Excel Academic Center
727 ANN ST, STROUDSBURG, PA 18360Childery Rating: 2/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.2 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.2 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.1 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 2 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 1. Structural quality reflects a 75% violation rate across 4 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected June 2025). The structural rating also includes Pennsylvania's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Pennsylvania caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:5, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 6 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Keystone STARS STAR 1 (Max 4) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 48
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:5 10 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), Children's Records & Files (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jun 20, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information; 2025-06-203270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
3270.82(j) | Running water - diapering; 2025-06-20 | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) | Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mo
Sep 16, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Amount of Fee; 2024-09-163270.123(a)(1)
3270.123(a)(2) | Date fee to be paid; 2024-09-16 | 3270.123(a)(4) | Arrival/departure times; 2024-09-16 | 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) | Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates; 2024-09-16 | 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) | Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required ; 2024-09-16 | 3270.182(5) | Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior
Aug 7, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2024-08-073270.14/3270.21
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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