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East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Precious Moments Christian Academy
- licensed capacity
- 112
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Precious Moments Christian Academy
Precious Moments Christian Academy is a child care center in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 112 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 25 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMOpen until 8 PM
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 112 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based (Christian) |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 112 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Precious Moments Christian Academy has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Precious Moments Christian Academy
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 112 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00244340
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 24, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 8 visits · 25 rules in all · 25 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Safety and hazards 6
- Background checks 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Other rules 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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Jun 24, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. The door hinge between the preschool and school age unit came off the frame and was missing the securing screws. The window in the toddler and school age unit had a large crack on the inner windowpane. Children were observed receiving care in the toddler unit at the time of this inspection with access to the window.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026
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. Staff #1 was not hired correctly as required by the CPSL and regulation. See the code sheet for the staff's date of hire. Staff #1 did not receive an NSOR clearance until 7/10/26 which was after the staff the staff began working in a child care role at the facility. Staff #2 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 7/8/21. Staff #2 was working in a child care role at the time of this inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2026
Apr 17, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3270.192(5) Two written references
“An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Regulation requires staff to provide two written letters of reference attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Staff #1 was working in a child care role at the time of this inspection and their file did not contain two letters of written reference.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2026
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. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Staff #1 was not hired as required by the CPSL. Staff #1 did not receive their NSOR prior to working in a child care position at the facility. Staff #1 did not receive their NSOR until 3/25/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2026
Jul 25, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
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. The CPSL and regulation require staff to update their clearances at least every 60 months. The following staff did not update their clearances at least every 60 months: Staff #1 NSOR (previous 11/6/19, current 11/12/24) and Staff #5 NSOR (previous 11/6/19, current 11/12/24).”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2025
3270.65/3270.76 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less /Building Surfaces
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. In the school age entrance room and the school age corner room, the plate covers to the outlets were missing, exposing wires and the outlet covers were missing.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2025
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff person #4 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): health and safety training. Staff #4 completed both part 1 and 2 of this training on 4/10/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires staff to participate in annual fire safety training. The following staff did not participate in annual fire safety training: Staff #1 (previous 5/21/24, current 6/20/25), Staff #2 (previous 5/21/24, current 6/18/25), Staff #3 (previous 5/21/24, current 6/22/25) and Staff #5 (previous 5/21/24, current 6/29/25).”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of the facility's emergency plan was conducted. At the time of the inspection, the following piece to the emergency plan was requested for review and the facility was unable to provide the document for review: the facilities continuity of operations plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2025
3270.107 Refrigerator
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. Regulation requires refrigerators to contain a thermometer to regulate the inside temperature. During this inspection the refrigerators in the school age corner room and the toddler classroom were missing thermometers and the temperature of the refrigerator was unable to be verified.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2025
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of the facility's emergency plan was conducted. At the time of the inspection, the following piece to the emergency plan was requested for review and the facility was unable to provide the document for review: the plan for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. In the outdoor play area, two shelving storage pieces were observed broken. Broken Little Tikes toys/houses were also observed.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. In the school age classroom, paint, borax, cleaners, and a buck of cleaning water were observed accessible to children. In the preschool classroom, Miracle Gro Potting Mix and in the bathroom of this classroom scrub free toilet cleaner were both observed accessible to children. All of these items indicate the need to be kept out of reach of children. During this inspection these areas were observed to have children utilizing the spaces with the toxic items.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2025
Apr 3, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“An unannounced inspection was conducted on 4/3/25. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training and was observed working unsupervised with children at the time of the inspection: health and safety training topics part 1.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2025
Jun 24, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid/CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires staff to participate in annual fire safety training. The following staff did not participate in annual fire safety training: Staff #1 (previous 4/17/23, current 5/21/24), Staff #3 (previous 4/17/23, current 5/212/24), Staff #4 (previous 4/18/34, current 5/21/24), Staff #5 (previous 4/18/23, current 5/21/24), Staff #7 (previous 4/22/23, current 5/21/24) and Staff #8 (previous 4/17/23).”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review as conducted. A little plastic climber was found in the outdoor play area and the steps to this climber were broken. This piece of equipment and the broken stairs were addressed with the director at the time of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2024
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. The CPSL requires staff to update their clearances every 60 months. Staff #1 did not update their FBI clearance every 60 months (previous 10/21/16, current 7/16/22). Staff #2 did not update their child abuse clearance every 60 months (previous 6/16/17, current 6/28/22). The CPSL requires staff hired provisionally to have a completed child abuse and state police or FBI clearance. Staff must also have applied for the other outstanding clearances. Staff #2 was hired in correctly as a provisional hire as this staff did not receive a child abuse clearance until 12/5/23 and did not apply for the FBI clearance until 11/30/23 and the NSOR until 12/17/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. A pole in the outdoor fencing had come unattached and the fencing was not securely attached to complete the barrier in the outdoor play area. This area was addressed with the Director during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2024
Jun 24, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid/CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires staff to participate in annual fire safety training. The following staff did not participate in annual fire safety training: Staff #1 (previous 4/17/23, current 5/21/24), Staff #3 (previous 4/17/23, current 5/212/24), Staff #4 (previous 4/18/34, current 5/21/24), Staff #5 (previous 4/18/23, current 5/21/24), Staff #7 (previous 4/22/23, current 5/21/24) and Staff #8 (previous 4/17/23).”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review as conducted. A little plastic climber was found in the outdoor play area and the steps to this climber were broken. This piece of equipment and the broken stairs were addressed with the director at the time of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2024
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. The CPSL requires staff to update their clearances every 60 months. Staff #1 did not update their FBI clearance every 60 months (previous 10/21/16, current 7/16/22). Staff #2 did not update their child abuse clearance every 60 months (previous 6/16/17, current 6/28/22). The CPSL requires staff hired provisionally to have a completed child abuse and state police or FBI clearance. Staff must also have applied for the other outstanding clearances. Staff #2 was hired in correctly as a provisional hire as this staff did not receive a child abuse clearance until 12/5/23 and did not apply for the FBI clearance until 11/30/23 and the NSOR until 12/17/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. A pole in the outdoor fencing had come unattached and the fencing was not securely attached to complete the barrier in the outdoor play area. This area was addressed with the Director during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2024
Jan 3, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.51/3270.113(a)(1) Similar Age Level/Staff assigned to specific children
“On 1/3/24 at 10:28 am, staff person #1 was observed supervising 14 preschool aged children by herself in the preschool aged classroom that is located by the main entrance doorway. Staff person #1 was observed to be alone for approximately two minutes until staff person #1 was asked by staff person #2 to rejoin the group.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2024
3270.51/3270.113(a)(1) Similar Age Level/Staff assigned to specific children
“On 1/3/24 at 10:28 am, staff person #1 was observed supervising 14 preschool aged children by herself in the preschool aged classroom that is located by the main entrance doorway. Staff person #1 was observed to be alone for approximately two minutes until staff person #1 was asked by staff person #2 to rejoin the group.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2024
Nov 13, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
3270.31(f)/3270.31(g) Health and Safety Training/Professional development certificate
“A review of staff file documents provided to the Department via email on 11/14/23 were reviewed. Certificates were provided for Staff #1 and Staff #2 stating that they completed required pre-service training through Better Kid Care. Contact was made with the agency said to have provided the training, and it was determined that neither of the staff had accounts with the agency to be able to complete these trainings, therefore they were not valid.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“A review of staff file documents provided to the Department via email on 11/14/23 were reviewed. Certificates were provided for Staff #1 and Staff #2 stating that they completed required Mandated Reporter Training through the University of Pittsburgh. Contact was made with the agencies said to have provided the training, and it was determined that neither of the staff had accounts with the agency to be able to complete these trainings on the dates listed, therefore they were not valid.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2023
3270.24(a) Immediate access
“During an on-site inspection conducted on 12/1/23, no one at the facility had a key to provide immediate access to the requested staff records. Records were not provided during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2023
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The testing log for the fire detection system showed that the system was not tested every 30 days between the following period: 8/6/23 and 9/11/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2023
Jul 24, 2023Inspection9 rules cited
3270.26 Compliance/Nondiscrimination
“Provider did not submit Civil Rights/BEO Attestation to Northeast Regional Office.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“STAFF #4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2023
3270.64 Outside Walkways
“There was a hole in the macadam directly outside the preschool room rear exit. This is an emergency exit. The hole was approximately 4" deep x 18" diameter.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2023
3270.81 Glass
“There was no type of visual identification on a full glass door in the infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2023
3270.166(1) Written statement
“CHILD #1, an infant, (see code sheet for DOB) did not have a written feeding schedule from the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During review of staff files on 7/24/23 STAFF # 1, 2, 3 (see code sheet for start dates) did not have two written nonfamily references in their files.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2023
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Alarm test log indicated that the last alarm test was done on 6/9/23. This is more than 30 days ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2023
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“There was no written annual notification to local traffic safety authorities of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian & vehicular routes around the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2023
3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster
“2 spots of damaged paint were observed in the infant room by the cribs. One spot was covered with tape, but the tape was peeling. Damaged paint was observed in the Quiet Zone in the school age room. Damaged paint was observed in the toddler room on the red wall under the window.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2023
Jul 28, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“There are 5 exposed bolts on the fence around the outdoor play space”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“There is a water stained ceiling tile in the Preschool Room. The bottom of the vanity in the Preschool bathroom is chipped”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff person #1 did not update her criminal, child abuse, and FBI clearances within 60 months. The original criminal clearance was dated 6/17/22, and it was not updated until 7/14/22. The original child abuse clearance was dated 6/14/17, and it was not updated until 6/16/22. The original FBI clearance was dated 6/12/17, and it was not updated until 7/13/22”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2022
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Jan 24, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“On 1/24/22 at 3:29 pm in the PS/PreK room, cert rep observed 2 staff (director & AGS) with 22 preschool children and 4 SA children. This group was over ratio by 6 children. On 1/24/22 at 3:34 pm in the Toddler room, cert rep observed 2 staff (both GS) with 4 YT and 8 OT. This group was over ratio by 2 children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Precious Moments Christian Academy
Is Precious Moments Christian Academy licensed?
Yes. Precious Moments Christian Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Precious Moments Christian Academy last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 24, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Precious Moments Christian Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 25 rules across 8 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 25 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 Precious Moments Christian Academy care for?
112, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Precious Moments Christian Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Precious Moments Christian Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Precious Moments Christian Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 213-0913 to ask.
What is Precious Moments Christian Academy's phone number?
(570) 213-0913.
Where is Precious Moments Christian Academy?
2035 Milford Rd Suite 300, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301. The nearest other daycare we list is Dekontee Christian Day Care, 0.5 miles away.