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Excel Academic Center

727 Ann St, Stroudsburg, PA 183605.0· 7 reviews
licensed capacity
46
open each week
7 days

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About Excel Academic Center

Excel Academic Center is a child care center in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 46 children, serving school-age children.

It is open every day, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a Play-based and STEM / STEAM approach, with infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care. It says it provides meals.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 24 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageMeals providedSTEM / STEAMAccepts child care subsidyOpen every day

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
46 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Saturday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Sunday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based, STEM / STEAM
StaffStaff trained in first aid and CPR
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
SafetyOutdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity46 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Excel Academic Center

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
46 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00259589
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 18, 2026: 13 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 24 rules in all · 24 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 7
  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Background checks 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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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  1. Jun 18, 2026Inspection13 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. The refrigerator in the young toddler #2 classroom was missing a thermometer. The temperature of the refrigerator was unable to be determined. The refrigerator in the kitchen contained a broken thermometer and the temperature of the refrigerator was unable to be determined.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. The following staff did not participate in annual fire safety training as required by regulation: Staff #1 (previous 1/16/25, current 6/19/26), Staff #2 (previous 9/26/24, current 6/19/26), Staff #4 (employed for more than a year and did not complete training until 5/16/26), Staff # 5 (employed for more than a year and did not complete training until 5/16/26) and Staff #6 (previous 8/29/24, current 3/31/26).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2026

    • Background checks

      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. Staff #7 was not hired correctly per the CPSL and regulation. Staff #7 worked in child care prior to receiving a child abuse clearance. Staff #7 did not receive a child abuse clearance until 6/18/26. Staff #4 did not complete the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire. Staff #4 completed mandated reporter training on 6/19/26.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. The file of Staff #2 was missing a staff evaluation. The files of Staff #3, #4 and #5 contained staff evaluations, however, they were not conducted on an annually as required by regulation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. The following classrooms were missing outlet covers and children were observed receiving care that were under the age of 5: infants, pre k #1, and pre K #2.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. In the young toddler #2 room, a child's backpack was observed accessible to children. This backpack contained items that indicated the need to be kept out of the reach of children. These items were as follows: 3 sunscreens, chest and foot rub, vapor rub and Aquaphor. Children were observed receiving care in this room during this inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. A cracked light cover was observed in the young toddler #1 room. Children were observed receiving care in this room during the inspection. A rusty metal baseboard heater was observed in the bathroom off the infant class that is used by children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. The outdoor play area contained a step 2 climber, and the top of the slide was observed crack and a crack was observed near the green slide.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of enrollment. The following children are enrolled at the facility for more than 6-months and files did not contain a child service report: Child #2 and Child #5.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.166(1) Written statement

      “A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. During this inspection the formula and feeding schedules of infants were requested for review. Staff indicated that the facility did not have written formula and feeding schedules for the enrolled infants.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

      “A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. During a walkthrough of the second level of the facility, a school age child was observed unsupervised using the middle of the building bathroom. It was later determined that this child was under the supervision of Staff #2 who was in the preschool #1 class which was down the hall and around corners. Staff #2 was not properly supervising this school age child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. At the time of the inspection, the following staff files were missing complete 12 hours of annual child care training as required by regulation: Staff #1 (missing 10 hours), Staff #2 (missing 8 hours) and Staff #4 (missing 2 hours).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “/A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires staff to review the facility's emergency plan on an annual basis. The following staff did not review the facility's emergency plan on an annual basis: Staff #4 (previous 3/19/25, current 5/11/26) and Staff #5 (previous 3/19/25, current 5/11/26).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2026

  2. Jun 20, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. Regulation requires children's agreement and emergency contact forms to be updated at least every 6-month period. The following children's forms were not updated at lest every 6-month period: Child #1 (emergency contact previous 622/24, current 3/17/25 and agreement previous 7/1/24, current 3/17/25) and Child #2 (emergency contact previous 8/15/24, current 3/19/25 and agreement previous 8/15/24, current 3/19/25).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(j) Running water - diapering

      “A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. At the time of the inspection, staff were observed changing diapers in the infant room. This diaper changing area did not contain a source of running water for handwashing.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2025

    • Background checks

      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. Staff #1 was not hired correctly per the CPSL. Staff #1 worked in child care prior to receiving an NSOR clearance. At the time of the inspection, Staff #1 did not have an NSOR clearance on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2025

  3. Sep 16, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

      “A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. The following children's files were missing the date of the child's admission: Child #2 and Child #3.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. The following children's files were missing consent for first aid: Child #2 and Child #5.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee

      “A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. The following children's files were missing the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week: Child #2 and Child #3.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(2) Date fee to be paid

      “A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. The file and agreement form for Child #2 was missing the date on which the fee is to be paid.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times

      “A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. The following children's files were missing the children's arrival and departure times: Child #2 and Child #3.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      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. A review of children's files was conducted. The following children's files were missing consent for emergency medical care: Child #2 and Child #5.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2024

  4. Aug 7, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training and was not supervised by an appropriate staff person (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid/CPR.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2024

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff #1 was hired as a provisional hire and did not have proof of applying for or the state police clearance in the file, as required by the CPSL, prior to working in a child care role at the facility. Staff #1 was observed working alone with children during this inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2024

  5. Feb 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Excel Academic Center

Is Excel Academic Center licensed?

Yes. Excel Academic Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Excel Academic Center last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 18, 2026, with 13 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Excel Academic Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 24 rules across 4 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 24 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 Excel Academic Center care for?

46, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Excel Academic Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Excel Academic Center's hours?

Every day, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Excel Academic Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (718) 962-4123 to ask.

What is Excel Academic Center's phone number?

(718) 962-4123.

Where is Excel Academic Center?

727 Ann St, Stroudsburg, PA 18360. The nearest other daycare we list is Amazing Place, under 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).