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Ymca Of Greater Pittsburgh/Hartwood Elementary

Pittsburgh, PA · Allegheny County
3730 Saxonburg Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15238
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Quick Facts

Capacity
999 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (412) 573-4166
3730 Saxonburg Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00252277
License Issued
Apr 1, 2026
Active Through
Apr 1, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 5

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Ymca Of Greater Pittsburgh/Hartwood Elementary is a Child Care Center in Pittsburgh PA, with a maximum capacity of 999 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Thursday7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Friday7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-01-28 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #1 lacked an acceptable PA State Police Clearance. The PA State Police Clearance presented to certification representative for review on 1.28.26 had been altered to exclude the complete date of birth for Staff Person #1. An acceptable PA State Police Clearance was not on file until 1.30.26.

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.)
Staff Person #1 obtained a new PA state Police Clearance with a complete information that is required.
2026-01-09 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: One cracked bin with a potential pinch point was observed at the art table being used by children in care.

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 broken container has been removed from the program.
2026-01-09 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: The Policy on the Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma was not available for review at the time of the inspection.

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.)
Prevention of Shaken Baby syndrome policy is now onsite at Hartwood located in our operations binder.
2026-01-09 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: The updates to the Emergency Contact Form and Financial Agreements for Child #2 exceeded 6 months between 2.20.25 and 9.22.25.

Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency contact form and the Agreement form will be signed by the end of February.
2026-01-09 Renewal 3270.241(b)(10) - Child health. Sections 3270.131-3270.134(a) and 3270.136-3270.138. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.241(b)(10)

Description: Child health. Sections 3270.131-3270.134(a) and 3270.136-3270.138.

Noncompliance Area: The initial health report on file Child #1, a young school ager, was completed when the child turned 4 years of age. This health report is not an acceptable equivalent for the school district.

Correction Required: An equivalent health report completed by a school is acceptable as documentation of child health for a school-age child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The child's file will be updated to include a heath report.
2026-01-09 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 #1 lacked verification that they had graduated high school. Without the verification the Staff Person does not meet the education qualification for an AGS, as identified by the Legal Entity.

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.)
A diiploma willl be placed in the file by January 31, 2026
2025-01-14 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 for Child #3 lacked a 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 birthdate was added to the emergency contact information for the child.
2025-01-14 Renewal 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: The updates to the emergency contact form and financial agreement on file for Child #1 exceeded 6 months between updates on 2.21.24 and 12.16.24.

Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent signatures were obtained on the emergency contact information and agreement.
2025-01-14 Renewal 3270.131(a) - Health information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)

Description: Health information

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2 lacked an initial health report and the child has exceeded 60 days since their first day of attendance at the facility (refer to LIS Code Sheet).

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff requested an updated health report from the parent for child #2.
2024-01-09 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid and cpr. Current first aid and cpr is now on file.

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.)
From now on, first aid and cpr will be completely timely for staff.
2023-05-09 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information in the file for child #1 and #3 did not include a work phone number for the child's mother.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Work phone numbers were provided for both children's emergency contact forms and initialed by a parent.
2023-05-09 Renewal 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: The last update in writing by a parent on the emergency contact information and agreement form in the file for child #1 was 8/5/22. The parent signed the forms, but did not date them, so timeliness could not be assessed.

Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent dated and initialed on the emergency contact information.
2023-05-09 Renewal 3270.131(a) - Health information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)

Description: Health information

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2, enrolled11/14/22, did not include a health report. There was a copy of the state child health report form in the file, but the form did not include any physician's information, including a date and signature.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent has provided health report for child that is filled out completely and signed and dated by physician.
2023-05-09 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: The last two fire safety trainings in the file for staff person #1 were dated 8/24/21 and 9/8/22.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The training was completed September 8th.
2022-08-03 Initial review 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: Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: FA/CPR.

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. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 was removed from care.

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