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YWCA Propel Braddock Hills Early Learning

1500 Yost Blvd Suite 1, Pittsburgh, PA 15221

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YWCA Propel Braddock Hills Early Learning is a child care center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 18 children.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 17, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 18 rules in all · 17 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 11
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Safety and hazards 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. Feb 17, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “The restroom closed to the classroom 1st stall lacked washing hands sign. The restroom near the gym 1st stall lacked washing hands sign.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “There was a hole, damaged plaster on the right-side wall in the cafeteria/Gym.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a)/3270.131(e) Health information/ACIP recommended immunization record

      “The file for child #1 contains a current health report dated 11/6/25 that was obtain after 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. The child start date was 8/25/25.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2025

  2. Feb 11, 2025Inspection11 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.21 General Health and Safety

      “There was a screwdriver in the pencil holder on top of the desk accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.108(c) No styrofoam

      “There were Styrofoam plates in the room, the school provides them during meals times.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “There was a broken plastic bin in the room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle

      “There was a big black unlidded garbage can that contains contaminated by human secretions cups, cereal bowls, spoons, and milk cartons in the room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(iii) Exp, educ., training at facility

      “The file for staff #4 lacked a Child Abuse clearance and current CPR training. The operator was able to obtain a copy from a different location and place it in the file during the renewal inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.183(a) Locked cabinet

      “The child files were not stored in a looked cabinet.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(1) Physical examination

      “The file for staff #2 lacked the physical examination.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “The file for staff #1 contained a current health report dated 8/8/24 that was not obtained within 24 months from the previous health report dated 3/14/22. The file for staff #3 contained a current health report dated 1/30/25 that was not obtained within 24 months from the previous health report dated 10/28/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(5) Original label

      “The Aquaphor for child # 3 was expired. The expiration date was 9/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2)/3270.131(e)(3) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Dismissal policy

      “The file for child # 2 a preschooler lacked a current health report; the previous report was dated 10/13/23. The child start date was 9/3/24. The child may not return to care until a current health report is provide.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

      “The file for child # 1 a preschooler contained a current health report dated 2/4/25 that was not updated within 12 months of the previous report dated 1/25/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2025

  3. Feb 9, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

      “The file for Child #2, enrolled for more that 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of a 3rd and 4th dose of the DTAP vaccination, 3rd dose of HIB, 3rd and 4th dose of Pneumococcal, 3rd dose of Polio, 1st dose of MMR, 1st dose of Varicella, and 1st and 2nd dose of Hep A as required based on the child's age as per the ACIP recommended schedule.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “The Emergency Contact Form for Child #1 lacked the telephone number of the child's physician.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(f) Emergency plan

      “Based on conversations with the operator, the facility did not send a copy of the emergency plan to the county municipality.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease

      “The Health Report for Child #2 lacked a statement indicating the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2024

  4. Feb 1, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “The facility lacked a written Shaken Baby Policy that included: Recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child; and addressing the prevention and identification of child maltreatment. Staff person #2 has not completed the following pre-service training: (Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update).”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “Staff #2 had not completed the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Updated by the compliance date of 12/30/22 as set forth in Announcement C-22-06.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

      “The facility did not have a current certificate of compliance posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “Observed two electrical outlets in the cafeteria that lacked protective receptacle covers. These outlets were accessible to children 5 years of age and younger.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “The file for Staff #1 contained a written evaluation that was not conducted within 12 months of hire.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “The file for Staff #3 contained mandated reporter training that had not been completed within 60 months of the previous training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “The file for Staff #2 did not contain documentation of training in fire safety in the last year.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2023

  5. Apr 25, 2022Visit1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

      “2nd citation: Based on conversation with the operator, the facility did not have the proof of purchase for the school building's interconnected fire detection system or a current testing letter from a fire safety professional. Previously cited 2/25/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2022

  6. Feb 25, 2022Inspection16 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “The initial health assessment and TB test in the file for staff person #2 were both dated after the individual began working with children. The last two health assessments in the file for staff person #1 and #3 were dated more than 24 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(b) Parent receives original

      “The agreement in the file for child #1 through #5 included two different colors of ink. Based on conversation with the co-director, the agreement forms were the originals.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “There was not a handwashing sign by any of the 3 toilets in the bathroom used by the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “The following items were observed in the facility's outdoor gross motor space: 6 garden rakes, a piece of green plastic fencing and several unwound garden hoses in the middle of the space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “The last evaluation by a director in the file for staff person #4 was dated 7/1/20.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “The last two Mandated Reporter trainings in the file for staff person #1 were dated more than 60 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2022

    • Background checks

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

      “The NSOR certificate in the file for staff person #2 was dated more than 45 days after the individual began working at the facility. The last two state police and child abuse clearances in the file for staff person #4 were dated more than 60 months apart and the individual was not removed from the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “The last two fire safety trainings on file for staff person #1 and #4 were dated more than 12 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually

      “There was not documentation of the last two reviews of the facility's emergency plan on site at the time of the inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.18(a) On file at facility

      “The general liability insurance on file at the facility did not include the address of the school building in which the facility operates. It only listed the address for the administrative office of the school district, which is in a different location.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “Based on review of the facility's emergency plan on site, there was not a statement that the facility did not serve infants or toddlers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “The facility's first emergency drill was documented after 12/19/21.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(h) Health and Safety Training

      “The file for staff person #1 and #3, both employed before 12/19/20, included training in health and safety topics #1 through #9, as required by regulation 31f, that was dated after 6/17/21. The file for staff person #2, employed after 12/19/20, included training in health and safety topics #1 through #9, as required by regulation 31f, that was dated beyond their first 90 days of employment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(4) Hypothetical locations

      “"Classroom" was listed as the hypothetical location on the fire drill log for all drills dated 12/24/20 to 12/10/21.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “Based on conversation with the operator, the facility did not have the proof of purchase for the school building's interconnected fire detection system or a current testing letter from a fire safety professional.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB

      “The initial health assessment and TB test in the file for staff person #2 were both dated after the individual began working with children”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2022

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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Is YWCA Propel Braddock Hills Early Learning licensed?

Yes. YWCA Propel Braddock Hills Early Learning is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was YWCA Propel Braddock Hills Early Learning last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on February 17, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has YWCA Propel Braddock Hills Early Learning had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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 YWCA Propel Braddock Hills Early Learning care for?

18, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does YWCA Propel Braddock Hills Early Learning accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are YWCA Propel Braddock Hills Early Learning's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (412) 271-3061 to confirm.

How much does YWCA Propel Braddock Hills Early Learning cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 271-3061 to ask.

What is YWCA Propel Braddock Hills Early Learning's phone number?

(412) 271-3061.

Where is YWCA Propel Braddock Hills Early Learning?

1500 Yost Blvd Suite 1, Pittsburgh, PA 15221. The nearest other daycare we list is Ovs Childcare Center., 0.1 miles away.

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