Pocono Family Ymca
809 MAIN ST, STROUDSBURG, PA 18360Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.3 / 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.4 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Note: state records show 2 past adverse actions on this facility's license. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 3. Structural quality reflects a 100% violation rate across 12 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected March 2026). 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 3 (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
- 177
- 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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3) and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2). Of 5 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Mar 26, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2026-03-263270.14/3270.21
3270.31(e)(4)(iv)/3270.115(a)(8) | Water safety/Included in ratio/annual training; 2026-03-26 | 3270.31(f) | Health and Safety Training; 2026-03-26 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2026-03-26 | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) | Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to ; 2026-03-26 | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/He; 2026-03-26 | 3270.192(5) | Two written references
Oct 28, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2025-10-283270.14/3270.21
3270.27(c) | Training regarding plan; 2025-10-28 | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) | Age and Training; 2025-10-28 | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) | Fire safety - 1 yr.; 2025-10-28 | 3270.31(e)(4)(iii)/3270.115(a)(6) | Lifeguard/Lifeguard training/supervision; 2025-10-28 | 3270.31(e)(4)(iv)/3270.115(a)(8) | Water safety/Included in ratio/annual training; 2025-10-28 | 3270.31(f) | Health and Safety Training; 2025-10-28 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2025-10-28 | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) | Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to ; 2025-10-28 | 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) | Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required ; 2025-10-28 | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/He; 2025-10-28 | 3270.182(5) | Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior; 2025-10-28 | 3270.192(5) | Two written references; 2025-10-28 | 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) | Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
Aug 4, 20252 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Supervised at All Times /Staff Assigned to Specific Children3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2025-08-043270.14/3270.21
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2025-08-04 | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) | Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to ; 2025-08-04 | 3270.52 | Mixed Age Level; 2025-08-04 | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/He; 2025-08-04 | 3270.192(5) | Two written references
Dec 17, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Supervised at All Times /Staff Assigned to Specific Children; 2024-12-173270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) | Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- 2
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