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Rose Mekeel Child Care Center

Center Street East Stroudsburg Universit, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
licensed capacity
70
open each week
5 days

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About Rose Mekeel Child Care Center

Rose Mekeel Child Care Center is a child care center in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 70 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 5:00 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
7:45 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
70 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:45 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:45 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:45 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:45 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:45 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity70 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Rose Mekeel Child Care Center

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
70 children
License number
#CER-00258875
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 27, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. Jul 27, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

      “A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. Regulation requires children's emergency contact and agreement forms to be reviewed and updated at least every 6-month period. The following children's forms were not updated at least every 6-month period: Child # 2 (agreement and emergency contact previous 9/17/25, no current), Child #3 (agreement and emergency contact previous 9/18/25, no current), Child #4 (agreement and emergency contact previous 10/2025, no current) and Child #5 (agreement and emergency contact previous 9/17/25, no current).”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 3, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires staff to participate in an updated health assessment at least every 24 months. Staff #1 did not participate in an updated health assessment at least every 24 months (previous 5/21/24, current 7/13/26). Staff #1 worked in child care during the lapse in obtaining an updated health assessment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2026

  2. Jul 17, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

      “A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. Regulation requires children's emergency contact and agreement forms to be updated at least every 6-mont period. The following children's emergency contact/agreement form was not updated at least every 6-months: Child #1 (previous 9/6/24, no current), Child #2 (previous 10/11/24, no current), Child #3 (previous 9/5/24, no current), Child #4 (previous 5/1/24, no current) and Child #5 (previous 9/10/24, no current).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster

      “A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. The outdoor play area contained a large wooden swing in need of repair. The swing had screws/nail that were coming loose and a small area on the seat that had a little dry rot. The arms of the swing also contained peeling paint. Children were observed playing in the area that contained the swing during this inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2025

  3. Mar 27, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB

      “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 have a health assessment and tuberculosis screening conducted prior to providing child care. Staff #1 worked in child care prior to receiving a health assessment and tuberculosis screening.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2025

  4. Jul 24, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      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. Staff #2 was hired using a Department of Education FBI clearance dated 1/14/23. The CPSL indicates this is not an acceptable clearance to work in a Department of Human Service program. Staff #2 was not hired correctly as a provisional hire with the appropriate FBI clearance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB

      “A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Staff #2 was hired using a tuberculosis screening dated 9/21/22. This tuberculosis screening was not dated within 12 months prior to providing initial service in child care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2024

  5. Jul 25, 2023Inspection12 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/25/23. The first aid kit in the backroom did not contain tweezers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/25/23. In the outdoor school age playground the playhouse on the right had peeling paint on the trim.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/25/23. It was observed in Room 173 that the mat below the steps to the climber was ripped and stuffing was exposed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2023

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/25/23. In room #171, #173 and #169 the napping mats had ripped covers exposing the inner foam and preventing them from being sanitized properly.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(4)/3270.123(a)(6) Arrival/departure times/Admission date

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/25/23. Child#1 and Child #3 did not have arrival and departure times on the fee agreement. Child #2 did not have date of admission listed in the fee agreement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/25/23. Children #2, #5 and #6 did not have health insurance policy number listed on the emergency contact form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/25/23. Children #2, #3, and #4 did not list the release persons address on the emergency contact form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/25/23. Child #5 is a preschool age child and has a school age school phyical on file. This form is not accepted for non school aged children as it does not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/25/23. Reports for child injuries/illnesses were not in the child files or the facility file. The operator acknowledged that hard copies were not kept in the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(4) Hypothetical locations

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/25/23. The fire drill logs did not contain hypothetical fire locations. The operator acknowledged that she was using an outdated fire drill log that did not contain a hypothetical fire location.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/25/23. The operator did not provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/25/23. Facility person #1 (see code for date of hire) has a Health and Safety update dated 1/28/23. These were required to completed by 12/30/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2023

  6. Jul 29, 2022InspectionNo 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 Rose Mekeel Child Care Center

Is Rose Mekeel Child Care Center licensed?

Yes. Rose Mekeel Child Care Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Rose Mekeel Child Care Center last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 27, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Rose Mekeel Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Rose Mekeel Child Care Center care for?

70, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Rose Mekeel Child Care Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Rose Mekeel Child Care Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Rose Mekeel Child Care Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 422-3514 to ask.

What is Rose Mekeel Child Care Center's phone number?

(570) 422-3514.

Where is Rose Mekeel Child Care Center?

Center Street East Stroudsburg Universit, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301.

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