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Poconoski Child Care
2591 MILFORD RD, East Stroudsburg PA 18301 · License #CER-00256156 · Child Care Center
Contact
- Phone
- (570) 223-5002
- Website
- www.poconoski.org
- Address
- 2591 MILFORD RD, East Stroudsburg PA 18301 · Directions
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 1-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 25 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires staff to participate in an updated health assessment at least every 24 moths. The following did not participate in a health assessment at least every 24 months: Staff #1 (previous 12/11/23, current 1/15/26) and Staff #2 (previous 8/24/23, current 9/2/25).
Corrected by May 12, 2026
- Violation
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires staff to participate in annual fire safety training. Staff #1 (previous 1/19/24, current 4/6/25) and #2 (previous 1/16/24, current 3/31/25) did not participate in annual fire safety training.
Corrected by Jul 10, 2025
- Violation
3270.75(a) · A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. A first-aid kit is required in all child care spaces per regulation. A first-aid kit was not found in the small front right room. Children were observed receiving care in this room during the inspection.
Corrected by Jul 10, 2025
- Violation
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. The following first aid kits were missing items as required by regulation: - Main room first aid kit was missing tweezers and tape - Left side room was missing tape.
Corrected by Jul 10, 2025
- Violation
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review as conducted. The outdoor play area contained playhouses. The playhouse furthest from the deck had a hole at the bottom under the sink/grill. The playhouse closest to the deck (office window) was cracked at the window frame. These areas were discussed with the director at the time of the inspection.
Corrected by Jul 10, 2025
- Violation
3270.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. Regulation requires a written daily activity schedule to be posted in child care spaces. The right small room did not have an activity schedule posted and children were observed receiving care in this room during this inspection.
Corrected by Jul 10, 2025
- Violation
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. Regulation requires an emergency medical transportation plan for children to be posted in child care spaces. The small right room did not contain a posted emergency medical transportation plan and children were observed receiving care in this room during this inspection.
Corrected by Jul 10, 2025
- Violation
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. The kitchen area was not restricted from entering and inside the kitchen drawer accessible to children were carving knives.
Corrected by May 13, 2024
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10).
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff person #3, #4 and #5 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid/CPR. Staff #3, #4 and #5 completed the training on 1/17/24. Staff person #3 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). Staff #3 completed the 10-hour revised training on 1/28/24.
Corrected by May 13, 2024
- Violation
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff #5 was not hired correctly as per the CPSL. Staff #5 did receive their state police clearance until 4/22/24. At the time of this inspection, Staff #5 did not have an NSOR clearance in the file. Staff # 5 was working at the time of this inspection.
Corrected by May 13, 2024
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services).
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff #1 and #2 have not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 5/20/15. Staff #1 and #2 completed mandated reporter training on 6/12/20.
Corrected by May 13, 2024
- Violation
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. Child #4 is preschool age child and requires an updated health report every 12 months. Child #4 has not had an updated health report conducted since 2/27/23.
Corrected by Jun 3, 2024
- Violation
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire of staff. Staff #1 did not update their health assessment as required by regulation. The previous health assessment for Staff #1 was dated 6/10/20 and the most recent health assessment was dated for 4/11/23. Staff #3 did not receive a health assessment or TB conducted prior to providing child care. The health assessment and TB for Staff #3 was dated for 9/27/23.
Corrected by May 13, 2024
- Violation
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. The file of Staff #3 was missing one letter of written reference.
Corrected by May 27, 2024
- Violation
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires the staff to conduct fire drills once at least every 60 days. The following drills did not occur at least once every 60 days: 8/4/23 - 10/4/23 10/4/23 - 12/4/23 2/2/24 - 4/3/24.
Corrected by May 13, 2024
- Violation
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of the facility's fire safety system testing log was conducted. Regulation requires the fire safety system to be tested at least once every 30 days. The following tests did not occur at least every 30 days: 8/4/23 - 9/5/23 10/4/23 - 11/4/23 12/4/23 - 1/4/24 2/3/24 - 4/3/24.
Corrected by May 13, 2024
- Violation
During inspection on 5/15/23 record review and interview revealed that staff number 1 does not have a record of a FBI and NSOR clearance as required per CPSL guidelines.
Corrected by May 15, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
Inspection on 5/24/22 revealed that staff number 1, start date 2/15/22 has not completed professional development in the topics of pediatrics first aid and pediatrics CPR.
Corrected by May 31, 2022
- Violation
Inspection on 5/24/22 revealed that staff number 1 start date 2/15/22 applied for NSOR clearance 2/21/22.
Corrected by May 31, 2022
- Violation
During inspection on 5/24/22 observed that the program activities of overcapacity was not posted on daily schedules.
Corrected by May 25, 2022
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The May 12, 2026 inspection noted: “A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires staff to participate in an updated health assessme…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The May 22, 2025 inspection noted: “A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires staff to participate in annual fire safety training.…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The May 13, 2024 inspection noted: “A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. The kitchen area was not restricted from entering and inside the kitche…” — what has changed since then?
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