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ST Johns Rainbow Trail Child Care

9 N 9th St, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 · Monroe County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months 2 complaint investigations found violations Keystone STAR 2

ST Johns Rainbow Trail Child Care is a certified child care center in Stroudsburg, PA, with capacity for 106 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times and confirmed violations in 2 complaint investigations. The state cited 57 violations, 6 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (15 of 57). 5 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #9 of 9 centers in Stroudsburg and has more citations per inspection than 87% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 87% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. Among the most cited
#9 of 9 centers in Stroudsburg
6 Core-safety citations
51 Other citations
6 Inspections
2 Complaint investigations that found violations
57 citations from 8 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 5 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 14, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) May 14, 2026 · Inspection · citation found May 30, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jun 14, 2024 · Inspection · citation found May 1, 2024 · Inspection · citation found May 24, 2023 · Inspection · citation found May 24, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation found May 12, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Sep 22, 2021 · Report/investigation · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 15
Health & medication 13
Training & qualifications 7
Building & playground safety 7
Emergency preparedness 6
Background checks 4
Transportation 2
Supervision 1
Food & feeding 1
Caregiver conduct 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety May 14, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the dates of hire. The CPSL and regulation requires staff to obtain clearances prior to working in a child care role at the facility. Staff #2 did not receive a state police clearance until 5/4/26, which was after this staff's date of hire. Staff #2 was not hired correctly per the CPSL. The CPSL and regulation require staff to update their clearances at least every 60 months. The following staff did not update their clearances at least every 60 months as required: Staff #3(state police previous 7/24/20, current 9/19/25; child abuse previous 7/29/20, current 9/22/25; and FBI previous 8/23/20, current 9/24/25) and Staff #4 (child abuse previous 8/31/20, current 9/30/25; and FBI previous 9/2/20, current 9/23/25).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 9, 2026): “1. Staff #2, #3 and #4 will not work in a child care position with direct contact with children at the facility. (5/14/26.) 2. The Director will create a tracking system to ensure compliance with the CPSL to ensure clearances are received at initial hire and updated as required by the CPSL. This…”
Citation May 14, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(1)/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 birth. Regulation requires the family of children from infant to young toddler to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months. Child #3 is a young toddler and has not had an updated health report provided since 6/16/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 11, 2026): “Will request from the child's family an updated health report on this child and a copy will be kept in the child's file.”
Citation May 14, 2026 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. The following staff did not participate in an updated health assessment at least every 24 months: Staff #1 (previous 10/20/23, current 2/2/26) and Staff #5 (previous 9/27/23, current 4/23/26). Regulation requires staff to participate in a health assessment and tuberculosis screening prior to working in child care. See the code sheet for the date of hire of staff. Staff #7 did not participate in a health assessment until 2/12/26 or a tuberculosis screening until 2/8/26 which was after the staff's hire date.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 9, 2026): “In the future, health assessments and tuberculosis screenings will be provided prior to staff working in a child care position with contact with children. Staff will update their health assessments at least every 24 months and these updated health assessments will be kept in the staff's file.”
Citation May 14, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the staff's date of hire. Staff person #2, #6, and #7 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: pediatric first aid and CPR. Staff person #6 and #7 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: health and safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 9, 2026): “These staff will be supervised until the training is completed and a copy is in their file.”
Citation May 14, 2026 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 occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. Regulation requires emergency contact and agreement forms are reviewed and updated at least every 6 months. The following children's forms were not updated at least every 6 months: Child #3 (emergency contact previous 6/2/25, current 4/21/26; agreement previous 8/3/25, no current), Child #4 (emergency contact previous 5/26/25, current 4/28/26), Child #6 (emergency contact previous 8/25/25, current 4/21/26) and Child #7 (agreement 8/25/25, no current).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 11, 2026): “Will update the children's documents listed. A copy of the updated documents will be placed in all areas as required by regulation.”
Core safety May 30, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 5/30/25. A review of staff files was conducted. The CPSL and regulation requires staff to update their clearances at least every 60 months. The following staff did not update their clearances at least every 60 months: Staff #1 (NSOR previous 12/19/19, current 1/3/25), Staff #3 (previous state police 8/23/19, current 12/31/24; previous child abuse 8/10/19, current 1/1/25; previous FBI 8/16/19, current 1/2/25), Staff #6 (previous state police 3/8/20, current 3/13/25; previous NSOR 12/9/19, current 1/10/25), Staff #7 (previous NSOR 12/9/19, current 1/3/25), Staff #8 (previous NSOR 12/9/19, current 1/21/25), Staff #9 (previous NSOR 12/9/19, current 1/3/25), Staff #10 (previous NSOR 12/17/19, current 1/3/25), Staff #11 (previous NSOR 12/9/19, current 1/23/25) and Staff #12 (previous NSOR 12/9/19, current 1/6/25)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 2, 2025): “Discuss with all staff members that they need to complete all clearances in a timely manner before 60 months is up. If they do not comply they will be temporarily suspended.”
Citation May 30, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 5/30/25. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires staff to review the emergency plan on an annual basis. The following staff did not review the emergency plan on an annual basis: Staff #1, #5, #6, and #7 (previous 2/19/24, current 4/1/25), Staff #2 (previous 9/19/23, current 4/1/25), Staff #4 (previous 2/19/24, current 4/3/25), Staff #8 (previous 2/20/24, current 4/1/25) and Staff #10 and #11 (previous 2/19/24, current 4/2/25), Staff #12 (previous 2/19/24, current 4/4/25)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 2, 2025): “I will be sure to provide & review the emergency plan with staff on an annual basis.”
Citation May 30, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Infant: updated health report every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(1)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 5/30/25. A review of children's files was conducted. Regulation requires an updated health report on file for infants and young toddlers at least every 6 months. The following children are young toddlers and require updated health reports every 6 months: Child #4 (last health report dated 8/12/24, no update) and child #5 (last health report dated 7/29/24, no update).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 9, 2025): “Provide parent with blank child health report to be completed by the child's pediatrician. Discuss the guidelines with the parents of completing it every 6 months.”
Citation May 30, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 5/30/25. A review of children's files was conducted. Regulation requires an updated health report on file for older toddlers and preschool children at least every 12 months. The following child is preschool age and requires an updated health report every 12 months: Child #7 (last health report dated 3/12/24, no update).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 16, 2025): “Provide parent with a blank child health report that is to be completed by the child's pediatrician. Discuss the DHS regulations with the parents about completing the health for every 12 months.”
Citation May 30, 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 on 5/30/25. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires staff to participate in an updated health assessment at least every 24 months. The following staff did not participate in an updated health assessment at least every 24 months: Staff #4 (previous 8/12/22, current 3/24/25) and Staff #12 (previous 1/12/23, current 4/9/25)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 2, 2025): “Discuss with staff that they need to complete a new health assessment every 24 months. If not complete within 24 months it will result in suspension until complete.”
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Citation May 30, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 5/30/25. A review of the facility's fire drill log was conducted. At the time of this inspection, the following fire drills were presented for review and did not occur at least every 60 days per regulation: 5/15/24, 10/11/24, 12/4/24, 1/27/25, 2/25/25, 3/12/25 and 5/12/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 2, 2025): “I will create a calendar for the designated person to follow to be sure we are doing our fire drills at least once every 60 days.”
Citation May 30, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 5/30/25. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff # 3 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 9/9/19. Staff #3 updated this mandated reporter training on 1/7/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 2, 2025): “I will speak with the staff member about completing the mandated reporter training within the 60 months.”
Citation May 30, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 5/30/25. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires staff have an annual evaluation conducted on them. The following staff did not have an evaluation conducted on them annually: Staff #7 (previous 9/2023, current 10/2024), Staff #10 (previous 4/2024, current 5/2025) and Staff #12 (previous 9/2023, current 10/2024).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 2, 2025): “Complete staff evaluations once every 12 months.”
Citation May 30, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 5/30/25. A review of children's files was conducted. Regulation requires complete health insurance coverage information in a child's file. The file of Child #1 was missing complete health insurance coverage information.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 9, 2025): “Provide parent with the emergency consent from to complete the health insurance coverage information. Will request from the parent, the child's complete health insurance coverage information and will maintain this information in the child's file.”
Citation May 30, 2025 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 occurred at the facility on 5/30/25. A review of children's files was conducted. Regulation requires children's emergency contact and agreement forms to be updated at least every 6-month period. the following children's documents were not updated every 6-month period: Child #1 (emergency contact previous 8/23/24, no current review), Child #2 (emergency contact previous 9/5/24, no current review; agreement previous 9/5/24, current 5/1/25), Child #3 (agreement previous 5/1/24, current 5/1/25), Child #4 (agreement previous 6/10/24, current 3/9/25), Child #5 (emergency contact previous 8/20/24, current 3/4/25; agreement previous 8/20/24, no current review), Child #6 (agreement previous 4/25/24, current 5/1/25), Child #7 (emergency contact previous 3/8/24, current 3/11/25; agreement previous 3/15/24, current 3/11/25) and Child #8 (emergency contact previous 3/26/24, current 1/8/25; agreement previous 3/26/24, current 3/11/25).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 9, 2025): “I will have parents update any missing & required information on the emergency contacts & agreements.”
Core safety Jun 14, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the dates of hire Staff #2 did not update their clearances every 60 months as required by the CPSL. The updated stated police was dated 1/27/23 and the previous was 12/15/17. The updated child abuse was 12/16/22 and the previous was 12/12/17. Staff #5 did not have a child abuse clearance on file prior to working in child care as required by the CPSL. Staff #5 did not have a child abuse clearance on file at the time of this inspection. Staff #6 did not update their clearances every 60 months as required by the CPSL. The updated state police was dated 1/27/24 and the previous was dated 11/15/15. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 5/1/24. A verification visit occurred on 6/14/24. Staff #5 did not have a child abuse clearance on file prior to working in child care as required by the CPSL. Staff #5 did not have a child abuse clearance on file at the time of this inspection and was working in child care at the time of this inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 1, 2024): “Staff #5 will be removed from child care. Staff #5 will check on the status of their child abuse clearance and will not return to a child care role at the facility until the child abuse clearance is obtained.”
Citation Jun 14, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces/Lidded waste receptacles 55 Pa. Code §3270.76/3270.82(i)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. The outdoor play area contained screws on the fencing that faced into the inside of the play space where children play. Also in the outdoor play space, a hole was found in the ground at the corner of the fencing by the side stair entrance on the inside of the play space where children play. The boy's bathroom contained a garbage can that was not lidded. An acceptable plan of correction was obtained 5/1/24. A verification visit occurred at the facility on 6/14/24. The hole in the outdoor play area that was found in the ground at the corner of the fencing by the side stair entrance on the inside of the play space where children play had not been repaired at the time of this inspection. Also, some screws on the fencing were missing caps that were placed on them to fix the earlier violation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 30, 2024): “The hole in the ground is scheduled to be filled in with concrete. A more permanent fix will be utilized to keep the screws from not being able to be removed from the fencing.”
Citation Jun 14, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. The lid on the sandbox in the outdoor play area was not found in good repair and was splintering. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 5/1/24. A verification visit occurred at the facility on 6/14/24. The lid on the sandbox in the outdoor play area was not found in good repair and was splintering.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 30, 2024): “The lid to the sandbox is scheduled to be removed and disposed of. A new lid is scheduled to be made.”
Citation Jun 14, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the staff's date of hire. The health report and TB test in the file for Staff #3 was conducted more than 12 months prior to their start date, and they didn't get a new hire one until 4/4/24. Staff #3 was working at the time of this inspection and did not have a tuberculosis screening or results on file. Staff #12 did not update their health assessment every 24 months as required by regulation. Staff #12 has not had an updated health assessment completed and in the file since 6/22/21. An acceptable plan of correction was obtained 5/1/24. A verification visit occurred on 6/14/24. Staff #3 was working at the time of this inspection and did not have a tuberculosis screening or results on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 30, 2024): “Staff #3 will schedule a tuberculosis screening. The results of this screening will then be kept in the staff's file at all times.”
Citation Jun 14, 2024 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of the facility's pick-up and drop-off procedures was conducted. At the time of the inspection, the director was unable to provide documentation that the letter of the facility's safe routes for pedestrians and vehicles was sent to the local traffic safety authorities. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 5/1/24. A verification visit occurred at the facility on 6/14/24. The director was still unable to provide documentation that the letter of the facility's safe routes for pedestrians and vehicles was sent to the local traffic safety authorities.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 1, 2024): “The director will provide documentation that the letter of the facility's safe routes for pedestrians and vehicles was sent to the local traffic safety authorities.”
Citation Jun 14, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed /Amount of fee 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)/3270.123(a)(1)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. Regulation requires an agreement form to be in a child's file and to be signed by the operator and the parent. The file of Child #6 did not contain an agreement form at the time of the inspection. The following agreement forms were missing signatures from the operator: Child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #8. Regulation requires the agreement form to identify the fee amount to be charged per day or per week to the family. The following children's agreement forms did not have the agreement fee listed: Child #1 and #3. An acceptable plan of correction was obtained on 5/1/24. A verification visit occurred at the facility on 6/14/24. The file of Child #6 did not contain an agreement form at the time of the inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 30, 2024): “An agreement form will be established for Child #6. The agreement will be fully completed and signed by the operator and the parent.”
Citation Jun 14, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. Regulation requires staff to track the children's growth and development while in the program. A form tracking the following children's growth and development was not located in the file at the time of this inspection: Child #2, #3, #4, #5, #7 and #8. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 5/1/24. A verification visit occurred at the facility on 6/14/24. The following was not corrected. A form tracking the following children's growth and development was not located in the file at the time of this inspection: Child #2, #3, #4, #5, #7 and #8.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 1, 2024): “Growth and development forms will be completed on the listed children.”
Citation Jun 14, 2024 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 address of the release/emergency contact person to be listed in the file. The following children were missing the release/emergency contact person's address: Child #2, #4 and #6. An acceptable plan of correction was obtained 5/1/24. A verification visit occurred at the facility on 6/14/24. The following children were missing the release/emergency contact person's address: Child #2 and #6.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 30, 2024): “The release/emergency contact person's address information will be obtained for Child #2 and #6.”
Citation Jun 14, 2024 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 occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. Regulation requires the agreement and emergency contact information to be updated at least once every 6-month period. The following children's files were not updated every 6-month period: Child #2, #3, #4, #5, #7 and #8. Child #2 last update was done on 4/19/23 for the agreement. Child #3 previous updates were 5/30/23 (agreement) and 5/31/23 (emergency contact). Child #3 has not had an updated review since. Child #4 last update was done on 4/29/23 for the agreement. Child #5 last update was done on 5/2/23 for the agreement. Child #7 last update was done on 4/27/23 for the agreement. Child #8 last update was done on 7/18/21 for the agreement. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 5/1/24. A verification visit occurred at the facility on 6/14/24. Child #3 has not had an agreement update since 5/30/23. Child #5 has not had agreement update since 5/2/23. Child #7 has not had an agreement update since 4/27/23. Child #8 has not had an agreement update since 7/18/21.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 30, 2024): “The agreement forms for Child #3, #7 and #8 will be updated and a copy of this update will be maintained in the child's file.”
Core safety May 1, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the dates of hire Staff #2 did not update their clearances every 60 months as required by the CPSL. The updated stated police was dated 1/27/23 and the previous was 12/15/17. The updated child abuse was 12/16/22 and the previous was 12/12/17. Staff #5 did not have a child abuse clearance on file prior to working in child care as required by the CPSL. Staff #5 did not have a child abuse clearance on file at the time of this inspection. Staff #6 did not update their clearances every 60 months as required by the CPSL. The updated state police was dated 1/27/24 and the previous was dated 11/15/15.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Jun 14, 2024): “Staff #5 will be removed from child care until the listed clearance is obtained.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Core safety May 1, 2024 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. Child #6 was identified as a student in the two's classroom by staff. These staff stated the child was working in another classroom with an outside provider and was not supervised by a staff. The file of Child #6 did not contain a note from the parent indicating the child was able to work with the outside provider unsupervised.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 14, 2024): “Children will be supervised by staff at all times. If a parent chooses for their child to work alone with an outside agency, a letter indicating such will be placed in the child's file indicating that the child is ok to work with the outside agency and not supervised by facility staff.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation May 1, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of the facility's emergency plan was conducted. At the time of the inspection, the director was unable to provide a copy of the facility's continuity of operations plan for review.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 14, 2024): “The director will provide a copy of the facility's continuity of operations plan to be reviewed.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation May 1, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle 55 Pa. Code §3270.67(d)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. A garbage can in the school age room contained a garbage can that did not have a lid. The garbage can contained food, tissues and napkins.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 14, 2024): “A lid will be placed on the garbage can in the school age room.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation May 1, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces/Lidded waste receptacles 55 Pa. Code §3270.76/3270.82(i)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. The outdoor play area contained screws on the fencing that faced into the inside of the play space where children play. Also in the outdoor play space, a hole was found in the ground at the corner of the fencing by the side stair entrance on the inside of the play space where children play. The boy's bathroom contained a garbage can that was not lidded.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Jun 14, 2024): “Appropriate repairs will be made so that all surface areas listed above are in good repair. A lid will be placed on the garbage can in the boy's bathroom.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation May 1, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. The lid on the sandbox in the outdoor play area was not found in good repair and was splintering.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Jun 14, 2024): “The lid on sandbox will be appropriately repaired.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation May 1, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Original label 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(5)
A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. The two's room contained two expired sunscreens, one expired 1/24 and the other 6/23. The infant room contained and expired diaper cream that expired 1/24. The PreK room contained 7 expired sunscreens.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 14, 2024): “The expired sunscreens and diaper creams will be removed from the facility and current ones will be requested from the family.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation May 1, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene 55 Pa. Code §3270.134(a)/3270.152
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of the facility's diaper changing procedure was conducted. The staff changing the child's diaper in the infant room did not wash their hands or the child's hands after diaper changing.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 14, 2024): “Staff will wash their hands and ensure children's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation May 1, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Surfaces cleaned 55 Pa. Code §3270.135(b)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of the facility's diaper changing procedure was conducted. The staff who conducted the diaper change, did not clean the diaper changing surface after the change and before another child's diaper was changed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 14, 2024): “The diaper changing surface will be appropriately cleaned after each and every use.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation May 1, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the staff's date of hire. The health report and TB test in the file for Staff #3 was conducted more than 12 months prior to their start date, and they didn't get a new hire one until 4/4/24. Staff #3 was working at the time of this inspection and did not have a tuberculosis screening or results on file. Staff #12 did not update their health assessment every 24 months as required by regulation. Staff #12 has not had an updated health assessment completed and in the file since 6/22/21.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Jun 14, 2024): “Staff #3 will schedule and participate in a TB screening. Documentation and results of the TB will be placed in the file. Staff #12 will schedule and participate in an updated health assessment. Documentation of this health assessment will be placed in the file.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation May 1, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of the facility's fire drill log was conducted. Regulation requires the fire safety system to be tested once at least every 60 days. The following drills lapsed not occurring once at least every 60 days: 5/12/23 - 8/7/23 1/25/24 - 3/28/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 14, 2024): “Fire drills were current for this inspection.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation May 1, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of the facility's emergency plan was conducted. At the time of the inspection, the director was unable to provide documentation that the facility's emergency plan was sent to the local municipality.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 14, 2024): “The director will provide for review documentation that the facility's emergency plan was sent to the local municipality.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation May 1, 2024 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of the facility's pick-up and drop-off procedures was conducted. At the time of the inspection, the director was unable to provide documentation that the letter of the facility's safe routes for pedestrians and vehicles was sent to the local traffic safety authorities.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Jun 14, 2024): “The director will provide for review documentation that the letter of the facility's safe routes for pedestrians and vehicles was sent to the local traffic safety authorities.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation May 1, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff person #2, #3, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13 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, Jun 14, 2024): “The listed staff will complete the one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 5/16/24.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation May 1, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff person #3, #4 and #5 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid and CPR. Staff persons #3, #4, #5 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): health and safety 1 hour update (#3) and full health and safety topics training (#4 and #5).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 14, 2024): “The listed staff will participate in the trainings as appropriate. Documentation of completion of these trainings will be placed in the staff files. The listed staff will be supervised by an appropriate person until the trainings are completed.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation May 1, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff person #5 did not complete the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). Staff #5 completed mandated reporter training on 4/29/24. Staff person #2 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 1/19/18. Staff #2 completed the training on 2/17/23. Staff person #6 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 6/15/15. Staff #6 completed the training on 5/30/21. Staff person #7 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 6/9/15. Staff #7 completed the training on 5/30/21. Staff person #9 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 3/6/17. Staff #9 completed the training on…
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 14, 2024): “In the future, staff will take mandated reporter training as appropriate to the CPSL. Staff will participate in mandated reporter training as appropriate to the CPSL. Documentation of this training will remain in the staff file at all times.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation May 1, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed /Amount of fee 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)/3270.123(a)(1)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. Regulation requires an agreement form to be in a child's file and to be signed by the operator and the parent. The file of Child #6 did not contain an agreement form at the time of the inspection. The following agreement forms were missing signatures from the operator: Child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #8. Regulation requires the agreement form to identify the fee amount to be charged per day or per week to the family. The following children's agreement forms did not have the agreement fee listed: Child #1 and #3.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Jun 14, 2024): “The listed children's agreement forms will be appropriately filled out and missing documentation will be obtained.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation May 1, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. Regulation requires staff to track the children's growth and development while in the program. A form tracking the following children's growth and development was not located in the file at the time of this inspection: Child #2, #3, #4, #5, #7 and #8.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Jun 14, 2024): “Growth and development forms will be completed on the listed children and placed in their file.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation May 1, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Arrival/departure times 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(4)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. Regulation requires an agreement form to identify a child's arrival and departure times. The arrival and departure times were missing on the agreement form for Child #1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 14, 2024): “The director will obtain the arrival and departure times for Child #1 and will maintain this infomration in the child's file.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation May 1, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. Regulation requires the children's date of enrollment to be written in the file. Child #4 was missing the date of enrollment in their file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 14, 2024): “The date of enrollment will be placed in the file of Child #4.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation May 1, 2024 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 address of the release/emergency contact person to be listed in the file. The following children were missing the release/emergency contact person's address: Child #2, #4 and #6.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Jun 14, 2024): “The address of the release/emergency contact person of the listed children will be obtained and placed in the child's file.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation May 1, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. At the time of the inspection, the school age room did not have posted the facility's emergency medical transportation plan.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 14, 2024): “The emergency medical transportation plan will be posted in the school age room.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation May 1, 2024 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 occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. Regulation requires the agreement and emergency contact information to be updated at least once every 6-month period. The following children's files were not updated every 6-month period: Child #2, #3, #4, #5, #7 and #8. Child #2 last update was done on 4/19/23 for the agreement. Child #3 previous updates were 5/30/23 (agreement) and 5/31/23 (emergency contact). Child #3 has not had an updated review since. Child #4 last update was done on 4/29/23 for the agreement. Child #5 last update was done on 5/2/23 for the agreement. Child #7 last update was done on 4/27/23 for the agreement. Child #8 last update was done on 7/18/21 for the agreement.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Jun 14, 2024): “The appropriate form of the listed children will be reviewed and updated. Documentation of the review/update will be maintained in the child's file.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation May 1, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. Regulation requires consent for minor first aid procedures by staff to be in the child's file. The following files were missing consent for minor first aid procedures: Child #1 and #3.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 14, 2024): “The missing information for the listed children will be obtained and placed in the child's file.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation May 24, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During inspection on 5/24/23 observed baseboard heating unit that was in poor repair and a visible hazard.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 14, 2023): “I will have an electrician come i and secure the baseboard heating where it will be in good repair and hazard free for the children.”
Citation May 24, 2023 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
During inspection on 5/24/23 refrigerator in the older toddler room was inspected two times both times refrigerator temperature was over 50 degrees.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 14, 2023): “Refrigerator temperature gage will be turned down to where the temperature reaches 45 degrees or below.”
Citation May 24, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Immunization record 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(1)/3270.131(d)(5)
During inspection on 5/24/23 it was revealed that child #1 does not have a record of an updated health repot within the past 6 months and does not include a record of immunization per the guidelines of the ACIP.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 14, 2023): “Parent will provide an updated health report that is from within the last 6 months and I will be sure that they continue to update their child's health report every 6 months.”
Citation May 24, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)(1)
During inspection on 5/24/23 it was revealed that child #1 does not have a record of an updated health repot within the past 6 months and does not include a record of immunization per the guidelines of the ACIP.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 14, 2023): “Parent will provided an updated copy of their child's immunization record and will do so every 6 months.”
Citation May 24, 2023 Complaint investigation Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
Report received that on 5/22/23 Indvidual #1 an agent of the department observed White out on a desk. Inspection on 5/24/23 revealed that the location of the liquid white out would be accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 14, 2023): “Staff will keep toxic materials inaccessible to children.”
Citation May 12, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)
Inspection on 5/12/22 revealed that child number one does not have a valid immunization record per the ACIP guideline.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 9, 2022): “Parent will provide updated immunization record or letter exempting child.”
Citation May 12, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan/Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)/3270.27(a)(6)
Inspection on 5/12/22 revealed that the operator does not have a plan to provide accommodations for infants, toddlers and children with disabilities Inspection on 5/12/22 revealed that the operator does not have a record of an emergency Drill.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 15, 2022): “An emergency plan will be created to accommodate infants, toddlers and children with disabilities. An emergency drill will be completed when director returns from maternity leave.”
Citation May 12, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Inspection on 5/12/22 revealed that staff number 1, start date 1/12/22 and staff number 2 start date 12/27/21do not have a record of completed professional development in the topic of Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 11, 2022): “Staff will schedule a date to obtain CPR certification. Staff 1 will compete CPR on 5/28. Staff 2 last day is 6/3.”
Core safety Sep 22, 2021 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct
No harsh language 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(d)
Per interviews, review of statements of facility staff and meeting with facility Director it was revealed that staff number one on 8/31/21used harsh language directed at child number one and also harsh language directed at Household member number two in the presence of child number one. Staff #1 admitted to using harsh language directed at a child as well as household member number 2.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 12, 2021): “Staff handout with all center policies were reviewed with Inga. She was given a written warning in regards to the concern. Ingra is to use appropriate redirect techniques in a professional manner. Tone of voice and choice of words need to be carefully thought about before reprimanding a child.”

“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.

Complaint investigations and reported incidents

Violation found May 24, 2023 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found Sep 22, 2021 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.

Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.

Daily rates

Age group Full time, per day Part time, per day
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $39.00 $39.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $38.00 $38.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $36.00 $36.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $35.00 $35.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $35.00 $20.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $35.00 $20.00

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 106 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Aug 6, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 2
since Jun 9, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator ST Johns Lutheran Church
Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (570) 424-1443
State certificate # CER-00257059
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Not checked by Daycare Record

Common questions

Has ST Johns Rainbow Trail Child Care had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 6 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 May 14, 2026 (background checks): “A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the dates of hire. The CPSL and regulation requires staff to obtain clearances prior to working in a child…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about ST Johns Rainbow Trail Child Care?

Pennsylvania lists 2 complaint investigations since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is ST Johns Rainbow Trail Child Care’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 2, effective Jun 9, 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 ST Johns Rainbow Trail Child Care compare with other daycares in Stroudsburg?

It is #9 of 9 centers in Stroudsburg by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 87% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was ST Johns Rainbow Trail Child Care last inspected?

May 14, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does ST Johns Rainbow Trail Child Care cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $39.00 for infant, $38.00 for young toddler, $36.00 for older toddler, $35.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs ST Johns Rainbow Trail Child Care?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is ST Johns Lutheran Church.

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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