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YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh/Hartwood Elementary

3730 Saxonburg Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15238 · Allegheny County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

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

Fewer citations than 75% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. Fewer citations than most
Tied for #23 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh
2 Core-safety citations
13 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
15 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 6 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jan 28, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jan 28, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jan 9, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jan 14, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jan 9, 2024 · Inspection · citation found May 9, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Aug 3, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 6
Health & medication 3
Training & qualifications 3
Background checks 1
Building & playground safety 1
Supervision 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Jan 28, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 11, 2026): “Staff Person #1 obtained a new PA state Police Clearance with a complete information that is required.”
Citation Jan 9, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
One cracked bin with a potential pinch point was observed at the art table being used by children in care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 20, 2026): “The broken container has been removed from the program.”
Citation Jan 9, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Child health. Sections 3270.131-3270.134(a) and 3270.136-3270.138. 55 Pa. Code §3270.241(b)(10)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 26, 2026): “The child's file will be updated to include a heath report.”
Citation Jan 9, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
The Policy on the Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma was not available for review at the time of the inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 5, 2026): “Prevention of Shaken Baby syndrome policy is now onsite at Hartwood located in our operations binder.”
Citation Jan 9, 2026 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 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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 11, 2026): “A diiploma willl be placed in the file by January 31, 2026”
Citation Jan 9, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
The updates to the Emergency Contact Form and Financial Agreements for Child #2 exceeded 6 months between 2.20.25 and 9.22.25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 5, 2026): “Emergency contact form and the Agreement form will be signed by the end of February.”
Citation Jan 14, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Health information 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)
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).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 17, 2025): “Staff requested an updated health report from the parent for child #2.”
Citation Jan 14, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Child's name, birth date 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(1)
The emergency contact form for Child #3 lacked a date of birth.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 17, 2025): “The birthdate was added to the emergency contact information for the child.”
Citation Jan 14, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 24, 2025): “Parent signatures were obtained on the emergency contact information and agreement.”
Citation Jan 9, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 9, 2024): “From now on, first aid and cpr will be completely timely for staff.”
Citation May 9, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Health information 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 1, 2023): “Parent has provided health report for child that is filled out completely and signed and dated by physician.”
Citation May 9, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
The last two fire safety trainings in the file for staff person #1 were dated 8/24/21 and 9/8/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 22, 2023): “The training was completed September 8th.”
Citation May 9, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
The emergency contact information in the file for child #1 and #3 did not include a work phone number for the child's mother.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 1, 2023): “Work phone numbers were provided for both children's emergency contact forms and initialed by a parent.”
Citation May 9, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 1, 2023): “Parent dated and initialed on the emergency contact information.”
Core safety Aug 3, 2022 Inspection Supervision
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 22, 2022): “Staff person #1 was removed from care.”

“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

Capacity —
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Apr 1, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Sep 30, 2022 · what STARS means
Operator YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh
Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–9:00 AM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (412) 573-4166
State certificate # CER-00252277
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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.

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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