Rose Mekeel Child Care Center
Rose Mekeel Child Care Center is a certified child care center in East Stroudsburg, PA, with capacity for 70 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 (accredited) rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 19 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (7 of 19). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #8 of 23 centers in East Stroudsburg and has fewer citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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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 an updated health assessment at least every 24 months (previous 5/21/24, current 7/13/26). Staff #1 worked in child care during the lapse in obtaining an updated health assessment.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. Regulation requires children's emergency contact and agreement forms to be reviewed and updated at least every 6-month period. The following children's forms were not updated at least every 6-month period: Child # 2 (agreement and emergency contact previous 9/17/25, no current), Child #3 (agreement and emergency contact previous 9/18/25, no current), Child #4 (agreement and emergency contact previous 10/2025, no current) and Child #5 (agreement and emergency contact previous 9/17/25, no current).
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. The outdoor play area contained a large wooden swing in need of repair. The swing had screws/nail that were coming loose and a small area on the seat that had a little dry rot. The arms of the swing also contained peeling paint. Children were observed playing in the area that contained the swing during this inspection.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. Regulation requires children's emergency contact and agreement forms to be updated at least every 6-mont period. The following children's emergency contact/agreement form was not updated at least every 6-months: Child #1 (previous 9/6/24, no current), Child #2 (previous 10/11/24, no current), Child #3 (previous 9/5/24, no current), Child #4 (previous 5/1/24, no current) and Child #5 (previous 9/10/24, no current).
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 conducted prior to providing child care. Staff #1 worked in child care prior to receiving a health assessment and tuberculosis screening.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Staff #2 was hired using a Department of Education FBI clearance dated 1/14/23. The CPSL indicates this is not an acceptable clearance to work in a Department of Human Service program. Staff #2 was not hired correctly as a provisional hire with the appropriate FBI clearance.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Staff #2 was hired using a tuberculosis screening dated 9/21/22. This tuberculosis screening was not dated within 12 months prior to providing initial service in child care.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/25/23. The first aid kit in the backroom did not contain tweezers.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/25/23. In the outdoor school age playground the playhouse on the right had peeling paint on the trim.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/25/23. It was observed in Room 173 that the mat below the steps to the climber was ripped and stuffing was exposed.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/25/23. In room #171, #173 and #169 the napping mats had ripped covers exposing the inner foam and preventing them from being sanitized properly.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/25/23. Child #5 is a preschool age child and has a school age school phyical on file. This form is not accepted for non school aged children as it does not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/25/23. The fire drill logs did not contain hypothetical fire locations. The operator acknowledged that she was using an outdated fire drill log that did not contain a hypothetical fire location.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/25/23. Facility person #1 (see code for date of hire) has a Health and Safety update dated 1/28/23. These were required to completed by 12/30/22.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/25/23. Child#1 and Child #3 did not have arrival and departure times on the fee agreement. Child #2 did not have date of admission listed in the fee agreement.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/25/23. Children #2, #5 and #6 did not have health insurance policy number listed on the emergency contact form.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/25/23. Children #2, #3, and #4 did not list the release persons address on the emergency contact form.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/25/23. Reports for child injuries/illnesses were not in the child files or the facility file. The operator acknowledged that hard copies were not kept in the facility.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/25/23. The operator did not provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations.
“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 Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $62.00 | $51.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $59.00 | $48.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $47.00 | $42.00 |
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 Rose Mekeel Child Care Center 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 Jul 24, 2024 (background checks): “A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Staff #2 was hired using a Department of Education FBI clearance dated 1/14/23. The CPSL…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Rose Mekeel Child Care Center?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Rose Mekeel Child Care Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Rose Mekeel Child Care Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4 (accredited), effective Jul 29, 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 Rose Mekeel Child Care Center compare with other daycares in East Stroudsburg?
It is #8 of 23 centers in East Stroudsburg 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 Rose Mekeel Child Care Center last inspected?
Jul 27, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Rose Mekeel Child Care Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $62.00 for young toddler, $59.00 for older toddler, $47.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Rose Mekeel Child Care Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Rose Mekeel Child Care Center.
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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