Pocono Services for Families and Children
212 W 4TH ST, EAST STROUDSBURG, PA 18301Childery 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. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 4 and a Head Start CLASS observation rating of 4 out of 5 (Childery's normalized score; the underlying CLASS tool uses a 1-7 scale across 10 dimensions). Structural quality reflects a 100% violation rate across 3 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected August 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 4 (Max 4) Learn more →
- Head Start Classroom Assessment Scoring System
- 4 (Max 5)
- 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
- Licensed capacity
- 131
- Cost
- Free — Head Start
- Head Start is federally funded and free to enrolled, income-eligible families.
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2) and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Aug 19, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information; 2025-08-193270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
3270.67(c) | No insects or rodents; 2025-08-19 | 3270.71/3270.76 | Heat Source/Building Surfaces
Aug 26, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2024-08-263270.14/3270.21
3270.31(e)(4)(i) | Age and Training; 2024-08-26 | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) | Fire safety - 1 yr.; 2024-08-26 | 3270.31(f) | Health and Safety Training; 2024-08-26 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2024-08-26 | 3270.32(a) | Comply with CPSL; 2024-08-26 | 3270.34(a)(6) | Staff evaluations; 2024-08-26 | 3270.76/3270.77(a) | Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster; 2024-08-26 | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) | Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mo; 2024-08-26 | 3270.94(a)(1) | Every 60 days
Aug 21, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL; 2023-08-213270.32(a)
3270.94(a)(2) | Different times of day
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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