Blessings Christian Daycare INC

210 Panther Ln, Rome, PA 18837 · Bradford County

2 complaint investigations found violations Keystone STAR 1

Blessings Christian Daycare INC is a certified child care center in Rome, PA, with capacity for 82 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 10 times and confirmed violations in 2 complaint investigations. The state cited 32 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (9 of 32). 4 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #7 of 15 centers in Bradford County and has fewer citations per inspection than 63% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 63% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical

#7 of 15 centers in Bradford County

3 Core-safety citations

29 Other citations

10 Inspections

2 Complaint investigations that found violations

32 citations from 13 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 20, 2026

Every state visit

Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 9

Building & playground safety 7

Health & medication 7

Emergency preparedness 3

Background checks 2

Training & qualifications 2

Food & feeding 1

Supervision 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Aug 20, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety

Small Toys and Objects 55 Pa. Code §3270.103

A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/20/26. Cert Rep observed in the children's bathroom, plastic wipes and diapers in plastic that are accessible to children that still put things in their mouths.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 20, 2026): “The operator removed the items during the inspection and made them inaccessible to the children.”

Citation Aug 20, 2026 Inspection Health & medication

12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)

A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/20/26. Staff person #1 did not update their health assessment every 2 years as required. This is evidenced by the health assessments on file dated 10/19/23 and 2/19/26.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 4, 2026): “The operator will review staff health assessments annually and will add to computer calendar to remind staff in advance to make doctor appointments.”

Citation Aug 20, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Emergency plan/Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(a)(5)

A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/20/26. The facility's communication letter to parents regarding the emergency plan does not provide information for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including shelter in place at the facility, shelter at locations away from the facility premises and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 25, 2026): “The operator will add accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including shelter in place at the facility, shelter at locations away from the facility premise and will add accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical…”

Citation Aug 20, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork

Review policies and procedures 55 Pa. Code §3270.121(a)

A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/20/26. The facility's parent handbook does not contain a daily schedule.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 25, 2026): “The operator will add a general daily schedule to the parent handbook.”

Citation May 21, 2025 Complaint investigation Records & paperwork

No information disclosed 55 Pa. Code §3270.183(b)

An unannounced visit was conducted on 5/21/25. The operator confirmed that around 4/24/25, she released a child's emergency contact information without parental consent to the vice principal of the school district.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2025): “We will not release a daycare child's contact information without parental consent. The operator will create a release of information form for parents to sign in case emergency contact information is needed by the school district for emergency situations.”

Core safety Sep 13, 2024 Inspection Background checks

Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

A renewal inspection was completed on 9/13/24. Staff person #1 completed their disclosure statement after they had begun working in the childcare facility.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 13, 2024): “The operator will ensure that all new hires have a signed disclosure statement on file prior to them beginning work in the childcare facility.”

Citation Sep 13, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21

A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/13/24. The facility's emergency plan does not address continuity of operations.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 17, 2024): “The operator will add continuity of operations to the facility's emergency plan.”

Citation Sep 13, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety

Halls, etc. not included 55 Pa. Code §3270.61(e)

A renewal inspection was completed on 9/13/24. The facility has an operable stove in a childcare space.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 13, 2024): “The operator unplugged the stove and will not use.”

Citation Sep 13, 2024 Inspection Health & medication

Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP/Free from contagious/communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(c)/3270.131(d)(7)

A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/13/24. Child #1 has a health visit summary dated 8/23/23 for their initial health assessment on file. Child #1 has a current health assessment dated 2/19/24.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 13, 2024): “The operator will not accept health summaries and will only accept health assessments.”

Citation Sep 13, 2024 Inspection Health & medication

12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)

A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/13/24. Staff person #2's health assessment and TB were not completed within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a childcare setting; Health assessment and TB dated 4/14/23.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 23, 2024): “Staff #2 scheduled an appointment to get an updated health assessment and TB. Once received will place in staff #2's file.”

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Citation Sep 13, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Hypothetical locations 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(4)

A renewal inspection was completed on 9/13/24. The fire drill log did not list hypothetical locations of the fire that are rotated around the facility for each drill. The hypothetical locations were all listed as the same location.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 18, 2024): “The operator will conduct a fire drill and use a different hypothetical location.”

Citation Sep 13, 2024 Inspection Health & medication

Health information 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)

A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/13/24. Child #1 did not have an initial health report within 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. Child #1 has a current health assessment on file dated 2/19/24.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 13, 2024): “The operator will ensure that all children have health assessments within 60 days of enrollment.”

Core safety Sep 20, 2023 Inspection Background checks

Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

File for Staff # 1 contained State Police Clearances dated 1/30/18 and 7/8/23.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 20, 2023): “Staff # 1 has an updated State Police clearance on file.”

Citation Sep 20, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety

Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)

A bottle of Tylenol was observed in the top drawer of teacher's desk. Desk drawer was not locked. drawer was accessible to children.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 20, 2023): “Desk drawer was locked.”

Citation Sep 20, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety

Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)

Play couch in the Preschool room was observed to have several areas of peeling fabric.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 20, 2023): “Peeling fabric was covered.”

Citation Sep 20, 2023 Inspection Food & feeding

Bottles labeled 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(4)

Infant bottle was not labeled with child's name.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 20, 2023): “Staff labeled bottle with child's name.”

Citation Sep 20, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork

Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)

Fee Agreement for Child # 1 did not contain child's date of admission.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 20, 2023): “Fee Agreement was updated with child's date of admission.”

Citation Sep 20, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork

Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)

Emergency Contact Forms for Children # 3 and # 4 did not contain address of release persons.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 26, 2023): “Parents will update the Emergency Contact Form with address of release persons.”

Citation Sep 20, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork

Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)

Emergency Contact Form for Child # 2 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care and for the administration of minor first-aid procedures by staff.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 26, 2023): “Parent will sign consent for emergency medical care and minor first-aid by staff.”

Core safety Jul 18, 2023 Complaint investigation Supervision

Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)

Staff # 1 and # 2 admitted that three children wandered out of the gym through the locker room into the school. Staff # 1 and #2 were unsure how long children were missing. Staff #1 and ##2 admitted to not having children assigned to supervision groups.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 11, 2023): “Staff were written up and had to take a few supervision courses on A Better Kid Care. Meeting with all staff to review supervision regulations and discuss incident. Director and Owner had staff take another Supervisory course on Better Kid Care, we also all will be attending a in person course on…”

Citation Jul 18, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety

Measurement and use of indoor child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.61

Facility was using the elementary school gym as indoor play space. The gym is not measured childcare space.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 25, 2023): “Cert Rep has let us know that she will add this space to our license for us.”

Citation Jul 18, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications

Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)

Staff person # 10 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health and Safety Topics including pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum. Staff person #10 was not unsupervised with children.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 25, 2023): “There was a CPR Class this sunday the 13th.”

Citation Jul 18, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications

Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)

Staff persons #1 - #10 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 25, 2023): “All staff has completed the 1-hour training and certs have been sent to Cert Rep.”

Citation Sep 26, 2022 Inspection Health & medication

Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)

File for Child # 3 did not contain an updated health assessment, last one in file is dated 4/26/21.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 5, 2022): “Parents will provide an updated health assessment for file.”

Citation Sep 26, 2022 Inspection Health & medication

Immunization record 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)

File for Child # 1 did not include an updated immunization record.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 5, 2022): “Parent will provide an updated immunization record for file.”

Citation Sep 26, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork

Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)

Emergency Contact Forms for Children # 1 and # 2 did not contain health insurance policy number.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 5, 2022): “Parents will update the Emergency Contact Form with policy number.”

Citation Sep 26, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork

Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)

Emergency Contact Forms for Children # 1 and # 3 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care and the administration of minor first aid by staff.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 5, 2022): “Parents will update the Emergency Contact Form with signed consent for medical care and first aid by staff.”

Citation Sep 26, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork

Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)

Files for Staff # 1 and # 2 did not contain verification of child care experience.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 5, 2022): “Staff # 1 and # 2 will provide child care verification for file.”

Citation Nov 3, 2021 Inspection Building & playground safety

Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)

Coppertone sunscreen was observed on a shelf accessible to children.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 3, 2021): “Provider moved the sunscreen to a place inaccessible to children.”

Citation Nov 3, 2021 Inspection Building & playground safety

Inaccessible to children 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(b)

First-aid kit in the 3 year old room was in an area accessible to children.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 3, 2021): “Provider moved the first-aid kit to a place children cannot reach.”

Citation Nov 3, 2021 Inspection Health & medication

Mantoux TB 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)

File for Staff # 1 did not contain an updated TB test at time of hire. Staff #1 began employment on 4/5/21, TB test is dated 2/10/20.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 22, 2021): “Staff # 1 will have an updated TB test.”

Citation Nov 3, 2021 Inspection Records & paperwork

Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)

Facility did not have a written plan identifying means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in case of an emergency.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 3, 2021): “provider posted a written plan identifying means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in case of an emergency.”

“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.

Complaint investigations and reported incidents

Violation found May 21, 2025 Complaint investigation

1 violation cited, listed under Citations.

Violation found Jul 18, 2023 Complaint investigation

1 violation cited, listed under Citations.

Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.

Daily rates

Age group	Full time, per day	Part time, per day
Newborn (Under 6 Weeks)	$42.00	$42.00
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.)	$42.00	$42.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.)	$42.00	$42.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.)	$42.00	$42.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K)	$40.00	$8.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.)	$32.00	$8.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.)	$32.00	$8.00

The daily price the center lists in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search for families paying privately. The state notes that rates are subject to change and programs don’t have to share them, so confirm with the center. See what daycare costs in Pennsylvania.

About this center

Capacity 82 children

Certificate status Regular

Certificate valid through Nov 16, 2027

Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Jan 12, 2021 · what STARS means

Operator Blessings Christian Daycare INC

Hours Monday and Tuesday 6:30 AM–6:00 PM; Wednesday 6:03 AM–6:00 PM; Thursday and Friday 6:30 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare

Phone (570) 744-6060

State certificate # CER-00260709

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Common questions

Has Blessings Christian Daycare INC had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 3 violations since 2021 on the topics Daycare Record treats as core safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). The most recent, on Sep 13, 2024 (background checks): “A renewal inspection was completed on 9/13/24. Staff person #1 completed their disclosure statement after they had begun working in the childcare facility.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Blessings Christian Daycare INC?

Pennsylvania lists 2 complaint investigations since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Blessings Christian Daycare INC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Jan 12, 2021. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating program for child care, from STAR 1 to STAR 4. It measures program quality, not inspection results, so read both.

How does Blessings Christian Daycare INC compare with other daycares in Bradford County?

It is #7 of 15 centers in Bradford County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 63% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Blessings Christian Daycare INC last inspected?

Aug 20, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Blessings Christian Daycare INC cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $42.00 for newborn, $42.00 for infant, $42.00 for young toddler, $42.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Blessings Christian Daycare INC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Blessings Christian Daycare INC.

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Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.

To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.

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