Creative Learning Center
Creative Learning Center is a certified child care center in Stroudsburg, PA, with capacity for 161 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 22 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (6 of 22). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #7 of 9 centers in Stroudsburg and has more citations per inspection than 56% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. The CPLS and regulation require staff to update their clearances at least every 60-months. Staff #2 did not update their clearances at least every 60-months as required (child abuse previous 11/5/20, current 11/12/25 and NSOR previous 11/17/20, current 12/1/25).
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. At the time of this inspection, Classroom 102 contained 1 staff with 7 older toddlers. This number of children would have required at least another staff.
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-months. Staff #1 did not participate in an updated health assessment at least every 24-months (previous 11/1/23, current 12/29/25).
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. The CPSL and regulation requires staff to receive a completed NSOR clearance prior to working in a child care role. Staff #3 did not have a completed NSOR on file until 3/3/22 which was after the staffs date of hire and working in child care. The CPSL and regulation requires staff to update their clearances at least every 60 months. The following staff did not update their clearances at least every 60 months: Staff #15 (previous child abuse 7/2/15, current 9/29/20), Staff #16 (previous state police 8/25/15, current 12/7/20 and previous child abuse 8/13/15, current 12/16/20). The CPSL and regulation requires staff to update their mandated reporter training at least every 60 months. The following staff did not update their mandated reporter training at least every 60 months: Staff #2 (previous 7/13/16, current 7/22/21), Staff #4 (previous 4/8/15, current 4/13/20) and Staff #16 (previous 1/25/16, current 9/26/21).
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires staff to renew their certification in pediatric first aid/CPR on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Staff #14 did not renew this training prior to the current certification expiring (previous 9/21/21, current 10/19/23).
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Staff person #10 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: health and safety training topics. Staff #10 completed this training on 1/1/25.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires evaluations be conducted on staff at least every 12 months. The following staff had evaluations conducted on them during the month of January 2024 and the staff did not have an updated evaluation conducted until 2/25/25: Staff #1 through #9 and Staff #11 through #19.
Staff person #5 (see code sheet for date of hire) did not obtain an updated child abuse clearance prior to the previous one expiring. The child abuse clearances on file were dated 6/2/16 and 12/15/21. Staff persons #10 and #12 (see code sheet for date of hire) did not have documentation on file that they completed their state police and child abuse clearances prior to the previous clearances expiring. Staff person #10 had documentation that they completed their state police clearances on 6/19/17 and 6/27/22 and their child abuse clearances on 6/23/17 and 7/5/22. Staff person #12 had documentation that they completed their state police clearances on 6/20/18 and 6/21/23 and their child abuse clearances on 7/1/18 and 8/14/23.
Staff persons #3, #6, #14, #15, #16, #17, and #18 did not have documentation on file which showed that they completed updated annual emergency plan training.
Purell hand sanitizer, 45 SPF ultra sheer spray sunscreen, and three instant cold compress packs, all with labels stating, "keep out of the reach of children," were observed in a bag, that was on the floor, under a staff's desk in Room 102. Mr. Clean wet jean cleaner was hanging, about knee height, on the wall behind the door in Room 105 and was easily accessible to children.
Scissor and tweezers were missing from the first-aid kit in the Family Room.
The record for Child #3 indicates that the parent has chosen not to vaccinate their child, but the exemption provided is not in the form of a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian.
Oral pain relief medication tablets stating, "keep out of the reach of children," was found in a child's book bag, that was hung about hip height, accessible to children, across from the hallway sinks.
Staff persons #5, #7, and #11 did not complete their health assessment within 24 months of the previous one expiring. Staff person #5 had health assessments on file dated 11/4/21 and 12/6/23. Staff person #7 had health assessments on file dated 11/4/21 and 1/5/24. Staff person #11 had health assessments on file dated 5/18/20 and 8/31/22.
The fire detection system was not tested every 30 days as indicated by the following documented logs: 12/14/23 to 2/12/24.
The current fee agreement used by the operator, and viewed in the records for Children #1- #10, does not have a space for the operator to sign.
The work address for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4, child #5, child #6, child #7, child #8, child #9, and child #10 's enrolling parent and physician or source of medical care were not on file.
Inspection on3/8/23 revealed that facility has cleaning materials that are not labeled.
Record review on 3/2/22 revealed that staff number 1 Start date 8/30/21 did not apply for an NSOR clearance until 9/24/22 and received 10/4/22. Provide plan including ongoing compliance.
During inspection on 3/2/22 observed 9 toddlers within room 8, a childcare space with an allowable capacity of 8 children.
During inspection on 3/2/22 observed a window within room 2 a childcare space above the ground floor that was opened more then 6 inches.
During inspection on 3/2/22 record review revealed that staff 2,3,4,5,6,7, & 8 completed training prior to 9/30/2016
“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $51.00 | $32.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $51.00 | $32.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $51.00 | $32.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $20.00 | $20.00 |
The daily price the center lists in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search for families paying privately. The state notes that rates are subject to change and programs don’t have to share them, so confirm with the center. See what daycare costs in Pennsylvania.
About this center
Common questions
Has Creative Learning Center had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 5 violations since 2021 on the topics Daycare Record treats as core safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). The most recent, on Feb 26, 2026 (background checks): “A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. The CPLS and regulation require staff to update their clearances at least every 60-months. Staff #2 did not update their clearances…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Creative Learning Center?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Creative Learning Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Creative Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Jul 30, 2019. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating program for child care, from STAR 1 to STAR 4. It measures program quality, not inspection results, so read both.
How does Creative Learning Center compare with other daycares in Stroudsburg?
It is #7 of 9 centers in Stroudsburg by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 56% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Creative Learning Center last inspected?
Feb 26, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Creative Learning Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $51.00 for young toddler, $51.00 for older toddler, $51.00 for preschool, $20.00 for young school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Creative Learning Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Stroudsburg Wesleyan Church.
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Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.
To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.
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