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YMCA of Greater PGH/Elroy Elementary
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About
About YMCA of Greater PGH/Elroy Elementary
YMCA of Greater PGH/Elroy Elementary is a child care center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 25 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
- 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 3:00 PM to 6:00 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 |
Cost
Tuition and costs
YMCA of Greater PGH/Elroy Elementary has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for YMCA of Greater PGH/Elroy Elementary
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00250428
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 13, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 25 rules in all · 25 corrected
- Records and paperwork 8
- Staff training and qualifications 7
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Safety and hazards 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Background checks 1
- Supervision and ratios 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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Aug 13, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The record for facility person #1 did not include a health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2026
Oct 8, 2025Inspection13 rules cited
3270.66(b) Original container
“There was an unlabeled spray bottle in an unlocked cabinet with other cleaning products that was not the original container or labeled with the contents of the bottle marked.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“There was a cabinet in the childcare space that was unlocked and contained several toxic items labeled "Keep out of reach of chiildren" including Clorox disinfectant cleaner with bleach; Seventh Generation disinfectant cleaner; hydrogen peroxide; isopropyl alcohol; acetone (nail polish remover); sterile saline (contact lens) solution; Uineko all purpose cleaner; Dawn dish detergent; Oxyultra Deluxe dish detergent; Zep instant hand sanitizer gel.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2025
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The two most recent staff evaluations on file for Staff person #2 are dated 3.30.24 and 5.9.25, more than 1 year apart. The two most recent staff evaluations on file for Staff person #3 are dated 3.24.24 and 5.9.25, more than 1 year apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“There were 2 broken Zoob connector toys and 1 cracked Magna-tile in the childcare space.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #1 completed their current mandated reporter training on 8.20.25, more than 60 months after the previous training dated 8.18.20. Staff person #2 completed their current mandated reporter training on 7.16.25, more than 60 months after the previous training dated 6.27.20.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2025
3270.123(a) Signed
“The file for Child #3 does not include an Agreement that was signed by the enrolling parent or the operator.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2025
3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“The agreement on file for Child #4 does not include the amount of the fee to be paid by the parent/guardian.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility
“The two most recent fire safety trainings on file for Staff person #1 are dated 7.8.24 and 8.26.25, more than 12 months apart. The most recent fire safety training on file for Staff person #2 is dated 9.23.24, more than 12 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2025
3270.183(a) Locked cabinet
“The child files were not being stored in a locked cabinet at the time of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2025
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“The file for Child #3 and #4 does not include written parental consent for the facility to obtain emergency medical care; the enrolling parent did not sign a full-name signature, but rather only their initials.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2025
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“A child was observed receiving care outside in the playground without their emergency contact form being in the present in the playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2025
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The facility has documentation of an emergency drill being conducted on 8.26.25, but does not have documentation of an emergency drill being completed within 1 year prior to 8.26.25”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2025
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The file for Child #2, #3, and #4 does not include written parental consent for the facility to administer minor first aid procedures; the enrolling parent did not sign a full-name signature, but rather only their initials.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2025
- Jul 3, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Oct 21, 2024Inspection10 rules cited
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #1 were dated 7.22.22 and 8.5.24, more than 24 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2024
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: Nov 20, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility
“The two most recent fire safety trainings on file for Staff person #2 are dated 8.29.23 and 10.1.24, more than 1 year apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2024
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: Nov 20, 2024
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“The current emergency contact form on file for Child #1 does not indicate if the child has any special medical needs, which is needed in an emergency situation.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“There were 6 broken Zoob connecting toys in a bin in the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #3 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 and Get Started with Center-based Care: Building Blocks for Quality.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2024
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 does not include the complete home address for the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The certification representative observed children disposing of food wrappers, food waste, napkins, etc. into an unlidded trashcan following snack. Staff stated they did not have a lidded trashcan in the childcare space.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2024
3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for Staff person #1and #2 includes documentation of Emergency Plan training dated 8.16.23 and 9.10.24, more than 12 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2024
Aug 8, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
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 aide, does not include a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate; or a minimum of an 8th grade education and 2 years of experience with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2024
Oct 10, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for staff #1 contained CPR/First aid certification that was not renewed on or before its expiration. The previous training was dated 5/15/21 and was renewed on 6/08/23. Current training is now on file.”
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for child #4, enrolled for over 60 days, did not contain a health report.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2023
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The agreement and emergency contact information for child #1 has not been reviewed and signed by the parent since 2/27/23. The agreements and emergency contact information for children #3 and #4 were not reviewed within 6 months, but are now current.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2023
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“At approximately 3:15PM, staff #1 was observed answering the door at the side of the school to allow the certification representative to enter the building. Upon entering the cafeteria, staff #2 was observed supervising 18 school age children. Facility person 3, who is designated as a volunteer, was present in the room, but no other staff were present.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2023
3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii) Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for staff #4 contained Health and Safety training completed 125 days after their date of hire. The training was dated 10/15/23. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2023
3270.51/3270.113(a) Similar Age Level/Supervised at all times
“At 3:40PM, facility person #3 was observed in the hallway with 3 YSA children. No staff were present in the hallway at the time. Facility person #3 is designated as a volunteer.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #5 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric CPR and First Aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2023
Oct 6, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff #2 contained FBI clearances obtained more than 60 months apart. The previous FBI clearance on file was dated 12/10/16. The most recent is dated 12/29/21. A current FBI clearance is now on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for staff #2 contained documentation of fire safety training completed more than 12 months apart; 8/18/21 and 9/7/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2022
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“Based on documentation on file, staff #2 completed 4 of the 12 hours of annual training late. The training on file is now current.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2022
3270.94(a)(4) Hypothetical locations
“Based on documentation on the fire drill log, 11 consecutive drills conducted between 10/28/21 and 10/06/22 had the same hypothetical location.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2022
Oct 5, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
3270.31(f)(10)/3270.192(2)(iii) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The files for staff contain current first aid and cpr training, however they were renewed late.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2021
3270.31(f)(10)/3270.192(2)(iii) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for staff #1 lacks updated pediatric first aid and cpr training.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about YMCA of Greater PGH/Elroy Elementary
Is YMCA of Greater PGH/Elroy Elementary licensed?
Yes. YMCA of Greater PGH/Elroy Elementary is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was YMCA of Greater PGH/Elroy Elementary last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 13, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has YMCA of Greater PGH/Elroy Elementary had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 25 rules across 4 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 25 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/Elroy Elementary accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are YMCA of Greater PGH/Elroy Elementary's hours?
Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does YMCA of Greater PGH/Elroy Elementary cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 436-0983 to ask.
What is YMCA of Greater PGH/Elroy Elementary's phone number?
(412) 436-0983.
Where is YMCA of Greater PGH/Elroy Elementary?
3129 Elroy Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15227. The nearest other daycare we list is A+ Childcare, 0.6 miles away.