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The Growing Place at Stroudsburg Middle School
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About The Growing Place at Stroudsburg Middle School
The Growing Place at Stroudsburg Middle School is a child care center in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 178 children.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidy
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 178 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (570) 213-0326 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 178 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for The Growing Place at Stroudsburg Middle School
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 178 children
- License number
- #CER-00256408
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 26, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected
- Background checks 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Safety and hazards 1
- Health, medication and illness 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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- May 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 27, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“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 did not complete the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire. Staff #2 completed mandated reporter training on 3/17/25.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires staff to renew their pediatric FA/CPR certification prior to the most current certification expiring. Staff #1 did not renew their pediatric certification prior to the current certification expiring. The certification expired on 9/30/24 and Staff #1 did not take the training until 10/7/24.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2025
- Feb 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 27, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff #1 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 5/30/18. Staff #1 completed updated mandated reporter training on 6/17/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 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 fire safety training annually: Staff # 4 and #5. Staff #4 participated in training on 3/8/23 and an update on 5/31/24. Staff #5 participated in training on 5/26/23 and an update on 7/15/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff #3 did not complete the 1-hour updated health and safety training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). Staff #3 completed this training on 1/24/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2024
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 every 24 months. Staff #2 did not participate in an updated health assessment every 24 months. Health assessments for Staff #2 were dated 1/27/20 and 9/27/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2024
Jun 26, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During renewal inspection on 6/26/23 the first aid kit in the breakout room, which was being used by the YSA group during the inspection, did not contain a scissors, tweezers and tape.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2023
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During renewal inspection on 6/26/23, a bottle of a bleach & water mix was observed in a cabinet under the sink in the breakout room. There was no lock on the cabinet. The bleach & water mix was accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2023
Nov 9, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“On 11/7/22 at 10:59 Staff # 1 and staff #2 were taking 8 toddlers from the childcare space to the outside play area. Staff 1 was in front of the line and staff 2 in the back. While on the stairs proceeding to outside play area Staff # 2 moved forward to assist another child, this left child #1 behind staff # 2 and the child proceeded to go up the stairs to the Public-School part of the building. At 11:05 child was found by a Public -School teacher who then took him downstairs and turned him over to a facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2022
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On 11/7/22 at 10:59 Staff # 1 and staff #2 were taking 8 toddlers from the childcare space to the outside play area. Staff 1 was in front of the line and staff 2 in the back. While on the stairs proceeding to outside play area Staff # 2 moved forward to assist another child, this left child #1 behind staff # 2 and the child proceeded to go up the stairs to the Public-School part of the building. At 11:05 child was found by a Public -School teacher who then took him downstairs and turned him over to a facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2022
- Jun 15, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about The Growing Place at Stroudsburg Middle School
Is The Growing Place at Stroudsburg Middle School licensed?
Yes. The Growing Place at Stroudsburg Middle School is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was The Growing Place at Stroudsburg Middle School last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 26, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Growing Place at Stroudsburg Middle School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 2 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 The Growing Place at Stroudsburg Middle School care for?
178, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does The Growing Place at Stroudsburg Middle School accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Growing Place at Stroudsburg Middle School's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (570) 213-0326 to confirm.
How much does The Growing Place at Stroudsburg Middle School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 213-0326 to ask.
What is The Growing Place at Stroudsburg Middle School's phone number?
(570) 213-0326.
Where is The Growing Place at Stroudsburg Middle School?
200 Mountaineer Dr, Stroudsburg, PA 18360. The nearest other daycare we list is Bright Beginnings Daycare and Preschool, 0.4 miles away.