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Ymca Of Greater Pittsburgh/Sampson Family Y Lodge

Pittsburgh, PA · Allegheny County
2230 Golden Mile Hwy, Pittsburgh, PA 15239
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Quick Facts

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

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Contact Information

📞 (724) 519-5442
2230 Golden Mile Hwy
Pittsburgh, PA 15239
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00249030
License Issued
Jan 7, 2026
Active Through
Jan 7, 2027
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/Sampson Family Y Lodge is a Child Care Center in Pittsburgh PA, with a maximum capacity of 32 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-10-21 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: 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 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 blue basket was thrown away immediately and replaced. The mat holes were covered with tape.
2025-10-21 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact forms were not present in Room 2 (classroom) while children were observed in care.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A second binder will be created, so there will be an emergency contact binder located in both rooms.
2025-10-21 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 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 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.)
This has already been corrected.
2025-10-21 Renewal 3270.133(3) - Name on bottle Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(3)

Description: Name on bottle

Noncompliance Area: 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 Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The first aid kit in Room 2 was for staff and not children. The word "staff" will be written on the outside of the actual kit. The medication was thrown away.
2025-10-21 Renewal 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(e)

Description: Letter to parents

Noncompliance Area: 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 Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
On the actual email sent to the parents, it was stated correctly as "Lillio", but it was not changed in the Emergency Plan binder. We will physically change the paper in the EP binder, changing "Remind" to "Lillio".
2025-10-21 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: 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 Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety 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. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The employee has completed the fire safety training and is now complaint.
2025-10-21 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: 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 Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Upon inspection the mandated reporter training was already completed but in fact late. The employee was not in care as it was the weekend and did not return until it was completed and received to be compliant.
2025-10-21 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: 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 Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child abuse clearance upon inspection was already completed but in fact late. Employee was removed from care for the two days until the clearance was received.
2025-10-21 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: 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 Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The cover of the floor vent in Room 1 will be attached to the ground. The thistle plants will be pulled and removed. Covers will be purchased to cover the two bolts protruding from the bottom of the toilet in the restroom of Room 2.
2025-10-21 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: 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 Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Maintenance will sand down and repaint all areas where the peeling is occuring.
2025-10-21 Renewal 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(g)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: Urine build up was observed around the base of the toilet on both sides in the restroom connected to Room 1 (nap room).

Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
This was corrected immediately. The teacher cleaned up the urine from around the toilet in the restroom on the Room 1 side.
2025-10-21 Renewal 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: Tests of the facility's smoke detectors were conducted more than 30 days apart; 9/04/25 and 10/06/25 (32 days).

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
This was corrected already as the smoke detector test was already completed.
2024-12-05 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: 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 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 bins were immediately thrown away into the garbage can.
2024-12-05 Renewal 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: 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 Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The flat screen tv was anchored. The broken picnic table was thrown away.
2024-12-05 Renewal 3270.108(c) - No styrofoam Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.108(c)

Description: No styrofoam

Noncompliance Area: 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 Required: Styrofoam cups and plates may not be used.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The styrofoams were removed from the Lodge.

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