The Growing Tree
309 Dartmouth Dr, E Stroudsburg, PA
We are a directory, not the daycare. We cannot hold a spot, enroll a child or answer questions about care.
Own this daycare? Claim itAbout
The Road To Excellence Childcare Learning Ctr In is a child care center in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 34 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 34 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
The Road To Excellence Childcare Learning Ctr In has not listed its tuition.
State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 29, 2025: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected
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.
Own this daycare? Add your response to the state record
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 8/29/25. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires staff to update pediatric first aid and CPR training prior to the current training expiring. Staff #1 had pediatric first aid and CPR training that expired on 7/29/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 8/29/25. A review of staff files was conducted. 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 1/19/20.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A review of the facility's fire safety system testing log was conducted. Regulation requires the fire safety system to be tested at least every 30 days. The following tests did not occur at least every 30 days: 10/22/24 12/18/24 2/12/25 4/2/25 5/2/25.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2025
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. The CPSL requires staff to apply for their DHS FBI clearance prior to working in a child care role as a provisional hire. Staff #1 has worked in a child care role at the facility and did not apply for their DHS FBI clearance prior to working in a child care role.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2025
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 did not receive their NSOR clearance until 6/9/21, which was not within the appropriate provisional hiring timeframe. Staff #3 did not receive their state police clearance until 4/21/22, which was not within the appropriate provisional hiring timeframe.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2024
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 dates of hire. Staff #2 completed mandated reporter training on 8/3/21 which was not within 90 days of the hire date of Staff #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2024
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): pediatric first aid/CPR. Staff #4 completed pediatric first aid/CPR training on 5/6/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2024
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“While reviewing staff files on 8/25/23 the inspector observed that staff #1 and noted that the previous health assessment on 5/3/19 and then not again until 4/25/22, staff #2 began direct care with children (see LIS Code Sheet) and did not obtain a health assessment and TB until 8/1/23, staff #4 had a previous health assessment on 4/28/21 and then not again until 6/20/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 14, 2023
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Staff person # 4 did not have pediatric first-aid/CPR training within the required 90 days of hire. This is evidenced by the fact that there was no proof on file at the facility (please see the LIS Code Sheet for date of hire).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 14, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person # 4 did not complete the required 10 hours pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet for date of hire)”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 14, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“While reviewing staff files on 8/25/23 the inspector observed that staff #1 obtained a Pa State Police clearance on 6/13/16 and not again until 3/23/22 and an FBI clearance on 9/26/16 and not again 4/22/22. Staff #3 obtained a Pa State Police on 4/21/17 and not again until 5/17/22, and a Pa Child Abuse on 5/5/17 and not again until 5/23/22 and did not obtain a PA Mandated Reporter training until 7/22/23, which was over 90 days after hire. All clearances must be updated every 60 months as required by the CPSL. Staff #2 was hired with only a FBI clearance on file and not a PA State Police, NSOR, and Child Abuse clearances and a disclosure clearance as are required before hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 14, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e) Immunization record/ACIP recommended immunization record
“Child number 1 date of admission 4/22 does not have a record of immunization.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2022
Reviews
If your child goes or went here, your review helps other parents. We check every review against our review guidelines.
309 Dartmouth Dr, E Stroudsburg, PA
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
5205 Milford Rd, East Stroudsburg, PA
5180 Milford Rd, East Stroudsburg, PA
900 Business Dr Suite 114, East Stroudsburg, PA
629 Westlake Dr Rt 209, East Stroudsburg, PA
5803 Milford Rd Suite 101, East Stroudsburg, PA
1 Gravel Ridge Rd, East Stroudsburg, PA
4545 Milford Rd Ste 140, East Stroudsburg, PA
FAQ
Yes. The Road To Excellence Childcare Learning Ctr In is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 29, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 3 of 3 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.
34, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 223-9500 to ask.
(570) 223-9500.
247 Fox Run Ln Ste 102, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302. The nearest other daycare we list is Middle Smithfield Presbyterian Church Preschool, 0.3 miles away.