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Bless The Children 2 Daycare Center Llc
402 E King St, Lancaster PA 17602 · License #CER-00251533 · Child Care Center
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- (717) 435-8871
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- 402 E King St, Lancaster PA 17602 · Directions
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When they operate
Ages served
- 4-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 30 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
Upon review of required documentation of the facility, it was found that an emergency drill was conducted on the following dates which exceeded the maximum of one year between drills: [3.4.24 & 8.12.25]
Corrected by Feb 12, 2026
- Violation
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that an initial health assessment was not retained on file for Child #1, #2, #3 or #4.
Corrected by Feb 12, 2026
- Violation
3270.62(c) · Outdoor or indoor play space shall be safe for large muscle activity.
During the conduct of an unannounced inspection, it was observed that the outdoor play space grass had not been mowed and was approximately 1.5ft in length throughout the usable area.
Corrected by Aug 28, 2025
- Violation
3270.20(a)(1) · The operator shall immediately notify a child's parent and shall telephone notice to the appropriate regional office within 24 hours if a child in care at the facility is hospitalized or receives emergency room treatment.
It was found that an injury incident involving ER treatment of Child #1 occurred on 7.18.25, but the provider did not contact the regional office until Wednesday 7.23.25 @ 1354 to report the incident.
Corrected by Jul 25, 2025
- Violation
3270.20(b) · The operator shall mail or deliver a written report to the appropriate regional office within 72 hours after hospitalization of a child in care, emergency room treatment of a child in care, death of a child in care, a facility fire requiring the services of a fire department.
It was found that an injury incident involving ER treatment of Child #1 occurred on 7.18.25, but the provider did not deliver the written report to the regional office until Thursday 7.24.25 @ 1247.
Corrected by Jul 25, 2025
- Violation
3270.75(c) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.
Upon inspection of the facility first aid kits, it was found that the kit located in the front childcare space was missing nonporous gloves.
Corrected by Jan 3, 2025
- Violation
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
Upon inspection of the facility fire safety documentation, it was found that the following dates that were logged did exceed the maximum of 30-days between required tests: 6.6.24/7.8.24 [32d]; 8.5.24/9.5.24 [31d]; 10.3.24/11.3.24 [31d].
Corrected by Feb 20, 2025
- Violation
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. TIERED LIS: Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training.
On 6.5.24 at 1155, Staff Person #1 and #2 conducted a transition of the children in care into an off-site excursion at which time Child #1 was left inside the facility unsupervised for a period of 3 minutes without the knowledge of either staff person.
Corrected by Jul 31, 2024
- Violation
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children at all transition points is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.
On 6.5.24 at 1155, Staff Person #1 and #2 conducted a transition of the children in care into an off-site excursion at which time Child #1 was left inside the facility unsupervised for a period of 3 minutes without the knowledge of either staff person.
Corrected by Sep 16, 2024
- Violation
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. TIERED LIS: Children must be supervised at all times.
On 6.5.24 at 1155, Staff Person #1 and #2 conducted a transition of the children in care into an off-site excursion at which time Child #1 was left inside the facility unsupervised for a period of 3 minutes without the knowledge of either staff person.
Corrected by Jul 1, 2024
- Violation
3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
The Parent Letter about the Emergency Plan Procedures did not include the method for facility persons to contact parents when an emergency arises and when the emergency has ended and to provide instructions as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
Corrected by Feb 13, 2024
- Violation
3270.27(e) · The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.
The Parent Letter about the Emergency Procedures did not include updates to the plan regarding how to contact parents at the beginning and end of an emergency situation.
Corrected by Feb 13, 2024
- Violation
3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.
The bathroom in the main childcare space had an area on the ceiling that had a small hole and peeling paint.
Corrected by Feb 9, 2024
- Violation
3270.14/3270.21 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff person #4 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS, primary staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #4, staff person #4 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. Facility Person #3 and #6 must complete the required course as soon as possible.
Facility person #3 and #6 have not completed the required one hour Pennsylvania health and safety update 2022 by December 30, 2022. Staff person #4 was observed to be caring for children. Staff person #4 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: 10 hour Pennsylvania Health and Safety training [6 hour health and safety basics course completed on 1.28.19].
Corrected by Feb 1, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.
Upon inspection of staff person files, it was found that fire safety training was last completed for staff person #1 and #2 on 12.29.21 and was missing for staff person #3.
Corrected by Feb 1, 2023
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · Facility person #1 must be removed from a childcare position by the close of business if the proper updated clearances are not on file. Facility person #4 must immediately have the required document added to their file. Facility person #6 must be removed from a childcare position by the close of business [2.2.23].
The file of facility person #1 contained an expired DHS required FBI clearance [expired on 6.27.22], which was renewed on 1.13.23. Further, facility person #1 had a mandated reporter training which expired on 7.9.22 and was renewed on 1.11.23. The file of facility person #4 does not contain a signed/witnessed/dated disclosure statement. The file of facility person #6 does not contain a DHS required FBI clearance.
Corrected by Feb 1, 2023
- Violation
3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.
Upon inspection of the exterior play space, it was found to have a significant amount of litter scattered around of unknown origin. In addition, upon inspection of the indoor childcare spaces, it was found that the warm air heating duct work had a buildup of dust.
Corrected by Feb 1, 2023
- Violation
3270.82(h) · A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.
Upon inspection of the childcare spaces, it was found that signage indicating the handwashing requirement were not posted at any of the toilets.
Corrected by Feb 1, 2023
- Violation
3270.82(i) · A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.
Upon inspection of the interior childcare spaces, it was found that the trash receptacle in the restroom was not equipped with a lid.
Corrected by Feb 1, 2023
- Violation
3270.131(c) · A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title.
Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that the health summary on file for child #1 and #2 was not signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP.
Corrected by Feb 1, 2023
- Violation
3270.131(d)(7) · A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that the health summary on file for child #1 and #2 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
Corrected by Feb 1, 2023
- Violation
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) · An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
Upon inspection of facility person #4 file, it was found that no record of a tuberculosis screening was included.
Corrected by Feb 1, 2023
- Violation
3270.178 · A first-aid kit, including the contents as specified in §3270.75 (relating to first-aid kit) shall be in the vehicle when children are being transported.
Upon inspection of the facility transportation vehicle, it was found that a first aid kit was not onboard.
Corrected by Feb 1, 2023
- Violation
3270.192(2)(ii) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
Upon inspection of the staff person files, it was found that verification of minimum educational requirements for staff person #6 were not documented; AND verification of years of childcare experience was not documented for staff person #4 and #5.
Corrected by Feb 1, 2023
- Violation
3270.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Upon inspection of staff person files, it was found that only one written, nonfamily reference from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person was on file for staff person #4.
Corrected by Feb 1, 2023
- Violation
3270.94(a)(1) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.
Upon inspection of the fire drill logs, it was found that the maximum of 60 days had elapsed for the drill period from 5.2.22 and 7.8.22.
Corrected by Feb 1, 2023
- Violation
3270.95(a) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).
Upon inspection of the facility fire detection system tests, it was found that the maximum 30-day period elapsed between the drills on 4.1.22 and 5.11.22.
Corrected by Feb 1, 2023
- Violation
3270.134(a) · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.
During an unannounced monitory, it was observed that children entered the facility from school and were given a snack without first ensuring that all the children's hands had been washed.
Corrected by May 25, 2022
- Violation
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
Upon entry into the facility for the purpose of inspection, it was immediately observed that uninstalled shelving, hardware and power and hand tools were located within the older toddler childcare space in such a manner as to create a hazard to the children located within the area.
Corrected by Feb 1, 2022
- Violation
3270.27(a)(3) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.
Upon inspection of the facility emergency plan, it was found that a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises was not specified.
Corrected by Feb 11, 2022
- Violation
3270.27(a)(4) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
Upon inspection of the facility emergency plan, it was found that a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children was not specified.
Corrected by Feb 11, 2022
- Violation
3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.
Upon inspection of facility person #1 and #2 files, it was found that a written evaluation was not contained in either one for the previous 12 months.
Corrected by Feb 21, 2022
- Violation
3270.63 · If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions.
Upon visual inspection of the exterior play space, it was observed that no less than 12-15 full trash bags were piled within the space that would be accessible to children in care during outside play time.
Corrected by Feb 28, 2022
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
Upon inspection of the infant and young toddler childcare space, it was found that dry wall material was crumbling and falling off the corner wall in the area of the gate between both childcare spaces.
Corrected by Feb 25, 2022
- Violation
3270.131(c) · A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title.
Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that child #1 did not have a health report written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP.
Corrected by Mar 16, 2022
- Violation
3270.113(a) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training.
Upon inspection of the childcare spaces, it was observed that as staff person #1 was changing the diapers of the children in care, two young toddlers were able to move to and occupy a space that was not visible to her for a period of approximately 1.5 minutes.
Corrected by Mar 28, 2022
- Violation
3270.113(a) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times.
Upon inspection of the childcare spaces, it was observed that as staff person #1 was changing the diapers of the children in care, two young toddlers were able to move to and occupy a space that was not visible to her for a period of approximately 1.5 minutes.
Corrected by Mar 28, 2022
- Violation
3270.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
Upon inspection of the files for child #1 and #2, it was found that the emergency contact information did not contain the insurance policy number.
Corrected by Feb 18, 2022
- Violation
3270.124(c) · When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.
Upon inspection of the two childcare spaces, it was found that the emergency contact information specific for each child in care at the time was not present in either space.
Corrected by Feb 18, 2022
- Violation
3270.124(d) · When children leave the facility on walking and riding excursions, emergency contact information specific to each child on the excursion shall accompany a staff person on the excursion.
Upon inspection of the transportation vehicle, it was found that the emergency contact information specific for each child was not present on the vehicle.
Corrected by Feb 1, 2022
- Violation
3270.124(e) · A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.
Upon inspection of the childcare spaces, it was found that a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed in the front child care space.
Corrected by Feb 2, 2022
- Violation
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
Upon inspection of the file for facility person #1, it was found that the last health assessment on record was on 10.2.18 [expired on 10.2.20].
Corrected by Mar 1, 2022
- Violation
3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
Upon inspection of the facility refrigerated space, it was found that there were three baby bottles located within that had no identifiable name or date on them.
Corrected by Feb 1, 2022
- Violation
3270.172(a) · Transportation by the facility requires written parental consent, except for transportation of school-age children who are transported to or from a child care facility in vehicles owned or operated by the school district.
Upon inspection of the transportation vehicle, the driver was asked if written parental consent was available for each child transported, to which the driver stated that it was not available.
Corrected by Feb 4, 2022
- Violation
3270.178 · A first-aid kit, including the contents as specified in §3270.75 (relating to first-aid kit) shall be in the vehicle when children are being transported.
Upon inspection of the transportation vehicle, it was discovered that the required first aid kit was not present on the vehicle.
Corrected by Feb 1, 2022
- Violation
3270.27(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Upon inspection of the facility emergency plan, it was found that accommodations for toddlers was not specified.
Corrected by Feb 11, 2022
- Violation
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
Upon inspection of the facility's documentation, it was found that no emergency drill was conducted during 2021.
Corrected by Mar 14, 2022
- Violation
3270.94(a)(1) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.
Upon inspection of the fire drill logs for the facility, it was found that drills were conducted on 6.6.21 and then again on 9.3.21, resulting in greater than 60 days elapsing between required drills.
Corrected by Mar 14, 2022
- Violation
3270.95(a) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).
Upon inspection of the smoke detector logs for the facility, it was found that tests were completed on 6.16.21, 9.3.21, 10.4.21, 11.5.21, 12.3.21, 1.4.22 and 2.3.22 resulting in greater than 30 days elapsing between some months. ALSO, it was found that no receipt for the purchase of the smoke detector system was on file.
Corrected by Mar 4, 2022
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Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Jan 5, 2026 inspection noted: “Upon review of required documentation of the facility, it was found that an emergency drill was conducted on the following dates which exceeded the maximum of o…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Aug 26, 2025 inspection noted: “During the conduct of an unannounced inspection, it was observed that the outdoor play space grass had not been mowed and was approximately 1.5ft in length thro…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Jul 18, 2025 inspection noted: “It was found that an injury incident involving ER treatment of Child #1 occurred on 7.18.25, but the provider did not contact the regional office until Wednesda…” — what has changed since then?
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