YMCA of Greater PGH/South Allegheny Elementary

1707 Washington Blvd, McKeesport, PA 15133 · Allegheny County

1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 2

Part of YMCA · 195 Pennsylvania locations

YMCA of Greater PGH/South Allegheny Elementary is a certified child care center in McKeesport, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 31 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (16 of 31). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #1 of 8 centers in McKeesport and has more citations per inspection than 54% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 54% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical

#1 of 8 centers in McKeesport

2 Core-safety citations

29 Other citations

5 Inspections

0 Complaint investigations that found violations

31 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 23, 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

Records & paperwork 16

Training & qualifications 6

Health & medication 4

Background checks 2

Building & playground safety 2

Emergency preparedness 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Mar 23, 2026 Inspection Background checks

Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

The file for staff #1 contained an NSOR certificate which was not renewed within 60 months, but is now current. The previous NSOR was dated 6/10/20 and was renewed on 8/13/25.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 14, 2026): “Upon inspection the NSOR was already updated, employee was not currently working at a license location while the clearance was expired.”

Citation Mar 23, 2026 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 fire safety training documentation for staff #1 was dated more than 12 months apart, but is now current. The trainings were completed on 1/24/25 and 3/13/26.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 14, 2026): “Upon inspection the fire safety was completed but in fact late.”

Citation Mar 23, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork

Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)

The emergency contact information for children #1, #3, and #4 lacked complete addresses for their physician or source of medical care.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 14, 2026): “Emergency contact forms has been updated and completed to include full address.”

Citation Mar 3, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety

Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21

Based on statements made by staff, the program's trash is removed daily and weekly by the school custodians. The facility lacked a written agreement between the school and the child care program's legal entity documenting the school's process for the disposal of hazardous materials and biological contaminants as required by Announcement C-24-02.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 15, 2025): “Written verification was obtained from the school, signed by the principal that the garbage is taken out each night.”

Citation Mar 3, 2025 Inspection Health & medication

Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21

Two restrooms adjoining the gym lacked lidded trash receptacles as required by Announcement C-24-02. Children were observed using the restrooms and staff stated these restrooms are the designated restrooms for their program.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 15, 2025): “Lids are put on the garbage cans everyday.”

Citation Mar 3, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety

Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)

A mop bucket containing water and cleaning solution was accessible to children in the cafeteria.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 11, 2025): “The mop bucket was removed.”

Citation Mar 3, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)

The emergency contact forms for child #1 and child #2 lacked parental signatures for emergency medical care.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 15, 2025): “Obtained signatures on emergency contact forms for medical care.”

Citation Mar 3, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)

The emergency contact forms for child #1 and child #2 lacked parental signatures for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 15, 2025): “Obtained signatures on emergency contact form for administration of first aid.”

Citation Mar 22, 2024 Inspection Health & medication

Health information/ACIP recommended immunization record 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.131(e)

The initial health assessment for Child #1 is dated 2/26/24, which is more than 60 days beyond date of enrollment (SEE IS CODE SHEET). The initial Pennsylvania Department of Education health assessment on file for Child #2 was missing the second page with the doctor's signature and assessment, making it invalid. The written verification of immunizations for Child #2 is dated 1/22/24, which is more than 60 days beyond date of enrollment (SEE IS CODE SHEET). The file for Child #3 did not contain an initial health assessment and written verification of immunizations within 60 days from date of enrollment (SEE IS CODE SHEET). Child #3 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 3/22/24, and may only return to care when the immunization record is provided.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 9, 2024): “Health Assessment for Child #1 was obtained and included the doctors signature dated 2-26-2024. Health Assessment and Immunizations for Child #2 was obtained on 1-24-2024. Child #3 has been removed from care.”

Citation Mar 22, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications

Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)

Staff #2 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Pediatric First Aid/CPR (Dated: 8/17/23) (SEE IS CODE SHEET).

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 5, 2024): “CPR certification was already completed upon inspection but late.”

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Citation Mar 22, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications

Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)

Staff #2 completed the Mandated Reporter training on 8/9/23, which was more than 90 days beyond their date of hire (SEE IS CODE SHEET).

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 5, 2024): “Mandated reporter training was completed already upon inspection but late.”

Citation Mar 22, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)

The Emergency Contact form for Child #3 lacked the address and phone number for the child's physician or source of medical care.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 5, 2024): “Child is removed from care.”

Citation Mar 22, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)

The Emergency Contact form for Child #3 lacked the enrolling parent's work address and phone number.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 5, 2024): “Child is removed from care.”

Citation Mar 22, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)

The Emergency Contact form for Child #3 lacked the child's Health Insurance Coverage and Policy Number.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 9, 2024): “Child was removed from care.”

Citation Mar 22, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications

Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)

The file for Staff #1 lacked 12 hours of annual child care training hours.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 5, 2024): “Staff person #1has now completed 12 hours of training to count toward the 2023/24 time frame to bring her back in compliance.”

Citation Mar 29, 2023 Inspection Health & medication

Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)(4)/3270.182(1)

The files for Child #1 and #2 did not contain health assessments.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 2, 2023): “Health assessments will be obtained for children listed.”

Citation Mar 29, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork

Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)

The file for Child #2 contained an emergency contact form that did not include written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 2, 2023): “Parent will sign giving consent for emergency medical care.”

Citation Mar 29, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork

Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

The files for Child #1 through #5 did not contain documentation that parents had reviewed and updated emergency contact and agreement information.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 2, 2023): “Parent's signatures will be obtained to update emergency contact and agreement information.”

Citation Mar 29, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork

Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)

The file for Child #2 did not contain signed parental consent for the administration of minor first-aid procedures.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 2, 2023): “Parent's signature will be obtained giving consent for the administration of minor first-aid.”

Core safety Mar 1, 2022 Inspection Background checks

Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

The record for staff #4 included a current FBI clearance indicating a record exists and did not include a rap sheet.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 20, 2022): “Staff #4 has been removed from care until she can provide the rap sheet for her FBI Clearance.”

Citation Mar 1, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Written record 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(9)

The written record of the fire drills conducted did not indicate the hypothetical locations of the fire.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 21, 2022): “The written record of the fire drills conducted now indicates the hypothetical locations of the fire.”

Citation Mar 1, 2022 Inspection Health & medication

Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)

The record for child #3, #4, and #5 who have been in attendance more than 60 days did not contain a health report.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 22, 2022): “The record for child #3, #4 and #5 all now contain a health report.”

Citation Mar 1, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications

Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)

staff #1 who worked in child care more than 90 days did not complete health and safety training. Staff #2 completed health and safety training more than 90 days following their first day working in child care.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 22, 2022): “Staff#1 and staff#2 completed health and safety training.”