Abc Day Care And Preschool - East Stroudsburg PA Child Care Center

832 Seven Bridge Rd STE 105, EAST STROUDSBURG PA 18301
(570) 476-6923

About the Provider

Description: While it's never easy to say that "See you later" to your child, you'll feel better knowing he or she is in the capable and caring hands of ABC Day Care.
We strive to make every child feel comfortable and loved so that they can thrive. You'll love watching your child transition seamlessly from your loving care to ours every morning, and you can go to work knowing your child will be having fun and developing a lifelong love of learning.
Your child's day will be overflowing with playful and lighthearted fun, the joy of new friends and sharing, and the exciting early concepts of learning.
We offer daycare for children as young as 4 weeks, preschool for those excited little ones, and school age programs for kids up to age 12. You'll fall in love with our kind and passionate staff, as well as our affordable rates. Register today and get your child started on the path to success!

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00165570
  • Capacity: 69
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Schools Served: East Stroudsburg Area - Serviced by school bus
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 12
  • District Office Phone: (570) 468-8144 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-02-11 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There is no addresses for the release persons documented on the emergency contact forms for children # 1, 2, 3, and 4.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director will have the parents provide addresses for the release person on the emergency contact forms. This information will be provided by parents at enrollment and forms will be double checked.
2020-02-11 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff person # 1 was hired on 11/27/2019, there is no NSOR clearance on file. Staff person # 2 was hired on 1/28/20, there is no NSOR clearance on file. The Legal Entity does not have an approved waiver to hire provisionally.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff Person's # 1 and 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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. Staff persons # 1 and 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. Effective 12/31/19, provision hires may not work in a child care position when a waiver approval is not on file.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff persons # 1 and # 2 will not work in a child care position at the facility until all required CPSL clearances are on file. The operator will follow all requirements of the CPSL.
2019-02-11 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There is a red chair in the 2 year old toddler room with a large tear in the upholstery leaving the wooden frame exposed.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator discarded the red chair and will keep up with maintenance of all toys and equipment.
2019-02-11 Renewal 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The bathroom in the 3 year old preschool room did not have a hand washing sign posted.

Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator printed a new hand washing sign and hung it in the bathroom in the 3 year old preschool room. The sign will remain there at all times.
2018-02-28 Renewal 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: THERE IS NO ARRIVAL OR DEPARTURE TIMES ON THE AGREEMENTS FOR CHILDREN # 2 OR # 3.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE OWNER ADDED THE ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE TIME FOR CHILDREN # 2 AND # 3. IN THE FUTURE, THE OWNER WILL DOUBLE CHECK ALL PAPERWORK PRIOR TO FILING IT.
2018-02-28 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: THERE IS NO HEALTH INSURANCE NAME AND POLICY NUMBER ON FILE FOR CHILD # 1.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE OWNER WILL OBTAIN THE HEALTH INSURANCE NAME AND NUMBER FOR CHILD # 1. IN THE FUTURE, THE OWNER WILL DOUBLE CHECK ALL PAPERWORK PRIOR TO FILING.
2017-07-31 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.162(c) - Not withheld as discipline Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON 7/31/17, A COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION WAS CONDUCTED AT THE FACILITY. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT STAFF MEMBER #1 WITHELD FOOD FROM A CHILD FOR PURPOSES OF DISCIPLINE.

Correction Required: Food may not be withheld from a child for purposes of discipline.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
ALL STAFF HAVE BEEN SPOKEN TO ABOUT FACILITY POLICY OF NEVER REFUSING MEALS OR SNACKS FOR DISCIPLINE PURPOSES. IF A CHILD EXHIBITS A BEHAVIOR ISSUE DURING SNACK OR LUNCH, A CHILD MAY BE MOVED TO ANOTHER AREA TO FINISH THEIR FOOD UNTIL THE ISSUE IS RESOLVED. IF A STAFF DOES NOT FOLLOW POLICY, SHE WILL RECEIVE A WRITTEN WARNING.
2017-02-21 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: SOFA IN SCHOOL AGE ROOM WAS TORN RESULTING IN EXPOSED FOAM

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
EXPOSED FOAM ON SOFA IN SCHOOL AGE ROOM WAS COVERED. IN THE FUTURE, MONTHLY CHECKS WILL BE COMPLETED TO MAKE SURE THAT ALL EQUIPMENT USED BY THE CHILDREN IS N GOOD REPAIR

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