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YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh/Sampson Family Y Lodge
- licensed capacity
- 32
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh/Sampson Family Y Lodge
YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh/Sampson Family Y Lodge is a child care center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 32 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care and summer camp.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 34 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Before- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidy
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 32 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 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 |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care and summer camp |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 32 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh/Sampson Family Y Lodge has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh/Sampson Family Y Lodge
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 32 children
- License number
- #CER-00249030
Summary
14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 21, 2025: 12 rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 14 visits · 34 rules in all · 33 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 15
- Safety and hazards 5
- Records and paperwork 3
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Food and nutrition 3
- Background checks 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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 21, 2025Inspection12 rules cited
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“Emergency contact forms were not present in Room 2 (classroom) while children were observed in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 26, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility
“Staff #1 did not renew their mandated reporter training within 60 months. This is evidenced by the previous certificate being dated 2/08/20 and the most recent certificate being dated 2/10/25. Current documentation is now on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff #1 contained a child abuse clearance which was not renewed within 60 months. The clearances on file were dated 6/18/20 and 6/20/25. Current documentation is now on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for staff #2 lacked documentation of completing fire safety training annually. The most recent documentation with both their name and the date of completion was dated 2/17/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Peeling paint was observed in the following areas; on the top rail of the fence surrounding the outdoor play space, on both door frames serving as entrances to the facility on the rear porch, on the inside of the restroom door and the area near the support bar in the restroom connected to Room 1 (nap room).”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 26, 2025
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The letter to parents explaining emergency procedures indicated communication with parents would occur through an app the facility no longer uses. Based on statements made by staff, the facility no longer uses the Remind app and instead now uses the Lillio app.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2025
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“Urine build up was observed around the base of the toilet on both sides in the restroom connected to Room 1 (nap room).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“The cover of a floor level air vent in Room 1 (nap room) was not attached to the vent housing leaving sharp metal areas accessible. Thorned thistle plants were observed along the building in the outdoor play space. Two long protruding bolts on the base of the toilet lacked covers in the restroom connected to Room 2 (classroom).”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 26, 2025
3270.133(3) Name on bottle
“The first aid kit in Room 2 (classroom) contained medication which was not labeled for use by a specific child ; burn cream, insect sting relief, and antibiotic ointment.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 26, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Broken plastic was observed on a blue basket containing Magna-Tiles in Room 1 (nap room). Two holes which exposed the inner foam filling were observed on a nap mat labeled for child #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Tests of the facility's smoke detectors were conducted more than 30 days apart; 9/04/25 and 10/06/25 (32 days).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2025
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The file for child #1 contained emergency contact information and an agreement which were not reviewed and signed by the parent within 6 months. The documents were dated 2/05/25 and 9/12/25 and are now current.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2025
Dec 5, 2024Inspection10 rules cited
3270.108(c) No styrofoam
“Styrofoam cups were observed in a kitchen cabinet with other dinnerware. When asked, staff stated the foam cups had been used by children for hot chocolate.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2025
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The files for children #1 and #2 did not contain documentation of completed child service reports shared with the parents in the last 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2025
3270.66(e) Arts and crafts non-toxic
“Two cans of shaving foam, both labeled keep out of reach of children, were observed in storage cabinets. Based on statements made by staff, the shaving foam is used by children for art projects.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 27, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Three protruding nails heads were observed on the threshold trim of the door to room 2. A portion of the railing cap on the deck was no longer attached, creating a pinch point.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Damaged plaster was observed at the base of the kitchen door in room 1.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2025
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The files for staff #1,2, and 3 contained consecutive evaluations dated more than 12 months apart. Current evaluations are now on file for all 3 staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2025
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“The flat screen TV in room 2 was not anchored. The TV is located on a low shelf and accessible to children. Four areas of broken plastic with sharp edges were observed on one of the 3 picnic tables located on the deck.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“The following storage bins were observed to be cracked creating sharp edges and pinch points; in room 1; the bin containing matchbox cars and the bin containing wooden blocks. Outside, the bin containing sand box toys.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The emergency contact form and the agreement for child #3 were not reviewed and signed by the parent at least once in a 6-month period. The documents were updated on 9/07/23 and again 9/07/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2025
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for child #3, a preschooler, contained consecutive health reports dated more than 12 months apart. The initial health report was dated 1/06/22. The only other health report on file was dated 8/26/24. A current health report is now on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2025
- Sep 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 12, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“PREVIOUSLY CITED ON SIN-00241226The bolts on the toilet base in the Right Side/Half Day Preschool Classroom were observed to be missing the protective caps allowing the bolts to be exposed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2024
Jun 7, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“The siding on the left side and back side of the facility was observed to have large areas of algae growth. The algae was observed to wipe away with both a wet and dry paper towel. The algae growth created building surfaces that are not clean.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“The bolts on the toilet base in the Right Side/Half Day Preschool Classroom were observed to be missing the protective caps allowing the bolts to be exposed.”
Jun 7, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“The siding on the left side and back side of the facility was observed to have large areas of algae growth. The algae was observed to wipe away with both a wet and dry paper towel. The algae growth created building surfaces that are not clean.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“The bolts on the toilet base in the Right Side/Half Day Preschool Classroom were observed to be missing the protective caps allowing the bolts to be exposed.”
May 13, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“At approximately 10am, the toilet in the restroom in the Full Day Preschool classroom was observed to have a significant amount of dried urine around the base area of the toilet. The restroom was observed to have a strong smell of urine.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“SECOND CITATION The front door to the facility was observed to be in disrepair on the bottom left corner as viewed from the foyer area. The facility is past the correction date for the repair. FACILITY PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 4.16.24.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2024
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“One electrical outlet was observed to be missing a protective receptacle cover in the half day Preschool Classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2024
Apr 16, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“The front door to the facility was observed to be in disrepair on the bottom left corner as viewed from the foyer area.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2024
3270.133(5) Original label
“One expired Albuterol Inhaler was observed in the medication bag in the Full Day PreK side of the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2024
Mar 20, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.107 Refrigerator
“The thermometer in place in the refrigerator in the kitchen area was observed to measure at 50° F.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2024
3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“Two lunch boxes containing potentially hazardous foods requiring refrigeration were observed on top of a cubby in the Left classroom. The items requiring refrigeration were chicken and a yogurt.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2024
Show 7 earlier visits
- Feb 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 28, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Damaged plaster was observed in the front foyer area where the children's cubbies had been prior to moving them into the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2023
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“Two strings of Christmas lights were observed to be missing protective receptacle covers on the connecting ends of the strings.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2023
Oct 18, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
3270.27(a) Emergency plan
“A copy of the current emergency plan was not available for review at the time of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2023
3270.66(b) Original container
“An unlabeled spray bottle containing a cleaning solution was observed in the Right Classroom Restroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2023
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“In the Right Classroom one of the exits to the back deck was observed to be blocked by a bookshelf.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2023
3270.34(c) Employed and present 30 hrs/wk
“The Director is not currently on site at the facility during operating hours as they are working in another facility operated by the same Legal Entity.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2023
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“In the Left Classroom a bottle of gel sanitizer labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children was observed on a low shelf in an unlocked cabinet.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2023
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Verification that the facility has tested the fire alarms since their initial opening on 9.5.23 was not on file at the time of the inspection. The fire alarms are required to be tested every 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2023
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“A copy of the current certificate of compliance and the negative sanction letter were not posted in a conspicuous location.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2023
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“The receptacle in place at the classroom sink in the Left Classroom was missing a lid.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2023
Sep 6, 2023Visit1 rule cited
20.71(a)(7) Fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain a certificate of compliance
“On 9.6.2023, the Department received documentation from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Police Department that the Health Assessment that had been presented for Staff Person #1, dated 8.20.2023, could not be confirmed as valid.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2023
Aug 29, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“Handwashing signs were missing from the sink and toilet in the Right child care space restroom. A handwashing sign was missing from the sink in the Left child care space restroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2023
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The health assessment presented as the current health assessment for Staff #1 is deemed unacceptable and invalid. The health assessment presented appeared to be an altered copy of the prior health assessment with the date changed and other information edited out and altered.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2023
3270.18(a) On file at facility
“The insurance policy presented lacked an indication of the facility address and/or premises.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2023
3270.107 Refrigerator
“The refrigerator in the kitchen area was missing an operable thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2023
3270.66(b) Original container
“A spray bottle, that was reported to contain Windex, was observed under the Kitchen area sink.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2023
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit in the Left child care space was missing gloves.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2023
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“A lidded waste receptable was not in place in the restrooms or the sinks in the Right and Left child care spaces.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh/Sampson Family Y Lodge
Is YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh/Sampson Family Y Lodge licensed?
Yes. YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh/Sampson Family Y Lodge is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh/Sampson Family Y Lodge last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on October 21, 2025, with 12 rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.
Has YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh/Sampson Family Y Lodge had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 34 rules across 9 of 14 visits in the last 3 years; 33 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 Pittsburgh/Sampson Family Y Lodge care for?
32, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh/Sampson Family Y Lodge accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh/Sampson Family Y Lodge'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 Pittsburgh/Sampson Family Y Lodge cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 519-5442 to ask.
What is YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh/Sampson Family Y Lodge's phone number?
(724) 519-5442.
Where is YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh/Sampson Family Y Lodge?
2230 Golden Mile Hwy, Pittsburgh, PA 15239. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA of Greater PGH/Sampson Family YMCA CDC, 0.1 miles away.