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Pocono Family YMCA Bushkill Elementary

131 N School Dr, Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328

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About Pocono Family YMCA Bushkill Elementary

Pocono Family YMCA Bushkill Elementary is a child care center in Dingmans Ferry, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Inspection reports for Pocono Family YMCA Bushkill Elementary

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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 10, 2026: 8 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 5
  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Transportation 1
  • Background checks 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. Mar 10, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

      “During a renewal inspection on 3/10/26, staff files were reviewed. The fire safety training certificate for staff # 2 is dated 1/14/25, therefore no longer valid.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “During a renewal inspection on 3/10/26 staff files were reviewed. There was no staff evaluation on file for staff # 1 (see code sheet for DOH). The staff evaluation on file for staff # 2 is dated 9/24/24, therefore no longer valid.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “During a renewal inspection on 3/10/26, child files were reviewed. Parents did not review and update emergency contact information and financial agreements at least once in a six month period. Emergency contact form and agreement for child # 1 were dated 7/25/25 and 3/5/26. The emergency contact form child # 2 is dated 2/1/25, therefore not valid. The agreements for child # 2 are dated 8/2/25 and 3/5/26. The emergency contact forms and agreements for child # 3 are dated 8/14/25 and 3/5/26. The emergency contact forms and agreements for child # 4 are dated 8/15/25 and 3/9/26.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “During a renewal inspection on 3/10/26, certification rep reviewed staff files. The most recent health assessment on file for staff # 1 is dated 7/14/22, therefore no longer valid. There is no health assessment on file for staff # 2 (see code sheet for DOH).”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2026

    • Transportation

      3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points

      “During a renewal inspection on 3/10/26, there was no annual written notification to local traffic safety authorities on file at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “During a renewal inspection on 3/10/26, certification rep observed the emergency drill log out of compliance. This is evidenced by the emergency drill logged on 3/3/24, then 8/28/25. The most recent emergency drill is logged for 9/23/25.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “During a renewal inspection on 3/10/26 staff files were reviewed, the file for staff# 2 had one written non family reference.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “During a renewal inspection on 3/10/26 staff files were reviewed. The file for staff # 2, an assistant group supervisor, did not have proof of education or child care experience prior to service at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2026

  2. Mar 27, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Background checks

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

      “During a renewal inspection on 3/27/25, cert rep reviewed files for staff # 1 and 3. There was no state police clearance or proof of request on file for staff # 1 (See code sheet for DOH). The state police clearance on file for staff # 3 was dated 3/12/19, therefore not valid.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “During a renewal inspection on 3/27/25 cert rep observed the first aid kit to be missing soap.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “During a renewal inspection on 3/27/25, cert rep reviewed files for child # 1 and 2. There was no address for the enrolling parent's work.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

      “Staff person # 2 has 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 10/31/24. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is 12/2/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person # 1 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric CPR/First Aid. The Pediatric CPR/First aid certification is dated 1/17/2025.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025

  3. Mar 20, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/20/24. The date of the last documented emergency drill was 12/21/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/20/24. The fire drill log was reviewed. The fire drills were conducted on the following days with more than 60 days between drills: 1/17/23, 3/10/23, 10/23/23, 12/21/23, 2/14/24. The facility did not operate from 6/2/23-8/28/23 due to summer break.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024

  4. Mar 20, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/20/23. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact forms and financial agreements for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3 had not been updated in a 6 month period. The dates of the last update were: Child #1 8/25/22, Child #2 8/25/22, Child #3 8/31/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/20/23. At that time, the preservice training for all staff was reviewed. Staff Person #1, Staff Person #2, and Staff Person #3 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/20/23. At that time, the file for Staff Person #3 was reviewed showing health assessments dated 2/17/21 and 3/13/23, which is more than 24 months in between health assessments.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/20/23. At that time, the fire drill log was reviewed. The facility began operation on 8/29/22. The fire drill log showed drills conducted on 1/17/23 and 3/10/23. The staff stated that a fire drill was also conducted on 10/22/22 but had been forgotten to be documented on the log.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2023

  5. Aug 31, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/31/22. At that time, Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 were the only staff at the facility with three children. Staff Person #2 had not yet completed an approved pediatric first aid and CPR training. Staff Person #1 did not qualify to work unsupervised at that time.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2022

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/31/22. At that time, Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 were the only staff at the facility with three children. Staff Person #1 was a provisional hire awaiting the results of the NSOR certificate and was required to be supervised by at least an assistant group supervisor that qualified to work unsupervised. Staff Person #2 was did not yet qualify to work unsupervised.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/31/22. At that time, the emergency contact form for Child #1 did not include the health insurance policy number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2022

  6. Mar 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Sep 20, 2021InspectionNo 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 Pocono Family YMCA Bushkill Elementary

Is Pocono Family YMCA Bushkill Elementary licensed?

Yes. Pocono Family YMCA Bushkill Elementary is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Pocono Family YMCA Bushkill Elementary last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 10, 2026, with 8 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Pocono Family YMCA Bushkill Elementary had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 3 of 3 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.

Does Pocono Family YMCA Bushkill Elementary accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Pocono Family YMCA Bushkill Elementary's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (570) 588-4400 to confirm.

How much does Pocono Family YMCA Bushkill Elementary cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 588-4400 to ask.

What is Pocono Family YMCA Bushkill Elementary's phone number?

(570) 588-4400.

Where is Pocono Family YMCA Bushkill Elementary?

131 N School Dr, Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Wonders Learning Center Child Care, 5.4 miles away.

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