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727 Ann St, Stroudsburg, PA
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Creative Learning Center is a child care center in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 161 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with preschool. It lists monthly tuition from $350 to $1,125.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Preschool |
| Approach | Faith-based (Stroudsburg Wesleyan Church) |
| Daily life | Extended care: Extended hours |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | Child Care Works Financial Program |
| Discounts | 2nd Child Discount of 10% Available |
| Licensed capacity | 161 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Creative Learning Center lists monthly tuition from $350 to $1,125.
| Monthly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Full-time: Monday-Friday 6:30 am - 3:15 pm | $955 |
| Full-time: Monday-Friday 6:30 am - 4:30 pm | $985 |
| Full-time: Monday-Friday 6:30 am - 5:30 pm | $1,125 |
| Full-time: Monday-Friday 8:30 am - 3:15 pm | $900 |
| Full-time: Monday-Friday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm | $1,075 |
| Part-time: 6:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday/Wednesday/Friday All Day | $840 |
| Part-time: 6:30 am - 4:30 pm Tuesday/Thursday | $675 |
| Part-time: 8:30 am - 3:15 pm Monday/Wednesday/Friday All Day | $790 |
| Part-time: 8:30 am - 3:15 pm Tuesday/Thursday | $640 |
| Part-time: 8:30 am - 11:30 am Monday - Friday | $660 |
| Part-time: 8:30 am - 11:30 am Monday/Wednesday/Friday | $440 |
| Part-time: 8:30 am - 11:30 am Tuesday/Thursday | $350 |
| Student Registration Fee (one-time fee per enrollment) | $50 |
State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 26, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 17 rules in all · 17 corrected
For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“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-months. Staff #1 did not participate in an updated health assessment at least every 24-months (previous 11/1/23, current 12/29/25).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2026
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. At the time of this inspection, Classroom 102 contained 1 staff with 7 older toddlers. This number of children would have required at least another staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. The CPLS and regulation require staff to update their clearances at least every 60-months. Staff #2 did not update their clearances at least every 60-months as required (child abuse previous 11/5/20, current 11/12/25 and NSOR previous 11/17/20, current 12/1/25).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2026
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires evaluations be conducted on staff at least every 12 months. The following staff had evaluations conducted on them during the month of January 2024 and the staff did not have an updated evaluation conducted until 2/25/25: Staff #1 through #9 and Staff #11 through #19.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires staff to renew their certification in pediatric first aid/CPR on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Staff #14 did not renew this training prior to the current certification expiring (previous 9/21/21, current 10/19/23).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. The CPSL and regulation requires staff to receive a completed NSOR clearance prior to working in a child care role. Staff #3 did not have a completed NSOR on file until 3/3/22 which was after the staffs date of hire and working in child care. The CPSL and regulation requires staff to update their clearances at least every 60 months. The following staff did not update their clearances at least every 60 months: Staff #15 (previous child abuse 7/2/15, current 9/29/20), Staff #16 (previous state police 8/25/15, current 12/7/20 and previous child abuse 8/13/15, current 12/16/20). The CPSL and regulation requires staff to update their mandated reporter training at least every 60 months. The following staff did not update their mandated reporter training at least every 60 months: Staff #2 (previous 7/13/16, current 7/22/21), Staff #4 (previous 4/8/15, current 4/13/20) and Staff #16 (previous 1/25/16, current 9/26/21).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2025
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Staff person #10 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: health and safety training topics. Staff #10 completed this training on 1/1/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2025
3270.133(4) Locked
“Oral pain relief medication tablets stating, "keep out of the reach of children," was found in a child's book bag, that was hung about hip height, accessible to children, across from the hallway sinks.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024
3270.131(e)(2)(i) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The record for Child #3 indicates that the parent has chosen not to vaccinate their child, but the exemption provided is not in the form of a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024
3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(3) Physician name, address, phone/Parent home/work address, phone
“The work address for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4, child #5, child #6, child #7, child #8, child #9, and child #10 's enrolling parent and physician or source of medical care were not on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024
3270.123(a) Signed
“The current fee agreement used by the operator, and viewed in the records for Children #1- #10, does not have a space for the operator to sign.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2024
3270.75(c) Has all items
“Scissor and tweezers were missing from the first-aid kit in the Family Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Purell hand sanitizer, 45 SPF ultra sheer spray sunscreen, and three instant cold compress packs, all with labels stating, "keep out of the reach of children," were observed in a bag, that was on the floor, under a staff's desk in Room 102. [name] wet jean cleaner was hanging, about knee height, on the wall behind the door in Room 105 and was easily accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff person #5 (see code sheet for date of hire) did not obtain an updated child abuse clearance prior to the previous one expiring. The child abuse clearances on file were dated 6/2/16 and 12/15/21. Staff persons #10 and #12 (see code sheet for date of hire) did not have documentation on file that they completed their state police and child abuse clearances prior to the previous clearances expiring. Staff person #10 had documentation that they completed their state police clearances on 6/19/17 and 6/27/22 and their child abuse clearances on 6/23/17 and 7/5/22. Staff person #12 had documentation that they completed their state police clearances on 6/20/18 and 6/21/23 and their child abuse clearances on 7/1/18 and 8/14/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2024
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“Staff persons #3, #6, #14, #15, #16, #17, and #18 did not have documentation on file which showed that they completed updated annual emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2024
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“Staff persons #5, #7, and #11 did not complete their health assessment within 24 months of the previous one expiring. Staff person #5 had health assessments on file dated 11/4/21 and 12/6/23. Staff person #7 had health assessments on file dated 11/4/21 and 1/5/24. Staff person #11 had health assessments on file dated 5/18/20 and 8/31/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The fire detection system was not tested every 30 days as indicated by the following documented logs: 12/14/23 to 2/12/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024
3270.66(b) Original container
“Inspection on3/8/23 revealed that facility has cleaning materials that are not labeled.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2023
3270.31(g) Professional development certificate
“During inspection on 3/2/22 record review revealed that staff 2,3,4,5,6,7, & 8 completed training prior to 9/30/2016”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2022
3270.61(c) 40 square feet wall-to-wall
“During inspection on 3/2/22 observed 9 toddlers within room 8, a childcare space with an allowable capacity of 8 children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Record review on 3/2/22 revealed that staff number 1 Start date 8/30/21 did not apply for an NSOR clearance until 9/24/22 and received 10/4/22. Provide plan including ongoing compliance.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022
3270.72(d) Above ground window opening restricted to 6"
“During inspection on 3/2/22 observed a window within room 2 a childcare space above the ground floor that was opened more then 6 inches.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. Creative Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on February 26, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 17 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
161, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
Monthly tuition from $350 to $1,125, as it lists it.
(570) 420-0706.
915 N 5th St, Stroudsburg, PA 18360. The nearest other daycare we list is The Ramsey Center, 0.6 miles away.