Pocono YMCA at East Stroudsburg Elementary
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.
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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.
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).
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fire drills were not conducted every 60 days, as evidenced by the following documented fire drill logs: 10/10/23 and 12/19/23.
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.
The documented fee agreement for child #4 was not signed by the operator.
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.
“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
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.
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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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