Pocono Family YMCA Bushkill Elementary
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.
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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 The most recent health assessment on file for staff # 1 is dated 7/14/22, therefore no longer valid.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).
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.
During a renewal inspection on 3/10/26, there was no annual written notification to local traffic safety authorities on file at the facility.
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 The fire safety training certificate for staff # 2 is dated 1/14/25, therefore no longer valid.
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 The staff evaluation on file for staff # 2 is dated 9/24/24, therefore no longer valid.
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.
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.
During a renewal inspection on 3/10/26 staff files were reviewed, the file for staff# 2 had one written non family reference.
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.
During a renewal inspection on 3/27/25 cert rep observed the first aid kit to be missing soap.
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.
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.
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.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/20/24. The date of the last documented emergency drill was 12/21/22.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“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.
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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.
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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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