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Wyoming, PA 18644 · takes infants · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Bloom Early Education Centers is a child care center in Kingston, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 84 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k. It says it provides meals.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks-12 years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, summer camp and toddler care |
| Staff | Extensive and on-going training in pediatric first aid, infant care and curriculum |
| Daily life | Meals provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 84 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Bloom Early Education Centers has not listed its tuition.
State record
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 17, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 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.
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3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“The basketball hoop that was located in the School Age Outdoor Play Area had two exposed bolts on its pole.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2026
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“Child #5 (see code sheet for date of birth) had health assessments on file dated 5/21/24 and 8/27/25. However, this was required to be completed annually.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2026
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“Two children in the Older Toddler Room and three children in the Junior Preschool Room were observed to be sleeping on cots that were not spaced at least two feet on three sides. Laser measurements were used to confirm the spacing between the children's cots in both the Older Toddler and Junior Preschool Rooms. In the Older Toddler Room, Child #1's cot was measured to be 1.56 feet from a wooden wall on one side and 1.71 feet from a blue child barrier wall on the other. Child #2's cot was measured to be 1.35 feet from a wooden shelf and 1.63 feet from another child's cot. In the Junior Preschool Room, Child #3's cot had one side 1.67 feet from another child's cot and the opposite side 1.59 feet away from a different child's cot. Child #4's cot was 1.73 feet from another child's cot on one side and only 1.09 feet on the other. Child #5's cot had three measured sides which were 1.58 feet and 1.73 feet from neighboring cots, and 1.54 feet from a piece of furniture.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2025
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“A handwashing sign was not observed at the kitchen sink.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2024
3270.76/3270.102(a) Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair
“A ceiling tile in the Young Toddler section of the Infant/Toddler Room was observed to be chipped. Two blue cots in the Older Toddler section of the Infant/Toddler Room were observed to have cracks in the plastic. A ripped soccer ball and green colored ball were observed in the outdoor School Age Play Space. An approximately four-inch-deep hole was observed in the ground of the outdoor School Age Play Space and posed a potential tripping hazard. Trash (i.e. a plastic bag, plastic cup) and a rusted metal toy holder were observed in the outdoor Pre-K Counts Play Space.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/8/23. Staff #1 had one nonfamily reference.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2023
3270.175(a) Age appropriate restraints
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/8/23. In both transportation vehicles all the booster seats expired in 2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/8/23. In the preschool playground bolts were exposed on the posts next to the gate from the toddler playground as well as on the gate.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2023
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/8/23. In the outdoor young toddler playground, on the turquoise wall near the door there are several areas with peeling paint.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2023
3270.166(3) Disposable nursers or parents
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/8/23. The infant room staff acknowledges that they wash and sanitize the bottles and reuse them. The facility does not have a commercial dishwasher.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2023
3270.136(b) Parent info communicable diseases
“Facility person #1 stated that children did test positive for COVID-19 at the facility on 8/3/21 and only the parents of the children who had been exposed were notified. Facility person #1 said she did not realize that all of the parents at the facility needed to be notified in order to meet the regulation.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2021
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FAQ
Yes. Bloom Early Education Centers 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 17, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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.
84, 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, 6:00 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) 763-7151 to ask.
(570) 763-7151.
135 Owen St, Kingston, PA 18704. The nearest other daycare we list is Early Childhood Education Campus, 0.2 miles away.