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Puzzlers Preschool

1109 Old Berwick Rd, Bloomsburg, PA 17815 · Columbia County
2 core-safety citations in last 12 months 1 complaint investigation found violations Keystone STAR 4

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

Fewer citations than 77% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. Fewer citations than most
#3 of 9 centers in Bloomsburg
4 Core-safety citations
10 Other citations
8 Inspections
1 Complaint investigations that found violations
14 citations from 9 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jan 16, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) May 19, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation found Jan 16, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jan 28, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jan 10, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jan 30, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Apr 18, 2022 · Inspection · no citation Mar 18, 2022 · Inspection · no citation Dec 1, 2021 · Inspection · citation found Dec 1, 2021 · Inspection · no citation
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Background checks 3
Building & playground safety 3
Records & paperwork 2
Emergency preparedness 2
Training & qualifications 2
Sleep safety 1
Health & medication 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety May 19, 2026 Complaint investigation Sleep safety
General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.21
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 24, 2026): “Puzzlers Preschool immediately stopped the use of weighted blankets. we are currently working on obtaining the proper documentation.”
Core safety Jan 16, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 22, 2026): “Printed the PA State Police clearance since incorrect document was printed. In the future we will ensure proper document is printed for Pa State Police clearance.”
Citation Jan 16, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 22, 2026): “We had the parent redo the emergency form.”
Core safety Jan 28, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
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).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 13, 2025): “For future hires ensure new staff provides proof of submission of finger printing for FBI clearances.”
Core safety Jan 10, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 5, 2024): “Person #4 cannot return until clearance is received.”
Citation Jan 10, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 5, 2024): “Facility person #4 signed on 12/13/23.”
Citation Jan 10, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 5, 2024): “Health assessments are completed”
Citation Jan 10, 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)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 5, 2024): “Fire Detection devices will be tested at least every 30 days.”
Citation Jan 10, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 5, 2024): “Staff person has completed this training 1/22/24”
Citation Jan 10, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 5, 2024): “Person #4 cannot return to Volunteer until complete”
Citation Jan 10, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 5, 2024): “Persons listed will provide 2 letters of reference before they can return to volunteer.”
Citation Jan 30, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
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
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 1, 2023): “In the future, fire drills will be conducted once at least every 60 days as per regulation. A log of these drills will be maintained at the facility.”
Citation Jan 30, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
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
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 1, 2023): “In the future, fire system tests will be conducted once at least every 30 days as per regulation. A log of these tests will be maintained at the facility.”
Citation Dec 1, 2021 Inspection Building & playground safety
FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility 55 Pa. Code §3280.95(a)/3280.95(b)
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)).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 1, 2021): “Attestation statement received from the landlord that indicates the smoke detectors were installed/purchased July of 2021.”

“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 19, 2026 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
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

Capacity 30 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Apr 18, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Dec 17, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator Puzzlers Preschool
Hours Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–3:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (272) 203-0947
State certificate # CER-00251658
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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.

Certified centers nearby

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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