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Ymca Of Greater Pgh/strawberry Patch Cdc

Oakmont, PA · Allegheny County
378 Delaware Ave, Oakmont, PA 15139
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License Number
CER-00252398
License Issued
Mar 13, 2026
Active Through
Mar 13, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 5

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When children enter a YMCA Before & After School program, another world of imagination and growth opens up. In addition to supplementing what they have learned in school, kids participate in interactive learning models that engage critical thinking skills, get assistance with their homework from trained YMCA staff and form long-lasting friendships that enhance their development, growth and self-confidence

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday
  • Open HoursMonday – Thursday: 5:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m Friday: 5:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m Saturday: 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m Sunday: 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-12-11 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: There was cracked plastic lid in the YT room .

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 bin was immediately removed from the classroom and the director put a piece of tape over the small crack on the bin.
2025-12-11 Renewal 3270.105 - High Chairs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.105

Description: High Chairs

Noncompliance Area: A highchair in the infant room was missing the safety straps.

Correction Required: High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The highchair strap was removed to be cleaned. Staff will clean straps when infants are not going to be using the highchair and immediately reattached after cleaning.
2025-12-11 Renewal 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4)

Description: Arrival/departure times

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 lacked the arrival and departure times on the agreement form.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director will have the parent complete the arrival and departure times on the agreement form at the next pick up time.
2025-12-11 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)

Description: Admission date

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 lacked the child's admission on the agreement form.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director will have the parent complete the child's admission date on the agreement form at the next pick up time.
2025-12-11 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: There were an Aveeno lotion and a hand sanitizer bottle on top of the cubbies in the preschool room label " Keep out of reach of children".

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The lotion and sanitizer were both immediately removed from on top of the cubbies and placed in a staff labeled bin, on a high book shelf, out of the reach of children.
2025-08-13 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: There was a clear cracked bin in the preschool room.

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 cracked bin was removed from the classroom and thrown in the trash. The bin was replaced for the magnet tiles.
2025-08-13 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.106(h) - Soiled bedding cleaned Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(h)

Description: Soiled bedding cleaned

Noncompliance Area: There were two cribs with dirty sheets, the sheets had stains .

Correction Required: Soiled bedding shall be cleaned before it is reused.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The crib sheets were removed and sent home to be washed. The director purchased additional crib sheets to have extras if soiled.
2025-08-13 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.161(d) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.161(d)

Description: Potentially hazardous food refrigerated

Noncompliance Area: There was a pink lunch box in a backpack that contained a bottle with milk and a cheese stick.

Correction Required: Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The lunch box was immediately removed from the bag and placed in the refrigerator.
2025-08-13 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.18(a) - On file at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.18(a)

Description: On file at facility

Noncompliance Area: The facility current liability of insurance is dated 8/13/25. The liability insurances was due on 6/27/25.

Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A phone call was made to the insurance company. They emailed the current certificate immediately. It was printed and posted.
2025-08-13 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: There was a sharp wired on the playground gate .

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 sharp wire was removed and thrown away by the director at the time of inspection.
2025-08-13 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: There was green peeling paint on the playground fence.

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.)
The peeling paint was fixed and repainted. Pictures of the correction were emailed to the licensing representative.
2025-08-13 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 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: According to the Fire Detection System Test Log, the tests were greater than 30 days apart from 4/24/25-5/26/25.

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.)
The next date was added to the calendar to make sure the next fire drill is no greater than 30 days apart. A reminder was set for the director.
2025-03-04 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: There was a cracked blue basket in the preschool room. There was a Lego bag with a broken handle in the OT room.

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 cracked blue bin and the lego bag with the broken handle were both thrown in the trash. The legos were put in a new sealed container.
2025-03-04 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 file for child# 1 lacked the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.

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.)
The file for child #1 was completed by the parent the following day. The address and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent were added successfully.
2025-03-04 Renewal 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The facility emergency plan lacked accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions was added to the facility emergency plan.
2025-03-04 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked documentation of the annual emergency drill.

Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff completed the annual emergency drill and the documentation was completed.
2025-03-04 Renewal 3270.63 - Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.63

Description: Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space

Noncompliance Area: There was an open gate making the next door building back yard with gardening tools accessible to children. There was an open gap between the natural barrier and the fence making the next-door building and back yard accessible to children.

Correction Required: If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A gated barrier was put in place of the open gap between the natural barrier and fence. It is no longer accessible to children. The tools were removed and the gate was closed. A caribener clip was added, so that the children cannot open the gate.
2025-03-04 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: According to the Fire Detection System Test Log, the tests were greater than 30 days apart from 10/30/24-11/30/24-12/30/25 and 1/30/25.

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.)
We tested the smoke detectors during our renewal inspection.
2024-10-30 Initial review 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: There was a cracked bin in the preschool room and a cracked bin lid in the old toddler room.

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 cracked bin in the preschool room was replaced and the cracked bin lid in the YT room was repair.
2024-10-30 Initial review 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: There were acorns on the floor in the toddler's playground.

Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The acorns were removed from the playground during the inspection.
2024-10-30 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: The facility policy to identify the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, and Child Maltreatment lacked the child maltreatment statement.

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.)
We will add the child maltreatment statement to the shaken baby syndrome policy.
2024-10-30 Initial review 3270.192(2)(iii)/3270.192(3) - Exp, educ., training at facility/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iii)/3270.192(3)

Description: Exp, educ., training at facility/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff # 1 lacked two reference letters, proof of education and experience, emergency plan training, Health assessment, TB test, Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR training and the Health and Safety training.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff record will be completed by November 8 with the health report test, proof of education, proof of experience, two reference letters, First Aid and CPR training, and the Health and Safety training.
2024-10-30 Initial review 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The facility emergency plan lacked accommodations for children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We added the accommodations for children with disabilities and chronic medical conditions during the inspection.
2024-10-30 Initial review 3270.66(a)/3270.66(d) - Locked or inaccessible/Toxic plants not permitted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)/3270.66(d)

Description: Locked or inaccessible/Toxic plants not permitted

Noncompliance Area: There were toxic plants accessible to children in the preschool playground: Rhododendrons plants, Dog wood plants, and Fire bush.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We removed the toxic plans from the playground.
2024-10-30 Initial review 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit in the preschool room, old toddler room. young toddler room and infant room lacked soap.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We put a soap in each first aid kit during the inspection.

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