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Pocono YMCA at East Stroudsburg Elementary

93 Independence Rd, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 · Monroe County
Keystone STAR 4

Pocono YMCA at East Stroudsburg Elementary is a certified child care center in East Stroudsburg, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 11 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #6 of 23 centers in East Stroudsburg and has fewer citations per inspection than 76% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 76% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. Fewer citations than most
#6 of 23 centers in East Stroudsburg
1 Core-safety citations
10 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
11 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Apr 23, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Apr 23, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Apr 29, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Apr 10, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Apr 12, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Apr 28, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Emergency preparedness 3
Records & paperwork 3
Training & qualifications 2
Health & medication 2
Background checks 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Apr 23, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of the facilities fire drill log was conducted. Regulation requires staff to conduct fire drills at least every 60 days. The following drills conducted by this facility did not occur at least every 60 days between 12/2/25 and 2/3/26.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 23, 2026): “Fire drills will be conducted at least every 60 days and documented. Fire drills were up to date for this inspection.”
Citation Apr 23, 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. Regulation requires staff participate in annual fire safety training. Staff #1 did not participate in annual fire safety training (previous 12/5/24, current 1/19/26).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 23, 2026): “Staff will participate in annual fire safety training.”
Citation Apr 29, 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)
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 a health assessment at least every 24 months (previous 8/10/22, current 4/10/25).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 7, 2025): “In the future, staff will participate in an updated health assessment at least every 24 months. These health assessments will be maintained in the staff's files at all times.”
Citation Apr 29, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. See the code sheet for the dates of enrollment. Regulation requires children to have on file within 60 days of enrollment, a health report. Child #2 has attended the facility past the 60 days of enrolling, and the file did not contain a health report. Child #4 has attended the facility past 60 days of enrolling, and the file was missing an immunization record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 3, 2025): “A health report will be requested and obtained on Child #2. An immunization record will be obtained on Child #4. These documents will be filed in the children's files.”
Citation Apr 29, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written consent/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(5)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. Regulation requires children's files to contain consent for emergency medical care and first aid treatment. Child file #3 was missing consent for emergency medical care and first aid treatment. Child file #4 did not contain consent for first aid treatment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 3, 2025): “Will obtain the missing consent on the listed children and will keep this consent in the children's files at all times.”
Citation Apr 29, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. Regulation requires the release person's information to contain an address. Child file #2 did not contain the address of the release person listed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 3, 2025): “The address of the release person for Child #2 will be obtained and placed in the file.”
Core safety Apr 10, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Staff person #2 (see code sheet for date of hire) only had one child abuse clearance on file, dated 2/8/2023, and was missing the previous clearance. Staff person #2 also had state police clearances on file dated 1/2/2018 and 2/8/2023, and DHS FBI clearances on file dated 1/12/2018 and 2/13/2023. These clearances were not completed prior to the previous ones expiring.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 7, 2024): “Staff members' clearances are current as of 4/10/24 inspection.”
Citation Apr 10, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
Fire drills were not conducted every 60 days, as evidenced by the following documented fire drill logs: 10/10/23 and 12/19/23.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 7, 2024): “Fire drills are current as of 4/10/24 inspection.”
Citation Apr 10, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
Staff person #2 had fire safety trainings on file dated 3/24/2022 and 8/3/2023. More than one year had lapsed between the trainings.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 7, 2024): “Staff member's fire safety certification is current as of 4/10/24 inspection.”
Citation Apr 10, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
The documented fee agreement for child #4 was not signed by the operator.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 2, 2024): “This was an oversight on the admin/Director end. It has been signed by the operator.”
Citation Apr 12, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days/Written record 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9)
During inspection on 4/12/23 interviews and document review revealed that the facility does not have a record of conducting fire drills every 60 days. During inspection on 5/17/18 document review and interviews revealed that the plan of correction and plan to maintain compliance was not completely implemented. Fire drill log was not posted by leadership staff and was not posted on a portable board, so it is visible to those who need to see it and access per operator plan of correction and plan to maintain compliance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 30, 2023): “Fire drill log will be posted on portable board.”

“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 School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $35.00 $29.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $35.00 $29.00

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

Capacity —
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Jul 30, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Jan 28, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Pocono Family YMCA
Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–9:00 AM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (570) 421-2525
State certificate # CER-00255204
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Common questions

Has Pocono YMCA at East Stroudsburg Elementary had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 Apr 10, 2024 (background checks): “Staff person #2 (see code sheet for date of hire) only had one child abuse clearance on file, dated 2/8/2023, and was missing the previous clearance. Staff person #2 also had state police clearances on file dated…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Pocono YMCA at East Stroudsburg Elementary?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Pocono YMCA at East Stroudsburg 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 YMCA at East Stroudsburg Elementary’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Jan 28, 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 YMCA at East Stroudsburg Elementary compare with other daycares in East Stroudsburg?

It is #6 of 23 centers in East Stroudsburg by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 76% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Pocono YMCA at East Stroudsburg Elementary last inspected?

Apr 23, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Pocono YMCA at East Stroudsburg Elementary cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $35.00 for young school-age, $35.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Pocono YMCA at East Stroudsburg 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.

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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