THE CHILDRENS EDUCATION AND LEARNING CEN

EAST STROUDSBURG, PAChild Care CenterLicensed

4.4based on state inspection data
Capacity206
Est. price$774/mo

Contact information

Address629 Westlake Dr, EAST STROUDSBURG, PA, 18302

CityEAST STROUDSBURG, PA 18302

CountyMonroe

Phone(570) 223-2217

Operating details

Capacity206

SubsidiesY

License dateMarch 6, 2026

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 12/16/2024 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High0
  • Medium-High9
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

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Location

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629 Westlake Dr, EAST STROUDSBURG, PA, 18302, EAST STROUDSBURG, PA 18302

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  1. This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
  2. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  3. This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
  4. They accept child care subsidies - ask what the enrollment process looks like and whether there is a waitlist for subsidized spots

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 12/16/2024

  • High0
  • Medium-High3
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2024

  1. Medium-High risk12/16/2024

    Fire safety - 1 yr. (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 participate in annual fire safety training: Staff #3 (previous 6/27/23, current 7/10/24), Staff #4 (previous 6/29/23, current 7/19/24), Staff #5 (previous 7/5/23, current 8/26/24) and Staff #6 (previous 5/25/23, current 6/18/24). Requirement: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. Correction: Moving forwarded all staff will all have to complete the fire safety in the same month. This will alleviate any staff member not completing the training within the year. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 1/10/2025
  2. Medium-High risk12/16/2024

    Health and Safety Training (3270.31(f))

    A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire from an approved PQAS instructor: pediatric first aid/CPR. Staff #2 completed an unacceptable training on 5/22/24. Requirement: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)10. Staff person #2 will have until 1/24/25 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #2, staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. Correction: Staff contacted the trainer that they took the training with, and it was PQAS certified. The staff member received the proper certification for the course. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 1/13/2025
  3. Medium-High risk12/16/2024

    Comply with CPSL/CPSL information (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 #1 was hired using a volunteer child abuse clearance dated 8/2/23. The CPSL states a volunteer clearance cannot be used for employment in child care. Staff #1 was working in child care at the time of this inspection. The CPSL requires clearances to be updated every 60 months. Staff #7 did not update their clearances every 60 months: child abuse (previous 8/29/16, update 9/24/21) and FBI (previous 8/29/16, current 9/23/21). Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. Correction: Staff was suspended until the correct Child Abuse was provided. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 1/8/2025

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

13Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$774/month

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Typical prices in Pennsylvania run about $1,099/month for infant care at a center (federal median)see daycare costs in Pennsylvania by age group.

About this daycare

  • Location: EAST STROUDSBURG, Monroe County
  • Capacity: 206
  • Type: Child Care Center
  • Years in operation: 1

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