Big Leaps Learning Center
613 Easton Tpke, Lake Ariel, PA
We are a directory, not the daycare. We cannot hold a spot, enroll a child or answer questions about care.
Own this daycare? Claim itAbout
North Pocono Pre School-Moscow Center is a child care center in Moscow, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 106 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 106 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
North Pocono Pre School-Moscow Center has not listed its tuition.
State record
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 24, 2026: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 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.
Own this daycare? Add your response to the state record
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During renewal inspection, staff files were reviewed. Staff #4 only has 5 hours of childcare training. (See code sheet for date of hire).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2026
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“During renewal inspection, staff files were reviewed. Staff #4's health assessment is dated for 12/27/24. This date indicates that the health assessment form was not completed prior to staff working with children. (See code sheet for date of hire).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2026
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“During renewal inspection, staff files were reviewed. Staff #3 completed pediatric CPR on 2/4/26. Staff #5 completed pediatric CPR on 9/12/25. These dates indicate that the training was not completed within 90 days of hire. (See code sheet for dates of hire).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During renewal inspection, staff files were reviewed. Staff #1's previous NSOR clearance is dated for 6/30/2020. An updated clearance was not obtained until 9/19/25. This date indicates that an updated NSOR clearance was not obtained within the 60-month requirement. Staff #2 has lived outside the state of Pennsylvania within the past 5 years. Staff #2 did not obtain a child abuse clearance from New York before working with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2026
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“During renewal inspection, child files were reviewed. Child #3's last dated child service report is 7/11/24. Child #5's last dated child service report is 2/14/24. These dates indicate that an updated child service report was not done within the 6-month requirement.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2026
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During renewal inspection, child files were reviewed. Child #1's emergency contact sheet was last updated on 10/21/24. Child #2's emergency contact sheet was last updated on 9/23/24 and agreement was last updated on 9/27/24. Child #3's emergency contact sheet was last updated on 10/8/24. Child #4's emergency contact sheet was last updated on 8/19/24. Child #5's emergency contact sheet was last updated on 10/14/24 and agreement was last updated on 8/23/24. These dates indicate that a review & update of these documents was not done within the 6-month requirement.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“During renewal inspection, Staff #3 was observed working with children alone and did not have an PQAS approved pediatric CPR certification on file. Staff #2 did not obtain a pediatric CPR certificate until 10/11/24, which shows this date is past the 90-day pre-service training window. Staff #4 did not obtain a pediatric CPR certificate until 1/7/25. This date is past the 90-day pre-service training window.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During renewal inspection, it was observed in the Infant/ School age room that tweezers were missing from the first-aid kit.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/22/24. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The PA State Police Clearance for Staff Person #1 was requested 11/6/23, after their date of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2024
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/22/24. At that time, plastic zip lock bags were found in backpacks in the children's cubbies in the older toddler room. The staff in the older toddler room said that some of the children are still placing objects in their mouths. The plastic bags were accessible to the older toddler children in the room.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2024
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“An unannounced inspection was conducted on 1/23/24. At that time, it was found that the parent of Child #1 had not yet received an incident report for an incident that occurred on 12/28/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024
3270.113(b)/3270.113(d) No physical punishment /No harsh language
“Through an investigation at the facility, it was found that on 12/28/23 Staff Person #1 grabbed Child #1 by the neck and threw the child to the ground. Staff Person #1 then yelled in the child's face and hit Child #1 in the side of the head with an open hand hard enough for the child's head to hit a nearby shelf.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 28, 2023
3270.113(b)/3270.113(d) No physical punishment /No harsh language
“Through an investigation at the facility, it was found that on 12/28/23 Staff Person #1 grabbed Child #1 by the neck and threw the child to the ground. Staff Person #1 then yelled in the child's face and hit Child #1 in the side of the head with an open hand hard enough for the child's head to hit a nearby shelf.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2024
20.71(b)(5) Perpetrator in an indicated or founded report of child abuse
“Staff Person #1 has been named as a perpetrator in a founded/indicated report of child abuse.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 28, 2023
3270.133(5) Original label
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/7/23. At that time, children's Benadryl intended for Child #1 was observed in the medication box with an expiration date of 12/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/7/23. At that time, the file for Staff Person #1 was reviewed. The file did not include the NJ Child Abuse, NJ Sex Offender Registry certificate, or the requests for either. Staff Person #1 indicated that they have resided in NJ in the past five years.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/7/23. At that time, a broken, sagging ceiling tile was observed near the stairs in the infant room. Four water stained ceiling tiles were observed in the infant/young toddler bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #1 has not completed the required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: pediatric first aid and CPR training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2023
3270.119 Infant sleep position
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/25/22. At that time, Staff Person #2 was observed placing Child #2, an infant, on their stomach in the crib for a nap.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/25/22. At that time, the file for Staff Person #1, date of hire 2/7/22, was reviewed. The file contained an NSOR dated 2/9/22, but did not contain the request for the NSOR showing that it had been made prior to the start date of 2/7/22. The file for Staff Person #1 contained a PA Adult Household Member Child Abuse Clearance, but did not contain a PA Child Abuse Clearance for employment.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2022
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/25/22. At that time, the file for Child #1 was reviewed. The file did not contain written consent signed by the parent for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2022
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/25/22. At that time, exposed bolts were observed on the playground fencing. Two screws were observed sticking up out of the cozy couch in the school age room.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/25/22. At that time, many water stained ceiling tiles were observed in the School Age Room. The cover for the heater was broken in places with sharp pieces accessible to the children. Ripped carpet posing a tripping hazard was observed on the deck on the playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2022
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/25/22. At that time, the file for Child #1 was reviewed. The file did not contain health insurance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2022
Reviews
If your child goes or went here, your review helps other parents. We check every review against our review guidelines.
613 Easton Tpke, Lake Ariel, PA
Moscow, PA 18444 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
989 Drinker Tpke, Covington Township, PA
1262 Church St, Moscow, PA
292 Daleville Hwy # 9229, Covington Township, PA
1151 Mount Cobb Rd, Jefferson Township, PA
17 Moore Rd, Lake Ariel, PA
919 E Drinker St, Dunmore, PA
104 Prospect St # 106, Dunmore, PA
FAQ
Yes. North Pocono Pre School-Moscow 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 March 24, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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.
106, 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 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 842-2949 to ask.
(570) 842-2949.
126 Brook St, Moscow, PA 18444. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Acres Learning Campus, 1.6 miles away.