Three Stages Day Care And Learning Corp - Mount Pocono PA Child Care Center

4 FAIRVIEW AVE , MOUNT POCONO PA 18344
(570) 839-3390
4 Reviews

About the Provider

Description: OUR MISSION
Three Stages Daycare and Learning Center , Corp is to provide education and reliable care to you and your child.
Our center's commitment is to surround your child/children in a warm and caring environment, in a homelike atmosphere, that promotes positive development and education.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00172947
  • Capacity: 29
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, Spanish
  • Schools Served: Pocono Mountain - 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
2020-01-23 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The diaper changing mat in building # 4 was torn, therefore unable to be properly sanitized.

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 diaper mat will be replaced and a policy will be created and implemented to have the diaper mat changed at least once every 90 days.
2020-01-23 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The health assessment on file for staff person # 2, (hired 7/1/19) is dated 10/12/19. There is no health assessment or TB screening results on file for staff persons # 3, 4, and 5.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff # 3, and 4 will be required to provide health assessment and TB screening immediately. Staff person # 5 was terminated. Initial health assessments and TB screenings will be collected at the time of hire.
2020-01-23 Renewal 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There is no proof of education and child care experience on file for staff persons # 3, 4, and 5.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff # 3 and 4 will be required to submit proof of education and experience immediately; staff # 5 was terminated. Staff are required to provide this information at the time of hire. There will be a hiring policy created that will include the required documents for all new hires.
2020-01-23 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There are no written, nonfamily references on file for staff persons # 2, 3, and 5. There is only one written nonfamily reference on file for staff person # 4.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff persons # 2, 3, and 4 will provide written references as required. Staff # 5 was terminated. Staff will provide two written nonfamily references at hire and a policy will be created to reflect this.
2020-01-23 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff person # 1 started on 9/13/19; they have not completed mandated reporter training. Staff person # 2 started on 7/1/19; their mandated reporter training is dated 11/18/19; more than 90 days after their start date. Staff person # 3 started on 1/7/20; there is no FBI or NSOR clearance on file. Staff person # 4 started on 1/6/20; there is no signed disclosure statement, FBI, Childline or NSOR clearance on file. Staff person # 5 started on 10/29/19; there is no signed disclosure statement, FBI, Childline, or NSOR clearance on file.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff Persons # 3, 4, and 5 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 # 3, 4, and 5 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 will completed Mandated Reporter training and staff person # 2 has already completed it. Staff persons # 3 and 4 will be suspended until all clearances are received and in their files. Staff person # 5 was terminated. The director will comply with CPSL and all new hires will provide clearances at the time of hire.
2020-01-23 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There was Lysol cleaner found accessible to the children in an unlocked cabinet under the bathroom sink in building #8.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Lysol cleaner was removed from the cabinet and placed in an area that is not accessible to the children. All toxics will be kept out of the reach of children.
2020-01-23 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There was no first aid kit in building #4. The first aid kit in building #8 was missing tape and soap.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The first aid kit will be returned to building #4. Tape and soap will be added to the first aid kit in building # 8. Staff are required to check first aid kits regularly and keep all items stocked. This will be monitored through a new policy.
2019-07-22 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 7/12/19, facility director self reported that on 7/11/19 staff person # 1 hit a child in care. On 7/22/19, a review of camera footage confirmed that staff person # 1 hit child # 1.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. Staff person # 1 shall complete a minimum of 2 hours of in person training regarding appropriate discipline techniques. Training shall be approved by the department prior to scheduling.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff was terminated immediately. Staff will not use physical punishment.
2019-02-20 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.161(a) - Wholesome Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During a complaint investigation on 2/20/20, cert rep observed several single serving cartons of milk with expiration dates 2/14/20, 2/16/20, and 2/18/20 stored inside the refrigerator inside the facility.

Correction Required: Food stored, prepared or served shall be clean, wholesome, free from spoilage, free from adulteration and safe for human consumption.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
On 2/20/20 all expired milk cartons were removed and replaced with one gallon of milk. Director checks expiration dates weekly.
2019-01-28 Renewal 3270.119 - Infant sleep position Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Certification rep observed an infant sleeping in a bouncy chair with a blanket over them.

Correction Required: Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The infant woke up and safe sleep was discussed with infant room staff. The director will ensure that all infants are placed on their backs to sleep.
2019-01-28 Renewal 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for children # 1, 2, and 3 were updated in January 2018 and again in January 2019.

Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency contact forms on file for Children # 1, 2, and 3 are current. The director will have parents review all emergency contact forms once every six months.
2019-01-28 Renewal 3270.131(a) - Within 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child # 1 started on 1/18/18; there is no initial health assessment on file.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director will obtain a health assessment from the parent of Child #1 immediately. Parents are required to provide health assessments at enrollment.
2019-01-28 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The most recent staff evaluations on file for staff # 1 and # 2 are dated December, 2016.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director was unable to locate updated staff evaluations for staff # 1 and # 2. New evaluations will be completed and all staff will have annual staff evaluations.
2018-01-29 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: THERE IS NO HEALTH INSURANCE NAME OR POLICY NUMBER ON THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM 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 DIRECTOR WILL GET HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE INFORMATION FOR CHILD # 1. IN THE FUTURE, THE DIRECTOR WILL GET HEALTH INSURANCE INFORMATION FOR ALL CHILDREN AT THE TIME OF ENROLLMENT.
2018-01-29 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: STAFF PERSON # 1 WAS HIRED ON 3/25/17. THERE IS ONLY ONE WRITTEN NON FAMILY REFERENCE ON FILE.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
STAFF PERSON # 1 IS NO LONGER EMPLOYED AT THE FACILITY. IN THE FUTURE, THE DIRECTOR WILL OBTAIN TWO WRITTEN NON FAMILY REFERENCES AT THE TIME OF HIRE FOR ALL STAFF.

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Reviews

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Mad Mom Sep 17, 2017
I have used this provider for less than 6 months

DON'T ENROLL YOUR CHILD AT 3 STAGES DAYCARE. IT'S FALSE ADVERTISEMENT. THEY DON'T OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK AND ON THE WEEKEND NO ONE SHOWS UP. YOU WOULD END UP LOSING YOUR JOB!! THIS DAYCARE SHOULD BE CLOSED DOWN.

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Worst experience Ever Jul 02, 2017
I have used this provider for less than 6 months

This has been my worst day care experience ever. I work on weekends Saturday's and Sundays and it's true no one is here when i arrive at 6am to drop off my children. This is very unprofessional. I work at a hospital and can't make my shift on time. Please save yourself from frustration don't bother to enroll your child here.

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Emily Nov 12, 2016
I have used this provider for less than 6 months

This is the worst daycare experience we have ever had. We attended because they were open both saturday and sundays which was helpful because I work weekends. Luckily I have worked for my job for a very long time or else I would have been fired for being late and having to bring my children to work with me so many times because the daycare workers simply do not show up. They state specific times that they are open but do not follow those times, it seems they come to work when they feel like it. The workers do not present themselves professionally, and from what I had seen were not kind to the children. My daughter complained of them screaming in her face. The owner had the nerve to tell me that my children should see early intervention because they misbehaved at school. We attend a different daycare during the week and when I told them this information they were shocked. Its obvious that if my children even were really acting out it was because of the poorly run environment they were in. After telling child care information services about our experiences with them they strongly advised me to report them, so please save yourself and your children the trouble of this place.

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Usmcvince Jun 03, 2014

This is, if not one of the best, THE best child care facility in the area. My wife and I visited a couple of child care locations and we instantly fell in love w/ 3 stages. The other child care facilities did not meet our standards of safety or education.
3 Stages offers a safe, suitable, and educated place for my 2 daughters. I would def. recommend.

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