Puzzlers Preschool
Puzzlers Preschool is a certified child care center in Bloomsburg, PA, with capacity for 30 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 8 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 14 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #3 of 9 centers in Bloomsburg and has fewer citations per inspection than 77% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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While at the facility unannounced at naptime the inspector observed staff using weighted blankets on children who did not have documentation from a physician, IEP, IFSP, or Behavioral Support Plan, to support their use.
The inspector observed staff #1 in direct care with children on 1/16/26 and that staff #1 was hired (see LIS Code Sheet for Hire Date) with an incomplete PA State Police Clearance as observed in the file.
The emergency contact form for child #1 was missing the address for the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Durning the unannounced annual inspection on 1/28/24 the inspector observed the file for staff #1 and found that this staff was working in direct care and did not have a completed FBI on file, nor proof of submission of fingerprinting until 1/29/24 (see LIS code sheet for DOH).
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of files was conducted. Facility person # 4 was present during this inspection and children were in care. The file of Facility Person # 4 did not contain the appropriate DHS FBI clearance as required by the CPSL.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of files was conducted. At the time of the inspection, the facility was unable to provide documentation that Facility Person # 4 had reviewed the facility's emergency plan on an annual basis.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires health assessments to be completed every 24 months. The following staff health assessments were not updated every 24 months. Staff # 1 had a health assessment dated for 11/23/21 and not updated until 12/2823. Staff # 2 had a health assessment dated for 11/19/21 and not updated until 12/29/23.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of the facility's fire safety system testing log was completed. Regulation requires the fire safety system to be tested at least every 30 days. The following tests did not occur at least every 30 days: 4/14/23-5/15/23 8/4/23-9/8/23 12/1/23-1/2/24.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of files was conducted. Staff person # 3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): health and safety topics.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of files was conducted. Facility person # 4 was present during this inspection and children were in care. The file of Facility Person # 4 did not complete mandated reporter training as required by the CPSL.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of files was conducted. The files of Facility Person's # 4, # 5 and # 6 did not contain two letters of written reference.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of the facility's fire drill log was conducted. Fire drills documented as follows, were not conducted at least once every 60 days as required by regulation: 5/13/22 7/14/22 9/23/22 11/22/22
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of the facility's fire system testing log was conducted. Fire system tests documented as follows, were not conducted at least once every 30 days as required by regulation: 6/8/22 7/14/22 8/22/22 9/23/22 10/3/22 11/22/22 12/7/22 1/30/23
At the time of the inspection, facility was unable to provide proof of date of purchase and installation of fire detection system as required by section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §¿1016(c)).
“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
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $40.00 | $26.00 |
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
Common questions
Has Puzzlers Preschool had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 4 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 May 19, 2026 (sleep safety): “While at the facility unannounced at naptime the inspector observed staff using weighted blankets on children who did not have documentation from a physician, IEP, IFSP, or Behavioral Support Plan, to support their use.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Puzzlers Preschool?
Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation 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 Puzzlers Preschool’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Dec 17, 2025. 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 Puzzlers Preschool compare with other daycares in Bloomsburg?
It is #3 of 9 centers in Bloomsburg by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 77% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Puzzlers Preschool last inspected?
Jan 16, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Puzzlers Preschool cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $40.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Puzzlers Preschool?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Puzzlers Preschool.
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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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