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613 Easton Tpke, Lake Ariel, PA
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Grace Ridge Preschool is a child care center in Honesdale, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 64 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 64 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Grace Ridge Preschool has not listed its tuition.
State record
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 7, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 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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3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“During a renewal inspection on 4/7/26, certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff # 1 (see code sheet for DOH) has a state police and child abuse clearance designated for a volunteer, therefore they are invalid. More than 60 months passed between NSOR certifications on file for staff # 2. NSOR certifications are dated 8/13/20 and 6/10/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2026
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“During a renewal inspection on 4/7/26, certification rep reviewed staff files. The staff evaluation on file for staff # 3 is dated 3/2/2026, which is more than 12 months since their hire date (see code sheet for date of hire).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2026
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During a renewal inspection on 4/7/26, certification rep reviewed staff files. There was no documentation on file that staff # 3 participated in annual emergency plan training. The dates of documented emergency plan training are 10/20/24 then 2/2/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“During an allocated unannounced inspection on 10/9/25, certification rep reviewed staff file # 1. Staff # 1 did not have an initial health assessment and TB screening results on file (see code sheet for date of hire).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2025
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During an allocated unannounced inspection, the staff file for staff # 1 did not have proof of education and experience prior to service at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During an allocated unannounced inspection on 10/9/25, certification rep observed more than 30 days passed between alarm tests dated 5/15/25 and 6/17/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“Staff persons # 5, 6, and 7 did not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 7/31/24. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is dated 8/12/24 for staff persons # 5, 6, and 7.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During a renewal inspection on 4/7/25, the files for staff # 1, 2, and 3 did not contain two written nonfamily references.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2025
3270.35(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) Group sup qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During a renewal inspection on 4/7/25, operator indicated that staff # 1 was hired as a group supervisor. There was no proof of education and experience prior to service at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During a renewal inspection on 4/9/25, the files for staff # 1, 3, and 4 were reviewed. There is no initial health assessment and TB test results on file for staff persons # 1 and 3. The initial health assessment on file for staff person # 4 (see code sheet for DOH) is dated 8/28/24; TB test results are dated 8/30/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“During a renewal inspection on 4/9/25, it was observed that staff persons # 1, 2, 3, and 4 (see code sheet for dates of hire) did not have clearances on file as required by CPSL at the time of their hire. Clearances for staff # 1 are dated as follows: State Police 10/18/24, Childline 12/27/22, FBI 10/18/24, and NSOR 10/16/24. Clearances for staff #2 are dated as follows: State police 10/19/24, Childline 10/27/24, FBI 10/18/24, and NSOR 10/31/24. Clearances for staff # 3 are dated as follows: State police 1/31/25, Childline 2/5/25, FBI 4/3/25, and NSOR 10/17/24. Clearances for staff # 4 are dated as follows: State police 5/16/24, Childline 10/31/24, FBI 10/8/24, and NSOR 10/10/24. Staff person # 3 did not completed mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet. Mandated reporter training is valid as evidenced by the certificate of training dated 12/30/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2025
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff persons # 1, 2, and 3 did not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their dates of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric CPR/First Aid. Pediatric CPR/First Aid certificates on file for staff # 1, 2, and 3 are dated 2/5/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2025
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/18/23. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The immunization records for Child #1 did not include documentation of administration of the flu vaccine. The immunization records for Child #2 did not include documentation of administration of the flu vaccine. The immunization records for Child #3 did not include documentation of administration of the flu vaccine since 11/1/21. The immunization records for Child #4 did not include documentation of administration of the flu vaccine since 12/2/20.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/18/23. At that time, Staff Person #1 was observed working unsupervised. Staff Person #1 had not completed approved pediatric first aid/cpr training.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/18/23. At that time, Staff Person #1 had not completed approved pediatric first aid/cpr training within 90 days of their date of hire. Staff Person #2 had not completed approved in-person pediatric first aid/cpr training within 90 days of their date of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2023
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/20/22. At that time, the facility's written plan identifying the means of transporting a child and the staff provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in each child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2022
3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/20/22. At that time, the trash can in the Preschool 3 classroom was not equipped with a lid. Soiled tissues and remains from snack were observed in the trash can.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2022
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/20/22. At that time, an electrical outlet was observed in the gym that was not equipped with a protective cover. The outlet was accessible to the preschool children playing in the gym at the time.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2022
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/20/22. At that time, the director stated that the fire detection system is set off when conducting fire drills every 60 days. The director stated that the system is not manually tested every 30 days as required by Act 62. The facility had previously submitted a testing report conducted by First Alarm Security.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2022
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/20/22. At that time, the file for Child #1 was reviewed. The file did not contain the child's date of admission at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. Grace Ridge Preschool 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 April 7, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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.
64, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 352-3560 to ask.
(570) 352-3560.
761 Terrace St, Honesdale, PA 18431. The nearest other daycare we list is Bethany Children’s House Montessori Preschool, 1.3 miles away.