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YMCA of Laurel Highlands Before & After School is a child care center in Scottdale, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM. It describes its programs: pre-k, preschool and summer camp.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 27 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Pre-K, preschool and summer camp |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
Cost
YMCA of Laurel Highlands Before & After School has not listed its tuition.
State record
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 18, 2025: 18 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 27 rules in all · 27 corrected
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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3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 lacked a complete address for the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact forms on file for Child #1 and Child #3 lacked complete addresses for all listed release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2025
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact forms on file for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4 lacked the enrolling parent's work address and work phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2025
3270.94(a)(9) Written record
“At the time of inspection, a written record for fire drills indicating the specific time, hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill was not on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“At the time of inspection, the facility lacked a written agreement between the school and the child care program's legal entity documenting who is responsible for the disposal of hazardous materials and biological contaminants. The agreement should also list how often hazardous materials and biological contaminants are removed from the facility and from facility premises, as per the requirements of Announcement C-24-02. Great Value cleaning spray and Lysol disinfectant wipes, labeled "Keep out of reach of children", were observed to be accessible in an unlocked cabinet. An unlidded garbage can containing tissues with human secretions was observed in the child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The two most recent National Sex Offender Registry certificates on file for Staff #1 are dated 3/24/20 and 4/30/25, more than 60 months apart. The file for Staff #2, who was provisionally hired after 2/1/25 (SEE IS CODE SHEET), did not contain an National Sex Offender Registry certificate, Child Abuse Clearance, and documentation of application of an FBI clearance at time of hire, as required by Announcement C-25-01.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2025
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 and Child #4 lacked the enrolling parent's signature giving the facility written consent to administer minor first aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2025
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The emergency plan parent letter on file at the facility lacked accommodations for children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2025
3270.27(a)(4) Contact when ended
“The emergency plan on file at the facility lacked a method to inform parents that the emergency has ended and instructions on how to safely be reunited with their children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2025
3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually
“The facility's most recent annual review of the emergency plan is dated 8/26/24, more than 12 months prior.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2025
3270.193(a) Confidential; stored in locked cabinet
“At the time of inspection, the staff files were observed in an unlocked container inside of an unlocked cabinet.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2025
3270.24(f) Director ID
“The facility did not have documentation that the emergency plan was sent to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2025
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The emergency plan on file at the facility lacked accommodations for children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2025
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The facility lacked documentation that an emergency drill was conducted within the last 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2025
3270.183(a) Locked cabinet
“At the time of inspection, the child files were observed in an unlocked container inside of an unlocked cabinet.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2025
3270.27(a)(2) Emergency plan
“The emergency plan on file at the facility lacked evacuation procedures.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2025
3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan
“The emergency plan on file at the facility lacked lockdown and shelter in place procedures.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2025
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 and Child #4 lacked the enrolling parent's signature giving the facility written consent to obtain emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility's Emergency Plan lacked a Continuity of Operations policy.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2024
3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually
“The Emergency Plan lacked written documentation that it was reviewed and updated annually by the operator.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“The two most recent Pediatric First Aid/CPR trainings on file for Staff #1 are dated 4/13/22 and 6/4/24, more than 24 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff #2 included a State Police volunteer clearance and lacked a dissemination date, making it invalid.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2024
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The most recent staff evaluation on file for Staff #2 is dated 8/28/23, more than 12 months prior.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2024
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“The file for Staff #1 contained 8 of 12 required annual child care training hours.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The Emergency Contact form for Child #1 lacked addresses for all listed release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 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 on file for Staff #1 are dated 3/3/22 and 8/22/24, more than 24 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2024
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The most recent written documentation of an emergency drill on file at the facility is dated 9/7/23, more than 1 year ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2024
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for child #1 (SA) lacked an Initial Health Assessment. (See LIS Code Sheet)”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2023
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“The facility files lacked evidence of the Emergency Plan and subsequent plan updates being sent to the local municipality and County Emergency Management Services.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2023
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“The disclosure statement in the file for Staff #2 was on an outdated form not used since prior to 2015. (See LIS Code Sheet)”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2023
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file for Staff #2 lacked an Initial Health Assessment. (See LIS Code Sheet)”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The two most recent Child Abuse and FBI Clearances for Staff #1 were dated more than 60 months apart. The file for Staff #2 lacked an updated State Police Clearance. The last clearance was dated: 09/14/2018. (See LIS Code Sheet)”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #2--- 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.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for Staff #2 lacked documentation of an updated Mandated Reporter Training. The last training was dated: 09/05/2017. (See LIS Code Sheet)”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The file for Staff #2 lacked completion of the UPDATED 1 Hour Health and Safety Training on or prior to 12/30/2022. (See LIS Code Sheet)”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The disclosure statement in the file for Staff #1 was on an outdated form not used since prior to 2015. Staff #1 had an NSOR dated 03/24/20 which is dated after Staff #1's Date of Hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. YMCA of Laurel Highlands Before & After School is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 18, 2025, with 18 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 27 rules across 2 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 27 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.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 547-9622 to ask.
(724) 547-9622.
100 Scottie Way, Scottdale, PA 15683. The nearest other daycare we list is New Hope Childcare Center, 0.4 miles away.