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YMCA of Greater PGH/Colfax Elementary
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About YMCA of Greater PGH/Colfax Elementary
YMCA of Greater PGH/Colfax Elementary is a child care center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 2:45 PM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 21 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 2:45 PM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 2:45 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 2:45 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 2:45 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 2:45 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
YMCA of Greater PGH/Colfax Elementary has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for YMCA of Greater PGH/Colfax Elementary
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00247303
Summary
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 8, 2025: 17 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 21 rules in all · 18 corrected
- Records and paperwork 8
- Background checks 3
- Safety and hazards 3
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Transportation 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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Oct 8, 2025Inspection17 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility did not have documentation on file at the time of inspection of a written policy to address recognition of potential signs/symptoms of abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying or distraught child, and the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“The file for Staff Person #2 contained documentation of pediatric first aid/CPR training dated 3/19/25 but was not completed within 90 days of their date of hire (See IS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for Staff Person #1 contained documentation of Child Abuse clearance results from the state of New York, where the staff person resided in 5 years prior to date of hire, dated 9/24/25 but was after the staff persons date of hire (See IS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff Person #1 did not contain documentation of NSOR clearance results prior to date of hire (See IS Code Sheet). The file for Staff Person #4 did not contain documentation of NSOR clearance results prior to date of hire and did not contain Child Abuse clearance results for the state of Maryland where the staff person resided in 5 years prior to date of hire (See IS Code Sheet).”
3270.123(a) Signed
“The financial agreement forms in the files for children #1 and #2 were not signed by the operator and the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025
3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“The financial agreement form in the file for child #1 did not include the amount of the fee to be charged.”
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“The emergency contact forms in the files for children #1 and #2 did not include written consent signed by the parent for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact form in the file for child #2 did not include the addresses for the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in the Cafeteria where children were observed receiving care.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The emergency contact form and the financial agreement form in the file for child #3 have not been reviewed or updated by the parent within the last 6 months. The most recent update was observed to be on 2/7/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025
3270.171(c) Safe routes posted
“Written notification of safe routes was not posted in a conspicuous location in the child care facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The emergency contact forms in the files for children #1 and #2 did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The facility did not have documentation on file that an emergency drill had been conducted within the last 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2025
3270.94(a)(9) Written record
“A fire drill log is not being maintained at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2025
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“The facility did not have information on how to access the regulations electronically and instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office to provide to parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“The operator did not have documentation of notifying local traffic authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.”
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“The file for Staff Person #3 lacked documentation of a TB screening at initial employment (See IS CODE SHEET).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2025
Oct 8, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“The facility lacked documentation of conducting fire drills at least once every 60 days since last renewal inspection. The only documentation on file was on 9/13/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The two most recent health assessments in the file for staff person #1 are dated 9/21/21 and 10/6/23, which are more than 24 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for staff person #2 was observed to have documentation of PA Child Abuse Clearance that was not renewed before the expiration date of the most current certification: 6/17/18 and 6/18/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2024
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“The facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The certificate posted was dated 1/23/23 to 1/23/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2024
- Oct 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 20, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for Staff #2 contained Mandated Reporter training on 2.11.15 and 9.6.20, which exceeded the 60-month renewal requirement.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff #1 (see IS Code Sheet) contained a State Police Clearance dated 10.25.18, which was not obtained by the start date, and no application was present.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2022
- Oct 20, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about YMCA of Greater PGH/Colfax Elementary
Is YMCA of Greater PGH/Colfax Elementary licensed?
Yes. YMCA of Greater PGH/Colfax Elementary is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was YMCA of Greater PGH/Colfax Elementary last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on October 8, 2025, with 17 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has YMCA of Greater PGH/Colfax Elementary had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 2 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 18 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.
Does YMCA of Greater PGH/Colfax Elementary accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are YMCA of Greater PGH/Colfax Elementary's hours?
Monday to Friday, 2:45 PM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does YMCA of Greater PGH/Colfax Elementary cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 303-5644 to ask.
What is YMCA of Greater PGH/Colfax Elementary's phone number?
(412) 303-5644.
Where is YMCA of Greater PGH/Colfax Elementary?
2332 Beechwood Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15217. The nearest other daycare we list is Beth Shalom Early Childhood Dept, 0.2 miles away.