Watch Us Bloom Early Learning Center
Watch Us Bloom Early Learning Center is a certified child care center in Harrisburg, PA, with capacity for 58 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it twice. The state cited 4 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for building & playground safety (3 of 4). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #9 of 75 centers in Harrisburg and has fewer citations per inspection than 73% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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It was observed that the kitchen door was open, giving children access to cleaning materials stored in the cabinet under the sink which was not locked.
It was observed that the emergency plan and parent letter did not include a method to contact parents when an emergency arises, ends and instructions how to safely reunite with children. CORRECTED ON SITE.
It was observed in the Young Toddler classroom (room 1) that the two ceiling vents were dusty. CORRECTED ON SITE.
It was observed that there is peeling paint in room 5 (upstairs), on the right wall after entering the doorway. CORRECTED ON SITE.
“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.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $72.00 | $53.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $72.00 | $53.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $70.00 | $50.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $68.00 | $47.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $66.00 | $44.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $64.00 | $59.00 |
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 Watch Us Bloom Early Learning Center had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 4 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about Watch Us Bloom Early Learning Center?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Watch Us Bloom Early Learning Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Watch Us Bloom Early Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Mar 23, 2026. 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 Watch Us Bloom Early Learning Center compare with other daycares in Harrisburg?
It is tied for #9 of 75 centers in Harrisburg by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 73% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Watch Us Bloom Early Learning Center last inspected?
Feb 9, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Watch Us Bloom Early Learning Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $72.00 for newborn, $72.00 for infant, $70.00 for young toddler, $68.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Watch Us Bloom Early Learning Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Watch Us Bloom LLC.
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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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