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Nurturing Arms Inc

Tobyhanna, PA · Monroe County
104 Ryans Rd, Tobyhanna, PA 18466
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Subsidized Program
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Food Program
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State Rating
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104 Ryans Rd
Tobyhanna, PA 18466
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00253294
License Issued
Jun 6, 2026
Active Through
Jun 6, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 12

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Nurturing Arms Inc is a Child Care Center in Tobyhanna PA. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-03-11 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, in the outdoor play space, an easel with exposed screws was observed. This was in poor repair. Two green plastic turtle sandboxes were observed. The lid of one sandbox was cracked, and the other sandbox had a crack in the base causing a hole and creating pinch points.

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.)
These items were removed from the outdoor play space.
2026-03-11 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(3) - Physician name, address, phone/Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Physician name, address, phone/Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, on the emergency contact form for child #1 and child #4, there was no address and/or phone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. The emergency contact form for child #5 did not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The address and/or phone number of the child's physician or source of medical care was added to emergency contact form for child #1 and child #4. The work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent was added to emergency contact form for child #5.
2026-03-11 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6)/3270.124(b)(7) - Insurance coverage information/Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)/3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Insurance coverage information/Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact form for child #3 did not include health insurance policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits and the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

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. 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 emergency contact form for child #3 was updated to include the health insurance policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits and the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
2026-03-11 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the NSOR on file for staff person #3 was not received until 2/11/26 and not at or before the time of initial service in the facility. Staff person #3 has had direct contact and routine interaction with children (see LIS code sheet for date of hire).

Correction Required: 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. The OCDEL Announcement C-25-01, effective 2/1/25, states that an individual may be employed on a provisional basis in a certified child care facility when the following conditions are met, and documentation is maintained on file: Have results of the following, no older than 60 months: 1. PA Child Abuse History Clearance; 2. NSOR verification; 3. Out-of-state clearances (if applicable); 4. Signed Disclosure Statement for Child Care Employment; and 5. Either FBI Criminal History Clearance; or PSP Criminal History Clearance In addition to those obtained, the following clearances must be applied for prior to starting provisional employment: 1. FBI Criminal History Clearance; or 2. PSP Criminal History Clearance

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #3 has a current NSOR certificate on file.
2025-05-30 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.106(a)/3270.119 - Clean, age appropriate/Infant sleep position Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(a)/3270.119

Description: Clean, age appropriate/Infant sleep position

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, child #7, an infant, was observed sleeping on his stomach in a crib that was designated for another child. Staff person #2 admitted to placing child #7 on his stomach to sleep. This sleeping position is not recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. 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 plan of correction is to place child #7 on his back to sleep. Child #7 will also, be placed in the crib labled for him in the correct sleeping position.
2025-05-30 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(7)

Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE: During the inspection, the health assessment for child #3 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. An acceptable plan of correction was received stating the correction would be implemented by 5/12/25. An inspection occurred on 5/30/25. The health assessment for child #3 still did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The plan of correction is to make Child #3's parent aware that it is necessary for us to have in the child's file the statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease, in order for her to continue to stay in daycare. If verification is not given by 6/5/25, child #3 will be dismissed from care until verification is obtained.
2025-05-30 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE: During the inspection on 4/21/25, a camera wire was observed hanging and was not properly secured to a surface. The outdoor play area had plastic cups, ramen noodle wrappers and other trash laying on the ground. An acceptable plan of correction was received stating the correction would be implemented by 4/24. An inspection occurred on 5/30/25, the outdoor play area had snack pack containers and other trash laying on the ground.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The plan of correction is to clean up the outdoor play area of all debris.
2025-04-21 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 4/21/25, there was a circular plastic play structure that was cracked and exposing sharp corners. The playhouse had broken wooden floor planks resulting in exposed screws sticking up and splinters.

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 plan of correction is to remove the plastic play structure that is cracked and exposing sharp corners. The playhouse that has broken wooden floor planks will also be removed.
2025-04-21 Renewal 3270.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(c)

Description: Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, in the play yard, the smaller embedded climber, the slide, the larger embedded climber and the circular climber had fall heights of 30", 34", 34" and 46" respectively. These pieces of equipment only had 2 inches of loose fill rubber mulch under them and surrounding the structures. These embedded pieces of equipment require there to be 6 inches of loose fill rubber mulch under and surrounding the structures,

Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair. Tierd LIS: 1.) Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair. The three climbers and slide in the play yard shall be made inaccessible and will not be used by the children until such time as the loose-fill impact-absorbing material meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. For this piece of equipment, there needs to be at least 6 inches * of loose-fill impact-absorbing rubber mulch under the equipment. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2.) Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair. The operator shall obtain more loose-fill impact absorbing material to bring the depth into compliance with the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. This portion of the plan shall include a date for when the mulch will be added to bring the depth into compliance.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
1.) The plan of correction is to stop the children from using the small embedded climber, the slide and the larger embedded climber until the proper loose-fill protective surface covering is met as per the US Consumer Product Safety Commission. This date of correction is 4/21/25. 2.) The operator shall obtain more loose-fill impact absorbing material to bring the depth into compliance with the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. This date of correction is 5/12/25.
2025-04-21 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the emergency plan on file for child #2 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.

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 plan of correction is to obtain the health insurance coverage and policy number from the parent of child #2 and put the information into the child's file.
2025-04-21 Renewal 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3)

Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, the immunization record for child #3 was missing the following immunization according to the recommendations of the ACIP: HEP A#2.·

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in childcare group settings). Child #3 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 4/21/25 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The plan of correction is to dismiss child #3 from care until parent obtain proof of HEP A#2 immunization or an exemption letter.
2025-04-21 Renewal 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(7)

Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, the health assessment for child #3 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The plan of correction is to have child #3 parent get a notice from the child's doctor stating that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
2025-04-21 Renewal 3270.134(a)/3270.152 - Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.134(a)/3270.152

Description: Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, staff person #1 was observed changing a child's diaper. She did not wash her hands nor the child's hands after diapering.

Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The plan of correction is to train the staff person #1 in the proper way of diapering children and washing their hands and the hands of children.
2025-04-21 Renewal 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3)

Description: Disposable diapers

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, staff person #1 was observed changing a child. Staff person #1 lifted the lid of the hands-free trash can, with her hand, to dispose of the diaper.

Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The plan of correction is to inform staff person #1 of the rules and policy of discarding soiled diapers into the plastic-lined hands-free trash can by stepping on the foot petal of the trash can.
2025-04-21 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 4/21/25, a camera wire was observed hanging and was not properly secured to a surface. The outdoor play area had plastic cups, ramen noodle wrappers and other trash laying on the ground.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The plan of correction is to properly secure the hanging wire. The outdoor play area will be cleaned of all debris.

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