The Mountain Center
354 Memorial Blvd, Tobyhanna, PA
Nurturing Arms
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About Nurturing Arms
Nurturing Arms is a child care center in Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 49 children, serving school-age children.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 49 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (570) 216-8994 to confirm.
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
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State record
Inspection reports for Nurturing Arms
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 49 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00253294
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 11, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 17 rules in all · 15 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 5
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Records and paperwork 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Background checks 1
- 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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Mar 11, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“At the time of the inspection, in the outdoor play space, an easel with exposed screws was observed. This was in poor repair. Two green plastic turtle sandboxes were observed. The lid of one sandbox was cracked, and the other sandbox had a crack in the base causing a hole and creating pinch points.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of the inspection, the NSOR on file for staff person #3 was not received until 2/11/26 and not at or before the time of initial service in the facility. Staff person #3 has had direct contact and routine interaction with children (see LIS code sheet for date of hire).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2026
3270.124(b)(6)/3270.124(b)(7) Insurance coverage information/Name/address/phone release person
“At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact form for child #3 did not include health insurance policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits and the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2026
3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(3) Physician name, address, phone/Parent home/work address, phone
“At the time of the inspection, on the emergency contact form for child #1 and child #4, there was no address and/or phone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. The emergency contact form for child #5 did not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2026
May 30, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE: During the inspection on 4/21/25, a camera wire was observed hanging and was not properly secured to a surface. The outdoor play area had plastic cups, ramen noodle wrappers and other trash laying on the ground. An acceptable plan of correction was received stating the correction would be implemented by 4/24. An inspection occurred on 5/30/25, the outdoor play area had snack pack containers and other trash laying on the ground.”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2025
3270.106(a)/3270.119 Clean, age appropriate/Infant sleep position
“At the time of the inspection, child #7, an infant, was observed sleeping on his stomach in a crib that was designated for another child. Staff person #2 admitted to placing child #7 on his stomach to sleep. This sleeping position is not recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics.”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2025
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE: During the inspection, the health assessment for child #3 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. An acceptable plan of correction was received stating the correction would be implemented by 5/12/25. An inspection occurred on 5/30/25. The health assessment for child #3 still did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2025
Apr 21, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“At the time of the inspection, the emergency plan on file for child #2 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2025
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“During the inspection, in the play yard, the smaller embedded climber, the slide, the larger embedded climber and the circular climber had fall heights of 30", 34", 34" and 46" respectively. These pieces of equipment only had 2 inches of loose fill rubber mulch under them and surrounding the structures. These embedded pieces of equipment require there to be 6 inches of loose fill rubber mulch under and surrounding the structures,”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During the inspection on 4/21/25, there was a circular plastic play structure that was cracked and exposing sharp corners. The playhouse had broken wooden floor planks resulting in exposed screws sticking up and splinters.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2025
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“During the inspection, the immunization record for child #3 was missing the following immunization according to the recommendations of the ACIP: HEP A#2.·”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the inspection on 4/21/25, a camera wire was observed hanging and was not properly secured to a surface. The outdoor play area had plastic cups, ramen noodle wrappers and other trash laying on the ground.”
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“During the inspection, the health assessment for child #3 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”
3270.134(a)/3270.152 Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene
“During the inspection, staff person #1 was observed changing a child's diaper. She did not wash her hands nor the child's hands after diapering.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2025
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“During the inspection, staff person #1 was observed changing a child. Staff person #1 lifted the lid of the hands-free trash can, with her hand, to dispose of the diaper.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2025
Dec 21, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.71 Heat Source
“At the time of the initial inspection, the baseboard heaters in the Preschool, Infant, Toddlers, and School Age exceeding 110° F. The measured temperatures of these baseboards were 130° F, 140° F, 129° F and 140° F, respectively.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2025
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“At the time of the initial inspection, an emergency exit door in the toddler room was observed to be obstructed by a shelf placed in front of it.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2025
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FAQ
Questions about Nurturing Arms
Is Nurturing Arms licensed?
Yes. Nurturing Arms is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Nurturing Arms last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 11, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Nurturing Arms had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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 Nurturing Arms care for?
49, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Nurturing Arms accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Nurturing Arms' hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (570) 216-8994 to confirm.
How much does Nurturing Arms cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 216-8994 to ask.
What is Nurturing Arms' phone number?
(570) 216-8994.
Where is Nurturing Arms?
104 Ryans Rd, Tobyhanna, PA 18466. The nearest other daycare we list is Nurturing Arms Daycare, 0.1 miles away.