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Dekontee Christian Day Care
- licensed capacity
- 49
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Dekontee Christian Day Care
Dekontee Christian Day Care is a child care center in E Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 49 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 25 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 49 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 49 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Dekontee Christian Day Care
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 49 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00245960
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 7, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 25 rules in all · 23 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Records and paperwork 4
- Safety and hazards 4
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Background checks 2
- Safe sleep 1
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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Jul 7, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“An unannounced visit occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff #2 and #4 did not renew their pediatric first aid/CPR training prior to their current certification expiring as required by regulation. Pediatric first aid/CPR training for these staff expired April 2026 and Staff #2 and #4 did not taking pediatric first aid/CPR training until 5/12/26. Staff indicated they worked in child care during the time of their expired certification.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2026
Sep 25, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. See the code sheet for the children's dates of birth. Based on the age of the following children, they were required to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months: Child #3 (previous 2/21/25, no update) and Child # 5 (previous 2/27/25, no update).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2025
3270.106(j)/3270.119 Prohibit items in crib/Infant sleep position
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review as conducted. Staff #8 identified a child sleeping in a pack and play as an infant. The infant was observed sleeping with a pacifier attachment.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2025
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 update their health assessments at least every 24 months. Staff #4 did not participate in an updated health assessment at least every 24 months (previous 3/7/22, current 10/29/24).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2025
3270.166(1) Written statement
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review as conducted. Staff #8 indicated the facility did not have written statements from the parents giving the formula/feeding schedules for the infants in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 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 requires staff to obtain an NSOR prior to working in a child care role at a facility. The following staff did not receive an NSOR clearance prior to working in a child care role at the facility: Staff # 5 (received 9/4/25) and Staff #7 (received 9/10/24). The CPSL requires staff to update their clearances at least every 60 months. the following staff did not update their NSOR clearance as required by the CPSL: Staff # 1, #2 and #6 (previous 9/3/20, no current) and Staff #3 (previous 9/2/20).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2025
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. See the code sheet for the children's dates of birth. Based on the age of the following children, they were required to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months: Child #2 (previous health report 12/12/23, immunization record 11/4/24, no current health report or immunization record).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2025
Sep 27, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 9/27/24. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires staff to participate in pediatric first aid/CPR training prior to their current certification expiring. the following staff did not participate in pediatric first aid/CPR training prior to their current certification expiring: Staff #1 (previous 4/5/21, current 5/22/23) and Staff #2 (previous 4/5/21, current 5/22/23).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. A bottle of Purell hand sanitizer was found accessible to children, on a half wall near the entrance door with an expiration date of 5/2023 and the bottle indicated to 'keep out of reach of children'. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 8/23/24. A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 9/27/24. In the large right room, children's bags, hanging in their cubbies, were found containing sunscreen, bug spray and deodorant. These items indicated to 'keep out of reach of children". Children were observed to be receiving care in this classroom at the time of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2024
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 9/27/24. A review of child files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of birth. Regulation requires children toddler and preschool age to provide a health report at least every 12 months. Child #4 is a preschool age child, and the file has not received an updated health report since 9/6/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2024
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 9/27/24. A review of children's files was conducted. Regulation requires emergency medical care consent to be obtained on enrolled children. Child #5 did not have consent for emergency medical care in their file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 9/27/24. A review of children's files occurred. Regulation requires the child's arrival and departure times to be listed in the file. Child #5 did not have listed their arrival or departure times in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024
3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 9/27/24. A review of children's files was conducted. Regulation requires the fee to be charged listed in the child's file. Child #5 did not have listed in the file, their fee to be charged.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. A cot in the bathroom was found broken. The side pole and leg to this cot were not attached. This broken cot was identified and discussed with staff at the inspection. An acceptable plan of correction was received 8/23/24. A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 9/27/24. In the outdoor play area, an adult size desk was found. This desk contained peeling paint and was rusty.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 9/27/24. A paperwork review was conducted. Regulation requires the facility's fire safety system to be tested at least every 30 days. The following drill lapsed occurring at least every 30 days: 8/2/24-9/3/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2024
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 9/27/24. A review of child files was conducted. Regulation requires enrolled children to have in their file consent for first aid. Child #5 did not have consent for first aid in their file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024
Aug 9, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“On 8/9/24, an unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Staff #2 was hired incorrectly per the CPSL using a volunteer state police clearance (dated 12/6/23) and a volunteer child abuse clearance (dated 6/12/23). Staff #2 was working in child care at the time of this inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024
3270.54(a) Two facility persons present in facility
“On 8/9/24, an unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. At arrival at 11:20am, Staff #1 was observed alone in the facility with 19 children ages preschool to school age. Staff #1 was observed alone with these children for roughly 10 minutes until Staff #2 arrived at the facility at 11:30am.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. Outlet covers were observed missing at the following locations: orange wall near cubbies (2) and yellow wall near bathroom (2). Children 5 years of age or younger were observed receiving care in this space.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024
3270.113(a)(1)/3270.113(a)(2) Staff assigned to specific children/Supervision on and facility premises
“An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. At arrival, Staff #1 was observed alone with 19 children ages preschool to school age. Staff #1 was observed alone with these children for roughly 10 minutes until Staff #2 arrived at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2024
3270.104(a)/3270.106(a) Clean, good repair, proper size/Clean, age appropriate
“An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. A cot in the bathroom was found broken. The side pole and leg to this cot were not attached. This broken cot was identified and discussed with staff at the inspection.”
3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster
“An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. On the yellow wall, opposite to the entrance door, a patch of yellow paint was peeling along with the pink paint underneath. This area was identified and discussed with staff at the inspection. The door hinge to the bathroom was no longer secured to the door and was hanging from the top of the door frame.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. A bottle of Purell hand sanitizer was found accessible to children, on a half wall near the entrance door with an expiration date of 5/2023 and the bottle indicated to 'keep out of reach of children'.”
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“On 8/9/24, an unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. At arrival at 11:20am, Staff #1 was observed alone in the facility with 19 children ages preschool to school age. Staff #1 was observed alone with these children for roughly 10 minutes until Staff #2 arrived at the facility at 11:30am.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“On 8/9/24, an unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. At arrival at 11:20am, Staff #1 was observed alone in the facility with 19 children ages preschool to school age. Staff #1 was observed alone with these children for roughly 10 minutes until Staff #2 arrived at the facility at 11:30am.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024
Sep 26, 2023Inspection9 rules cited
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“A renewal inspection was conducted 9/26/23. At that time, the emergency contact information for the children was not present in the child care spaces where they were receiving care.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023
3270.107 Refrigerator
“A renewal inspection was conducted 9/26/23. At that time, the thermometer in the refrigerator was broken.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023
3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle
“A renewal inspection was conducted 9/26/23. At that time, two unlidded trash cans were observed in the main room that contained used tissues.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“A renewal inspection was conducted 9/26/23. At that time, three of the gates around the playground fence were observed to be broken.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“A renewal inspection was conducted 9/26/23. At that time, the thirty day testing log was reviewed. The fire detection system was tested 1/17/23, 2/21/23, 3/22/23, 4/24/23, 5/24/23, 6/26/23, 7/26/23, 826/23, and 9/25/23, showing that the system has not been tested every thirty days. In addition, the smoke detector was chirping at the onset of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2023
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“A renewal inspection was conducted 9/26/23. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact information for Child #2 did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“A renewal inspection was conducted 9/26/23. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The immunization record for Child #1 and Child #3 did not include administration of the flu vaccine or a letter of exemption.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2023
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“A renewal inspection was conducted 9/26/23. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The most recent health report on file for Child #2, a preschool child, was dated 4/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“A renewal inspection was conducted 9/26/23. At that time, a discarded dirty diaper was observed in an unlidded trash can next to the sink in the main room.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023
Jun 30, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“On 6/30/2023, Staff #1 admitted that she lightly tapped the forehead of Child #1 with a small object on 6/16/2023 while asking him what he was doing after Child #1 had taken a sippy cup from another child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2023
Sep 20, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff number 1 does not have a record of NSOR and State Police clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2022
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“Child number 1 does not have a record of growth and development assessment within the last 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Dekontee Christian Day Care
Is Dekontee Christian Day Care licensed?
Yes. Dekontee Christian Day Care is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Dekontee Christian Day Care last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 7, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Dekontee Christian Day Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 25 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 23 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.
How many children can Dekontee Christian Day Care care for?
49, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Dekontee Christian Day Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Dekontee Christian Day Care's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Dekontee Christian Day Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 421-2942 to ask.
What is Dekontee Christian Day Care's phone number?
(570) 421-2942.
Where is Dekontee Christian Day Care?
2199 A-B Milford Rd, E Stroudsburg, PA 18301. The nearest other daycare we list is Precious Moments Christian Academy, 0.5 miles away.