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403 N 13th St, Reading, PA
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Antietam Academy is a child care center in Reading, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 183 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, pre-k and preschool.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 26 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 183 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Antietam Academy has not listed its tuition.
State record
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 11, 2026: 8 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 26 rules in all · 26 corrected
For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During the renewal inspection on 9/11/26, Certification Representative reviewed child files and child #3 file was missing the release person's address on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2026
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During the renewal inspection on 9/11/26, Certification Representative reviewed child files and child #2 file was missing the enrolling parent's work address and phone number on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2026
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During the renewal inspection on 9/11/26, Certification Representative reviewed child files and child #1 file was missing the health insurance/MA coverage and policy number on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the renewal inspection on 9/11/26, Certification Representative observed the bathroom cabinet in the Pre-K 1 room unlocked that had cleaning materials. Cabinet was locked by provider.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2026
3270.37(b)(2) 8th grade & enrolled in training
“During the renewal inspection on 9/11/26, Certification Representative reviewed staff files and staff person #2 did not complete the 400 hours of classroom training and had worked as an aide.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“Staff person #1 has not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 1-9-26. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2026
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“During the renewal inspection on 9/11/26, Certification Representative reviewed child files and child #4 file was missing an updated health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“During renewal inspection, Certification Representative observed staff diapering a young toddler and afterwards staff did not wash the child's hands.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During a complaint investigate, Certification Representative review fire alarm log and it was past 30 days with last one on 6/5/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2026
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“A renewal inspection was conducted 9/8/2025-9/9/2025. At that time, a sample of children's files were reviewed. Health assessment on file for child #1 was dated 10/9/2024 which is more than 6 months old. Child #1 is a young toddler (see LIS code sheet for date of birth).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2025
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“A renewal inspection was conducted 9/8/2025-9/9/2025. At that time, a sample of children's files were reviewed. Emergency contact form on file for child #2 was last updated 12/26/2024 and fee agreement for child #2 was last updated 1/17/2025, which is over 6 months ago. Fee agreement for child #3 was last updated 8/4/2023, which is over 6 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“A renewal inspection was conducted 9/8/2025-9/9/2025. At that time, staff files were reviewed. Health assessments on file for staff person #1 were dated 8/24/2022 and 9/4/2024, which is past 24 months. Initial health assessment on file for staff person #7 is dated 9/2/2205 and initial TB test is dated 6/3/2025, which are both past their start date (see LIS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“A renewal inspection was conducted 9/8/2025-9/9/2025. At that time, staff files were reviewed. Previous pediatric first-aid/CPR training certificate on file for staff person #4 expired on 11/30/2023 and was not renewed until 1/10/2024. Pediatric first-aid/CPR training certificate on file for staff person #5 is dated 1/3/2025, which is past 90 days since hire date (see LIS code sheet for date of hire). Pediatric first-aid/CPR training certificate on file for staff person #6 is dated 12/23/2024, which is past 90 days since hire date (see LIS code sheet for date of hire).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2025
3270.31(c)(4)/3270.31(c)(5) Institution rep written certification/Written certification in staff file
“A renewal inspection was conducted 9/8/2025-9/9/2025. At that time, staff files were reviewed. Staff person #7 is listed as an Aide in the facility. Director reports that staff person #7 is enrolled in an approved training curriculum. File for staff person #7 did not contain written certification from a representative of the training institution that staff person #7 is enrolled in an approved training curriculum and has completed the required classroom training”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2025
3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(6) Physician name, address, phone/Insurance coverage information
“A renewal inspection was conducted 9/8/2025-9/9/2025. At that time, a sample of children's files were reviewed. Emergency contact form on file for child #3 did not include the address and phone number of child's physician or health insurance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“A renewal inspection was conducted 9/8/2025-9/9/2025. At that time, staff files were reviewed. Child abuse clearances on file for staff person #1 were dated 12/9/2019 and 12/11/2024, which is past 60 months. Child abuse clearances on file for staff person #2 were dated 12/12/2019 and 12/19/2024, which is past 60 months. Child abuse clearances on file for staff person #3 were dated 12/6/2019 and 12/10/2024, which is past 60 months. NSOR clearances on file for staff person #4 were dated 1/31/2020 and 2/18/205, which is past 60 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2025
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“A renewal inspection was conducted 9/8/2025-9/9/2025. At that time, a sample of children's files were reviewed. immunization record on file for child #1 indicated that child received 1 of 2 doses of the Hep A vaccine. Child #1 is a young toddler (see LIS code sheet for date of birth). There was no exemption on file. Immunization record on file for child #2 indicated that child received 1 of 2 doses of the Hep A vaccine. Child #2 is an older toddler (see LIS code sheet for date of birth).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“A renewal inspection was conducted 9/8/2025-9/9/2025. At that time, a sample of children's files were reviewed. Emergency contact form on file for child #4 did not include the addresses or phone numbers of release people.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During renewal inspection, the following staff members did not update their fire safety training within 12 months: Staff person #4: Fire safety trainings on file dated 8/23/2023 and 9/10/2024. Staff person #5: Fire safety trainings on file dated 8/23/2023 and 9/9/2024. Staff person #7: Fire safety trainings on file dated 8/23/2023 and 9/10/2024. Staff person #8: Fire safety trainings on file dated 8/23/2023 and 9/10/2024. Staff person #9: Fire safety trainings on file dated 8/21/2023 and 9/10/2024. Staff person #10: Fire safety trainings on file dated 5/17/2023 and 9/12/2024. Staff person #11: Fire safety trainings on file dated 8/21/2023 and 9/10/2024. Staff person #12: Fire safety trainings on file dated 8/23/2023 and 9/10/2024. Staff person #13: Fire safety trainings on file dated 8/30/2023 and 9/10/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“During renewal inspection, health assessment on file for staff person #1 is dated 9/7/2024 and TB test is dated 9/4/2024, which is past start date (see LIS code sheet for start date). TB test on file for staff person #2 is dated 10/17/2016, which is past one year prior to start date (see LIS code sheet for start date). There is no initial health assessment on file for staff person #6 (see LIS code sheet for start date). Health assessments on file for staff person #5 are dated 8/24/2022 and 9/4/2022, which is past 24 months. Last health assessment on file for staff person #9 is dated 8/29/2022, which is past 24 months. Health assessments on file for staff person #11 are dated 8/15/2022 and 9/14/2024, which is past 24 months. Health assessments on file for staff person #12 are dated 8/3/2022 and 9/14/2024, which is past 24 months. Health assessments on file for staff person #14 are dated 8/22/2022 and 9/11/2024, which is past 24 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024
3270.124(b)(6)/3270.182(5) Insurance coverage information/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“During renewal inspection, the following information was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #1: Health insurance information and policy number. Child #2: Consent to administer minor first-aid by facility staff. Child #4: Health insurance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“During renewal inspection, last health assessment on file for child #3 is dated 8/24/2023. Child #3 is preschool-aged (see LIS code sheet for DOB).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During renewal inspection, emergency contact form for child #3 was last updated 11/28/2023 and fee agreement for child #3 was last updated 2/19/2024, which are past 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During renewal inspection, there was only one written, nonfamily reference in file of staff person #3.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During renewal inspection, staff person #4 had 9 hours of childcare training on file for training year 12/19/2022-12/19/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024
3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7) Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person
“During renewal inspection, the following information was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #1: Both parents' work addresses and work telephone numbers. Release persons' addresses. Child #3: Both parent's work addresses and work telephone numbers. Child #4: Mother's work information. Release person's address.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024
3270.131(e) ACIP recommended immunization record
“On 10/16/23 child #1 was missing documentation of age appropriate third Hib and fourth PCV vaccines. Child #2 was missing age appropriate fourth PCV and second Hepatitis A vaccines. There were no exemption letters on file. Child #1 and #2 must be removed from care until proper documentation is on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e) Immunization record/ACIP recommended immunization record
“As of the renewal inspection on 9/19/23, there was no documentation of influenza vaccine or exemption letters on file for child #2 or #3. Child #2 and #3 must be removed from care until proper documentation is on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2023
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“During the renewal inspection on 9/19/23, Staff person #1 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Acceptable Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR with a PQAS approved trainer.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2023
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“During the renewal inspection on 9/19/23, the letter to parents regarding the facility's emergency plan did not include information on accommodations for toddlers, children with special needs or children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2023
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“As of the renewal inspection on 9/19/23, the most recent health assessment for child #1 was dated 7/12/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On 9/19/23 during the renewal inspection, sharp scissors were accessible in the unlocked drawer of the desk in Room 3.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection on 9/29/23, Staff #2 had a Dept of Ed FBI clearance and not the required DHS clearance. Staff #2 must be removed from care until the appropriate clearance is on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“On 9/19/23 during the renewal inspection, the emergency plan did not contain a continuity of operations plan as required by 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vii).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2023
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“As of the renewal inspection on 9/21/22, there was no initial health assessment on file for child #7 who has been enrolled for more than 60 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During the renewal inspection on 9/21/22, the most recent fire safety training for Staff #8 was dated 11/13/20.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2022
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection on 9/21/22, there was no documentation on file of an emergency drill being conducted.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2022
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“As of the renewal inspection on 9/21/22, Staff #4 and #10 have not completed an approved mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). Staff #2 and #5 did not have a State Police Clearance certificate.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2022
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“As of the renewal inspection on 9/21/22, there was no written evaluation for staff #4.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2022
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“As of the renewal inspection on 9/21/22, the most recent health assessment on file for Staff #3 was dated 9/10/20.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2022
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During the renewal inspection on 9/21/22, the emergency contact information for child #1, #6, and #7 did not include health insurance information.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2022
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the renewal inspection on 9/21/22, the most recent update of the emergency contact information and fee agreement for child #2 was 2/23/22. The most recent update of the emergency contact information for child #6 was 12/22/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2022
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“On 9/21/22 during the renewal inspection, the most recent health assessment on file for child #6, a young toddler, was 3/19/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2022
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“During the renewal inspection, the most recent health assessment for child #1 was 9/15/21, for child #2 it was 9/17/21, child #4 it was 8/3/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2022
3270.131(d)(5) Immunization record
“During the renewal inspection on 9/21/22, there was no documentation of influenza vaccine for child #1, #4, and #6. The most recent influenza vaccine for child #3 was 10/10/20, and for child # 5 it was 9/1/20.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2022
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“During the renewal inspection on 9/21/22, the health assessment of Staff #6 did not include documentation that the physician conducted an exam for communicable diseases.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2022
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“As of the renewal inspection on 9/21/22, the operator had not notified the local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the facility in the past year.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. Antietam Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 11, 2026, with 8 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 26 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 26 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
183, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 779-7797 to ask.
(610) 779-7797.
2538 Perkiomen Ave, Reading, PA 19606. The nearest other daycare we list is Andrew Child Care Center, 0.2 miles away.