YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh/Hartwood Elementary
YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh/Hartwood Elementary is a certified child care center in Pittsburgh, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 15 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (6 of 15). 6 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #23 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh and has fewer citations per inspection than 75% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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The file for Staff Person #1 lacked an acceptable PA State Police Clearance. The PA State Police Clearance presented to certification representative for review on 1.28.26 had been altered to exclude the complete date of birth for Staff Person #1. An acceptable PA State Police Clearance was not on file until 1.30.26.
One cracked bin with a potential pinch point was observed at the art table being used by children in care.
The initial health report on file Child #1, a young school ager, was completed when the child turned 4 years of age. This health report is not an acceptable equivalent for the school district.
The Policy on the Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma was not available for review at the time of the inspection.
The file for Staff Person #1 lacked verification that they had graduated high school. Without the verification the Staff Person does not meet the education qualification for an AGS, as identified by the Legal Entity.
The updates to the Emergency Contact Form and Financial Agreements for Child #2 exceeded 6 months between 2.20.25 and 9.22.25.
The file for Child #2 lacked an initial health report and the child has exceeded 60 days since their first day of attendance at the facility (refer to LIS Code Sheet).
The emergency contact form for Child #3 lacked a date of birth.
The updates to the emergency contact form and financial agreement on file for Child #1 exceeded 6 months between updates on 2.21.24 and 12.16.24.
Staff person #1 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid and cpr. Current first aid and cpr is now on file.
The file for child #2, enrolled11/14/22, did not include a health report. There was a copy of the state child health report form in the file, but the form did not include any physician's information, including a date and signature.
The last two fire safety trainings in the file for staff person #1 were dated 8/24/21 and 9/8/22.
The emergency contact information in the file for child #1 and #3 did not include a work phone number for the child's mother.
The last update in writing by a parent on the emergency contact information and agreement form in the file for child #1 was 8/5/22. The parent signed the forms, but did not date them, so timeliness could not be assessed.
Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: FA/CPR.
“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.) | $266.00 looks like a weekly or monthly price |
$71.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $266.00 looks like a weekly or monthly price |
$71.00 |
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 Pittsburgh/Hartwood Elementary had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 2 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 28, 2026 (background checks): “The file for Staff Person #1 lacked an acceptable PA State Police Clearance. The PA State Police Clearance presented to certification representative for review on 1.28.26 had been altered to exclude the complete date of…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh/Hartwood Elementary?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh/Hartwood 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 Pittsburgh/Hartwood Elementary’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Sep 30, 2022. 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 Pittsburgh/Hartwood Elementary compare with other daycares in Pittsburgh?
It is tied for #23 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 75% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh/Hartwood Elementary last inspected?
Jan 28, 2026 (unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
Who runs YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh/Hartwood 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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