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3041 Route 940, Mount Pocono PA 18344 · License #CER-00249563 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.31(e)(4)(i) · 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. Until such time as the required pre- service trainings are completed, staff person #3 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #3, staff person #3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires staff to participate in pediatric first aid and CPR training prior to their current certification expiring. The following staff did not participate in pediatric first aid and CPR training prior to their certification expiring: Staff #1 (training expired 11/30/25), Staff #2 (training expired 11/30/25) and Staff #3 (training expired 11/30/25). Staff #1 and Staff #2 did not update this training until 12/6/25. Staff #1 and Staff #2 were observed working in child care at the time of this inspection.
Corrected Corrected by May 15, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.76 · 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.
An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. The plastic coating under the mulch was exposed in the out door play area posing as a tripping hazard.
Corrected by Jun 6, 2026
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.102(a)/3270.104(a) · 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. Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.
An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. The outdoor play area contained toys/equipment that were not in good repair. The steps by the double slide contained cracked plastic coating on step 3. The green and yellow picnic tables contained rust on the metal part under the seat (exposed at bench area) and missing plastic. The castle had a crack at the window by the orange slide. A broken step cover on the large climbers.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 13, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.102(c) · 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.
An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. The outdoor play are contains a large embedded piece of play equipment with slides, steps, and climbing pieces. This piece of equipment was not mounted on at least 9 inches of mulch as required by regulation. The mulch was measured at the following spots: - twisting slide with 5-6inches of mulch in the fall area, - Black and yellow climber with roughly 8 inches of mulch in the fall area, - steps with roughly 8 inches of mulch in the fall area, - side-by-side slides with 5-7 inches of mulch in the fall area.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 10, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.76/3270.77(a) · 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. Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 10/17/25. A physical site review was conducted. The exit doors in the classrooms were beginning to show rust. These doors/door frames contained peeling paint. Children were observed playing near these doors. Floors were observed with dirt and debris on them in all classrooms near the corners of where the floor meets the walls. The bathroom across from the director's office contained a hole in the wall near the toilet and near the vanity, peeling paint. The outdoor play area contained a wooden sandbox with peeling paint and a shed that had wooden rough sharp edges in areas accessible to children. Children were observed playing in the outdoor play space at the time of the inspection. All areas needing repair were identified and discussed with staff at the time of the inspection. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 11/5/25. An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility on 12/8/25. A physical site review was conducted. The outdoor play area contained a wooden sandbox with peeling paint and a shed that had wooden rough sharp edges in areas accessible to children.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 15, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · 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.
CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 10/17/25. A review of the facility's fire safety system testing log was conducted. Regulation requires the fire safety system to be tested at least every 30 days. The following test did not occur at least every 30 days: 10/15/24-11/20/24, 5/2/25, 6/6/25, 7/1/25 and 8/1/25. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 11/5/25. An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility on 12/8/25. A review of the facility's fire safety system testing log was conducted. Regulation requires the fire safety system to be tested at least every 30 days. The following test did not occur at least every 30 days: 11/8/25, 12/8/25.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 8, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · 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. TIERED LIS: 1. Staff #1 must be removed from a child care position with direct contact and routine interaction with children until all missing clearances are completed and on file at the facility. ((This portion of the plan requires an immediate date of correction.)) 2. The director will create a checklist/form to track clearances per the CPSL regarding hire and updates to ensure clearances are obtained and updated as appropriate. This checklist/form will be submitted to the Regional Office for review and, upon approval, will be immediately implemented and placed in each staff's file to track clearances. ((The operator shall provide a date for when this checklist/form will be completed and implemented.))
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 10/17/25. A review of staff files was conducted. The CPSL requires staff to update their clearances at least every 60 months. Staff #2 did not update their clearances at least every 60 months (state police previous 2/19/20, current 10/2/25; child abuse previous 3/4/25, current 6/8/25; FBI previous 2/23/20, current 9/30/25 and the NSOR previous 2/24/20, current 9/26/25).
Corrected Corrected by Oct 17, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 10/17/25. A physical site review was conducted. Outlet covers were missing in classroom electrical outlets. These outlets missing covers were identified and discussed with staff at the time of the inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 18, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(c) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 10/17/25. A review of the contents of facility first aid kits was conducted. The first aid it in the Infant/School Age classroom was missing tape and tweezers as required by regulation.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 18, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.76/3270.77(a) · 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. Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 10/17/25. A physical site review was conducted. The exit doors in the classrooms were beginning to show rust. These doors/door frames contained peeling paint. Children were observed playing near these doors. Floors were observed with dirt and debris on them in all classrooms near the corners of where the floor meets the walls. The bathroom across from the director's office contained a hole in the wall near the toilet and near the vanity, peeling paint. The outdoor play area contained a wooden sandbox with peeling paint and a shed that had wooden rough sharp edges in areas accessible to children. Children were observed playing in the outdoor play space at the time of the inspection. All areas needing repair were identified and discussed with staff at the time of the inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 1, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.102(a) · 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.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 10/17/25. A physical site review was conducted. In the outdoor play area, a little tikes table with a brown top and a green/blue top that contained broken parts. A toddler climber was also observed with cracked steps. These toys were identified and discussed with staff at the time of the inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 1, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 10/17/25. A review of children's files was conducted. The file of Child #1 was missing the enrolling parents work address as required by regulation.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 20, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 10/17/25. A review of children's files was conducted. The file of Child #1 was missing the health insurance policy number as required by regulation.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 20, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · 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.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 10/17/25. A review of the facility's fire safety system testing log was conducted. Regulation requires the fire safety system to be tested at least every 30 days. The following test did not occur at least every 30 days: 10/15/24-11/20/24, 5/2/25, 6/6/25, 7/1/25 and 8/1/25.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 20, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(c) · The operator may not allow an individual to enter the facility if the operator knows that the individual has been convicted or is awaiting trial on charges involving a crime of child abuse, child neglect, physical violence or moral corruptness.
Facility person #1 is awaiting trial for a crime of child abuse, child neglect, physical violence or moral corruptness.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 21, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(c) · The operator may not allow an individual to enter the facility if the operator knows that the individual has been convicted or is awaiting trial on charges involving a crime of child abuse, child neglect, physical violence or moral corruptness.
Staff #1 is an employee at the facility and is awaiting trial on charges involving a crime of child abuse and moral corruptness.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 22, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
20.71(b)(5) · A facility person who has been named as perpetrator in a founded/an indicated report of child abuse may not be present in the facility.
Staff #1 has been named as perpetrator in an indicated report of child abuse.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 25, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) · 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. 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.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Regulation requires staff to have a health assessment conducted prior to providing initial service in a child care setting. Staff #1 did not have a health assessment conducted until 9/18/24, which was after their initial date of providing child care services.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 22, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(2) · An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Regulation requires staff to have a tuberculosis screening conducted prior to providing initial service in a child care setting. Staff #1 did not have a tuberculosis screening conducted until 10/21/24, which was after their initial date of providing child care services.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 22, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 # 2, # 4, and # 5 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): health and safety topic training. Staff # 2 completed the 1-hour updated health and safety training on 1/29/23. Staff # 4 completed the health and safety training topics on 10/23/23. Staff # 5 completed the health and safety training topics on 10/10/23. Staff person # 4 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 # 4 completed the training on 11/8/23.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 16, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · 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. Facility Person # 3 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. The file of Staff # 3 indicated that this staff has lived in another state within the past 60 months. Per the CPSL, this staff is required to have the clearances of that state. These clearances were not applied for or obtained for the other state before Staff # 3 began working in a childcare role at the facility. Staff # 3 was also observed caring for children unsupervised.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 16, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.67(d) · Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. Non-closed garbage cans were found in the preschool, toddler and infant classrooms and bathrooms that contained used tissues and paper towels. These items are required to be thrown into a closed garbage can per regulation.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 16, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) · 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. 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.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Staff # 1, # 2, # 3 and # 4 did not have a health assessment on file prior to working in a child care role as required by regulation. Staff # 1 did not obtain a health assessment until 10/30/23. Staff # 2 did not obtain a health assessment until 9/1/23. Staff # 3 did not obtain a health assessment until 10/31/23. Staff # 4 did not obtain a health assessment until 10/27/23.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 16, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · 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.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of the facility's fire system testing log was conducted. Regulation requires the fire safety system to be tested at least every 30 days. The following tests were not conducted at least every 30 days: 2/15/23-3/24/23 4/19/23-5/30/23 6/9/23-7/20/23 8/1/23-9/13/23 9/13/23-10/17/23
Corrected Corrected by Nov 16, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: A Staff 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. Staff Person #-1-- may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
Staff #1 does not have a record of State police clearance/application and FBI clearance/application on fie at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 9, 2022
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.