Bloomsburg Childrens Center I
215 E 5TH ST, BLOOMSBURG, PA 17815Childery Rating: 4/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.5 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.1 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 4 ACC and NAEYC accreditation. Structural quality reflects a 77% violation rate across 13 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected March 2026). The structural rating also includes Pennsylvania's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Pennsylvania caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:5, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 6 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Keystone STARS STAR 4 ACC (Max 4) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 94
- Cost
- Free — Head Start
- Head Start is federally funded and free to enrolled, income-eligible families.
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:5 10 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 5 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Mar 20, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Age and Training; 2026-03-203270.31(e)(4)(i)
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2026-03-20 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2026-03-20 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair
Jan 29, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Similar Age Level; 2026-01-293270.51
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso
Mar 20, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Health and Safety Training; 2025-03-203270.31(f)
3270.124(b)(3) | Parent home/work address, phone; 2025-03-20 | 3270.135(a)(3) | Disposable diapers
Sep 25, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- No Physical Punishment /No Harsh Language3270.113(b)/3270.113(d)
Jul 30, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Drinking Water available/Provided Every 1 Hour Outdoors; 2024-07-303270.69(c)/3270.69(d)
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) | Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children; 2024-07-30 | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) | Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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