Dekontee Christian Day Care
Dekontee Christian Day Care is a certified child care center in East Stroudsburg, PA, with capacity for 49 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 36 violations, 8 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (10 of 36). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #18 of 23 centers in East Stroudsburg and has more citations per inspection than 72% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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An unannounced visit occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff #2 and #4 did not renew their pediatric first aid/CPR training prior to their current certification expiring as required by regulation. Pediatric first aid/CPR training for these staff expired April 2026 and Staff #2 and #4 did not taking pediatric first aid/CPR training until 5/12/26. Staff indicated they worked in child care during the time of their expired certification.
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 requires staff to obtain an NSOR prior to working in a child care role at a facility. The following staff did not receive an NSOR clearance prior to working in a child care role at the facility: Staff # 5 (received 9/4/25) and Staff #7 (received 9/10/24). The CPSL requires staff to update their clearances at least every 60 months. the following staff did not update their NSOR clearance as required by the CPSL: Staff # 1, #2 and #6 (previous 9/3/20, no current) and Staff #3 (previous 9/2/20).
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review as conducted. Staff #8 identified a child sleeping in a pack and play as an infant. The infant was observed sleeping with a pacifier attachment.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. See the code sheet for the children's dates of birth. Based on the age of the following children, they were required to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months: Child #3 (previous 2/21/25, no update) and Child # 5 (previous 2/27/25, no update).
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. See the code sheet for the children's dates of birth. Based on the age of the following children, they were required to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months: Child #2 (previous health report 12/12/23, immunization record 11/4/24, no current health report or immunization record).
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires staff to update their health assessments at least every 24 months. Staff #4 did not participate in an updated health assessment at least every 24 months (previous 3/7/22, current 10/29/24).
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review as conducted. Staff #8 indicated the facility did not have written statements from the parents giving the formula/feeding schedules for the infants in care.
An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. A bottle of Purell hand sanitizer was found accessible to children, on a half wall near the entrance door with an expiration date of 5/2023 and the bottle indicated to 'keep out of reach of children'. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 8/23/24. A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 9/27/24. In the large right room, children's bags, hanging in their cubbies, were found containing sunscreen, bug spray and deodorant. These items indicated to 'keep out of reach of children". Children were observed to be receiving care in this classroom at the time of the inspection.
An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. A cot in the bathroom was found broken. The side pole and leg to this cot were not attached. This broken cot was identified and discussed with staff at the inspection. An acceptable plan of correction was received 8/23/24. A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 9/27/24. In the outdoor play area, an adult size desk was found. This desk contained peeling paint and was rusty.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 9/27/24. A review of child files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of birth. Regulation requires children toddler and preschool age to provide a health report at least every 12 months. Child #4 is a preschool age child, and the file has not received an updated health report since 9/6/22.
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A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 9/27/24. A paperwork review was conducted. Regulation requires the facility's fire safety system to be tested at least every 30 days. The following drill lapsed occurring at least every 30 days: 8/2/24-9/3/24.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 9/27/24. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires staff to participate in pediatric first aid/CPR training prior to their current certification expiring. the following staff did not participate in pediatric first aid/CPR training prior to their current certification expiring: Staff #1 (previous 4/5/21, current 5/22/23) and Staff #2 (previous 4/5/21, current 5/22/23).
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 9/27/24. A review of children's files was conducted. Regulation requires the fee to be charged listed in the child's file. Child #5 did not have listed in the file, their fee to be charged.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 9/27/24. A review of children's files occurred. Regulation requires the child's arrival and departure times to be listed in the file. Child #5 did not have listed their arrival or departure times in the file.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 9/27/24. A review of children's files was conducted. Regulation requires emergency medical care consent to be obtained on enrolled children. Child #5 did not have consent for emergency medical care in their file.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 9/27/24. A review of child files was conducted. Regulation requires enrolled children to have in their file consent for first aid. Child #5 did not have consent for first aid in their file.
On 8/9/24, an unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Staff #2 was hired incorrectly per the CPSL using a volunteer state police clearance (dated 12/6/23) and a volunteer child abuse clearance (dated 6/12/23). Staff #2 was working in child care at the time of this inspection.
On 8/9/24, an unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. At arrival at 11:20am, Staff #1 was observed alone in the facility with 19 children ages preschool to school age. Staff #1 was observed alone with these children for roughly 10 minutes until Staff #2 arrived at the facility at 11:30am.
On 8/9/24, an unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. At arrival at 11:20am, Staff #1 was observed alone in the facility with 19 children ages preschool to school age. Staff #1 was observed alone with these children for roughly 10 minutes until Staff #2 arrived at the facility at 11:30am.
An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. At arrival, Staff #1 was observed alone with 19 children ages preschool to school age. Staff #1 was observed alone with these children for roughly 10 minutes until Staff #2 arrived at the facility.
An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. Outlet covers were observed missing at the following locations: orange wall near cubbies (2) and yellow wall near bathroom (2). Children 5 years of age or younger were observed receiving care in this space.
An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. A bottle of Purell hand sanitizer was found accessible to children, on a half wall near the entrance door with an expiration date of 5/2023 and the bottle indicated to 'keep out of reach of children'.
An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. On the yellow wall, opposite to the entrance door, a patch of yellow paint was peeling along with the pink paint underneath. This area was identified and discussed with staff at the inspection. The door hinge to the bathroom was no longer secured to the door and was hanging from the top of the door frame.
An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. A cot in the bathroom was found broken. The side pole and leg to this cot were not attached. This broken cot was identified and discussed with staff at the inspection.
A renewal inspection was conducted 9/26/23. At that time, two unlidded trash cans were observed in the main room that contained used tissues.
A renewal inspection was conducted 9/26/23. At that time, three of the gates around the playground fence were observed to be broken.
A renewal inspection was conducted 9/26/23. At that time, the thermometer in the refrigerator was broken.
A renewal inspection was conducted 9/26/23. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The most recent health report on file for Child #2, a preschool child, was dated 4/2022.
A renewal inspection was conducted 9/26/23. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The immunization record for Child #1 and Child #3 did not include administration of the flu vaccine or a letter of exemption.
A renewal inspection was conducted 9/26/23. At that time, a discarded dirty diaper was observed in an unlidded trash can next to the sink in the main room.
A renewal inspection was conducted 9/26/23. At that time, the thirty day testing log was reviewed. The fire detection system was tested 1/17/23, 2/21/23, 3/22/23, 4/24/23, 5/24/23, 6/26/23, 7/26/23, 826/23, and 9/25/23, showing that the system has not been tested every thirty days. In addition, the smoke detector was chirping at the onset of the inspection.
A renewal inspection was conducted 9/26/23. At that time, the emergency contact information for the children was not present in the child care spaces where they were receiving care.
A renewal inspection was conducted 9/26/23. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact information for Child #2 did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
On 6/30/2023, Staff #1 admitted that she lightly tapped the forehead of Child #1 with a small object on 6/16/2023 while asking him what he was doing after Child #1 had taken a sippy cup from another child.
Staff number 1 does not have a record of NSOR and State Police clearance.
Child number 1 does not have a record of growth and development assessment within the last 6 months.
“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.
Complaint investigations and reported incidents
Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $56.00 | $50.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $56.00 | $50.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $54.00 | $47.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $50.00 | $43.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $52.00 | $46.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $40.00 | $31.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $40.00 | $31.00 |
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 Dekontee Christian Day Care had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 8 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 Sep 25, 2025 (background checks): “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 requires staff to obtain an NSOR prior to working in a child care role at a…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Dekontee Christian Day Care?
Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Dekontee Christian Day Care’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Apr 9, 2026. 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 Dekontee Christian Day Care compare with other daycares in East Stroudsburg?
It is tied for #18 of 23 centers in East Stroudsburg by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 72% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Dekontee Christian Day Care last inspected?
Jul 7, 2026 (unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Dekontee Christian Day Care cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $56.00 for newborn, $56.00 for infant, $54.00 for young toddler, $50.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Dekontee Christian Day Care?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Marion Blount.
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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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