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Sewickley YMCA/Sewickley Montessori

474 Chadwick St, Sewickley, PA 15143
licensed capacity
95
open each week
5 days
weekly, posted tuition
$225

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About

About Sewickley YMCA/Sewickley Montessori

Sewickley YMCA/Sewickley Montessori is a child care center in Sewickley, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 95 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care. It says it provides meals. It lists weekly tuition from $225 to $375.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 34 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsMontessoriBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyPosts tuition
Ask when you call: current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
Type
Child care center
Ages
6 weeks to 6 years (Y child care and early learning incl. Montessori)
Hours today
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Licensed capacity
95 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “6:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (full-day child care location)”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages6 weeks to 6 years (Y child care and early learning incl. Montessori)
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachMontessori
EnrichmentMusic, art, Spanish, yoga, body movement, swimming at the YMCA
StaffMontessori-trained Guides
Daily lifeMeals provided; Parents pack food; Snacks provided
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Assistance it acceptsChild Care Works (CCW)
Licensed capacity95 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Sewickley YMCA/Sewickley Montessori lists weekly tuition from $225 to $375.

Weekly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Preschool (3-5 yrs) full day, 2 Day Rate (member)$225
Preschool (3-5 yrs) full day, 3 Day Rate (member)$300
Preschool (3-5 yrs) full day, 5 Day Rate (member)$375
Daily · program, in its own wordsPrice
Wrap-around care afternoon (3:30–5:30 p.m.), billed biweekly based on use$20
Wrap-around care morning (7:30–8:30 a.m.), billed biweekly based on use$10
5 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.

State record

Inspection reports for Sewickley YMCA/Sewickley Montessori

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
95 children
License number
#CER-00251325
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 25, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 34 rules in all · 34 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 8
  • Staff training and qualifications 7
  • Safety and hazards 5
  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Background checks 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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  1. Aug 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 17, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(3) Name on bottle

      “There was Banophen Anti Itch Cream in the first aid kit that did not contain the name of the child for whom the medication is intended.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(5) Original label

      “In the Book bag there was an Auvi-Q Epi Pen with an expiration date of 3/2026 and Children's Benadryl with an expiration date of 2/2026.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2026

  3. Jun 10, 2026Inspection11 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(5) Original label

      “Room 1 contained an EpiPen labeled for use by Child #1 that had expired on 4.2 26, and Zyrtec labeled for use by Child #1 that expired 3.31.26 and were therefore not in accordance with the manufacturer's original label.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 6, 2026

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “During the inspection the CR observed perishable items, yogurt, in Room 4 that was not refrigerated but was stored in the child's lunch bag.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “Peeling paint was observed on the doorframe of the bathroom in Room 4.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “The fire alarm 30-day test log includes test dates 2.12.26 and 3.17.26, more than 30 days apart; the most recent 30-day fire alarm test is dated 5.8.26, more than 30 days ago.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/Pediatric CPR. Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 1 & Part 2.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “The file for Staff person #1, classified as an assistant group supervisor, does not include a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 30 credit hours in education or a related human services field; or a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate with 15 credits in education or a related human services field and 1 year of experience with children; or a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “There was an outlet in the far-right corner where the CD player was located in Room 1 that was missing an outlet cover and was accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(d) Toxic plants not permitted

      “Room 4 contained the following toxic plants that were accessible to children: a Golden Pathos plant, a Snake plant, and a Moonshine Snake plant”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “The first aid kit in Room 1 did not include gloves.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “There were shelves in Room 3 with sharp corners and edges that posed a hazard to children in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “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: Pediatric First Aid/CPR. Staff person #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 1 & Part 2.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2026

  4. Nov 12, 2025Inspection17 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “The file for Staff person #1 does not include 2 written non-family references attesting to the staff person's suitability to work in child care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy

      “The file for Child #4 does not include a personal exemption written by the parent indicating their strong personal belief or religious belief regarding their child not receiving age-appropriate immunizations.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “The most recent health assessment on file for Child #2, who is an older toddler, is dated 10.14.24, more than 12 months ago.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care space

      “A child was observed receiving care in Room 2 without their emergency contact forms being in the classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “The emergency contact form on file for Child #4 does not include a complete address for all listed release persons.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “The emergency contact form on file for Child #3 does not include the child's health insurance coverage and policy number for the child's health care benefits.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “The emergency contact form on file for Child #3 and #5 does not include the address and/or telephone number for the enrolling parent's employment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

      “The agreement on file for Child #1 does not include the child's date of admission.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

      “The agreement on file for Child #1 does not include the persons to whom the child can be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a) Signed

      “The agreement on file for Child #1 is not signed by the operator.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “There was no handwashing sign at the sink in in the bathroom between Rooms 1 & 2.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “There was a storage closet in Room 4 that was not locked, containing glass cleaner labeled "keep out of reach of children" which was accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “The file for Staff person #1, classified as an assistant group supervisor, does not include a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 30 credit hours in education or a related human services field; or a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate with 15 credits in education or a related human services field and 1 year of experience with children; or a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. The file for Staff person #4, #5, who was classified as a group supervisor, does not have verification of a Bachelor's degree in education or a related human services field; or a Bachelor's degree with 30 credits in education or a related human services field and 1 year of verified child care experience; or an Associate's degree in education or a related human services field and 2 years of verified child care experience; or an Associate's degree with 30 credits in education or a related human services field and 3 years of verified child care experience.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “Staff person/facility person #4 did not complete mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet); the training was completed on 11.11.25.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 1. Staff person #3 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 2.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “The Shaken Baby Policy submitted by the facility does not include language regarding the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “There was a hole in the wall resulting in exposed plaster/drywall in Room 4.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2025

  5. Aug 14, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “There were 2 sinks in the bathroom in Room 3 that did not have signs advising children to wash their hands.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.21 General Health and Safety

      “The utility closet door, where the heating/cooling unit is located, in the toddler gross motor space, was unlocked, making items in the closet accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “There was an exposed screw on a drawer pull in Room 2 on a cabinet that was accessible to children. There was a rough edge on a piece of wood trim in Room 4 that was accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(b) Original container

      “There were spray bottles and sensory bottles located in Rooms #1, #2, and #3 that were not labeled with the contents of the bottle and were accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2025

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Sewickley YMCA/Sewickley Montessori

Is Sewickley YMCA/Sewickley Montessori licensed?

Yes. Sewickley YMCA/Sewickley Montessori is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Sewickley YMCA/Sewickley Montessori last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 25, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Sewickley YMCA/Sewickley Montessori had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 34 rules across 4 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 34 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 Sewickley YMCA/Sewickley Montessori care for?

95, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Sewickley YMCA/Sewickley Montessori accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Sewickley YMCA/Sewickley Montessori's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Sewickley YMCA/Sewickley Montessori cost?

Weekly tuition from $225 to $375, as it lists it.

What is Sewickley YMCA/Sewickley Montessori's phone number?

(412) 670-3994.

Where is Sewickley YMCA/Sewickley Montessori?

474 Chadwick St, Sewickley, PA 15143. The nearest other daycare we list is Mothers Morning Out, 0.2 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).