Children in Bloom LLC

2902 Carlisle Pike, New Oxford, PA 17350 · Adams County

2 core-safety citations in last 12 months 2 complaint investigations found violations Keystone STAR 4

Children in Bloom LLC is a certified child care center in New Oxford, PA, with capacity for 51 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times and confirmed violations in 2 complaint investigations. The state cited 40 violations, 7 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (12 of 40). 12 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #13 of 17 centers in Adams County and has more citations per inspection than 63% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 63% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most

#13 of 17 centers in Adams County

7 Core-safety citations

33 Other citations

7 Inspections

2 Complaint investigations that found violations

40 citations from 9 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 12 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 16, 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 12

Building & playground safety 9

Training & qualifications 5

Emergency preparedness 4

Caregiver conduct 3

Background checks 2

Transportation 1

Health & medication 1

Supervision 1

Other standards 1

Child protection 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Jul 16, 2026 Inspection Background checks

Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)

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.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 6, 2026): “Clearances for staff #1 and #2, corrections occurred 6/18/26 and 6/23/26.”

Citation Jul 16, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)

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.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 6, 2026): “An emergency drill was conducted on 7/22/26”

Citation Jul 16, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety

Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 6, 2026): “Testing of the fire alarms were tested 7/17/26”

Citation Jul 16, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications

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

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.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 6, 2026): “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.”

Core safety Mar 13, 2026 Inspection Background checks

Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)

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.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 1, 2026): “Staff person #2 had applied and received their child abuse clearance to comply with CPSL”

Citation Mar 13, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety

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

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.)

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 1, 2026): “Corrected on site. Ink daubers were removed. Diaper creams were made inaccessible.”

Citation Mar 13, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety

Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76

It was observed in the preschool classroom, a paper cutter was stored on a low shelf accessible to children. (Corrected on site.)

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 1, 2026): “corrected on site. Paper cutter was made inaccessible.”

Citation Mar 13, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety

Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)

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.)

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 1, 2026): “corrected on site. Handwashing signs were placed at all sinks and toilet areas.”

Citation Mar 13, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications

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

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).

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 1, 2026): “Staff person #1 has completed the PA required health and safety for centers-group child care part 2 which is a required pre-service training on March 13th, 2026.”

Citation Mar 13, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications

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

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.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 1, 2026): “Staff person #1 will retake the Pediatric first aid and CPR training with a PQAS approved trainer.”

Citation Mar 13, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork

Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)

The emergency contact form for child #3 does not include the work address of the enrolling parent.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 1, 2026): “Parent was asked to provide their work address and emergency contact form was updated”

Citation Mar 13, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork

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

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.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 1, 2026): “Parents for children 1 and 2 were asked to provide addresses of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

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Citation Mar 12, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety

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

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).

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 11, 2025): “Cleaning materials and other toxic materials will always be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. (corrected during inspection). The toxins in the 1 year classroom were made inaccessible during the inspection.”

Citation Mar 12, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety

Emergency Numbers Posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.74

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)

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 9, 2025): “The telephone number of the nearest hospital, was added to emergency phone numbers in the school age classroom and will always be posted by each telephone in the facility. (”

Citation Mar 12, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety

Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76

It was observed, in the School-Age classroom, that there were two water-stained ceiling tiles.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 14, 2025): “School-Age classroom ceiling tiles will be replaced and will be kept in good repair and free from visible hazards.”

Citation Mar 12, 2025 Inspection Transportation

Safe routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(c)

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).

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 11, 2025): “Written notification of safe routes has now been posted at the front entryway in the child care facility. (corrected during inspection).”

Citation Mar 12, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)

The operator did not send a copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 14, 2025): “A copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates was sent to the local police department.”

Citation Mar 12, 2025 Inspection Health & medication

Health information 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)

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).

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 15, 2025): “We will retain the initial health report as well as the previous health report and current report in child's files. Child #3's file will contain an initial health report.”

Citation Mar 12, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications

Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

The most current fire safety training for staff persons #1 through #4 did not include the fire safety trainer's signature and credentials.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 18, 2025): “The most current fire safety training for staff persons #1 through #4 will always include the fire safety trainer's signature and credentials. The fire safety trainings for staff persons #1 through #4 will include the fire safety trainer's signature and credentials.”

Citation Mar 12, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications

Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)

The time between staff evaluations, for Staff person #1, exceeded the permitted annual timeframe (9/9/22, 9/23/24).

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 9, 2025): “The time between staff evaluations, for all Staff, will never exceeded the permitted annual timeframe.”

Citation Mar 12, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Given parents in writing 55 Pa. Code §3270.121(b)

The parents of the enrolled children did not receive, in writing, the facility's supervision policy. (corrected during inspection).

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 9, 2025): “At the time of enrollment, a parent will receive in writing the facility's supervision policies. It has now been added to our family handbook. (corrected during inspection).”

Citation Mar 12, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)

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.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 14, 2025): “Emergency contact information now includes the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent for child #1 and #3.”

Citation Mar 12, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

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

Child #2's emergency contact information did not include the release person's address.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 15, 2025): “Child #2's emergency contact information now includes the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

Citation Mar 12, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)

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.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 9, 2025): “The parents will review and update the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.”

Citation Mar 26, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness

General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.21

Facility's emergency plan does not include continuity of operations planning.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 6, 2024): “A plan of continuity of operations has been added to our Emergency plan and will always be used during an emergency.”

Citation Mar 26, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety

Original container 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(b)

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.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 6, 2024): “All magic erasers in classrooms are in a ziploc bag with copies of contents.”

Citation Mar 26, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness

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

The facility does not provide accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions in the emergency plan.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 6, 2024): “Accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions have been added to the emergency plan.”

Citation Mar 26, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety

Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 6, 2024): “Fire detection devices are tested at least every 30 days and recorded. Fire system was tested the day of inspection.”