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YMCA of Greater PGH/Ross Elementary

90 Houston Run Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237 · Allegheny County
Keystone STAR 2

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.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 58% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #39 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh
1 Core-safety citations
19 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
20 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Dec 15, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Dec 15, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Dec 1, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Dec 6, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Dec 5, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Dec 9, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Health & medication 8
Records & paperwork 7
Training & qualifications 3
Supervision 1
Emergency preparedness 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Dec 15, 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 a Health Report and Immunization record. The file for Child #2, enrolled for more than 60 days lacked a Health Report.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 22, 2026): “The health report and immunization records for Child #1 and Child #2 have been obtained from their parents/guardians and added to each of their files on site.”
Citation Dec 15, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
The Emergency Contact Form for Child #1 lacked the health insurance coverage policy number for the child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 22, 2026): “The health insurance coverage policy number was added to the emergency contact form on site by contacting Child #1s parent/guardian to receive the correct information.”
Core safety Dec 1, 2024 Inspection Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 16, 2025): “All staff members reviewed the Supervision SOP form and signed the form stating their understanding. Staff also reviewed the site-specific hands-free I.D. system and ratio requirements with their supervisor.”
Citation Dec 6, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(c)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 3, 2024): “The physician signed health assessment was obtained on 12/11/23.”
Citation Dec 6, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Age appropriate screenings complete 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(8)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 8, 2024): “Parent updated health report.”
Citation Dec 6, 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 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).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 3, 2024): “A fire drill was conducted in December 2023.”
Citation Dec 6, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
On file at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.18(a)
The facility's comprehensive general liability insurance coverage was observed to have expired as of 1/31/23.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 3, 2024): “The current Certificate of Insurance was posted on the Parent Welcome Board.”
Citation Dec 6, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 3, 2024): “The employee had an evaluation completed 5/24/2023”
Citation Dec 6, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 8, 2024): “Parent signed the emergency contact information.”
Citation Dec 6, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 8, 2024): “Parent signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid by staff.”
Citation Dec 6, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
The facility's certificate of compliance that was posted expired on 3/21/23.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 3, 2024): “The current certificate of compliance was posted on the Parent Welcome Board”
Citation Dec 5, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
ACIP recommended immunization record /Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)/3270.182(1)
The child file for Child #2, and Child #3 [See IS CODE SHEET] lacked a copy of their immunization record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 30, 2022): “Collected copy of immunization record.”
Citation Dec 5, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)
The child file for Child #2, and Child #3 [See IS CODE SHEET] lacked an initial health report.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 30, 2022): “Obtained health report from guardian.”
Citation Dec 5, 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 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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 30, 2022): “Met with a guardian and went over 6-month review. Obtained signature for financial agreement and emergency contact form.”
Citation Dec 9, 2021 Inspection Health & medication
Original label 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(5)
In the cafeteria, there was an EpiPen for child #2 that was expired.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 19, 2022): “Noncompliance corrected 01/04/2022. Parent provided staff with new EpiPen with original label.”
Citation Dec 9, 2021 Inspection Health & medication
Exam communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(3)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 19, 2022): “Staff submitted correction to the health assessment. The staff did not have any communicable diseases.”
Citation Dec 9, 2021 Inspection Health & medication
Health information 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)
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.)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 19, 2022): “Noncompliance corrected 12/09/2021. Parent sent child #1's health assessment to program director and business office. Health assessment was printed and put into child's file on site.”
Citation Dec 9, 2021 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 19, 2022): “Staff person #1 last day of work was January 13th. Will not be returning”
Citation Dec 9, 2021 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, functioning as an assistant group supervisor, lacked verification of education/experience to qualify as an assistant group supervisor.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 19, 2022): “Will change staff person #1 to an aide until proper verification is received.”
Citation Dec 9, 2021 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
The file for staff person #1 had one written, nonfamily reference and lacked a second written, nonfamily reference.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 19, 2022): “To receive a second non family 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

Capacity —
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Mar 21, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 2
since Apr 7, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh
Hours Monday–Friday 3:00 PM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (412) 420-4172
State certificate # CER-00250670
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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.

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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