Poconoski Child Care
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About the Provider
Our goal is to maintain warm and family atmosphere at our preschool. Trusting in the individual abilities and skills of each child, we pursue methodology of Maria Montessori. Kids are taught to value friendship and respect, which will help them in their journey to social and emotional maturity. By making kids responsible for their small everyday activities, we teach self-reliance. We encourage children to use their imagination and creativity, as we believe it boosts their self-esteem. Plenty of outdoor activities at our garden show children how to commune with nature.
PocoNoski daycare is a safe, cozy, and friendly place – just like home!
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Hours of Operation
- Monday7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-05-12 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires staff to participate in an updated health assessment at least every 24 moths. The following did not participate in a health assessment at least every 24 months: Staff #1 (previous 12/11/23, current 1/15/26) and Staff #2 (previous 8/24/23, current 9/2/25). 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In the future, staff will participate in a health assessment as required at initial employment and will participate in an updated health assessment as required by regulation. Documentation of all health assessments will be maintained in the staff's file. |
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| 2025-05-22 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review as conducted. The outdoor play area contained playhouses. The playhouse furthest from the deck had a hole at the bottom under the sink/grill. The playhouse closest to the deck (office window) was cracked at the window frame. These areas were discussed with the director at the time of the inspection. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Both damaged areas were securely taped with heavy-duty duct tape to prevent sharp edges or gaps from causing injury. |
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| 2025-05-22 | Renewal | 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(b) Description: Posted in group space Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. Regulation requires a written daily activity schedule to be posted in child care spaces. The right small room did not have an activity schedule posted and children were observed receiving care in this room during this inspection. Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A printed daily activity schedule was immediately posted on the wall in the room following the inspection on 5/22/25. |
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| 2025-05-22 | Renewal | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(e) Description: Written emergency plan posted Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. Regulation requires an emergency medical transportation plan for children to be posted in child care spaces. The small right room did not contain a posted emergency medical transportation plan and children were observed receiving care in this room during this inspection. Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On 5/22/25, a written Emergency Medical Transportation Plan posted in the small right room. |
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| 2025-05-22 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires staff to participate in annual fire safety training. Staff #1 (previous 1/19/24, current 4/6/25) and #2 (previous 1/16/24, current 3/31/25) did not participate in annual fire safety training. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Missing training was completed on 4/6/25 Person 1) and on 3/31/25 (person 2) |
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| 2025-05-22 | Renewal | 3270.75(a) - In child care spaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(a) Description: In child care spaces Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. A first-aid kit is required in all child care spaces per regulation. A first-aid kit was not found in the small front right room. Children were observed receiving care in this room during the inspection. Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A new first-aid kit was purchased and placed in the room on 5/23/25 and contains all necessary items. |
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| 2025-05-22 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. The following first aid kits were missing items as required by regulation: - Main room first aid kit was missing tweezers and tape - Left side room was missing tape. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The missing items were purchased on May 23, 2025, and added to the first-aid kit to ensure it meets all required contents in accordance with regulations. The kit is now complete and fully stocked. |
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| 2025-01-31 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2024-05-13 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. Child #4 is preschool age child and requires an updated health report every 12 months. Child #4 has not had an updated health report conducted since 2/27/23. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An updated health report will be obtained on Child #4 and a copy will be placed in the child's file. |
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| 2024-05-13 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire of staff. Staff #1 did not update their health assessment as required by regulation. The previous health assessment for Staff #1 was dated 6/10/20 and the most recent health assessment was dated for 4/11/23. Staff #3 did not receive a health assessment or TB conducted prior to providing child care. The health assessment and TB for Staff #3 was dated for 9/27/23. 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. An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In the future, health assessments and TB's will be obtained prior to staff providing child care. Staff will also update their health assessments every 24 months. All health assessments will remain in the staff's file at all times. |
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| 2024-05-13 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. The file of Staff #3 was missing one letter of written reference. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A letter of written reference will be obtained on Staff #3. This letter will be placed in the staff file. |
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| 2024-05-13 | Renewal | 3270.21/3270.76 - General Health and Safety/Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21/3270.76 Description: General Health and Safety/Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. The kitchen area was not restricted from entering and inside the kitchen drawer accessible to children were carving knives. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The knives were immediately removed from the drawer and made inaccessible to children. Drawer locks were also purchased. |
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| 2024-05-13 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff person #3, #4 and #5 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid/CPR. Staff #3, #4 and #5 completed the training on 1/17/24. Staff person #3 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). Staff #3 completed the 10-hour revised training on 1/28/24. Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In the future, staff will participate in and complete pediatric first aid/CPR within 90 days of their hire date. Until staff have completed the training, they will be supervised by an appropriate staff. |
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| 2024-05-13 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff #1 and #2 have not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 5/20/15. Staff #1 and #2 completed mandated reporter training on 6/12/20. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In the future, staff will participate in, and complete mandated reporter training as required by the CPSL. these trainings will remain in the staff's file at all times. |
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| 2024-05-13 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff #5 was not hired correctly as per the CPSL. Staff #5 did receive their state police clearance until 4/22/24. At the time of this inspection, Staff #5 did not have an NSOR clearance in the file. Staff # 5 was working at the time of this inspection. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #5 will be removed from child care until the NSOR clearance is received. |
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| 2024-05-13 | Renewal | 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires the staff to conduct fire drills once at least every 60 days. The following drills did not occur at least once every 60 days: 8/4/23 - 10/4/23 10/4/23 - 12/4/23 2/2/24 - 4/3/24. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Fire drills were current for this inspection. |
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| 2024-05-13 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of the facility's fire safety system testing log was conducted. Regulation requires the fire safety system to be tested at least once every 30 days. The following tests did not occur at least every 30 days: 8/4/23 - 9/5/23 10/4/23 - 11/4/23 12/4/23 - 1/4/24 2/3/24 - 4/3/24. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Testing for the fire safety system were current for this inspection but the system was tested again and documented at the inspection. |
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| 2023-05-15 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: During inspection on 5/15/23 record review and interview revealed that staff number 1 does not have a record of a FBI and NSOR clearance as required per CPSL guidelines. 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. Staff Person #--1- may not work in a childcare position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff has the clearances at home, and she will provide them as soon asap she will not work until she does so. Also she is off for the summer and will not be scheduled to work until September. |
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| 2022-05-24 | Renewal | 3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) Description: Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Noncompliance Area: Inspection on 5/24/22 revealed that staff number 1, start date 2/15/22 has not completed professional development in the topics of pediatrics first aid and pediatrics CPR. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) staff person Kinga Krajewski will complete her fist aid and CPR training on May 31, 2022 |
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| 2022-05-24 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: Inspection on 5/24/22 revealed that staff number 1 start date 2/15/22 applied for NSOR clearance 2/21/22. 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 Child Protective Services Law (CPSL) was revised to include the requirement for the National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearance effective 9/30/2019. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Kinga Krajewski provided her NSOR Clearance on 2/24/2022 |
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| 2022-05-24 | Renewal | 3270.61(h)(2)(ii) - Designated on facility schedule | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.61(h)(2)(ii) Description: Designated on facility schedule Noncompliance Area: During inspection on 5/24/22 observed that the program activities of overcapacity was not posted on daily schedules. Correction Required: When the number of older toddler, preschool or school-age children participating in a program activity exceeds the capacity of the child care space each time period shall be designated on the facility's schedule of daily activities. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The program activities of overcapacity was posted on May 25th, 2022 |
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