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Homewood-Brushton YWCA
- licensed capacity
- 64
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Homewood-Brushton YWCA
Homewood-Brushton YWCA is a child care center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 64 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 35 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 64 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 64 childrenFrom the state license |
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State record
Inspection reports for Homewood-Brushton YWCA
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 64 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00256889
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 4, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 35 rules in all · 35 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 11
- Safety and hazards 6
- Records and paperwork 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Background checks 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Transportation 1
- Food and nutrition 1
For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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- Jun 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 7, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Peeling paint was observed in the following areas in Room 122: the door frame of the closet closest to the entry door; wall by the closet closest to the windows; wall under the windows; and the wall opposite the sink in the classroom restroom. Peeling paint was observed in the following areas in Room 116: the door frame closest to the entry and the wall behind the TV.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 26, 2025
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“In Room 116, the far stall in the classroom restroom lacked a hand washing sign.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for Child #1, contained a health report dated 8/15/25 which was obtained more than 6 months from the previous health report dated 1/12/24 when the child was an infant. The file for Child #2, contained a health report dated 10/22/25 which was obtained more than 6 months from the previous health report dated 2/12/24 when the child was an infant.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The files for Staff #2 and Staff #3 contained health assessments and TB screening results obtained more than 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting. The file for Staff #2 contained a health assessment dated 5/10/24 and TB results dated 3/22/24 which was more than 12 months prior working in a child care position (See LIS Code Sheet). The file for Staff #3 contained a health assessment dated 1/29/24 and TB results dated 1/19/24 which were obtained more than 12 months prior to working in a child care position (See LIS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The file for Staff Person #1contained fire safety training dated 9/25/25 which was obtained more than 12 months from the previous fire safety training dated 4/18/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2025
3270.66(b) Original container
“In Room 122, Goo Gone spray and Sanitizer marked "Keep out of reach of children" were stored next to cups and plastic utensils used by the children for meals and snacks.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025
Aug 28, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for Staff #1 lacked two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2025
3270.151(c)(5) Physician/CRNP assessment
“The health assessment on file for Staff #2 lacked the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2025
3270.33(a) Each staff person meets quals
“The file for Staff #1, identified as a GS, lacked documentation of educational qualifications for the position in which they are performing.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The health assessment on file for Staff #1 was dated 5/22/24 which was obtained more than 12 months prior to initial date of hire (See LIS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2025
Nov 7, 2024Inspection24 rules cited
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The parent letter explaining the emergency procedures lacked the following: lockdown information; accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions; method on how to communicate with parents at the beginning and end of an emergency situation, including how to reunite with their children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff Person #2 contained a DHS FBI Clearance dated 10/28/24 obtained after their date of hire (See LIS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2024
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“There was a multiplug with 3 uncovered electrical outlets in Room 122, the older toddler room; there were 7 uncovered outlets in Room 225, the middle preschool room; and there were 2 uncovered electrical outlets in the gym accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2024
3270.75(c) Has all items
“In Room 116, the younger toddler room, the first aid kit lacked scissors.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“In Room 120, the infant room, the bottom of the wooden cabinet under the sink was covered in large round water stains. The stains were black and there was a musty odor under the sink. In the second floor restroom, there was a plastic bin, approximately 2 ft long, 1 ft wide and 1 ft deep, under the sink with approximately 1 inch of standing water. Black spots that appeared to be mold were floating in the water. The bin and water were accessible to children using the second floor restroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Peeling paint was observed on the wall behind the toilet in the first stall of the second floor restroom; and in Room 225, the middle preschool room, on the wall next to the dramatic play area, the wall above the light table, and the wall near the door.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2024
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“The larger stall in the bathroom on the second floor lacked a hand washing sign above the toilet.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2024
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“In Room 116, the younger toddler room, foam blocks were observed with teeth and bite marks on them. Pieces of foam were missing from the areas where they had been bitten.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2024
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The file for Child #2 lacked a current Child Service Report, the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The most recent Child Service Report for Child #2 contained in the file was dated 1/31/24, greater than 6 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“The agreement form for Child #4 lacked arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2024
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The agreement form for Child #1 lacked the persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2024
3270.123(b) Parent receives original
“The files for Child #1 and Child #5 contained the original agreement forms.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2024
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact form for Child #4 lacked the parent's work address.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2024
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The emergency contact form and fee agreement on file for Child #2 were not reviewed or updated at least every 6 months. The current review/update was dated 9/11/24 more than 6 months after the previous review dated 11/2/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“The file for child #3 lacked an updated health report. The previous health report was dated 11/3/22. The child was a young toddler at the time of the previous health report (See LIS Code Sheet). The file for Child #4, a young toddler, (See LIS Code Sheet) lacks an updated health report. The previous health report is dated 1/26/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The file for Child #3 lacked a current health report. The most recent health report on file for Child #3, a preschooler, is dated 11/3/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2024
3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(3) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal policy
“The file for child #3 lacked an updated verification of vaccines.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2024
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file for staff person #1 contained a current health assessment dated 8/8/24. The health assessment was obtained greater than 24 months from the previous health assessment dated 3/14/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024
3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters
“The file for Staff Person #3 lacked documentation of education and experience prior to working at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2024
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The facility's emergency plan lacked accommodations for infants and toddlers.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2024
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“The file for Staff Person #4 contained pediatric first aid and CPR by a PQAS certified instructor dated 9/28/24 more than 90 days after date of hire (See LIS Code Sheet). The previous documentation for FA/CPR training for Staff Person #4 included in the file was dated 10/16/22 and was not PQAS certified.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2024
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“According to the fire alarm test log, the system was tested on 6/14/24 and 7/18/24, as well as 8/16/24 and 9/16/24 which was more than 30 days apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2024
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“The facility lacked written notification to the local traffic authority of the location of the facility and about the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care center.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2024
3270.75(a) In child care spaces
“Room 225, the middle preschool room, lacked a first aid kit.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2024
Apr 25, 2024Visit1 rule cited
3270.107 Refrigerator
“In the younger toddler room, the bottom shelf of the refrigerator was unclean from what appeared to be the result of a spill.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2024
Nov 1, 2023Inspection32 rules cited
3270.107 Refrigerator
“There was no thermometer in the refrigerator in the infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2023
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“The daily activity schedule was not posted in the PreK 1 Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 2, 2023
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“At approximately 10:45 AM, Facility Persons #5 and #6 were supervising 4 older toddlers and 3 young toddlers in the Toddler Room. When asked to identify the children they were supervising, Facility Person #5 identified each of the young toddlers. Facility Person #6 first said they were not responsible for any children, when asked again, they stated they were responsible for the older toddlers. Facility Person #6 then stated it was their first day and they didn't know the names of the children in their group.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2023
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“There was no child service report form completed and a copy given to the parent on file for child #2, enrolled at the facility more than 6 months.”
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“The agreement on file for child #4 did not specify the child's arrival and departure time.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 2, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“There was a detached floor tile in the gym, creating a tripping hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2023
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“The agreement on file for child #3 did not specify the child's date of admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2023
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact form on file for child #3 did not include the enrolling parents work contact information.”
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact form on file for child #1 did not include the addresses of all release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 2, 2023
3270.33(a) Each staff person meets quals
“Facility Person #2 was classified as an assistant group supervisor, but did not meet the educational and/or experiential requirements for the classification.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 2, 2023
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The letter to the parents explaining the emergency plan did not include information regarding the lockdown plan, accommodations, or the annual emergency drill.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2023
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“There were sharp adult scissors on the desk in Pre-K Room, accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2023
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Peeling paint was observed in the following areas: -in the toddler room behind a diaper disposal can in the restroom area; near the door to the infant room, on a wall behind table & chairs; on a wall in the dramatic play area behind furniture -in the older toddler room on a wall near the entrance to the room, and on the wall below the hallway observation window -in the gym on walls on two sides of the room, lower, near the floor”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2023
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“There were no handwashing signs at 2 toilets in the preschool restroom an at a toilet in the toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2023
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“There were small tears in the mat on the changing table in the toddler room, exposing foam. In the gym near a detached floor tile there were small pieces (with a diameter less than one inch) of the tile on the floor.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The agreements on file for children #1-#4 were the originals.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 2, 2023
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“There was not an emergency contact in the gym for one of the children receiving care in that space.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 2, 2023
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The emergency contact forms and agreements on file for children #1 and #5 were not reviewed and updated by a parent in writing in the previous 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 2, 2023
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“The most recent health assessments on file for children #2 (a young toddler) and #5 (an infant) were not completed within the previous 6 months.”
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The immunization record on file for child #5 did not indicate the child had the appropriate doses of the DTAP, Hib, pneumococcal and polio vaccines as recommend by the ACIP based on the age of the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2023
3270.133(3) Name on bottle
“There were sample packets of medication (aspirin, ointment, first aid cream) in the first aid kits in the infant and Pre-K 2 rooms, not labeled for use by a specific child.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2023
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“The trash can used for diaper disposal in the infant room was not hands-free.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2023
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“The health assessment and TB test on file for Facility Person #1 were completed more than 12 months prior to their start in a child care position at the facility. The TB test on file for Facility Person #6 was completed more than 12 months prior to their start in a child care position at the facility.”
3270.192(5) Two written references
“There were no written nonfamily references on file for Facility Person #3.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 2, 2023
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants and toddlers in the event of an emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2023
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The current emergency plan was dated 2/4/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2023
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“There was no documentation the emergency plan was sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2023
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“There was no traffic safety letter sent within the last 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 28, 2023
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kits in the PreK 1 & 2 rooms did not contain soap.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 2, 2023
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“There was an uncovered outlet on the wall in the older toddler room near a desk area.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2023
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“Documentation of initial emergency plan training on file for Facility Persons # 2 and #5 indicate the training was completed more than 90 days after their start dates.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Facility Person #2 lived in another state in the previous 5 years. There was no documentation of a criminal history clearance for this state on file for Facility Person #2. There was no NSOR clearance or signed disclosure statement on file for Facility Person #3. The most recent completed criminal history clearance on file for Facility Person #4 was completed more than 60 months prior. The current mandated reporter training documentation on file for Facility Person #4 indicates the training was completed more than 60 months after the prior training documented and on file. There was an FBI clearance on file for Facility Person #6, still within their 45 day provisional hiring period, but there no criminal history clearance or current proof of application for a criminal history clearance on file for Facility Person #6.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 2, 2023
Oct 12, 2023Complaint investigation5 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The files for staff # 1 and 2 lacked the one-hour updated health and safety training course, Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 by the deadline of 12/30/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The file for staff # 1 lacked an updated First - Aid and CPR training. The previous training certificate expired on 4/9/23. The file for staff # 3 lacked an updated First - Aid and CPR training. The previous training certificate expired on 8/23/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2023
3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm
“Per a facility self-reported incident and staff statements, on 10/5/23 child #1, an older toddler, hit child #2, an older toddler, in the face. Staff #1, instructed child #2 to hit child #1 back, in order to stop child #1 from hitting other children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2023
3270.111(c) Promote development
“Per a facility self-reported incident and staff statements, on 10/5/23 child #1, an older toddler, hit child #2, an older toddler, in the face. Staff #1, instructed child #2 to hit child #1 back, in order to stop child #1 from hitting other children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2023
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“Per a facility self-reported incident and staff statements, on 10/5/23 child #1, an older toddler, hit child #2, an older toddler, in the face. Staff #1, instructed child #2 to hit child #1 back, in order to stop child #1 from hitting other children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2023
Oct 12, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The files for staff # 1 and 2 lacked the one-hour updated health and safety training course, Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 by the deadline of 12/30/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The file for staff # 1 lacked an updated First - Aid and CPR training. The previous training certificate expired on 4/9/23. The file for staff # 3 lacked an updated First - Aid and CPR training. The previous training certificate expired on 8/23/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2023
3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm
“Per a facility self-reported incident and staff statements, on 10/5/23 child #1, an older toddler, hit child #2, an older toddler, in the face. Staff #1, instructed child #2 to hit child #1 back, in order to stop child #1 from hitting other children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2023
3270.111(c) Promote development
“Per a facility self-reported incident and staff statements, on 10/5/23 child #1, an older toddler, hit child #2, an older toddler, in the face. Staff #1, instructed child #2 to hit child #1 back, in order to stop child #1 from hitting other children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2023
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“Per a facility self-reported incident and staff statements, on 10/5/23 child #1, an older toddler, hit child #2, an older toddler, in the face. Staff #1, instructed child #2 to hit child #1 back, in order to stop child #1 from hitting other children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2023
Nov 28, 2022Inspection15 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff #2 contained a State Police Clearance date of 5-24-2017 and 10-31-2022 which exceeded the mandatory 60 months to receive the clearance. The file for staff #2 contained a Child Abuse Clearance date of 6-1-2017 and 10-31-2022 which exceeded the mandatory 60 months to receive the clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2022
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #-6 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Pediatric First Aid/CPR Training from an approved curriculum and completed with a PQAS instructor.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2022
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“The file for staff #6 (See IS Code Sheet) contained a Health and Safety training date of 11-23-2022 which exceeded the mandatory 90 days to receive the training. The file for staff #5 (See IS Code Sheet) contained a Pediatric First Aid/CPR training date of 8-21-2022 which exceeded the mandatory 90 days to receive the training. The file for staff #7 (See IS Code Sheet) contained a Health and Safety Training date of 10-3-2022 which exceeded the mandatory 90 days to receive the training.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2022
3270.107 Refrigerator
“In Room 224, there was no thermometer in the refrigerator to determine the temperature of the refrigerator.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2022
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The file for child #3 did not contain a child service report which was due by the mandatory date of 10-31-2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for staff #3 contained a fire safety training date of 2-5-2021 and 2-11-2022 which exceeded the mandatory date of 2-5-2022 to receive the training. The file for staff #4 contained a fire safety training date of 2-5-2021 and 11-7-2022 which exceeded the mandatory date of 2-5-2022 to receive the training.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2022
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“The file for child #2 contained a fee agreement which did not specify the child's date of admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2022
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The file for child #3 contained an emergency contact form and financial agreement form date of 7-23-2021 and 7-25-2022 which exceeded the mandatory date of 1-23-2022 to update the emergency contact and financial agreement information.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2022
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e) Immunization record/ACIP recommended immunization record
“The file for child #1 contained an Influenza Vaccine date of 11-22-2022 which exceeded the mandatory 60 days to receive the vaccine.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2022
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for staff #5 (See IS Code Sheet) contained a health assessment date of 1-27-2022 which exceeded the mandatory date to receive the health assessment. The file for staff #6 (See IS Code Sheet) contained a health assessment date of 11-21-2022 which exceeded the mandatory date to receive the health assessment. The file for staff #7(See IS Code Sheet) contained a health assessment date of 5-20-2022 which exceeded the mandatory date to receive the health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2022
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for staff #5(See IS Code Sheet) contained a tuberculosis screening test date of 1-27-2022 which exceeded the mandatory date to receive the tuberculosis testing. The file for staff #7(See IS Code Sheet) contained a Tuberculosis test date of 5-23-2022 which exceeded the mandatory date to receive the tuberculosis test. The file for staff #6 (See IS Code Sheet) contained a tuberculosis screening test date of 11-18-2022 which exceeded the mandatory date to receive the tuberculosis testing.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2022
3270.182(1) Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for child #1 contained an Influenza Vaccine date of 11-22-2022 which exceeded the mandatory 60 days to receive the vaccine.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2022
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“Based on conversations with the operator, there was not an initial emergency drill conducted by the required date of 12-19-2021.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2022
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“In Room 122, the first aid kit was observed on a white and green colored table which was located to the left of the entrance to the room and was accessible to children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2022
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for staff #5 contained a Mandated Reporter Training date of 5-31-2017 and 11-17-2022 which exceeded the mandatory 60 months to renew the training. The file for staff #6 (See IS Code Sheet) contained a Mandated reporter Training date of 11-3-2022 which exceeded the mandatory 90 days to receive the training.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2022
Nov 22, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“Documentation of the original incident report that was completed for an injured child on 9-20-22 was observed at the facility, resulting in the parent not receiving the original incident report. Staff stated that a copy of the incident report was provided to the parent of the injured child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2023
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Apr 26, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“Facility last conducted a fire drill on 11/10/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 27, 2022
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Facility lacked a 30-day testing log or current letter of operability.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2022
Feb 8, 2022Inspection9 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #11 included a disclosure statement that was not signed by a witness or dated. The individual was hired through a substitute agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2022
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“At approximately 9:50 am in the infant room, staff person #10, a substitute staff person, was observed manually bouncing child #1, an 8 month-old, up and down gently in a bouncy seat and the child appeared to be sound asleep.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2022
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“2nd citation: Based on conversation with the director, the legal entity did not have the proof of purchase for the facility's fire detection system. When the system was tested during the inspection, the system was interconnected. Previously cited on 11/29/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2022
3270.119 Infant sleep position
“At approximately 9:50 am in the infant room, staff person #10, a substitute staff person, was observed manually bouncing child #1 up and down gently in a bouncy seat and the child appeared to be sound asleep.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2022
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“2nd citation: The last health assessment in the file for staff person #3 was dated more than 24 months ago. Previously cited on 11/29/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“2nd citation: The file for facility person #1, observed working at the front desk on 2/8/22, did not include two letters of reference. Previously cited on 11/29/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2022
3270.31(h) Health and Safety Training
“2nd citation: There was no training on health and safety topics #1 through #9 , as required by regulation 31f, in the file for staff person #2 through #9. Previously cited on 11/29/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2022
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“3rd citation: Based on conversation with the operator, staff person #2 through #9 have not completed the 2 supervision trainings on Better Kid Care. Previously cited on 8/19/21 and 11/29/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2022
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“2nd citation. The file for facility person #1 did not include evidence of emergency plan training. Based on conversation with the operator, the individual received the training in October 2021, but it was not documented. Previously cited 11/29/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2022
Nov 29, 2021Inspection25 rules cited
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Based on conversation with the operator, individual #11 and #12, who were both observed working at the facility's front desk at the time of the inspection, did not have two letters of reference.”
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“Based on review of the facility's emergency plan at the time of the inspection, the plan did not provide accommodations for infants and toddlers.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2022
3270.31(h) Health and Safety Training
“There was no training on health and safety topics #1 through #9, as required by regulation 31f, in the file for staff person #1, #4, and #8. All were hired before 12/19/20 and the training was due by 6/17/21. There was no training on health and safety topics #1 through #9, as required by regulation 31f, in the file for staff person #2, #6 and #7, all hired after 12/19/20 and employed more than 90 days.”
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Based on conversation with the director, the legal entity did not have the proof of purchase for the facility's fire detection system. When the system was tested during the inspection, the system was interconnected.”
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“The link to the center regulations was not posted at the facility, Based on conversation with the director, parents of enrolled children have not been provided information on how to access the regulations electronically.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2022
3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan
“Based on review of the facility's emergency plan at the time of the inspection, the plan did not provide accommodations for shelter of children during a lock down.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The last 2 fire safety trainings in the file for staff person #3 were more than 12 months apart. There was no fire safety in the file for staff person #4, employed more than 12 months. The last fire safety in the file for staff person #8 and #9 was dated more than 12 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2022
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact information in the file for child #4 did not include a work address for the child's mother.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2022
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The emergency contact information in the file for child #1 did not include an address or phone number for the child's physician. The emergency contact information in the file for child #2 did not include a phone number for the child's physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2022
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“2nd citation: At approximately 10:00 am, upon walking into the infant room, staff person #3 was observed standing inside the doorway between the young toddler room and the infant room, leaving 4 young toddlers with an individual who was not a staff person, but a therapist for one of the children in the room. Staff person #3 was not physically present with the children in their group and could not see, hear, direct or assess the 4 children who were in the young toddler room as they were on the other side of the classroom. Previously cited on 8/19/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2021
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“**2nd citation: At approximately 10:00 am, upon walking into the infant room, staff person #3 was observed standing inside the doorway between the young toddler room and the infant room, leaving 4 young toddlers with an individual who was not a staff person, but a therapist for one of the children. Staff person #3 could not see, direct or assess the 4 children who were in the young toddler room as they were on the other side of the classroom. Previously cited on 8/19/21.”
3270.131(e)(2)(i) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The file for child #1, a 4 year-old, was missing the following vaccinations: 1 of 4 HIB and 1 of 2 HEP A. The file for child #2, a 33 month old, was missing the following vaccinations: I of 4 pneumococcal, 1 of 4 HIB and 1 of 2 [name] The file for child #3, a 20 month old, was missing the following vaccinations: 2 of 4 DTAP, 2 of 4 HIB, 2 of 4 pneumococcal and 1 of 3 polio. The file for child #4, a 7 month old, was missing the following vaccinations: 2 of 3 DTAP, 2 of 3 HIB, 2 of 3 pneumococcal, 1 of 2 polio and 2 of 3 rotavirus. None of the files contained a written statement of exemption by a parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2022
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The emergency contact information in the file for child #1 did not include the name of the child's health insurance.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2022
3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually
“Based on review of documentation at the time of the inspection, the plan had not been updated since October 2020.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2022
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“*2nd citation: At approximately 10:00 am, upon walking into the infant room, staff person #3 was observed standing inside the doorway between the young toddler room and the infant room, leaving 4 young toddlers with an individual who was not a staff person, but a therapist for one of the children. Staff person #3 could not see, direct or assess the 4 children who were in the young toddler room as they were on the other side of the classroom. Previously cited on 8/19/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2021
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“Based on conversation with the operator, individual #11 and #12, who were both observed working at the facility's front desk at the time of the inspection, did not have training in the emergency plan. The last two emergency plan trainings in the file for staff person #3, #4, #9 were dated more than 12 months apart. The last emergency plan training in the file for facility person #10 was dated more than 12 months ago.”
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The NSOR certificate in the file for staff person #2 was dated after the individual began working with children. The last two state police clearances in the file for staff person #9 were dated more than 60 months apart. The last state police clearance and child abuse clearance in the file for facility person #10 was more than 60 months old. Based on conversation with the operator, the staff persons continued to work without the proper clearances. Based on conversation with the operator, individual #11 and #12, who were both observed working at the facility's front desk at the time of the inspection, did not have any clearances.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2021
3270.192(2)(i) Age
“Based on conversation with the operator, individual #11 and #12, who were both observed working at the facility's front desk at the time of the inspection, did not have a record that included verification of age.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2022
3270.192(1) Name, address, and phone
“Based on conversation with the operator, individual #11 and #12, who were both observed working at the facility's front desk at the time of the inspection, did not have a record that includes their name, address and telephone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2022
3270.18(a) On file at facility
“The copy of the facility's liability insurance presented at the time of inspection did not include the building's address.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2022
3270.191 Individual Records
“Based on conversation with the operator, the facility did not have a file for individual #11 and #12, who were both observed working at the facility's front desk at the time of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2022
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The initial health assessment and TB test in the file for staff person #2 and #6 were both dated after the individual started working with children. The last health assessment in the file for staff person #8 and facility person #10, the facility's cook, were dated more than 24 months ago.”
3270.62(c) Space safe for large muscle activity
“There were several children's tables and chairs set up in the gymnasium, which is the facility's indoor gross motor space. Based on conversation with the director, the tables are used daily during morning drop-off and afternoon pick up for their PreK Counts classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2022
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“2nd citation: At approximately 10:00 am, upon walking into the infant room, staff person #3 was observed standing inside the doorway between the young toddler room and the infant room, leaving 4 young toddlers with an individual who was not a staff person, but a therapist for one of the children in the classroom. Staff person #3 could not see, hear, direct or assess the 4 children who were in the young toddler room as they were on the other side of the classroom. Previously cited on 8/19/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2021
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The last two Mandated Reporter trainings in the file for staff person #1 were dated more than 60 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2022
Aug 19, 2021Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“Upon entering the facility at approximately 9:30 am on 8/19/21, child #1 was observed sitting on the couch in the front lobby. At that point, there were no staff persons in the lobby. Individual #1 came out of the front office and into the doorway to sign in this certification rep and assess body temperature. During the sign in, staff person #2, the director, was observed opening the door leading to the first floor hallway/classrooms and lead the child inside. Based on conversation with staff person #2, she had radioed staff to collect the child from the lobby and individual #1 should not have allowed the child's parent to leave. Upon entering the older toddler room at approximately 9:40 am on 8/19/21, staff person #3 was observed in the middle of the classroom with 4 older toddlers. As the staff person identified the 4 children, a child's voice could be heard coming from the bathroom. In the bathroom, 2 older toddlers were observed unsupervised in each of the two stalls. Staff person #3 then went into the bathroom briefly, leaving the other 4 children unsupervised in the room.”
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Is Homewood-Brushton YWCA licensed?
Yes. Homewood-Brushton YWCA is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Homewood-Brushton YWCA last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 4, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Homewood-Brushton YWCA had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 35 rules across 4 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 35 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Homewood-Brushton YWCA care for?
64, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Homewood-Brushton YWCA accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Homewood-Brushton YWCA's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Homewood-Brushton YWCA cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 361-6433 to ask.
What is Homewood-Brushton YWCA's phone number?
(412) 361-6433.
Where is Homewood-Brushton YWCA?
6907 Frankstown Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15208. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA of Greater PGH/Homewood-Brushton YMCA, 0.3 miles away.