Totally for Kids Academy INC
156 Eagles Glen Plz, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 · Monroe County
2 core-safety citations in last 12 months
1 complaint investigation found violations
Keystone STAR 1
Totally for Kids Academy INC is a certified child care center in East Stroudsburg, PA, with capacity for 57 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 43 violations, 9 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 7 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #22 of 23 centers in East Stroudsburg and has more citations per inspection than 86% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
More citations than 86% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. Among the most cited
#22 of 23 centers in East Stroudsburg
9
Core-safety citations
34
Other citations
5
Inspections
1
Complaint investigations that found violations
43 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 7 in the last 12 months · last inspected Oct 23, 2025
Every state visit
Violation found
No violation
Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits
What inspectors cited most
Training & qualifications
8
Records & paperwork
8
Building & playground safety
8
Health & medication
5
Emergency preparedness
5
Background checks
3
Caregiver conduct
2
Supervision
2
Staff ratios
1
Sleep safety
1
Citations, newest first
No physical punishment 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(b)
An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility to conduct a complaint inspection. Staff #1 admitted to slapping Child #1 in the face in response to Child #1 intentionally coughing in the face of Staff #1 on 3/10/26.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 15, 2026): “Our handbook is updated to detailed plans regarding employee corrective actions for appropriate discipline when working with children. 1. Staff will not use not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. (3/17/26) 2. Staff #1 to schedule and participate in the training 'Big…”
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 date of hire. Staff #6 was not hired correctly per the CPSL. Staff #6 did not have on file prior to working in child care a completed NSOR clearance. Staff #6 was observed working in child care at the time of this inspection. The CPSL 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 (previous state police 11/5/19, current 2/21/25) and Staff #5 (previous state police 8/29/20, current 10/23/25; previous child abuse 9/10/20, current 10/23/25; and previous FBI 9/14/20, no current). Staff #5 was working in child care at the time of this inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 5, 2025): “1. Staff will be removed from child care until the appropriate clearances are obtained. (10/23/25) 2. The director will create a checklist/form to track clearances per the CPSL regarding hire and updates to ensure clearances are obtained and updated as appropriate. This checklist/form will be…”
Citation
Oct 23, 2025
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 on 10/23/25. 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 prior to working in a child care position at the facility. The following staff did not obtain a health assessment or tuberculosis screening prior to working in a child care role at the facility: Staff #5. Staff #5 received a health assessment and tuberculosis screening on 12/11/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 23, 2025): “In the future, staff will obtain a health assessment and tuberculosis screening prior to working in a child care role at the facility. This documentation will be placed in the staff's file. Staff will also update health assessments as required by regulation and the updated copies will also remain…”
Citation
Oct 23, 2025
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 10/23/25. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires staff to participate in pediatric first aid/CPR training prior to the current certification expiring. The following staff did not participate in pediatric first aid/CPR training prior to their current certification expiring: Staff #2, #3 and #4 (previous 4/21/23, current 5/5/25).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 23, 2025): “Staff will be supervised until updated training on pediatric first aid/CPR is completed.”
Citation
Oct 23, 2025
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 to participate in annual fire safety training. The following staff did not patriciate in annual fire safety training: Staff #1, #2, #3 and #4 (previous 3/26/24, current 4/24/25).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 23, 2025): “In the future, staff will participate in fire safety training on an annual basis. Documentation of this training will be maintained in the staff's file.”
Citation
Oct 23, 2025
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 10/23/25. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Staff person #5 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: pediatric first aid/CPR.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 23, 2025): “Staff #5 will be supervised until they complete pediatric first aid/CPR training. Staff #5 will schedule and participate in pediatric first aid/CPR training and a copy of the training will be placed in the staff's file.”
Citation
Oct 23, 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 10/23/25. A review of children's files was conducted. Regulation requires children's emergency contact and agreement forms to be update 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 9/25/24, current 9/22/25), Child #3 (agreement and emergency contact previous 11/10/24, current 9/17/25) and Child #4 (agreement and emergency contact previous 9/5/24, current 9/16/25).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 23, 2025): “In the future, children's emergency contact and agreement forms will be updated at least every 6-month period. Documentation of these reviews will be maintained in the children's file.”
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 #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): health and safety topics. Staff #3 was observed working unsupervised during this inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 13, 2024): “Staff #3 will be supervised by an appropriate staff member until they complete the health and safety topic training. Documentation of this training will remain in the staff's file at all times.”
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. The CPSL requires clearances to be updated every 60 months. Staff #1 did not update their child abuse clearance every 60 months. (previous 8/11/15, update 3/17/21). The file of Staff #1 contained a volunteer child abuse clearance dated 7/1/19 that is not valid to work in child care according to the CPSL. Staff #3 was not hired correctly as a provisional hire per the CPSL. See the code sheet for the staff's date of hire. Staff #3 did not receive a child abuse clearance until 7/31/24, which was after the staff's date of which they began working in child care. Staff #3 also lived out of state within the last 5 years. Staff #3 did not have the documentation that the out of state clearances had been applied for prior to working in child care. Staff #3 was working unsupervised at the time of this inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 13, 2024): “Staff #3 will be removed from child care and will apply for their out of state clearances. Staff #3 will not return to child care until the out of state clearances are obtained.”
Citation
Oct 21, 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 procedures was conducted. At the time of the inspection, staff were unable to provide for review a copy of the facility's continuity of operations plan.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 13, 2024): “The facility will provide for review a copy of the facility's continuity of operations plan.”
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Citation
Oct 21, 2024
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
A renewal 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 review the facility's emergency plan with in 90 days of their hire date. Staff #3 did not review the emergency plan within 90 days of their hire date. Staff # 3 reviewed the emergency plan on 9/16/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 13, 2024): “In the future, staff will review the emergency plan within 90 days of their hire date and annually thereafter. Documentation of reviewing the emergency plan will be maintained at the facility.”
Citation
Oct 21, 2024
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 a health assessment at least every 24 months. The following staff did not participate in a health assessment every 24 months: Staff #1 (previous 11/18/20, no current) and Staff #2 (previous 7/19/2, current 1/23/24). Regulation requires staff to participate in a health assessment prior to providing child care. See the code sheet for the staff's date of hire. Staff #3 worked in a child care role at the facility and did not receive a health assessment until 10/1/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 13, 2024): “Staff #1 will schedule and participate in an updated health assessment.”
Citation
Oct 21, 2024
Inspection
Health & medication
Mantoux TB 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires staff to participate in a tuberculosis screening prior to providing child care. See the code sheet for the staff's date of hire. Staff #3 worked in a child care role at the facility and did not receive tuberculosis screening results until 10/4/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 13, 2024): “In the future, staff will participate in a tuberculosis screening prior to working in a child care role at the facility. Documentation of this tuberculosis screening will remain in the staff's file at all times.”
Citation
Oct 21, 2024
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of the facility's emergency plan was conducted. At the time of the inspection, staff were unable to provide documentation that the facility had participated in an annual emergency drill.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 13, 2024): “Documentation of the facility's annual emergency drill will be sent to the regional office for review.”
Citation
Oct 21, 2024
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of the facility's fire 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: 3/28/24-4/30/24, 6/26/24-7/31/24 and the last documented test occurred on 8/26/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 13, 2024): “The fire safety system was tested and observed functional during this inspection.”
Citation
Oct 21, 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, staff were unable to provide documentation that the emergency plan was sent to the local municipality.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 18, 2024): “Documentation will be provided that the facility's emergency plan was sent to the local municipality.”
Citation
Oct 21, 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 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): health and safety topics. Staff #3 was observed working unsupervised during this inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 13, 2024): “Staff # 3 will schedule and participate in the health and safety topic training. Staff #3 will be supervised until this training is completed. Documentation of this training will remain in the staff's file at all times.”
Citation
Oct 21, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. Regulation requires the facility's emergency transportation plan to be posted conspicuously in every child care space. This plan was not posted in any classroom during this inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 13, 2024): “The facility's emergency transportation plan will be posted in a conspicuous location in all classrooms. This plan will remain posted at all times.”
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/27/23. At that time, Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: health and safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 29, 2023): “Staff Person #1 will be supervised by at least an AGS until the health and safety training has been completed.”
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/27/23. At that time, the staff the files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1 included a PA State Police clearance that was requested 10/20/23, which was after their date of hire.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 29, 2023): “Provider will comply with the CPSL.”
Similar Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.51
A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/27/23. At that time, Staff Person #3 stated that they had 16 preschool children in their group.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 29, 2023): “Four children were sent home in order to maintain proper staff to child ratios.”
Restraints prohibited 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(e)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/27/23. At that time, Staff Person #1 stated that Child #2 was restrained in the high chair for spitting on another child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 29, 2023): “Child #2 was immediately removed from the high chair.”
Infant sleep position 55 Pa. Code §3270.119
A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/27/23. At that time, Child #6, an infant, was observed sleeping in a pack-n-play with a pacifier with a strap attached to it. A blanket was propped under the child's back while they were sleeping.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 29, 2023): “Infants will be placed flat on their backs with nothing in the pack-n-play when sleeping as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless a doctor's note is on file stating the medical reason that the child needs to sleep in a different position.”
Citation
Oct 27, 2023
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/27/23. At that time, a surge protector located on the kitchen counter in the lunch room approximately 2'6" high was observed with four outlets that were not equipped with protective covers. The surge protector was plugged into an electrical outlet in the wall. The outlets were accessible to the preschool children in the lunch room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 29, 2023): “Protective covers will be added to the uncovered outlets.”
Citation
Oct 27, 2023
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/27/23. At that time, miracle gro and Clorox bleach were observed on the floor of the unlocked kitchen closet and were accessible to the preschool children in the lunch room. A swiffer wet jet was observed on the floor next to the table where the preschool children were eating lunch in the lunch room. All items were labeled "keep out of reach of children."
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 29, 2023): “The swiffer wet jet will be moved to the kitchen closet. The closet door will be locked so that the children no longer have access to the cleaning materials.”
Citation
Oct 27, 2023
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Heat Source 55 Pa. Code §3270.71
A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/27/23. At that time, the hot water in the boys bathroom sink reached a temperature of 116° F.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 29, 2023): “The hot water will be turned off in the bathroom.”
Citation
Oct 27, 2023
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Lidded waste receptacles 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(i)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/27/23. At that time, neither bathroom was equipped with a lidded trash can.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 29, 2023): “Lidded trash cans will be placed in the bathrooms.”
Citation
Oct 27, 2023
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/27/23. At that time, exposed bolts were observed along the playground fencing. A cracked picnic table was observed on the playground presenting a pinch point. A slide was observed tipped on its side in the toddler room presenting a crushing hazard.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 29, 2023): “The exposed bolts will be covered. Duct tape will be used to cover the cracked portion of the picnic table. The slide was turned upright.”
Citation
Oct 27, 2023
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Small Toys and Objects 55 Pa. Code §3270.103
A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/27/23. At that time, plastic bags were observed in an unlocked, floor level, drawer in the infant room where infants and young toddlers were receiving care. Plastic bags were observed on the floor and hanging from cubbies in the older toddler room and were accessible to the older toddlers who were receiving care in the room. Plastic bags were observed in unlocked, floor level cabinets in the main room where toddlers were receiving care. Plastic bags were observed on the floor level shelves of the cubbies in the main room where the toddlers were receiving care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 29, 2023): “The plastic bags will be removed or moved to areas where they can be locked up and out of reach of the children who are still placing objects in their mouths.”
Citation
Oct 27, 2023
Inspection
Health & medication
Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/27/23. At that time, the child immunization records were reviewed. The immunization record for Child #3 included a flu vaccine last administered on 10/5/21. The immunization records for Child #4 and Child #5 did not include administration of the flu vaccine. None of the files include a letter of exemption.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 30, 2023): “The parents of Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5 will provide an updated immunization record that includes the flu vaccine or a letter of exemption from the vaccine.”
Citation
Oct 27, 2023
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 was conducted on 10/27/23. At that time, the file for Staff Person #1 was reviewed. The health report and TB test was dated 9/27/23 and 9/30/23 respectively, which is after the date of hire for Staff Person #1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 29, 2023): “In the future, staff will have health assessments and TB tests completed prior to beginning employment at the facility.”
Citation
Oct 27, 2023
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/27/23. At that time, accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions was not included in the emergency plan.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 29, 2023): “Accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions will be added to the emergency plan.”
Citation
Oct 27, 2023
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/27/23. At that time, the thirty day testing log was reviewed. The dates the fire detection system was tested were: 1/25/23, 2/23/23, 3/21/23, 4/3/23, 5/29/23, 6/30/23, 7/27/23, 8/20/23, 9/29/23, and 10/20/23. There were three occasions where the system was not tested every 30 days.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 27, 2023): “The fire detection system was tested and appeared operational during the inspection.”
Citation
Oct 27, 2023
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/27/23. At that time, the facility did not have a policy to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 29, 2023): “The provider will create a policy to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment and will review this policy with all staff.”
Citation
Oct 27, 2023
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/27/23. At that time, Staff person #2, Staff Person #3, Staff Person #4, and Staff Person #5 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, Nov 29, 2023): “Staff person #2, Staff Person #3, Staff Person #4, and Staff Person #5 will complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training.”
Citation
Oct 27, 2023
Inspection
Training & qualifications
HS/GED, 15 credits + 1 yr/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/27/23. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1, an assistant group supervisor, contained a bachelor's degree in fashion, but did not include transcripts or verification of experience prior to working at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 29, 2023): “Staff Person #1 will be an aide until they have enough experience to qualify as an assistant group supervisor.”
Citation
Oct 27, 2023
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/27/23. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The following child files did not include child service reports: Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 30, 2023): “Child service reports will be completed for Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5.”
Citation
Oct 27, 2023
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone/Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(3)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/27/23. At that time, the emergency contact information for Child #1 did not include the parents' work address and work phone number or the address of the child's physician.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 29, 2023): “The parents' work address, work phone number and the address of the child's physician will be added to the emergency contact form for Child #1.”
Citation
Oct 27, 2023
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/27/23. At that time, the emergency contact forms were not in the classrooms where the children receive care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 29, 2023): “The emergency contact forms will be copied and placed in each classroom.”
Citation
Oct 27, 2023
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 was conducted on 10/27/23. At that time, the emergency contact form and financial agreement for Child #2 had not been updated since 2/24/23.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 30, 2023): “The parents of Child #2 will review and update the emergency contact form and financial agreement.”
Citation
Oct 27, 2023
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/27/23. At that time, the owner stated that parents had not been provided with an electronic way of accessing the regulations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 29, 2023): “An electronic way to access the regulations will be added to the Bright Wheel app for the parents.”
Citation
Oct 21, 2022
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)
Staff persons #-1-2- have acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 3, 2022): “We will have the employees trained prior to the 15 day limit.”
Citation
Oct 14, 2021
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii)
Per inspection on 10/14/21 it was revealed that Staff # 1, # 2, & # 3 have not completed mandated reporter training within the required five year renewal requirement per the CPSL.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 15, 2021): “Employees were notified 10-21-21 via text message of violation and I included the website for the class. Classes will be completed by 11-15-21 and submitted to the state.”
“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
Mar 17, 2026
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $57.00 | $50.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $57.00 | $50.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $55.00 | $45.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $53.00 | $44.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $48.00 | $41.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $40.00 | $40.00 |
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
57 children
Certificate status
Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through
Jan 8, 2027
Operator
Totally For Kids Academy INC
Hours
Monday–Friday 6:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone
(570) 730-4311
State certificate #
CER-00247098
Common questions
Has Totally for Kids Academy INC had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 9 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 Mar 17, 2026 (caregiver conduct): “An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility to conduct a complaint inspection. Staff #1 admitted to slapping Child #1 in the face in response to Child #1 intentionally coughing in the face of Staff #1 on 3/10/26.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Totally for Kids Academy INC?
Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation 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 Totally for Kids Academy INC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Jan 15, 2020. 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 Totally for Kids Academy INC compare with other daycares in East Stroudsburg?
It is #22 of 23 centers in East Stroudsburg by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 86% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Totally for Kids Academy INC last inspected?
Oct 23, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Totally for Kids Academy INC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $57.00 for newborn, $57.00 for infant, $55.00 for young toddler, $53.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Totally for Kids Academy INC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Totally For Kids Academy INC.
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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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