YMCA of Greater PGH/Montour Elementary
221 Clever Rd, McKees Rocks, PA 15136 · Allegheny County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months
Keystone STAR 4
Part of YMCA · 195 Pennsylvania locations
YMCA of Greater PGH/Montour Elementary 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 5 times. The state cited 27 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for training & qualifications (10 of 27). 6 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #2 of 12 centers in McKees Rocks and has more citations per inspection than 56% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
More citations than 56% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#2 of 12 centers in McKees Rocks
3
Core-safety citations
24
Other citations
5
Inspections
0
Complaint investigations that found violations
27 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 6 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jan 27, 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
Training & qualifications
10
Health & medication
7
Records & paperwork
4
Background checks
3
Emergency preparedness
2
Building & playground safety
1
Citations, newest first
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for staff person #2 lacked the out of state Child Abuse & Neglect registry check at their start date and requires a current out of state Child Abuse & Neglect registry check. (See LIS CODE SHEET)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 26, 2026): “Staff member has been removed from care until we get the correct child abuse clearance.”
Citation
Jan 27, 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 #4 had health assessments that exceeded 24 months between assessments.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 26, 2026): “Upon inspection this staff member already completed their physical but it was in fact late. Employee was not in care when it lapsed for it was holiday break and she did not return to care until lit was completed.”
Citation
Jan 27, 2026
Inspection
Health & medication
Health information/ACIP recommended immunization record 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.131(e)
The file for child #1 lacked an initial health assessment and immunization record within 60 days of the child's first day of attendance at the facility and requires a current health assessment and immunization record. The file for child #2 lacked an immunization record within 60 days of the child's first day of attendance at the facility and requires a current immunization record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 10, 2026): “Child files will be updated to include health assessments and immunization records.”
Citation
Jan 27, 2026
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
The file for staff person #1 had current pediatric first-aid/CPR training with a completion date of 9-3-25 that was after the August 2025 expiration of the prior training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 26, 2026): “Upon inspection cpr certification was completed but was late.”
Citation
Jan 27, 2026
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
The file for staff person #5 had fire safety trainings that exceeded a year between trainings.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 26, 2026): “Upon inspection fire safety was already completed but late.”
Citation
Jan 27, 2026
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
Staff person #1 had mandated reporter trainings dated 8-18-20 and 8-20-25 that were over 60 months between trainings. Staff person #3 had mandated reporter trainings dated 7-15-20 and 7-16-25 that were over 60 months between trainings.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 26, 2026): “Mandated Reporter was already completed upon inspection but late.”
Citation
Jan 30, 2025
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
The file for staff person #1 had emergency plan training that exceeded a year between trainings.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 27, 2025): “Upon inspection this was already updated but late.”
Citation
Jan 30, 2025
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 file for staff person #1 had a health assessment that exceeded 24 months between assessments.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 27, 2025): “Upon inspection the health form was already completed.”
Citation
Jan 30, 2025
Inspection
Training & qualifications
8th grade + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.37(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii)
The file for staff person #2, functioning as an aide, lacked verification of 2 years of experience working with children to qualify as an aide.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 27, 2025): “Staff person has been removed as an aide until we get two complete years of experience working with kids.”
Citation
Jan 30, 2025
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Child's name, birth date 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(1)
The file for child #1 had an emergency contact form that lacked the child's birthdate.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 27, 2025): “Child's birth date has been updated on the form.”
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Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for staff person #2 included an NSOR certificate dated more than 45 days after hire (See LIS Code Sheet) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL; the NSOR is dated 2/23/22. The file for Staff person #4 includes child abuse clearances dated 10/4/18 and 10/6/23, more than 60 months apart. The file for Staff person #8 includes child abuse clearances dated 8/1/17 and 8/3/22, more than 60 months apart.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 20, 2024): “Upon inspection all of the required clearances are up to date and already completed but late.”
Citation
Jan 4, 2024
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
There were several "Zoob Bot" connecting toys that were cracked and broken, leaving sharp edges.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 20, 2024): “The broken "Zoob Bot" was thrown away in your presence.”
Citation
Jan 4, 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 #10 were dated 10/29/21 and 11/3/23, more than 24 months apart.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 20, 2024): “Upon inspection the health form was already completed but 3 days late.”
Citation
Jan 4, 2024
Inspection
Health & medication
Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)
The file for Child #2, with an enrollment date of 8/22/23, more than 60 days ago, does not include a health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 20, 2024): “Youth #2 health assessment was emailed over and placed into the youths file”
Citation
Jan 4, 2024
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Staff person - 18 yrs. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(b)
The documentation on file for Staff person #1, #3, and #9, classified as Aides, indicates that Staff person #1, #3, and #9 are 17 years of age and are therefore ineligible to be a staff person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 20, 2024): “All 3 staff members have been reclassified as Volunteers and will not hold tags are be in ration.”
Citation
Jan 4, 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 training certificates on file for Staff person #6 are dated 9/2/22 and 10/12/23, more than 1 year apart.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 20, 2024): “Upon inspection the fire safety training was already completed but late.”
Citation
Jan 4, 2024
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Staff person #7 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR and Get Started with Center-based Care: Building Blocks for Quality. Pediatric First Aid/CPR was completed on 6/16/23 and Get Started with Center-based Care: Building Blocks for Quality was completed on 9/6/23. Staff person #11 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Get Started with Center-based Care: Building Blocks for Quality. The Get Started with Center-based Care: Building Blocks for Quality training was completed on 1/5/24
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 20, 2024): “Upon inspection all trainings were completed but late.”
Citation
Jan 4, 2024
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
Staff person#7 did not complete the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet); the training was completed on 10/23/23.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 20, 2024): “Upon inspection mandated reporter training was already completed but late.”
Citation
Jan 4, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Child's name, birth date 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(1)
The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 does not include her date of birth.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 20, 2024): “The emergency contact form for child #1 birth date was added to the emergency contact and the updated form was already emailed over.”
Citation
Jan 4, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
Child #3 and #4 were observed receiving care in the cafeteria without their emergency contact forms being in the room where they were receiving care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 20, 2024): “Youth #3 and Youth #4 emergency contacts form where added to the program space on the day of the visit.”
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for Staff person #2, who was a re-hire, does not include a new signed Disclosure Statement signed upon the re-hire date.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 16, 2023): “An updated disclosure has been competed for this person. She never left working the YMCA just in our licensed care so an updated disclosure was never completed.”
Citation
Jan 13, 2023
Inspection
Health & medication
Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1)
The file for Child #2, with an enrollment date of 8/25/22, more than 60 days ago, does not include an immunization record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 15, 2023): “We have obtained the immunizations from the parent.”
Citation
Jan 13, 2023
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 #3 were dated 8/3/20 and 8/21/22, more than 24 months apart. The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #4 were dated 5/15/20 and 5/23/22, more than 24 months apart.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 13, 2023): “The health forms where already updated upon inspection.”
Citation
Jan 13, 2023
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
The documentation on file for the most recent emergency drill does not include the following required elements: the length of time of the drill; the names of the staff participants; if any special accommodations for children with special needs were required; any observations or problems encountered during the drill.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 16, 2023): “The annual Emergency Drill was conducted on 2/6/23 and was documented on the Emergency Drill Log.”
Citation
Jan 13, 2023
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Staff persons #3 and #4 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Get Started with Center-Based Care: Building Blocks for Quality.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 13, 2023): “Staff #3 was not currently working is has resigned for her position. so she is no longer a staff member. Staff number 4 has completed the correct training.”
Citation
Jan 13, 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 #1, qualified as an Aide, does not include a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate; a minimum of an 8th grade education and enrollment in a training curriculum described at § 3270.31(c) (relating to age and training); or a minimum of an 8th grade education and 2 years of experience with children. The file for Staff person #2, classified as an Assistant Group Supervisors 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 a 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, Feb 13, 2023): “Staff Person #1 was removed from the schedule and will not return until we receive the appropriate documentation from their child development teacher to qualify to work in care. Staff #2 does qualify as an AGS, she has a diploma and 4 years documented experience at the time of inspection.”
Citation
Jan 13, 2023
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
The two most recent financial agreement 6-month review signatures on file for Child #1 are dated 1/4/22 and 1/23/23, more than 6 months apart.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 13, 2023): “The form has been signed as of the inspection but late.”
“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.) | — | $30.20 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | — | $30.20 |
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
Apr 30, 2027
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-00254619
Common questions
Has YMCA of Greater PGH/Montour 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 Jan 27, 2026 (background checks): “The file for staff person #2 lacked the out of state Child Abuse & Neglect registry check at their start date and requires a current out of state Child Abuse & Neglect registry check. (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/Montour Elementary?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at YMCA of Greater PGH/Montour 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/Montour Elementary’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Nov 17, 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/Montour Elementary compare with other daycares in McKees Rocks?
It is #2 of 12 centers in McKees Rocks by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 56% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was YMCA of Greater PGH/Montour Elementary last inspected?
Jan 27, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
Who runs YMCA of Greater PGH/Montour 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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