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Children in Bloom
- licensed capacity
- 51
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Children in Bloom
Children in Bloom is a child care center in New Oxford, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 51 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 33 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 51 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
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 51 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Children in Bloom has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Children in Bloom
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 51 children
- License number
- #CER-00253899
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 16, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 33 rules in all · 33 corrected
- Safety and hazards 10
- Records and paperwork 8
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Background checks 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Discipline and child guidance 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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Jul 16, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The director could not provide proof of an emergency drill having been conducted annually. The last emergency drill on file to have occurred was documented on 7/2/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2026
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for staff person #1 included a Child Abuse Clearance which was not updated within 60 months of the previous clearance. The current Child Abuse Clearance is dated 6/18/26 and the previous was dated 6/8/21. The file for staff person #2 included a State Police Clearance which was not updated within 60 months of the previous clearance. The current State Police Clearance is dated6/23/26 and the previous was dated 5/4/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2026
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #3 did not complete the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 1 AND PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 2). Staff person #3 completed PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 1 on 6/7/26 and PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 2 on 6/12/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Operability of the fire detection devices were not tested every 30 days. Testing was documented to have lapsed 3/13/26 - 4/14/26 and 4/14/26 - 6/3/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2026
Mar 13, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #1 has completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training, however the training was not completed through a Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) approved curriculum/ the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2026
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact forms for children #1 and #2 do not include the address of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2026
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact form for child #3 does not include the work address of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2026
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for staff person #2 included a Child Abuse clearance which was not updated within 60 months of the previous clearance. The current Child Abuse Clearance is dated 2/23/26 and the previous was dated 2/19/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2026
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 2).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“It was observed in the preschool classroom, ink daubers labeled "keep out of reach of children" were kept with the art supplies and accessible to children. (Corrected on site.) It was observed in the young toddler classroom, a plastic bin of multiple diaper creams labeled "keep out of reach of children" were kept on the top of the changing table and accessible to children. (Corrected on site.)”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“It was observed in the preschool classroom, a paper cutter was stored on a low shelf accessible to children. (Corrected on site.)”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2026
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“It was observed in the young toddler classroom at the sink that a sign for handwashing requirements was not posted at the sink. (Corrected on site.) It was also observed in the child bathroom used by older toddlers that a sign for handwashing requirements was not posted at each toilet and sink. (Corrected on site.)”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2026
Mar 12, 2025Inspection12 rules cited
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The time between staff evaluations, for Staff person #1, exceeded the permitted annual timeframe (9/9/22, 9/23/24).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“It was observed, in the 1 year classroom (first on left) that there were two bottles of sanitizing solution accessible to children on the diaper changing area (corrected during inspection).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2025
3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“It was observed, in the School-Age classroom, that the telephone number of the nearest hospital was not posted by the telephone. (corrected during inspection)”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“It was observed, in the School-Age classroom, that there were two water-stained ceiling tiles.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2025
3270.121(b) Given parents in writing
“The parents of the enrolled children did not receive, in writing, the facility's supervision policy. (corrected during inspection).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2025
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“Child #1's emergency contact information did not include the enrolling parent's work address and work telephone number. Child #3's emergency contact information did not include the enrolling parent's work telephone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Child #2's emergency contact information did not include the release person's address.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2025
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The parents of child #1, #2, and #3 did not update the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period (5/10/24, 2/18/25), (5/10/24, 2/18/25), and (5/10/24, 2/14/25) respectively.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2025
3270.171(c) Safe routes posted
“There was no notification of safe routes (pick up and drop off procedures) posted at a conspicuous location in the child care facility (corrected during inspection).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2025
3270.131(a) Health information
“Child #3's file did not include an initial health report, and has been attending the facility for more than 60 days (See code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The most current fire safety training for staff persons #1 through #4 did not include the fire safety trainer's signature and credentials.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2024
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“The operator did not send a copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2025
Mar 26, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“Facility's emergency plan does not include continuity of operations planning.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2024
3270.66(b) Original container
“It was observed in the young toddler classroom, a Magic Eraser was not stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2024
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The agreement forms for children #1-5 do not specify the services to be provided to the family and the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2024
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The agreement forms for children #1-5 do not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2024
3270.123(a)(7) Services considered extra
“The agreement forms for children #1-5 do not specify the services which are to be considered as extra.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2024
3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“The original agreement forms for children #1-5 were filed within the children's individual files and copies of the agreement were given to parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2024
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency is not displayed in every child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2024
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The facility does not provide accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions in the emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Operability of the fire detection devices were not tested every 30 days. Testing was documented to have lapsed 11/19/23, 12/22/23 and 1/1/24, 2/16/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2024
Jul 27, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3270.21/3270.32(a) General Health and Safety/Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #1, who was required to be supervised at all times according to the submitted supervision plan was observed via video to have been left alone on July 26 from 13:40 - 14:00 and on July 27 from 13:28 - 13:40.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2023
Jul 24, 2023Complaint investigation5 rules cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“Staff person #1 physically removed child #1 from the lunch table to an area near the sink resulting in a wound on the child's arm.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2023
3270.111(c) Promote development
“Staff person #1 physically removed a child #1 from the lunch table to an area near the sink resulting in a wound on the child's arm. During the interaction, child #1 stated "you scratched me" and staff #1 responded "you scratched yourself." Staff #1 did not implement developmentally appropriate practices when the child was physically removed and spoken to.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2023
3270.111(c) Promote development
“Staff person #1 physically removed a child #1 from the lunch table to an area near the sink resulting in a wound on the child's arm. During the interaction, child #1 stated "you scratched me" and staff #1 responded "you scratched yourself." Staff #1 did not implement developmentally appropriate practices when the child was physically removed and spoken to.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“At the time of investigation, there was no incident report created by the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2023
3270.111(c) Promote development
“Staff person #1 physically removed a child #1 from the lunch table to an area near the sink resulting in a wound on the child's arm. During the interaction, child #1 stated "you scratched me" and staff #1 responded "you scratched yourself." Staff #1 did not implement developmentally appropriate practices when the child was physically removed and spoken to.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023
Jul 7, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3270.19(a) Required to report
“The facility failed to report incidents occurring in February and March of 2023 to ChildLine.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2023
Jun 22, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm
“Staff interviews confirmed Staff 1 stated, " I hope he ends up strangling himself" regarding Child #3.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2023
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“Staff interviews confirmed Staff 1 pushed Child 2 onto his nap cot, causing the child to yell, "You hurt me." Staff interviews also confirmed Staff 1 picked up Child 1 and slammed him onto his nap cot.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2023
- Jun 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Children in Bloom
Is Children in Bloom licensed?
Yes. Children in Bloom is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Children in Bloom last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 16, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Children in Bloom had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 33 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 33 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 Children in Bloom care for?
51, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Children in Bloom accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Children in Bloom'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 Children in Bloom cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 624-0918 to ask.
What is Children in Bloom's phone number?
(717) 624-0918.
Where is Children in Bloom?
2902 Carlisle Pike, New Oxford, PA 17350. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Life Enrichment Center, 1.6 miles away.