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Pocono Family YMCA Bushkill Elementary

131 N School Dr, Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328 · Pike County
Keystone STAR 2

Pocono Family YMCA Bushkill Elementary is a certified child care center in Dingmans Ferry, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 22 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for training & qualifications (6 of 22). 8 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #1 of 9 centers in Pike County and has fewer citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 66% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#1 of 9 centers in Pike County
3 Core-safety citations
19 Other citations
7 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
22 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 8 in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 10, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Mar 10, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Mar 27, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Mar 20, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Mar 20, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Aug 31, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Mar 14, 2022 · Inspection · no citation Sep 20, 2021 · Inspection · no citation
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications 6
Records & paperwork 5
Emergency preparedness 4
Health & medication 2
Background checks 2
Transportation 1
Building & playground safety 1
Supervision 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Mar 10, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
During a renewal inspection on 3/10/26, certification rep reviewed staff files. The most recent health assessment on file for staff # 1 is dated 7/14/22, therefore no longer valid. There is no health assessment on file for staff # 2 (see code sheet for DOH).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 9, 2026): “The health form on file was not acceptable. Staff person # 2 did updated their health form on 3/19/2026. Staff # 1 was placed on administrative leave until their health assessment is on file.”
Citation Mar 10, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
During a renewal inspection on 3/10/26, certification rep observed the emergency drill log out of compliance. This is evidenced by the emergency drill logged on 3/3/24, then 8/28/25. The most recent emergency drill is logged for 9/23/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 23, 2026): “Drill was completed on 8/28/25.”
Citation Mar 10, 2026 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
During a renewal inspection on 3/10/26, there was no annual written notification to local traffic safety authorities on file at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 23, 2026): “Was sent via email on 3/10/2026”
Citation Mar 10, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
During a renewal inspection on 3/10/26, staff files were reviewed. The fire safety training certificate for staff # 2 is dated 1/14/25, therefore no longer valid.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 23, 2026): “Staff completed fire safety training on 3/10/26.”
Citation Mar 10, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
During a renewal inspection on 3/10/26 staff files were reviewed. There was no staff evaluation on file for staff # 1 (see code sheet for DOH). The staff evaluation on file for staff # 2 is dated 9/24/24, therefore no longer valid.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 23, 2026): “A copy of both staff evaluations have been sent on 3/10/206”
Citation Mar 10, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)
During a renewal inspection on 3/10/26 staff files were reviewed. The file for staff # 2, an assistant group supervisor, did not have proof of education or child care experience prior to service at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 23, 2026): “Proof of education was sent on 3/10/2026”
Citation Mar 10, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
During a renewal inspection on 3/10/26, child files were reviewed. Parents did not review and update emergency contact information and financial agreements at least once in a six month period. Emergency contact form and agreement for child # 1 were dated 7/25/25 and 3/5/26. The emergency contact form child # 2 is dated 2/1/25, therefore not valid. The agreements for child # 2 are dated 8/2/25 and 3/5/26. The emergency contact forms and agreements for child # 3 are dated 8/14/25 and 3/5/26. The emergency contact forms and agreements for child # 4 are dated 8/15/25 and 3/9/26.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 23, 2026): “We are in compliance as of inspection as parents have updated their files.”
Citation Mar 10, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During a renewal inspection on 3/10/26 staff files were reviewed, the file for staff# 2 had one written non family reference.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 23, 2026): “A second references letter has been sent on 3/10/2026”
Core safety Mar 27, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During a renewal inspection on 3/27/25, cert rep reviewed files for staff # 1 and 3. There was no state police clearance or proof of request on file for staff # 1 (See code sheet for DOH). The state police clearance on file for staff # 3 was dated 3/12/19, therefore not valid.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2025): “State police clearances were presented by end of day as proof of completion.”
Citation Mar 27, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
During a renewal inspection on 3/27/25 cert rep observed the first aid kit to be missing soap.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2025): “Soap liquid was placed in bag by end of day.”
Citation Mar 27, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
Staff person # 2 has not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 10/31/24. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is 12/2/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2025): “Document was presented”
Citation Mar 27, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Staff person # 1 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric CPR/First Aid. The Pediatric CPR/First aid certification is dated 1/17/2025.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2025): “Completed training 1/17/25.”
Citation Mar 27, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
During a renewal inspection on 3/27/25, cert rep reviewed files for child # 1 and 2. There was no address for the enrolling parent's work.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2025): “Address was added to emergency contact form same day.”
Citation Mar 20, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/20/24. The date of the last documented emergency drill was 12/21/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 27, 2024): “An emergency drill will be conducted and documented.”
Citation Mar 20, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/20/24. The fire drill log was reviewed. The fire drills were conducted on the following days with more than 60 days between drills: 1/17/23, 3/10/23, 10/23/23, 12/21/23, 2/14/24. The facility did not operate from 6/2/23-8/28/23 due to summer break.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 20, 2024): “In the future, fire drills will be conducted ever 60 days.”
Citation Mar 20, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/20/23. At that time, the file for Staff Person #3 was reviewed showing health assessments dated 2/17/21 and 3/13/23, which is more than 24 months in between health assessments.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 20, 2023): “All staff will have health assessments conducted every 24 months.”
Citation Mar 20, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/20/23. At that time, the fire drill log was reviewed. The facility began operation on 8/29/22. The fire drill log showed drills conducted on 1/17/23 and 3/10/23. The staff stated that a fire drill was also conducted on 10/22/22 but had been forgotten to be documented on the log.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 20, 2023): “Fire drills will be conducted every 60 days.”
Citation Mar 20, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/20/23. At that time, the preservice training for all staff was reviewed. Staff Person #1, Staff Person #2, and Staff Person #3 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 20, 2023): “In the future, all staff will complete the preservice training within 90 days of their date of hire.”
Citation Mar 20, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/20/23. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact forms and financial agreements for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3 had not been updated in a 6 month period. The dates of the last update were: Child #1 8/25/22, Child #2 8/25/22, Child #3 8/31/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 3, 2023): “The parents of Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3 will review and sign off on the financial agreement and emergency contact forms.”
Core safety Aug 31, 2022 Inspection Supervision
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/31/22. At that time, Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 were the only staff at the facility with three children. Staff Person #2 had not yet completed an approved pediatric first aid and CPR training. Staff Person #1 did not qualify to work unsupervised at that time.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 14, 2022): “Staff Person #2 will be supervised by an assistant group supervisor who has completed the preservice trainings until such time that they have completed the preservice trainings.”
Core safety Aug 31, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/31/22. At that time, Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 were the only staff at the facility with three children. Staff Person #1 was a provisional hire awaiting the results of the NSOR certificate and was required to be supervised by at least an assistant group supervisor that qualified to work unsupervised. Staff Person #2 was did not yet qualify to work unsupervised.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 14, 2022): “Staff Person #1 will be supervised by an assistant group supervisor who qualifies to work alone until the NSOR certificate has been placed on file at the facility.”
Citation Aug 31, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/31/22. At that time, the emergency contact form for Child #1 did not include the health insurance policy number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 31, 2022): “Staff immediately reached out to parent and added health insurance policy number to the emergency contact form for Child #1.”

“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 —
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Jun 14, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 2
since Jun 11, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Pocono Family YMCA
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00254359
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Common questions

Has Pocono Family YMCA Bushkill Elementary had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 3 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 Mar 27, 2025 (background checks): “During a renewal inspection on 3/27/25, cert rep reviewed files for staff # 1 and 3. There was no state police clearance or proof of request on file for staff # 1 (See code sheet for DOH). The state police clearance on…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Pocono Family YMCA Bushkill Elementary?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Pocono Family YMCA Bushkill Elementary since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Pocono Family YMCA Bushkill Elementary’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 2, effective Jun 11, 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 Pocono Family YMCA Bushkill Elementary compare with other daycares in Pike County?

It is #1 of 9 centers in Pike County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Pocono Family YMCA Bushkill Elementary last inspected?

Mar 10, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs Pocono Family YMCA Bushkill Elementary?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Pocono Family YMCA.

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.

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