Lancaster Early Education Center
150 S Queen St, Lancaster, PA
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Bless the Children 2 Daycare Center
- licensed capacity
- 30
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Bless the Children 2 Daycare Center
Bless the Children 2 Daycare Center is a child care center in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 30 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 30 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 30 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Bless the Children 2 Daycare Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 30 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00251533
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 5, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected
- Safety and hazards 4
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Records and paperwork 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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Jan 5, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“Upon review of required documentation of the facility, it was found that an emergency drill was conducted on the following dates which exceeded the maximum of one year between drills: [3.4.24 & 8.12.25]”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2026
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that an initial health assessment was not retained on file for Child #1, #2, #3 or #4.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2026
Aug 26, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.62(c) Space safe for large muscle activity
“During the conduct of an unannounced inspection, it was observed that the outdoor play space grass had not been mowed and was approximately 1.5ft in length throughout the usable area.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2025
Jul 18, 2025Visit2 rules cited
3270.20(a)(1) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child
“It was found that an injury incident involving ER treatment of Child #1 occurred on 7.18.25, but the provider did not contact the regional office until Wednesday 7.23.25 @ 1354 to report the incident.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2025
3270.20(b) Mail or deliver written report to regional office within 72 hours
“It was found that an injury incident involving ER treatment of Child #1 occurred on 7.18.25, but the provider did not deliver the written report to the regional office until Thursday 7.24.25 @ 1247.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2025
Jan 9, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Upon inspection of the facility fire safety documentation, it was found that the following dates that were logged did exceed the maximum of 30-days between required tests: 6.6.24/7.8.24 [32d]; 8.5.24/9.5.24 [31d]; 10.3.24/11.3.24 [31d].”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2025
3270.75(c) Has all items
“Upon inspection of the facility first aid kits, it was found that the kit located in the front childcare space was missing nonporous gloves.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2025
Jun 6, 2024Visit3 rules cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“On 6.5.24 at 1155, Staff Person #1 and #2 conducted a transition of the children in care into an off-site excursion at which time Child #1 was left inside the facility unsupervised for a period of 3 minutes without the knowledge of either staff person.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2024
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“On 6.5.24 at 1155, Staff Person #1 and #2 conducted a transition of the children in care into an off-site excursion at which time Child #1 was left inside the facility unsupervised for a period of 3 minutes without the knowledge of either staff person.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2024
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“On 6.5.24 at 1155, Staff Person #1 and #2 conducted a transition of the children in care into an off-site excursion at which time Child #1 was left inside the facility unsupervised for a period of 3 minutes without the knowledge of either staff person.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2024
Feb 7, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“The bathroom in the main childcare space had an area on the ceiling that had a small hole and peeling paint.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024
3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) Contact when arises/Contact when ended
“The Parent Letter about the Emergency Plan Procedures did not include the method for facility persons to contact parents when an emergency arises and when the emergency has ended and to provide instructions as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2024
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The Parent Letter about the Emergency Procedures did not include updates to the plan regarding how to contact parents at the beginning and end of an emergency situation.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2024
Jan 3, 2023Inspection14 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Facility person #3 and #6 have not completed the required one hour Pennsylvania health and safety update 2022 by December 30, 2022. Staff person #4 was observed to be caring for children. Staff person #4 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: 10 hour Pennsylvania Health and Safety training [6 hour health and safety basics course completed on 1.28.19].”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“Upon inspection of staff person files, it was found that fire safety training was last completed for staff person #1 and #2 on 12.29.21 and was missing for staff person #3.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file of facility person #1 contained an expired DHS required FBI clearance [expired on 6.27.22], which was renewed on 1.13.23. Further, facility person #1 had a mandated reporter training which expired on 7.9.22 and was renewed on 1.11.23. The file of facility person #4 does not contain a signed/witnessed/dated disclosure statement. The file of facility person #6 does not contain a DHS required FBI clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Upon inspection of the exterior play space, it was found to have a significant amount of litter scattered around of unknown origin. In addition, upon inspection of the indoor childcare spaces, it was found that the warm air heating duct work had a buildup of dust.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2023
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“Upon inspection of the interior childcare spaces, it was found that the trash receptacle in the restroom was not equipped with a lid.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2023
3270.131(c) Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP
“Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that the health summary on file for child #1 and #2 was not signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2023
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that the health summary on file for child #1 and #2 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2023
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“Upon inspection of facility person #4 file, it was found that no record of a tuberculosis screening was included.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2023
3270.178 Transportation First Aid Kit
“Upon inspection of the facility transportation vehicle, it was found that a first aid kit was not onboard.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2023
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Upon inspection of the staff person files, it was found that verification of minimum educational requirements for staff person #6 were not documented; AND verification of years of childcare experience was not documented for staff person #4 and #5.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Upon inspection of staff person files, it was found that only one written, nonfamily reference from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person was on file for staff person #4.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2023
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“Upon inspection of the fire drill logs, it was found that the maximum of 60 days had elapsed for the drill period from 5.2.22 and 7.8.22.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2023
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“Upon inspection of the facility fire detection system tests, it was found that the maximum 30-day period elapsed between the drills on 4.1.22 and 5.11.22.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2023
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“Upon inspection of the childcare spaces, it was found that signage indicating the handwashing requirement were not posted at any of the toilets.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2023
May 24, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“During an unannounced monitory, it was observed that children entered the facility from school and were given a snack without first ensuring that all the children's hands had been washed.”
Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2022
Feb 1, 2022Inspection21 rules cited
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“Upon inspection of the two childcare spaces, it was found that the emergency contact information specific for each child in care at the time was not present in either space.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2022
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“Upon inspection of the files for child #1 and #2, it was found that the emergency contact information did not contain the insurance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2022
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“Upon inspection of the childcare spaces, it was observed that as staff person #1 was changing the diapers of the children in care, two young toddlers were able to move to and occupy a space that was not visible to her for a period of approximately 1.5 minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2022
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“Upon inspection of the childcare spaces, it was observed that as staff person #1 was changing the diapers of the children in care, two young toddlers were able to move to and occupy a space that was not visible to her for a period of approximately 1.5 minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2022
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Upon inspection of the infant and young toddler childcare space, it was found that dry wall material was crumbling and falling off the corner wall in the area of the gate between both childcare spaces.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2022
3270.63 Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space
“Upon visual inspection of the exterior play space, it was observed that no less than 12-15 full trash bags were piled within the space that would be accessible to children in care during outside play time.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2022
3270.27(a)(4) Contact when ended
“Upon inspection of the facility emergency plan, it was found that a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children was not specified.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2022
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“Upon inspection of facility person #1 and #2 files, it was found that a written evaluation was not contained in either one for the previous 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2022
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“Upon inspection of the smoke detector logs for the facility, it was found that tests were completed on 6.16.21, 9.3.21, 10.4.21, 11.5.21, 12.3.21, 1.4.22 and 2.3.22 resulting in greater than 30 days elapsing between some months. ALSO, it was found that no receipt for the purchase of the smoke detector system was on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“Upon inspection of the fire drill logs for the facility, it was found that drills were conducted on 6.6.21 and then again on 9.3.21, resulting in greater than 60 days elapsing between required drills.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2022
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“Upon inspection of the facility's documentation, it was found that no emergency drill was conducted during 2021.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2022
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“Upon inspection of the facility emergency plan, it was found that accommodations for toddlers was not specified.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2022
3270.178 Transportation First Aid Kit
“Upon inspection of the transportation vehicle, it was discovered that the required first aid kit was not present on the vehicle.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2022
3270.172(a) Written parental consent
“Upon inspection of the transportation vehicle, the driver was asked if written parental consent was available for each child transported, to which the driver stated that it was not available.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2022
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“Upon inspection of the facility refrigerated space, it was found that there were three baby bottles located within that had no identifiable name or date on them.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2022
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“Upon inspection of the file for facility person #1, it was found that the last health assessment on record was on 10.2.18 [expired on 10.2.20].”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2022
3270.131(c) Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP
“Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that child #1 did not have a health report written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2022
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“Upon inspection of the childcare spaces, it was found that a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed in the front child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2022
3270.124(d) Excursions
“Upon inspection of the transportation vehicle, it was found that the emergency contact information specific for each child was not present on the vehicle.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2022
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“Upon entry into the facility for the purpose of inspection, it was immediately observed that uninstalled shelving, hardware and power and hand tools were located within the older toddler childcare space in such a manner as to create a hazard to the children located within the area.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2022
3270.27(a)(3) Contact when arises
“Upon inspection of the facility emergency plan, it was found that a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises was not specified.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Bless the Children 2 Daycare Center
Is Bless the Children 2 Daycare Center licensed?
Yes. Bless the Children 2 Daycare Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Bless the Children 2 Daycare Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on January 5, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Bless the Children 2 Daycare Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 6 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 Bless the Children 2 Daycare Center care for?
30, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Bless the Children 2 Daycare Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Bless the Children 2 Daycare Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Bless the Children 2 Daycare Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 435-8871 to ask.
What is Bless the Children 2 Daycare Center's phone number?
(717) 435-8871.
Where is Bless the Children 2 Daycare Center?
402 E King St, Lancaster, PA 17602. The nearest other daycare we list is New School Montessori Lime Street, 0.2 miles away.