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YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh/Central Elementary

Allison Park, PA · Allegheny County
4100 Middle Rd, Allison Park, PA 15101
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Quick Facts

Capacity
999 children
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
2

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Contact Information

📞 (412) 573-4166
4100 Middle Rd
Allison Park, PA 15101
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00246263
License Issued
Dec 8, 2025
Active Through
Dec 8, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 5

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About the Provider

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YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh/Central Elementary is a Child Care Center in ALLISON PARK PA, with a maximum capacity of 999 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00 AM - 12:45 PM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM - 12:45 PM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM - 12:45 PM
  • Thursday7:00 AM - 12:45 PM
  • Friday
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-09-15 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: The following outdoor play equipment was not observed to be in good repair: On the bouncer that is attached to the large outdoor play structure, there was visible rust on the yellow painted surface, causing peeling and cracking of the surface. This created sharp edges. On the large playset, dry rot was observed on the suspended walkway platforms, causing sharp edges and pinch points. Flaking rust was also observed. On the stairs to the large playset, rust and dry rot were observed, causing cracking of the stairs and pinch points. On the red balance beam, peeling paint and flaking rust was observed, causing sharp edges.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The program will no longer be using the playground.
2025-09-15 Renewal 3270.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(c)

Description: Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing

Noncompliance Area: The facility has a playground which includes several pieces of embedded playground equipment. Wood mulch was serving as a protective surface covering in and around the equipment. That loose mulch fill was less than 9" in depth and therefore did not meet the recommendations of the US Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The YMCA program will no longer be using the playground.
2025-09-15 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact form for Child #1 did not include information regarding Health Insurance Information or a Health Insurance policy number.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency contact form for Child #1 has been updated to include health insurance information including the policy number.
2025-09-15 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Shaving cream, which is marked "keep out of reach of children" and is considered toxic, was observed in a tall cabinet in Classroom 29. The Director indicated that this was used by the children as paint for crafts, which constitutes a hazard to the children. In both the boys' and girls' bathrooms, garbage cans containing used paper towels from the children drying their hands after toileting, were observed without lids.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
During the inspection, in the presence of the DHS Representative the shaving cream was disposed of.
2025-09-15 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: The most recent health assessment for Staff Person #3 was dated 7/2/25, which is more than two years from the previous assessment dated 6/23/2023.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person received a completed health assessement. The staff person was not in care with staff during the time here health assessment had expired.
2025-09-15 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #1 included the following pre-service training dates: Pediatric First Aid/CPR 1/7/2025 Health and Safety 1/7/2025, both of which were completed more than 90 days post-hire. (DOH - see LIS Code Sheet) The file for Staff Person #2 included the following pre-service training dates: Health and Safety part one 8/5/2025 and Health and Safety part two 8/6/2025, both of which were completed more than 90 days post-hire. (DOH - see LIS Code Sheet)

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Both staff 1 and 2 had completed the Health and Safety training.
2025-09-15 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #1 included a Mandated Reporter training that was completed on 1/6/2025, which was more than 90 days from the date of hire. (DOH - see LIS Code Sheet) The file for Staff Person #2 included a Mandated Reporter training that was completed on 5/31/2025, which was more than 90 days from the date of hire. (DOH - see LIS Code Sheet)

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Both staff 1 and 2 completed the Mandated Reporter.
2025-09-15 Renewal 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #2 included a college transcript with no identifying information on it. Therefore, the department could not verify that it belonged to Staff Person #2, who worked in the role of Assistant Group Supervisor.

Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The employee's last day of work was September 12th.
2024-09-18 Renewal 3270.124(b)(1) - Child's name, birth date Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(1)

Description: Child's name, birth date

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form of child #1 did not contain their date of birth.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name and birth date of the child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The date of birth was added to the emergency contact form.
2023-09-27 Renewal 3270.123(a)(2) - Date fee to be paid Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(2)

Description: Date fee to be paid

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2 had an agreement that lacked the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The day of payment has been added to the agreement.
2023-09-27 Renewal 3270.124(b)(1) - Child's name, birth date Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(1)

Description: Child's name, birth date

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 had an emergency contact form that lacked the child's birthdate.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name and birth date of the child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The child's birth date has been added to the emergency contact form.
2023-09-27 Renewal 3270.133(2) - Written instructions Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(2)

Description: Written instructions

Noncompliance Area: There was Epinephrine medication for child #3 and #4 that lacked the prescription to verify that the medication was prescribed for each child.

Correction Required: A staff person shall administer a prescription medication only if written instructions are provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine. Instructions for administration contained on a prescription label are acceptable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Epinephrine prescription has been received for both participants
2023-09-27 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 completed the following required pre-service training on 11-14-22 that was over 90 days after their date of hire: Pediatric first-aid/CPR training.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The pre-service Pediatridc first-aid/ cpr training was completed on 11/14/2022.
2022-09-23 Renewal 3270.133(6) - Written consent Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(6)

Description: Written consent

Noncompliance Area: There was Diazepam medication for child #1 that lacked written parental consent for administration of the medication.

Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will get parental consent form completed and returned immediately.
2022-09-23 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 had current pediatric first-aid and CPR training with a completion date of 5-8-21 that was after the November 2020 expiration of the prior training.

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will complete pediatric First Aid and CPR training every two years.

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