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YMCA of Greater PGH/Homewood-Brushton YMCA
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About YMCA of Greater PGH/Homewood-Brushton YMCA
YMCA of Greater PGH/Homewood-Brushton YMCA is a child care center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 25 rules across 6 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
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
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| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
Cost
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State record
Inspection reports for YMCA of Greater PGH/Homewood-Brushton YMCA
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00257840
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 13, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 7 visits · 25 rules in all · 24 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Records and paperwork 4
- Safety and hazards 4
- Background checks 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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- Aug 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 17, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“On 7/17/2026 at approximately 12:05pm, a group of 22 young school aged children were observed in the downstairs hallway with two staff. When asked to identify their assigned groups, Staff Person #1 was unable to identify one of the ten children in their group, despite using the facility's tag system. Given a second opportunity, Staff person #1 was still unable to identify one of the ten children in their group. Staff Person #1 had to ask the child to identify themselves.”
May 14, 2026Inspection11 rules cited
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact information for Child #1 did not contain 4 addresses, Child #2 did not contain 2 addresses, and Child #3 did not contain 1 address of the persons designated by the parent to whom the children may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2026
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact information for Child #4 did not contain the work telephone number of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2026
3270.123(a) Signed
“The financial agreement for Child #3 was not signed by the operator and parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file of Staff #1 contained documentation of consecutive NSOR verification certificates date more than 60 months apart (5/59/2020 and 6/2/2025). The file of Staff #5 contained an NSOR verification certificate dated 10/16/2025, after their start date at the facility (see LIS code sheet). The file of Staff #2 and #4 contained completed disclosure statements, but they were completed on a prior version of the form dated 11/8/2024 and not the current dated 1/1/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2026
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file of Staff #3 did not contain documentation of 12 annual training hours.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2026
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“The kitchen door of the multipurpose classroom was unlocked allowing children in care access to a commercial stove. At the time of the inspection, the stove's pilot light was lit, creating active, small flames at each of the burners.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The file of Staff #1 contained consecutive health assessments dated 5/17/2024 and 6/2/2026, more than 24 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2026
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Documentation of pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR completed by Staff #5 was dated 1/29/2026, more than 90 days from their start date at the facility (see LIS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2026
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“In the gym, a plastic-lined trash can was missing its lid. The open container held empty water bottles, a cup and a napkin.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file of Staff #3 contained documentation of fire safety training completed 11/1/2024 but lacked documentation of the training within the past 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2026
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“In Classroom 220, a gallon bottle of hand sanitizer labeled "keep out of the reach of children" was found in an unlocked bottom cabinet. A second smaller bottle of the same sanitizer was stored in an unlocked top cabinet near the portable sink. Both toxic substances were accessible to children in care. In the Multipurpose Room, the kitchen door was not locked creating child access to the low shelf containing toxic leaning materials. The shelf held hydrogen peroxide cleaner and disinfectant cleaner, both of which were labeled "keep out of the reach of children."”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2026
Jul 31, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“Three of the four first aid kits were located on a picnic table in the pool area and were accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“There was a bottle of Advil in the front of the first aid backpack located on a picnic table in the pool area that was unlocked and accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2025
3270.133(4) Locked
“An Epi-Pen was stored in an unlocked first aid kit that was on a picnic table in the pool area accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2025
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit for the Alpha group lacked scissors, soap, gauze and gloves.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2025
Jun 25, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Peeling paint was observed in the following areas utilized by children in care at the facility: the cafeteria (specifically the area/corner by the door across from the maker's room), the first stall of the girls' bathroom, and the basketball posts in the outdoor play area.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2025
3270.123(a) Signed
“The agreement form on file for Child #1 lacked the parent signature.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2025
Jul 25, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.69(d) Provided every 1 hour outdoors
“The children were out of doors at the swimming pool from 1:00pm -3:30pm with no drinking water available during that time.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2024
Jun 20, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The Emergency Contact Form for Child #1 lacked the phone number for the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2024
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“Seven of the eight flushing toilets lacked handwashing signs.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2024
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“The hot water temperature on the left, upper level restroom measured 124 degrees.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2024
3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle
“Four trash receptacles, one in each of the four restrooms, used by the child care contained trash receptacles that were not lidded.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2024
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“Child #2 was in the gym and the emergency contact information was not present.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2024
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The Emergency Contact Form for Child #1 lacked the phone number for the child's physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2024
Aug 17, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“2nd citation: At approximately 2:15 pm, there were 6 staff and 27 school-age children in the playground below West Penn pool. Staff #7, #8 and #9 were seated at a picnic bench on the near side of the playground and staff #3, #10 and #11 were standing. When staff person #7 stated the name of their first child, they could not find the child while seated at the table. Staff person #7 got up from the table and walked around the playground with this certification representative, but could not locate the child. Staff person #7 then identified 6 more children in their supervision group, all of which were located. After approximately 1-2 minutes, staff person #7 located the first child named in their supervision group. The child was observed on the swings, which are on the opposite side of the climbing equipment in the middle of the playground. Staff person #7 could not see, hear, direct and assess the child while they were seated on the bench. Staff persons #3, #8,. #9, #10 and #11 identified their children. Some of the children identified by staff person #8 and #9 were on the opposite side of the playground equipment and neither staff person could see, hear, direct and assess those children from the bench. Staff person #7, #8 and #9 did get up and walked around to identify their children, but then all three staff went back and sat on the bench until they were asked to get off the bench so that children could be properly supervised. Staff person #12 was in the playground by this time, but was not responsible for any children. Previously cited on 7/6/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2024
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“2nd citation: At approximately 2:15 pm, there were 6 staff and 27 school-age children in the playground below West Penn pool. Staff #7, #8 and #9 were seated at a picnic bench on the near side of the playground and staff #3, #10 and #11 were standing. When staff person #7 stated the name of their first child, they could not find the child while seated at the table. Staff person #7 got up from the table and walked around the playground with this certification representative, but could not locate the child. Staff person #7 then identified 6 more children in their supervision group, all of which were located. After approximately 1-2 minutes, staff person #7 located the first child named in their supervision group. The child was observed on the swings, which are on the opposite side of the climbing equipment in the middle of the playground. Staff person #7 could not see, hear, direct and assess the child while they were seated on the bench. Staff persons #3, #8,. #9, #10 and #11 identified their children. Some of the children identified by staff person #8 and #9 were on the opposite side of the playground equipment and neither staff person could see, hear, direct and assess those children from the bench. Staff person #7, #8 and #9 did get up and walked around to identify their children, but then all three staff went back and sat on the bench until they were asked to get off the bench so that children could be properly supervised. Staff person #12 was in the playground by this time, but was not responsible for any children. Previously cited on 7/6/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2024
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“2nd citation: Upon entering the pool area, the two excursion bags containing the first aid kits were observed in an unlocked lidded plastic storage container on the ground near the restrooms. Previously cited on 7/6/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2024
Jul 6, 2023Inspection21 rules cited
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“The following bathrooms were missing handwashing signs: Boys' bathroom near the maker space classroom was missing a sign at the urinal and in the stall; The girls' bathroom closest to the maker space classroom was missing a sign in one of the stalls. The boys' bathroom near room 220 was missing a sign in both stalls.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2023
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“At approximately 1:45 pm on 7/6/23, when 6 staff and 29 school-age children were in the pool, staff person #1 was observed towards the shallow end of the pool. At this time, the staff person identified 5 school-age children in their group. Four of the children were near the staff person, however, one child was swimming towards the deep end of the pool. Because of the distance between the staff person and the child, staff person #1 could not see, hear, direct and assess the child.”
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“At approximately 1:45 pm on 7/6/23, when 6 staff and 29 school-age children were in the pool, staff person #1 was observed towards the shallow end of the pool. At this time, the staff person identified 5 school-age children in their group. Four of the children were near the staff person, however, one child was swimming towards the deep end of the pool. Because of the distance between the staff person and the child, staff person #1 was not physically present with the child.”
3270.75(c) Has all items
“On 7/6/23, three of the six first-aid kits at the pool did not contain tweezers. Three of the six first-aid kits at the pool did not contain band-aids. One of the first-aid kits at the pool did not contain soap.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2023
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The only emergency drill available at the time of the inspection was dated 7/10/23. The previous drill could not be located, so timeliness could not be assessed.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact information in the file for child #1 did not include the address for an individual who was listed as a release person.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2023
3270.133(4) Locked
“On 7/6/23, following items were observed in the unlocked drawstring bags that were observed in the grass, on the wall or on benches in the pool area, making the contents accessible to the children in care: an unlabeled container of various pills, a box of Azo pain relief medication, a bottle of Tylenol and an inhaler”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2023
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The last two health assessments in the file for staff person #4 were dated 7/17/20 and 7/20/22. There was no health assessment on file for facility person #5 and #6.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2023
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“There was no TB screening in the file for facility person #5 and #6.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“The question regarding communicable disease on the most recent health assessment in the file for staff person #3 was marked "Yes."”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2023
3270.75(d) On excursions
“On 7/6/23, two of the six first-aid kits at the pool did not contain water.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2023
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“On 7/19/23, all six first-aid kits were in unlocked drawstring bags that were observed in the grass, on the wall or on benches in the pool area, making the kits accessible to the children in care.”
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“On 7/6/23, the following items were observed in the unlocked drawstring bags that were observed in the grass, on the wall or on benches in the pool area, making the contents accessible to the children in care: vaping cartridges, alcohol prep pads and a stick of deodorant. On 7/18/23, a can of paint was observed in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in the "Verizon Room." The following toxics were observed in another low unlocked cabinet in the same room: a container of Lysol disinfectant wipes, hand sanitizer, several bottles of Dust Off compressed air and screen cleaner, a box of anti-fog wipes and a bottle of green liquid, which was later determined to be "Simply Green" industrial cleaner. In the multi-purpose room, there were 3 bottles of hand sanitizer on the counter in front of the kitchen and a bottle of Banana Boat kids sunblock on one of the tables. All items were accessible to children and included instructions to keep out of the reach of children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2023
3270.62(b) Play space - 65 square feet/child
“On 7/6/23, children were observed playing in the gaga pitt and in the fenced-in grassy area to the right of the building. Neither spaces were on the facility's capacity.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The last two Mandated Reporter trainings in the file for staff person #2 were dated 2/11/15 and 9/6/20 and for staff person #3 were dated 3/21/18 and 4/13/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The state police clearance in the file for facility person #6 was missing a disposition, making the clearance incomplete. The FBI clearance in the file for facility person #6 indicated a record exists, but no rap sheet was attached.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The last two fire safety trainings in the file for staff person #4 were 2/13/22 and 2/21/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2023
3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually
“The last two documented reviews of the facility's emergency plan were dated May 2022 and 6/13/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2023
3270.26 Compliance/Nondiscrimination
“BEO denied operator's application for failure to respond to their request for additional information.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 1923
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“On 7/31/23 in the verizon room, there were accessible drills, screwdrivers, pliers and a paint scraper.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“There was a tear at the bottom of the padding on the gym wall closest to the maker space classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2023
Jul 19, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“2nd citation: Staff person #4--- has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet) Pediatric first aid and CPR training”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2022
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“2nd citation: Staff person #2 lacked 12 annual training hours from 12/19/20-12/19/21 (See LIS for hire date).”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2022
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Jun 28, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
3270.61(h) Exceeding Capacity
“During the renewal inspection, it was observed that in the maker room, which measures for 11, 13 children were present.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2022
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #4-- has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children: 1st aid and CPR training”
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“Staff person #1-- completed 1st aid and CPR training after the pervious training had expired. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration date of 5/15/21, with the current training being completed on 6/9/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2022
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“The files for staff person #2, staff person #3, and staff person #5 lacked 12 clock hours of child care training from 12/19/20-12/19/21.”
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FAQ
Questions about YMCA of Greater PGH/Homewood-Brushton YMCA
Is YMCA of Greater PGH/Homewood-Brushton YMCA licensed?
Yes. YMCA of Greater PGH/Homewood-Brushton YMCA is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was YMCA of Greater PGH/Homewood-Brushton YMCA last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 13, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has YMCA of Greater PGH/Homewood-Brushton YMCA had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 25 rules across 6 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 24 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/Homewood-Brushton YMCA accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are YMCA of Greater PGH/Homewood-Brushton YMCA's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does YMCA of Greater PGH/Homewood-Brushton YMCA cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 573-4166 to ask.
What is YMCA of Greater PGH/Homewood-Brushton YMCA's phone number?
(412) 573-4166.
Where is YMCA of Greater PGH/Homewood-Brushton YMCA?
7140 Bennett St, Pittsburgh, PA 15208. The nearest other daycare we list is The Maker's Clubhouse Early Learning Center, 0.1 miles away.