aid and CPR training.”
Citation Apr 21, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 12, 2022): “The next fire drill was conducted on 4/5/2022 within the 60 day requirement.”
Citation Apr 21, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.131(c)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 13, 2022): “We received the new health report”
Citation Apr 21, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 13, 2022): “Staff have been removed from care until they obtain their PQAS approved Pediatric First Aid and CPR training.”
Citation Apr 21, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 13, 2022): “The parent has signed the 6 month period reviewed.”
Citation Apr 21, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
General requirements for facility persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.33(d)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 13, 2022): “Preferably, all staff will obtain their PQAS approved Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification training prior to them being in direct care and interacting with children.”

“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

Capacity —
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Jul 19, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 3
since Mar 17, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh
Hours Monday–Friday 3:25 PM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (412) 573-4166
State certificate # CER-00255327
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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.

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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