The Road to Excellence Childcare Learning Ctr In
The Road to Excellence Childcare Learning Ctr In is a certified child care center in East Stroudsburg, PA, with capacity for 34 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 12 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for training & qualifications (6 of 12). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #7 of 23 centers in East Stroudsburg and has fewer citations per inspection than 72% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 8/29/25. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires staff to update pediatric first aid and CPR training prior to the current training expiring. Staff #1 had pediatric first aid and CPR training that expired on 7/29/25.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 8/29/25. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff #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 1/19/20.
An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. The CPSL requires staff to apply for their DHS FBI clearance prior to working in a child care role as a provisional hire. Staff #1 has worked in a child care role at the facility and did not apply for their DHS FBI clearance prior to working in a child care role.
An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A review of the facility's fire safety system testing log was conducted. Regulation requires the fire safety system to be tested at least every 30 days. The following tests did not occur at least every 30 days: 10/22/24 12/18/24 2/12/25 4/2/25 5/2/25.
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 did not receive their NSOR clearance until 6/9/21, which was not within the appropriate provisional hiring timeframe. Staff #3 did not receive their state police clearance until 4/21/22, which was not within the appropriate provisional hiring timeframe.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff person #4 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid/CPR. Staff #4 completed pediatric first aid/CPR training on 5/6/24.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for dates of hire. Staff #2 completed mandated reporter training on 8/3/21 which was not within 90 days of the hire date of Staff #2.
While reviewing staff files on 8/25/23 the inspector observed that staff #1 obtained a Pa State Police clearance on 6/13/16 and not again until 3/23/22 and an FBI clearance on 9/26/16 and not again 4/22/22. Staff #3 obtained a Pa State Police on 4/21/17 and not again until 5/17/22, and a Pa Child Abuse on 5/5/17 and not again until 5/23/22 and did not obtain a PA Mandated Reporter training until 7/22/23, which was over 90 days after hire. All clearances must be updated every 60 months as required by the CPSL. Staff #2 was hired with only a FBI clearance on file and not a PA State Police, NSOR, and Child Abuse clearances and a disclosure clearance as are required before hire.
While reviewing staff files on 8/25/23 the inspector observed that staff #1 and noted that the previous health assessment on 5/3/19 and then not again until 4/25/22, staff #2 began direct care with children (see LIS Code Sheet) and did not obtain a health assessment and TB until 8/1/23, staff #4 had a previous health assessment on 4/28/21 and then not again until 6/20/23.
Staff person # 4 did not complete the required 10 hours pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet for date of hire)
Staff person # 4 did not have pediatric first-aid/CPR training within the required 90 days of hire. This is evidenced by the fact that there was no proof on file at the facility (please see the LIS Code Sheet for date of hire).
Child number 1 date of admission 4/22 does not have a record of immunization.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $49.40 | $44.80 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $49.40 | $44.80 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $46.20 | $42.60 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $45.60 | $41.60 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $43.20 | $37.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $40.60 | $35.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $40.60 | $35.00 |
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 The Road to Excellence Childcare Learning Ctr In 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 May 5, 2025 (background checks): “An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. The CPSL requires staff to apply for their DHS FBI clearance prior to working in a…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about The Road to Excellence Childcare Learning Ctr In?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at The Road to Excellence Childcare Learning Ctr In since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is The Road to Excellence Childcare Learning Ctr In’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Jan 21, 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 The Road to Excellence Childcare Learning Ctr In compare with other daycares in East Stroudsburg?
It is #7 of 23 centers in East Stroudsburg by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 72% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was The Road to Excellence Childcare Learning Ctr In last inspected?
Aug 29, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does The Road to Excellence Childcare Learning Ctr In cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $49.40 for newborn, $49.40 for infant, $46.20 for young toddler, $45.60 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs The Road to Excellence Childcare Learning Ctr In?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is The Road To Excellence Childcare Learning Ctr In.
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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