YMCA of Greater PGH/Ross Elementary
YMCA of Greater PGH/Ross Elementary 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 5 times. The state cited 20 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for health & medication (8 of 20). 2 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.
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The file for Child #1, enrolled for more than 60 days lacked a Health Report and Immunization record. The file for Child #2, enrolled for more than 60 days lacked a Health Report.
The Emergency Contact Form for Child #1 lacked the health insurance coverage policy number for the child.
At approximately 3:50 PM Cert Rep arrived for Renewal Inspection and observed 16 school aged children in the cafeteria. Staff #1 named 9 school aged children as part of their assigned group. Staff #2 named 6 school aged children as part of their assigned group. Therefore, this left Child #1 not being named as part of either assigned group.
The child file for Child #2 was observed to contain a current health assessment dated 7/31/23 on file that was not signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP.
The child file for Child #1 was observed to contain current health report dated 8/9/23 that lacked information regarding results of screening tests for vision, hearing or lead poisoning.
Upon review of the facility's fire drill log, the following fire drills were observed to not be conducted at least once every 60 days: 11/30/22 - 8/29/23 (272 days) and 9/28/23 - 11/28/23 (61 days).
The facility's comprehensive general liability insurance coverage was observed to have expired as of 1/31/23.
The staff file for Staff person #1 contained current staff evaluation dated 5/24/23 which was not completed at least one every 12 months from the previous staff evaluation on file dated 4/21/22.
The child file for Child #1 contained a current emergency contact information form that lacked signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.
The child file for Child #1 contained a current emergency contact information form that lacked signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
The facility's certificate of compliance that was posted expired on 3/21/23.
The child file for Child #2, and Child #3 [See IS CODE SHEET] lacked a copy of their immunization record.
The child file for Child #2, and Child #3 [See IS CODE SHEET] lacked an initial health report.
The child file for Child #1 contained a financial agreement and an emergency contact information form that were not reviewed and updated by the parent at least once in a 6-month period; the date of the most recent updates for the financial agreement and the emergency contact information form was 3/32/22.
In the cafeteria, there was an EpiPen for child #2 that was expired.
The file for staff person #1 had a health assessment that answered "Yes" to having communicable diseases and lacked an explanation of the results of the examination.
The file for child #1, with a start date of 8-30-21, lacked an initial health assessment within 90 days of their start date and requires a current health assessment. (The suspended regulation requires the parent to provide an initial health assessment no later than 90 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.)
The file for staff person #1, with a start date of 8-25-21, lacked health and safety training, covering topics #1-9 as required in regulation 3270.31(f), within 90 days of their start date and requires current training.
The file for staff person #1, functioning as an assistant group supervisor, lacked verification of education/experience to qualify as an assistant group supervisor.
The file for staff person #1 had one written, nonfamily reference and lacked a second written, nonfamily reference.
“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.) | $58.40 | $18.40 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $58.40 | $18.40 |
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/Ross 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 Dec 1, 2024 (supervision): “At approximately 3:50 PM Cert Rep arrived for Renewal Inspection and observed 16 school aged children in the cafeteria. Staff #1 named 9 school aged children as part of their assigned group. Staff #2 named 6 school aged…” 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/Ross Elementary?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at YMCA of Greater PGH/Ross 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/Ross Elementary’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Apr 7, 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/Ross Elementary 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/Ross Elementary last inspected?
Dec 15, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does YMCA of Greater PGH/Ross Elementary cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $58.40 for young school-age, $58.40 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs YMCA of Greater PGH/Ross 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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