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YMCA of Greater PGH/Sampson Family YMCA CDC

2200 Golden Mile Hwy Route 286, Pittsburgh, PA 15239
licensed capacity
58
open each week
5 days

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About YMCA of Greater PGH/Sampson Family YMCA CDC

YMCA of Greater PGH/Sampson Family YMCA CDC is a child care center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 58 children.

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 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 39 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Licensed capacity
58 children

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Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
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Programs and care

Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity58 childrenFrom the state license

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Inspection reports for YMCA of Greater PGH/Sampson Family YMCA CDC

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Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
58 children
License number
#CER-00250683
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 17, 2025: 8 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 39 rules in all · 39 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 10
  • Records and paperwork 7
  • Staff training and qualifications 7
  • Safety and hazards 6
  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Background checks 3
  • Supervision and ratios 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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  1. Nov 17, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.183(a) Locked cabinet

      “Child records in the preschool and young toddler rooms were not stored in locked cabinets. The files were stored in cabinets equipped with child proof devices, but not locked with a key.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “An ant bait station was observed to be accessible to children on the floor in the vestibule leading to the outdoor toddler play space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “A handwashing sign was not posted at a sink in the young toddler room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility

      “The file for staff #1 contained fire safety training documentation dated more than 12 months apart; 6/11/24 and 7/03/25. Current training is now on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(6) Written consent

      “Two containers of Nystatin, which lacked written parental consent for administration, were observed in the young toddler room. The medications were labeled for child #1 and #2.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers

      “In the young toddler room, Staff #3 was observed placing a soiled diaper directly on the changing table before placing the diaper into the trash.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.134(a) Child's hands washed

      “In the young toddler room, after being diapered, Staff #3 was observed allowing a child to return to an activity without washing their hands.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “The file for staff #2 contained a child abuse clearance which was not renewed within 60 months. The previous clearance was dated 6/18/20 and was renewed on 6/20/25.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2025

  2. Jul 8, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers

      “The hands-free can in the OT restroom was not functional. The pedal did not work and the main exterior lid was stuck in the open position. Smeared feces was observed on the inner lid. Soiled pullups were observed in the can.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “A divider wall in the PS restroom was observed to be loose creating pinch points. A thorned weed was observed in the sandbox in the outdoor play space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “A spray bottle labeled disinfectant was accessible to children in a changing table in the PS restroom. The appliance lock used to limit access to the cupboard was broken. Three Swiffer Wet-Jet mops, with the solution canisters still attached, were accessible to children in the PS, OT, and YT rooms. In the OT room, the canister was leaking which left a puddle of cleaning solution on the floor near the sink.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “Six electrical outlets on a power strip in the preschool room lacked protective covers. The power strip was plugged in at the time of the observation and was accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “The file for staff #1 contained an incomplete state police clearance. The clearance did not include the dissemination date.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a)/3270.103 Clean and good repair/Small Toys and Objects

      “Torn seams, which exposed the inner foam filling, were observed on 6 nap mats; 4 in the PS room, 1 in the OT room, and 1 in the YT room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2025

  3. Nov 8, 2024Inspection15 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.94(a)(9) Written record

      “Based on the facility's fire drill log, names of participating facility persons have not been recorded with each drill.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “Based on the facility's log of the 30 day tests of the fire alarm system, consecutive tests dated 6/18/24 and 7/24/24 were conducted more than 30 days apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2024

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “The file for staff #2, hired provisionally, contained NSOR results dated more than 45 days after their start date. The file lacked documentation that the staff person was suspended after 45 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “Staff #5 did not update mandated reporter training within 60 months. This is evidenced by the previous training being dated 4/16/19 and the most recent training being dated 4/19/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “The files for staff #1, #3, and #4 contained annual evaluations dated more than 12 months apart. Each staff person was evaluated in July 2023 and again in August 2024. Current evaluations are now on file for all 3 staff.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(e) Arts and crafts non-toxic

      “Two cans on shaving foam, labeled keep out of reach of children, were observed under the sink in the PS room. Based on statements made by staff, the shaving foam is used with children during art projects.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “Multiple stained ceiling tiles were observed including 4 in the hall, 3 in the PS room and 1 in the YT room. In the outdoor toddler playground, two sharp metal corners were observed on the trim on the facility wall, 1 near the door and 1 near the storage area for push toys. In the large fenced outdoor play area, branches with thorn were observed protruding through the fence into the play space and were accessible to children. Two broken hinges were observed on lower cabinets in the OT room. One broken hinge was observed on a lower cabinet in the infant room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a)/3270.103 Clean and good repair/Small Toys and Objects

      “Spilt or torn seams, which exposed the inner foam filling, were observed on 8 nap mats in the OT room and 1 in the YT room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a) Signed

      “The agreement for child #2 was not signed by the operator.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “The emergency contact form for child #2 did not include a complete work address for the enrolling parent and lacked the enrolling parent's work phone number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “The emergency contact form for child #3 did not include the phone numbers for the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(1) Original container

      “Diaper cream, which was not in the original container, was observed in the infant room. The cream was labeled for child #5.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(3) Name on bottle

      “An unopened box of Children's Zrytec, which was not labeled with the name of the child it was intended for, was observed in the infant room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated

      “Two containers of yogurt were observed in a lunch box sitting on top of the cubbies in the preschool room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee

      “The agreements for children #1 and #4 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024

  4. Feb 22, 2024Complaint investigation5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.20(b) Mail or deliver written report to regional office within 72 hours

      “The operator did not mail or deliver a written report to the Western Regional Office within 72 hours after a child in care was taken to the hospital on 2-7-24 for treatment.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “According to staff, the interconnected fire detection system was not manually tested in the facility at least once every 30 days, including within the last 30 days as of 2-22-24.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.132(c) Document emergency treatment

      “The operator documented the manner in which emergency treatment was sought and obtained for a child that was transported to the hospital on 2-7-24. The documentation did not include the following required information as referenced at 3270.20(c): the address of the facility, the child's birthdate, the address of the child and the child's parent, and the address of the place where the treatment was received.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.20(a)(1) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child

      “The operator did not contact the Western Regional Office within 24 hours after a child in care was taken to the hospital on 2-7-24 for treatment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file

      “An incident report was not provided to the parent of a child in care at the facility and transported to the hospital on 2-7-24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2024

  5. Feb 22, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.20(b) Mail or deliver written report to regional office within 72 hours

      “The operator did not mail or deliver a written report to the Western Regional Office within 72 hours after a child in care was taken to the hospital on 2-7-24 for treatment.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “According to staff, the interconnected fire detection system was not manually tested in the facility at least once every 30 days, including within the last 30 days as of 2-22-24.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.132(c) Document emergency treatment

      “The operator documented the manner in which emergency treatment was sought and obtained for a child that was transported to the hospital on 2-7-24. The documentation did not include the following required information as referenced at 3270.20(c): the address of the facility, the child's birthdate, the address of the child and the child's parent, and the address of the place where the treatment was received.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.20(a)(1) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child

      “The operator did not contact the Western Regional Office within 24 hours after a child in care was taken to the hospital on 2-7-24 for treatment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file

      “An incident report was not provided to the parent of a child in care at the facility and transported to the hospital on 2-7-24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2024

  6. Nov 30, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “The file for Staff #1 contained documentation of Emergency Plan training on 8.5.22 and 9.1.23, which exceeded the annual requirement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 2, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “The file for Staff #5 (see IS Code Sheet), contained documentation of Pediatric First-Aid/CPR on 10.10.22, which exceeded the 90 days of hire requirement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 2, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility

      “The files for Staff #2 and Staff #4 contained documentation of Fire Safety training on 7.31.22 and 8.9.23, which exceeded the annual requirement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 2, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “The file for Staff #3 contained documentation of evaluations dated 3/2022 and 7/2023, which exceeded the 12-month requirement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 2, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(2) Date fee to be paid

      “The Agreements, in the files for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4, did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2024

  7. Nov 4, 2022Inspection11 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “The file for staff #2, staff#3, staff #4, and staff #6 contained a Pediatric First Aid/CPR Training which was completed on 10-10-2022 and exceeded the mandatory date of 4-29-2022 to receive the Pediatric First Aid/CPR Training with an approved curriculum and a PQAS instructor. The file for staff #5 contained a Pediatric First Aid/CPR Training which was completed on 10-22-2022 and exceeded the mandatory date of 4-29-2022 to receive the Pediatric First Aid/CPR Training with an approved curriculum and a PQAS instructor.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2022

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “The file for staff #7 (See IS Code Sheet) contained a Mandated Reporter Training date of 4-30-2021 which exceeded the mandatory ninety days to receive the training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “Located in the front of the indoor gym, eleven outlets were not covered by protective receptacle covers and were accessible to children 5 years or younger.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “Located on the left side of the indoor gym, one blue foam protector which was mounted to the wall contained a visible hole in the material. Located on the left side of the gym, one blue foam protector which was mounted to the wall contained two visible tears in the material.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “Located in the outdoor playspace, the gray, wooden sand table contained five areas of wood which were sharp, splintered and could cause an injury to occur to a child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “The file for child #1 contained an emergency contact form which did not include the policy number of the health insurance coverage.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

      “The file for staff #8 contained a Pediatric First Aid/CPR Training date which expired on 9-15-21 and received an updated training on 10-21-2021 which exceeded the 24 months to receive the training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “The file for staff #1 (See IS Code Sheet) contained a Pediatric First Aid/CPR Training date of 10-10-2022 which exceeded the mandatory ninety days to receive the training. The file for staff #9 (See IS Code Sheet) contained a Pediatric First Aid/CPR Training date of 10-21-2021 which exceeded the ninety days to receive the training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.131(e)(1)/3270.182(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “The file for child #2 did not contain an Influenza immunization which was due by the mandatory date of October 26, 2022.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “The file for staff #1 (See IS Code Sheet) contained a health and safety training date of 5-26-2022 which exceeded the mandatory ninety days to receive the training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “The file for staff #2 contained a health assessment date 4-15-2019 and 9-3-2021 which exceeded the 24 months to receive an updated health assessment. The file for staff #9 contained a health assessment date of 8-31-2020 and 10-10-2022 which exceeded the 24 months to receive an updated health assessment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2022

  8. Nov 17, 2021Inspection7 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

      “The facility, located inside the YMCA, lacked proof of purchase of the interconnected fire system.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2021

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “The file for Facility Person #2 lacked verification that they had completed Fire Safety Training within 12 months of starting.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2021

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “The file for Facility Person #1 lacked a Staff evaluation within 12 months of starting at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2021

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(a) In child care spaces

      “In the Infant Classroom the first aid kit was observed to be taken with the young toddlers to the gross motor gym. This left the classroom, where infants were receiving care, without a first aid kit present.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “The first aid kit in the Infant Classroom was missing gloves.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2021

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles

      “The garbage cans in place in the men and women's restrooms outside of the gym were observed to be missing lids.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(6) Admission date

      “The agreement for Child #1 lacked the date of admission for the child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2021

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 YMCA of Greater PGH/Sampson Family YMCA CDC

Is YMCA of Greater PGH/Sampson Family YMCA CDC licensed?

Yes. YMCA of Greater PGH/Sampson Family YMCA CDC is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was YMCA of Greater PGH/Sampson Family YMCA CDC last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on November 17, 2025, with 8 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has YMCA of Greater PGH/Sampson Family YMCA CDC had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 39 rules across 6 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 39 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 YMCA of Greater PGH/Sampson Family YMCA CDC care for?

58, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does YMCA of Greater PGH/Sampson Family YMCA CDC accept child care subsidies?

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

What are YMCA of Greater PGH/Sampson Family YMCA CDC'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/Sampson Family YMCA CDC cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 327-4667 to ask.

What is YMCA of Greater PGH/Sampson Family YMCA CDC's phone number?

(724) 327-4667.

Where is YMCA of Greater PGH/Sampson Family YMCA CDC?

2200 Golden Mile Hwy Route 286, Pittsburgh, PA 15239. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh/Sampson Family Y Lodge, 0.1 miles away.

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