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YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh Tenth ST Elementary

701 10th St, Oakmont, PA 15139 · Allegheny County
Keystone STAR 2

YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh Tenth ST Elementary is a certified child care center in Oakmont, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 21 violations, 6 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for health & medication (5 of 21). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #100 of 457 centers in Allegheny County and has more citations per inspection than 53% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 53% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #100 of 457 centers in Allegheny County
6 Core-safety citations
15 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
21 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · none in the last 12 months · last inspected Oct 9, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Oct 9, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Oct 10, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Oct 18, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Oct 17, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Oct 7, 2021 · Inspection · no citation
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Health & medication 5
Training & qualifications 4
Background checks 3
Building & playground safety 3
Records & paperwork 2
Supervision 2
Other standards 1
Staff ratios 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Oct 9, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for staff #1 contained a current Child Abuse clearances dated 8/25/24 that was not renewed within 60 months of the prior Child Abuse clearance dated 8/21/19.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 31, 2025): “Staff #1 had received a new clearance prior to go into care.”
Citation Oct 9, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
There was an open cabinet that contained Lysol Disinfecting Wipes, and a Lysol can label " Keep out of reach of children" in the storage room which door was also opened accessible to children. There were two Hill Yard Re-Juv-Nal cleaning bottles label " Keep out of reach of children". on a cart in the main room accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 31, 2025): “Effective immediately, all cleaning supplies will be move out of the reach of children and put behind a locked door.”
Citation Oct 9, 2025 Inspection Other standards
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
The girls and boy's bathrooms contained a garbage can that were not lidded.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 31, 2025): “Effective immediately, program staff will lid the girls' and boys' bathroom garbage cans before use.”
Core safety Oct 10, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for staff #1 lacked a State Police Clearance Certificate. The file contained a copy of the record request receipt dated 8/21/21. The file for staff # 2 contained a current State Police clearance dated 9/9/24 that was not renewed within 60 months of the prior State Police clearance dated 5/9/19.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 22, 2024): “Staff person #1 has been removed from care until we receive the certificate. Staff person #2 received an updated PA Criminal 9/9/2024”
Citation Oct 10, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
There was an uncovered garbage can that has been contaminated by human secretions in the library. The boys and girl's bathroom lacked closed, plastic-lined receptacles. There was an open cabinet that contained Lysol Disinfectant spray labeled " Keep out of reach of children" accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 12, 2024): “A lid was place on the garbage can in the library and garbage bags were placed in the receptacles in the boy's and girl's bathrooms. The disinfectant spray was removed and made inaccessible to children.”
Citation Oct 10, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
There was a clear cracked bin.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 22, 2024): “The clear cracked bin was replaced on 10/15/24.”
Citation Oct 10, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)
The health report for staff # 3 lacked that date when the TB test was read.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 22, 2024): “The staff sent proof that the TB test was given and read prior to going into care.”
Citation Oct 18, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Staff person #2 completed the following required pre-service training on 1-12-23 that was over 90 days after their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric first-aid/CPR training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 21, 2023): “Staff person #2 has completed the Pediatric first-aid/CPR training on 1-12-23.”
Citation Oct 18, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
The file for staff person #1 had a staff evaluation that exceeded 12 months between evaluations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 21, 2023): “Staff person #1 had an evaluation complete on 5/31/2023”
Citation Oct 18, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Child's name, birth date 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(1)
The file for child #1 had an emergency contact form that lacked the child's birthdate.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 21, 2023): “The correct birth date has been updated on the emergency contact form.”
Core safety Oct 17, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for staff person #3, hired provisionally, had proof of application for the NSOR verification certificate at their start date and lacked the NSOR verification certificate within 45 days of their start date and requires a current NSOR verification certificate. (See LIS CODE SHEET)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 8, 2022): “Staff was immediately removed from the program and will not return to the facility until the NSOR verification certificate is received.”
Core safety Oct 17, 2022 Inspection Staff ratios
Similar Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.51
According to the staff, on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, a staff person walks a group of school-age children to the cafeteria in the building for dance class and leaves the children with the dance instructor that is not a staff person, and there is no staff person present while the children are attending dance class. The children attend dance class from 3:15-6 pm on these days, and there are a total of 13 children that attend between the 3 days. The children do not have written parental consent to attend the dance class without staff supervision.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 5, 2023): “An email with a form was sent to all parents asking them to identify the days and times of all extracurricular activities during YMCA BASE times. In this form, parents are required to sign permission for their child to be supervised by the extracurricular leader during that time and not the YMCA…”
Core safety Oct 17, 2022 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
According to the staff, on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, a staff person walks a group of school-age children to the cafeteria in the building for dance class and leaves the children with the dance instructor that is not a staff person, and there is no staff person present while the children are attending dance class. The children attend dance class from 3:15-6 pm on these days, and there are a total of 13 children that attend between the 3 days. The children do not have written parental consent to attend the dance class without staff supervision.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 5, 2023): “An email with a form was sent to all parents asking them to identify the days and times of all extracurricular activities during YMCA BASE times. In this form, parents are required to sign permission for their child to be supervised by the extracurricular leader during that time and not the YMCA…”
Core safety Oct 17, 2022 Inspection Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
According to the staff, on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, a staff person walks a group of school-age children to the cafeteria in the building for dance class and leaves the children with the dance instructor that is not a staff person, and there is no staff person present while the children are attending dance class. The children attend dance class from 3:15-6 pm on these days, and there are a total of 13 children that attend between the 3 days. The children do not have written parental consent to attend the dance class without staff supervision.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 5, 2023): “An email with a form was sent to all parents asking them to identify the days and times of all extracurricular activities during YMCA BASE times. In this form, parents are required to sign permission for their child to be supervised by the extracurricular leader during that time and not the YMCA…”
Citation Oct 17, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.182(1)
The file for child #1, a school-age child, lacked an immunization record and requires a current immunization record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 6, 2022): “Provider followed up with the child's parents about the health assessment and immunization list. Parents emailed the assessment and immunization list.”
Citation Oct 17, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Original label 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(5)
There was Epinephrine medication for child #2 that was expired.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 6, 2022): “Provider contacted the parent of the child that had the epinephrine medication and returned the medication to the parent.”
Citation Oct 17, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Written consent 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(6)
There was Epinephrine medication for child #2 that lacked written parental consent for administration of the medication.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 6, 2022): “Provider contacted the parent of the child with the epinephrine medication, asking to please fill out the medication log if they would choose to provide a new unexpired epinephrine pen. The parents chose not to provide a new pen.”
Citation Oct 17, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)
The file for child #1, a school-age child, lacked an initial health assessment within 60 days of the child's first day of attendance at the facility and requires a current health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 6, 2022): “Provider followed up with the child's parents about the health assessment. Parents emailed the assessment.”
Citation Oct 17, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
The file for staff person #1 had current pediatric first-aid and CPR training with a completion date of 10-4-22 that was after the September 2022 expiration of the prior training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 8, 2022): “Staff person #1 was trained in pediatric first-aid and CPR”
Citation Oct 17, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
The file for staff person #2 had fire safety training that exceeded a year between trainings.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 8, 2022): “Staff person #2 completed the fire safety training.”
Citation Oct 17, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Child's name, birth date 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(1)
The file for child #1 had an emergency contact form that lacked the child's birth date.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 6, 2022): “Provider received the correct birthdate from the parents and updated the form”

“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.) $41.60 $15.60
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $41.60 $15.60

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 (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Jan 22, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 2
since Apr 14, 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) 573-4166
State certificate # CER-00249880
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Common questions

Has YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh Tenth ST Elementary had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 6 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 Oct 9, 2025 (background checks): “The file for staff #1 contained a current Child Abuse clearances dated 8/25/24 that was not renewed within 60 months of the prior Child Abuse clearance dated 8/21/19.” 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 Tenth ST Elementary?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh Tenth ST 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 Tenth ST Elementary’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 2, effective Apr 14, 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 Pittsburgh Tenth ST Elementary compare with other daycares in Allegheny County?

It is tied for #100 of 457 centers in Allegheny County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 53% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh Tenth ST Elementary last inspected?

Oct 9, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh Tenth ST Elementary cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $41.60 for young school-age, $41.60 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh Tenth ST 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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