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Ivelisse Children Learning and Daycare

213 Skyline Dr, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 · Monroe County
4 core-safety citations in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

Ivelisse Children Learning and Daycare is a certified child care center in East Stroudsburg, PA, with capacity for 96 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 44 violations, 10 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (14 of 44). 15 citations came in the last 12 months, including 4 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #23 of 23 centers in East Stroudsburg and has more citations per inspection than 90% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 90% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. Among the most cited
#23 of 23 centers in East Stroudsburg
10 Core-safety citations
34 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
44 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 15 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 24, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Aug 24, 2026 · Inspection · citation found May 19, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Aug 14, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jun 9, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Mar 3, 2025 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 14
Health & medication 8
Training & qualifications 6
Supervision 3
Background checks 3
Records & paperwork 3
Staff ratios 2
Emergency preparedness 2
Sleep safety 2
Food & feeding 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Aug 24, 2026 Inspection Supervision
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility. See the code sheet for the staff's date of hire. Staff person #6 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #6 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: pediatric first aid and CPR.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Sep 16, 2026): “Staff #6 will be supervised by an appropriately qualified staff until they are able to participate in pediatric first aid and CPR.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Core safety Aug 24, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff #6 was hired correctly as a provisional hire, however, during the inspection was observed taking children to the bathroom. During these trips, Staff #6 was not supervised by a permanent employee.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Sep 16, 2026): “Staff #6 will be supervised by a permanent employee until the missing clearance is obtained (FBI). All clearances will remain on file at all times.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Core safety Aug 24, 2026 Inspection Staff ratios
Similar Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.51
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. Staff #1 and Staff #6 were in a classroom with 16-preschool children. Staff #6 walked out of the classroom one time to clean the bathroom leaving Staff #1 with the total group of children. Staff #6 walked out of the classroom another time to take a child to the bathroom and left Staff #1 with 15-preschool children.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Sep 16, 2026): “1. The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. (8/27/26) 2. The legal entity will arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of three hours of in-person, PQAS-approved training, regarding supervision and appropriate ratios of children. The legal entity will receive DHS…”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Aug 24, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Staff #3 did not review the facility's emergency plan on an annual basis as required by regulation (previous review 7/21/25, current review 8/27/26). Staff #5 did not review the facility's emergency plan on an annual basis as required by regulation (previous review 6/24/25, no current review).
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Sep 16, 2026): “Staff #5 will review the facility's emergency plan and documentation of this review will remain on file.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Aug 24, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. In the small rear room, two unsteady bookshelves were found. Children were observed receiving care in this space with access to the unsteady bookshelves. This equipment was addressed with the legal entity at the time of the inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Sep 16, 2026): “The bookshelves will be repaired. If the shelves are unable to repaired, they will be removed from the classroom.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Aug 24, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean, good repair, proper size 55 Pa. Code §3270.104(a)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. Pads found at the diaper changing stations were observed torn, exposing the foam inside. These changing pads are unable to be properly cleaned after diaper changes.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Sep 16, 2026): “The diaper changing pads will be repaired, if possible, or replaced if unable to be properly repaired.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Aug 24, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
2 feet apart 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(f)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. Children were observed napping in the middle large room and the mats of the children did not contain at least 2 feet of space on three sides as required by regulation.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Sep 16, 2026): “The director will discuss with staff the need for 2 feet of space on three sides of request equipment when in use. The director/person in charge will ensure at nap time that staff arrange for children's rest equipment to have at least 2 feet of space on three sides of the request equipment.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Aug 24, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene 55 Pa. Code §3270.134(a)/3270.152
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. Staff and children are required to wash and prior to meals and snacks per regulation. During this inspection, staff and kids did not wash hands prior to meals and snacks.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Sep 16, 2026): “1. A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child. (8/28/26) 2. The legal entity/director shall establish a…”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Aug 24, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Staff #4 did not participate in an updated health assessment every 24 months as required by regulation (previous health assessment 4/4/24, current health assessment 6/23/26). Staff #6 was observed working in a child care role at the facility and the file for Staff #6 was missing a health assessment and tuberculosis screening.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Sep 16, 2026): “Staff #6 will schedule and participate in a health assessment and tuberculosis screening. A copy of these documents will be placed in the staff's file for review at any time.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Aug 24, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. Regulation requires an emergency drill to be conducted at least annually. The last documented emergency drill conducted by the facility was listed as 4/6/25. At the time of this inspection, the facility has not yet conducted another emergency drill.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Sep 16, 2026): “Staff will conduct an emergency drill and document the drill and outcome.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Aug 24, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
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 and Staff #4 have been employed by the facility for more than a year, and this staff did not participate in annual fire safety training. Staff #1 participated in fire safety training on 5/16/26. Staff #4 participated in fire safety training on 5/16/26.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Sep 16, 2026): “In the future, the director will ensure all staff participate in annual fire safety training. Documentation of annual fire safety training will remain on file for review at any time.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Aug 24, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. The following staff have been employed at the facility for more than a year, and the files did not contain an annual staff evaluation conducted on them as required by regulation: Staff #1, Staff #2, #3, #4 and #5.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Sep 16, 2026): “Evaluations will be conducted on the listed staff. Copies of the evaluations will be placed in the staff file for review at any time.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Core safety May 19, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
An unannounced 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 have a completed NSOR on file prior to working in a child care role at the facility. Staff # 3 did not receive an NSOR until 5/20/26 which was after the staff's date of hire. Regulation requires staff to have on file prior to working in child care a fully completed signed and dated disclosure statement. Staff #3 and #4 did not complete a disclosure statement until 5/12/26 which was after both staff's date of hire.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 22, 2026): “must have fully completed and verified clearances on file before start working.”
Citation May 19, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
An unannounced 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 on file prior to working in a child care role at the facility a health assessment and tuberculosis screening results. The following staff were observed in a child care role at the facility. Staff #3 did not have on file a health assessment. Staff #4 did not have on file the results of a tuberculosis screening.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 2, 2026): “Obtain the required physical examination and tuberculosis screening for them”
Citation May 19, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires staff to participate in pediatric first aid/CPR prior to their current certification expiring. The following staff did not participate in pediatric first aid/CPR prior to their current certification expiring: Staff #1 and #2. The current certification for these staff expired February 2026 and these staff did not take training again until 3/10/26.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 22, 2026): “must ensure all staff complete their Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR renewals prior to the expiration date of their previous certifications”
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Follow-up Aug 14, 2025 Inspection Supervision
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility on 6/9/25. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Staff person #5 has not completed the following required pre-service training, is within 90 days of their date of hire date but was observed working unsupervised: pediatric first aid/CPR and health and safety training. An acceptable plan of correction was received 7/16/25. A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 8/14/25. Staff #1 and #7 were working together at the time of this inspection. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Staff person #7 has not completed the following required pre-service training, is within 90 days of their date of hire date but was observed working unsupervised: pediatric first aid/CPR. Staff #1 had pediatric first aid training that expired on 5/3/25. Per regulation, these staff were not supervised by an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 12, 2025): “Staff will be supervised until they take pediatric first aid and CPR training.”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Follow-up Aug 14, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility on 6/9/25. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Staff #5 was not hired correctly as a provisional hire per the CPSL. Staff #5 was observed working unsupervised with children and the file did not contain the NSOR clearance or documentation of applying for the state police clearance as required by the CPSL to be hired as a provisional hire. As a provisional hire, Staff #5 was also required to be supervised, but Staff #5 was working unsupervised with children at the time of this inspection. An acceptable plan of correction was received 7/16/25. A renewal inspection occurred on 8/14/25. A directed plan was given to the facility, and an acceptable plan of correction was given that the facility would arrange for the legal entity, director and anyone responsible for maintaining staff files did not participate in Existing Provider Training. As of the inspection on 8/14/25, this training has not been taken.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 12, 2025): “1. Staff will not work in a child care position at the facility until the CPSL paperwork is received. 8/14/25 2. We (director and legal entity are scheduled to take the provider training in November. The August class was full when I called to confirm. 11/12/25”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Follow-up Aug 14, 2025 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)
CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility 6/9/25. A physical site review was conducted. In the 3rd large room from the entrance, a preschool age girl was observed unsupervised. It is unknown how long this girl had been in this room. At this same time, Staff #6 appeared to be looking for a missing child. Certification Representative asked Staff #6 if they were missing a child and Staff #6 admitted they were. This child was reunited with their group in the 3rd large room from the entrance with Staff #5. On a second occasion, Certification Representative was walking through the facility with the director and at that time, another preschool age child was found alone and unsupervised in the same section of the building. It is also unknown how long this child had been gone from Staff #5, as Staff #5 did not appear to be looking for the missing child. The director reunited this child with Staff #5, who appeared unaware that the child was missing. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 7/16/25. A renewal inspection occurred on 8/14/25. A directed plan was given to the facility, and an acceptable plan of correction was given that the facility…
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 12, 2025): “1. Children will be supervised at all times.8/14/25 2. We just received a date for this training. We were waiting on getting this. All staff will attend the training scheduled. 9/27/25”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Follow-up Aug 14, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility on 6/9/25. A physical site review was conducted. In the large main space, a bottle of A&D ointment was found in a child's cubby that was accessible to children, but the bottle indicated the need to be inaccessible to children. Children were observed receiving care in this area at the time of the inspection. In both rear bathrooms of the building, the cabinets were unlocked and contained Lysol and soaps. These bathrooms were observed being used by children at the time of the inspection. These items indicated the need to be inaccessible to children. The gate to the kitchen was left open and accessible to children were several disinfectants, paint, and cleaners. These items indicated the need to be inaccessible to children. Children were observed receiving are in the room directly attached to the kitchen's open gate. A door labeled 'Employees Only' was left unlocked. In this room the following toxic items were found: cleaner, bleach, floor stripper, laundry detergent and a mop bucket with dirty water and cleaner (water was gray and smelled of cleaner). Children were observed passing by this unlocked door that…
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 12, 2025): “We reviewed the issue with the kitchen and laundry room doors. All staff will look at these 2 doors and make sure they are closed and locked when a staff person in not in there. Director will also do a couple of passes to make sure the doors are locked. Diaper creams were moved so children could…”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Citation Aug 14, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 8/14/25. A physical site review was conducted. A hand washing sign was missing at the sink in the large main room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 12, 2025): “We placed the sign back on the wall that day, it had been taken down due to the walls being painted over the weekend.”
Citation Aug 14, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Small Toys and Objects 55 Pa. Code §3270.103
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 8/14/25. A physical site review was conducted. In the large main room, in the diaper changing table drawers, plastic bags and wipes in plastic bags were found. Also in the children's cubbies, wipes in plastic bags were observed along with diapers in plastic bags. Toddlers were observed receiving care during this inspection. The wipes indicated the need to be kept out of reach of children due to plastic container.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 12, 2025): “We reviewed the procedures for the kids' diapers and creams and where to store them. We also reviewed the hazards of having plastic bags where the kids could get them during our staff meeting and staff were told plastic bags can not be in areas children could get to them.”
Citation Aug 14, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean, good repair, proper size 55 Pa. Code §3270.104(a)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 8/14/25. A physical site review was conducted. In the left side room, a changing table was observed with a lower broken drawer.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 12, 2025): “We replaced the changing table. Spoke to the staff in the room about letting the Director know when a piece of furniture is broken so it can be replaced.”
Citation Aug 14, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Disposable diapers 55 Pa. Code §3270.135(a)(3)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 8/14/25. A physical site review was conducted. In the large main room, a plastic bag was observed hanging from the diaper changing table. Inside the plastic bag was a used diaper and wipes. This bag with dirty diaper and wipes as not immediately discarded and was accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 12, 2025): “During our staff meeting, we discussed the importance of throwing out diapers right away into the garbage.”
Citation Aug 14, 2025 Inspection Food & feeding
Written statement 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(1)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 8/14/25. A review of children's files was conducted. Staff were asked to provide for review the written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for infants. Staff indicated the facility does not have written documentation that give the infant's formula and feeding schedules.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 12, 2025): “We added an additional form to our packet specifically for infants in regard to their feeding schedule instead of verbally asking parents when their last feeding was.”
Citation Aug 14, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 8/14/25. 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 tests lapsed occurring at least every 30 days: 4/4/25, 5/5/25, 6/5/25, 7/3/25 and 8/9/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 12, 2025): “The date on our form was for 8/04 and not 8/09...we did miss the 30 days by 1 day. The 3rd fell on a Sunday so we did a test on Monday instead. Will test every 30 days.”
Follow-up Aug 14, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE. An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility on 6/9/25. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires staff to participate in pediatric first aid/CPR prior to their current certification expiring. This training for Staff #1 expired 5/3/25 and Staff #1 did not have documentation of current pediatric first aid/CPR training at the time of the inspection. An acceptable plan of correction was received 7/16/25. A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 8/14/25. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires staff to participate in pediatric first aid/CPR prior to their current certification expiring. This training for Staff #1 expired 5/3/25 and Staff #1 still did not have documentation of current pediatric first aid/CPR training at the time of the inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 12, 2025): “We have rescheduled the CPR training for Sept 5 with a verified PQAS trainer and staff will be supervised until the training is done.”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Follow-up Aug 14, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii)
CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility on 6/9/25. A review of staff files was conducted. The file of Staff #2 contained education from Brazil. Staff #2 was unable to be appropriately qualified to work in a child care position as the education from Brazil was not sent for equivalency. An acceptable plan of correction was received 7/16/25. A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 8/14/25. A review of staff files was conducted. The file of Staff #2 contained education from Brazil. Staff #2 was unable to be appropriately qualified to work in a child care position as the education from Brazil was still not sent for equivalency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 12, 2025): “We got the info to what needs to be done for the diploma equivalency and not just the translation and will send for equivalency.”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Citation Aug 14, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 8/14/25. A review of children's files was conducted. The file of Child #3 was missing consent for emergency medical care as required by regulation prior to admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 12, 2025): “The Spanish speaking family had put down yes instead of their initials... we had them initial them that day.”
Citation Aug 14, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 8/14/25. A review of children's files was conducted. The file of Child #3 did not contain parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff as required by regulation prior to admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 12, 2025): “The Spanish speaking family had put down yes instead of their initials... we had them sign them that day for first aid consent.”
Core safety Jun 9, 2025 Inspection Supervision
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Staff person #5 has not completed the following required pre-service training, is within 90 days of their date of hire date, but was observed working unsupervised: pediatric first aid/CPR and health and safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Aug 14, 2025): “Staff was temporarily put on leave until missing paperwork is brought in. 8/14/25 - staff still on leave”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Core safety Jun 9, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Staff #5 was not hired correctly as a provisional hire per the CPSL. Staff #5 was observed working unsupervised with children and the file did not contain the NSOR clearance or documentation of applying for the state police clearance as required by the CPSL to be hired as a provisional hire. As a provisional hire, Staff #5 was also required to be supervised, but Staff #5 was working unsupervised with children at the time of this inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Aug 14, 2025): “1. Staff was put on temp. leave until all missing paperwork is handed in. 6/9/25 2. Will call and schedule to participate in Existing Provider training on 8/6/25.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Core safety Jun 9, 2025 Inspection Staff ratios
Mixed Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.52
An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. Staff #3 and Staff #6 were observed working in the large main area with 3 older toddlers, 8 preschoolers and 1 school age child. Staff #3 was observed leaving the room on two occasions with 1 child leaving Staff #6 with 2 older toddlers, 8 preschoolers and 1 school age child. This number of children would have required at least 2 staff to be present to meet staff:child ratio when Staff #3 left the room on both occasions. This number of children would require at least 2 staff to be present to meet staff:child ratios at all times.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2025): “1. Review ratios and supervision with staff especially with mixed age groups immediately. Staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. 6/9/25 2. Will create a policy, submit to the office for review. When approved, will have a staff development day August 22 and will review this policy with…”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Core safety Jun 9, 2025 Inspection Sleep safety
Clean, age appropriate/Infant sleep position 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)/3270.119
An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. In the small left room of the large main space (infant/toddler room), an infant was observed sleeping in an infant seat and with a pacifier attachment. This infant was not sleeping in appropriate rest equipment or on their back as required per the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2025): “Director reviewed with infant room staff that pacifier clips are considered toys and not to be used when a baby is put in their playpen to sleep. Infants will be placed in correct rest equipment and position to sleep and will not have any toys with them while sleeping.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Core safety Jun 9, 2025 Inspection Sleep safety
Prohibit items in crib 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(j)
An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. In the small left room of the large main space (infant/toddler room), an infant was observed sleeping in a pack and play with a pacifier attachment. Per regulation, toys are not to be in the crib of a sleeping infant.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2025): “Director reviewed with infant room staff that pacifier clips are considered toys and not to be used when a baby is put in their playpen to sleep. Infants will be placed in correct rest equipment and position to sleep and will not have any toys with them while sleeping.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Core safety Jun 9, 2025 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)
An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. In the 3rd large room from the entrance, a preschool age girl was observed unsupervised. It is unknown how long this girl had been in this room. At this same time, Staff #6 appeared to be looking for a missing child. Certification Representative asked Staff #6 if they were missing a child and Staff #6 admitted they were. This child was reunited with their group in the 3rd large room from the entrance with Staff #5. On a second occasion, Certification Representative was walking through the facility with the director and at that time, another preschool age child was found alone and unsupervised in the same section of the building. It is also unknown how long this child had been gone from Staff #5, as Staff #5 did not appear to be looking for the missing child. The director reunited this child with Staff #5, who appeared unaware that the child was missing.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Aug 20, 2025): “1. Review with staff correct supervision and doing periodic head counts. If a pre-k child has to use the bathroom, staff must stay physically present in the room with the child to keep an eye on the child using the bathroom. Staff will supervise children at all times. 6/9/25 2. We will schedule for…”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jun 9, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. In the small left room in the large main space (the infant/toddler room), two outlet covers were missing. The outlets needing covers were addressed with staff at the time of the inspection. Infants and toddlers were observed receiving care in this room during the inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2025): “Review with staff to check for all outlet covers daily to make sure they are all there.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jun 9, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. In the large main space, a bottle of A&D ointment was found in a child's cubby that was accessible to children, but the bottle indicated the need to be inaccessible to children. Children were observed receiving care in this area at the time of the inspection. In both rear bathrooms of the building, the cabinets were unlocked and contained Lysol and soaps. These bathrooms were observed being used by children at the time of the inspection. These items indicated the need to be inaccessible to children. The gate to the kitchen was left open and accessible to children were several disinfectants, paint, and cleaners. These items indicated the need to be inaccessible to children. Children were observed receiving are in the room directly attached to the kitchen's open gate. A door labeled 'Employees Only' was left unlocked. In this room the following toxic items were found: cleaner, bleach, floor stripper, laundry detergent and a mop bucket with dirty water and cleaner (water was gray and smelled of cleaner). Children were observed passing by this unlocked door that contained toxic item that the…
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Aug 14, 2025): “Review with all staff the importance of checking that the kitchen gate and storage closet remain locked at all times. All ointments, medications, cleaning materials and any other item indicating the need to be kept out of reach of children should be kept locked up out of the reach of children.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jun 9, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Trash removed once a day 55 Pa. Code §3270.67(a)
An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. The facility had a strong unpleasant smell. Found in the second large room from the entrance there were 2 bags of garbage that staff indicated was found at the exit door at the opening of the facility on the date of this inspection. The kitchen is directly attached to this room and the kitchen too had a strong unpleasant smell. Another garbage can was found with the lid open and filled with garbage. Staff could not say when this garbage was last taken out. Staff and children in care on the date of this inspection all commented on the strong unpleasant smell.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2025): “Took out garbage and mopped floors. Trash shall be removed from the facility at least once per day.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jun 9, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
No insects or rodents 55 Pa. Code §3270.67(c)
An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. In the kitchen, flies were observed around the garbage can with the open lid. In the third large room from the entrance near the exit door, dead insects were observed on the floor and mouse feces were also observed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2025): “Make sure even unused rooms get a quick clean up weekly. Will treat for and ensure evidence of infestation of insects or rodents is never in the facility.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jun 9, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Heat Source 55 Pa. Code §3270.71
An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. During the inspection, the gate to the kitchen was unlocked. The kitchen contained an unprotected stove. Two children were observed on two separate occasions unsupervised in this area (3rd large room from entrance) and the gate was left open and the stove was accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2025): “Review with all staff to always close the gate behind them. Hot water pipes and all sources of heat will never be accessible to children.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jun 9, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.76/3270.77(a)
An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. In the 2nd large room from the entrance, a spilled colorless liquid from a bottle was observed on the floor near the windows. This area was addressed with the director at the time of this inspection. In the 3rd large room from the entrance to the right side near the exit door, in several areas, the flooring was observed peeling up. These areas were identified and addressed with the director. Peeling paint was also observed in this room. The peeling paint was identified and addressed with the director at the time of this inspection. In the last room in the rear of the building, peeling paint and a hole in the wall was found. These areas were also identified and addressed with the director at the time of this inspection. The second to last bathroom to the rear exit of the building was observed to have water leaking but the origin of the leak was unknown. The leak was causing the flooring of the bathroom to peel up and water could be heard under the flooring when walked on. Areas of water also began pooling.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2025): “Owner was notified and will fix the small holes and peeling paint. They will also replace the floor in the back room and remove the peeling floor.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jun 9, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Running water - diapering 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(j)
An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. A diaper changing area and diaper change was observed in the first large room of the facility. This area did not contain a source of running water for handwashing near the diaper changing area. The staff observed changing diapers had to leave this room with the child to enter another room of the building to wash hands on two separate occasions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2025): “Owner will put in a portable sink in the toddler room.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jun 9, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene 55 Pa. Code §3270.134(a)/3270.152
An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. Two diaper changes were observed by Staff #3 and after these changes the hands of Staff #3 and the children were not washed. A diaper change was also observed in the left small room in the 1st large area (infant and toddler room), and the hands of staff and child were not washed after the change.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2025): “1. A portable sink will be brought into the room next to the diaper changing table. Director will review all the steps that need to be done for a correct diaper change. 6/30/25 2. Will develop a diaper changing policy, submit to the office for review and once approved will be discussed with staff.…”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jun 9, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Surfaces cleaned 55 Pa. Code §3270.135(b)
An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. In the 1st large room from the entrance, two diaper changes were observed. After each diaper change, Staff #3 did not clean the diaper changing surface after each change as required by regulation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2025): “Director will review correct diaper changing procedures with staff and will ensure diaper changing surfaces are properly cleaned after each use.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jun 9, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
An unannounced 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 and tuberculosis screening prior to working in a child care role. Staff #3 was working at the time of this inspection, and the file did not contain a health assessment or tuberculosis screening results.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2025): “Staff made an appt to get her updated health and TB record.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jun 9, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires staff to participate in pediatric first aid/CPR prior to their current certification expiring. This training for Staff #1 expired 5/3/25 and Staff #1 did not have documentation of current pediatric first aid/CPR training at the time of the inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Aug 14, 2025): “We are scheduling a pediatric FA/CPR training for all staff that need it or expires soon.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jun 9, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Staff #5 was working unsupervised and has not completed the mandated reporter training, but is within 90 days of their date of hire date. Regulation requires staff to be supervised by a staff who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised until the training is completed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2025): “Staff was put on temp. leave until all required paperwork is submitted. Will complete mandated reporter training. 8/14/25 - staff still on leave”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jun 9, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii)
An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. The file of Staff #2 contained education from Brazil. Staff #2 was unable to be appropriately qualified to work in a child care position as the education from Brazil was not sent for equivalency. The file of Staff #5 did not contain any proof of education. Staff #5 was working unsupervised with children the time of this inspection. Staff #5 was not able to be appropriately qualified to work in a child care position at the facility due to the lack of missing education documentation in the staff's file.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Aug 14, 2025): “Staff had the translation document for her education cert. She brought in another copy for her file. Will request education documentation on staff.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jun 9, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
An unannounced 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 on file two letters of written reference at the time of hire. Staff #5 was working at the time of this inspection, and the file did not contain two letters of written reference.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2025): “Staff was put on temp leave until all paperwork is submitted. 8/14/25 - staff still on leave”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 3, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
At the time of initial inspection on 3/3/25, the facility did not have on file proof of purchase paperwork for the fire detection system.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 3, 2025): “An attestation statement was completed for an approximate date when the fire detection system was purchased.”

“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.

About this center

Capacity 96 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Nov 12, 2026
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Nov 21, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator Ivelisse Children Learning And Daycare LLC
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00247584
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Common questions

Has Ivelisse Children Learning and Daycare had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 10 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 Aug 24, 2026 (supervision): “A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility. See the code sheet for the staff's date of hire. Staff person #6 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #6 has not completed the following…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Ivelisse Children Learning and Daycare?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Ivelisse Children Learning and Daycare since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Ivelisse Children Learning and Daycare’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Nov 21, 2025. 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 Ivelisse Children Learning and Daycare compare with other daycares in East Stroudsburg?

It is #23 of 23 centers in East Stroudsburg by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 90% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Ivelisse Children Learning and Daycare last inspected?

Aug 24, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs Ivelisse Children Learning and Daycare?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Ivelisse Children Learning And Daycare LLC.

Certified centers nearby

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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