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Babies N Motion
- licensed capacity
- 52
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Babies N Motion
Babies N Motion is a child care center in Reading, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 52 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
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- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 52 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 52 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Babies N Motion
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 52 children
- License number
- #CER-00257703
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 5, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected
- Background checks 3
- Food and nutrition 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
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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Jun 5, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During renewal inspection on 6/5/26, Certification Representative was checking supervision/ratio in the main area and Staff #2 and Staff #3 were naming either too many children or did not know which children they were assigned to. When discussing supervision, it was determined that this was because they were utilizing the name rings and did not remove children from that name ring who were not present on 6/5/26. Also, facility uses floating staff to always be in ratio, this presented a problem when identifying which children they were assigned to.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection on 6/5/26, Certification Representative reviewed staff files. Staff person #1 had out of state clearances from Florida. The child abuse clearance from Florida was not on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2026
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“During renewal inspection on 6/5/26, Certification Representative observed two bottles unlabeled in the fridge. Fixed on site and labeled”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2026
Jun 3, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
3270.74/3270.111(b) Emergency Numbers Posted/Posted in group space
“During renewal inspection conducted on 6/3/2025, the following postings were missing from the following rooms: Front room (room to the right of the main door): Daily activities and emergency telephone numbers. Infant/Young Toddler area: Daily activities.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2025
3270.36(b)(3)/3270.36(b)(5) HS/GED, 15 credits + 1 yr/HS/GED + 2 yrs
“During renewal inspection conducted 6/3/2025, staff person #2 is listed as an AGS but does not have 2 years of experience with children documented on file. Staff person #8 is listed as an AGS but does not have 15 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2025
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“During renewal inspection conducted 6/3/2025, child #1's medical records do not reflect that child is immunized according to the recommendations of the ACIP. Child #1's medical record indicated that child received 1 of 2 doses each of the following vaccines: Rotavirus, DTAP, HIB, Pneumococcal, and IPV. There is no exemption on file. Child #1 is an infant (see LIS code sheet for DOB).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2025
3270.166(3) Disposable nursers or parents
“During renewal inspection conducted on 6/3/2025, facility staff reported that they wash infant bottles. Facility does not have a commercial dishwasher.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2025
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During renewal inspection conducted 6/3/2025, staff person #1 had 3 hours of annual training for training year 12/19/2023-12/19/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“During renewal inspection conducted 6/3/2025, several staff members updated their mandated reporter training past 60 months. Mandated reporter certificates on file for staff person #3 are dated 11/23/2019 and 3/27/2025, which is past 60 months. Mandated reporter certificates on file for staff person #4 are dated 11/23/2019 and 3/13/2025, which is past 60 months. Mandated reporter certificates on file for staff person #5 are dated 11/23/2019 and 3/3/2025, which is past 60 months. Mandated reporter certificates on file for staff person #6 are dated 11/23/2019 and 2/18/2025, which is past 60 months. Mandated reporter certificates on file for staff person #7 are dated 11/23/2019 and 3/25/2025, which is past 60 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2025
Aug 13, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During renewal inspection conducted 8/13/2024, the following information was missing from children's files: Child #1: Father's home and work addresses and telephone numbers. Child #2: Mother's work address and work telephone number. Father's home and work addresses and telephone numbers. Child #3: Father's home and work addresses and work telephone number. Child #4: Mother's work address and work telephone number. Father's home and work addresses and telephone numbers.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During renewal inspection conducted 8/13/2024, staff person #1 had volunteer child abuse clearance on file dated 8/17/2023, which is not acceptable.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2024
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“During renewal inspection conducted on 8/13/2024, trash can used for diapering in the infant/young toddler area was not covered.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2024
Aug 16, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
3270.37(c) Aides supervised all times
“During the renewal inspection on 8/16/23, Staff #2 was alone with 2 young toddlers in the front room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2023
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“As of the renewal inspection on 8/16/23, the letter provided to parents regarding the emergency plan did not include information about lock down procedures, and accommodations for children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“As of 8/16/23 during the renewal inspection, Staff #1 had not completed the required update to the Health and Safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2023
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the renewal inspection on 8/16/23, there were at least 2 outlets in the infant room that did not have outlet covers and were accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2023
Oct 11, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“During an unannounced inspection on 10/11/22, staff #1 did not have a health assessment and TB screening prior to starting work at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2022
3270.136(d) Communicate report to DOH
“During an unannounced inspection, staff #1 stated that a staff person had reported to her that the staff's rapid COVID test came back positive. The positive case was not reported to the PA Dept of Health.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2022
Oct 11, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“During an unannounced inspection on 10/11/22, staff #1 did not have a health assessment and TB screening prior to starting work at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2022
3270.136(d) Communicate report to DOH
“During an unannounced inspection, staff #1 stated that a staff person had reported to her that the staff's rapid COVID test came back positive. The positive case was not reported to the PA Dept of Health.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2022
Aug 30, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“On 8/30/22 during the renewal inspection, Staff #2 and #3 were working together with 8 young and older toddlers and did not have specific children assigned to them for supervision.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2022
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“As of the renewal inspection on 8/30/22, the operator had not sent a copy of the emergency plan to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“On 8/30/22 during the renewal inspection, the file of staff #1 did not have a complete and current state police clearance or an FBI clearance and must be removed from care.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2022
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“As of the renewal inspection on 8/30/22, the operator had not provided the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations electronically and with instructions for contacting the NE Regional Child Care Office.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2022
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“As of the renewal inspection on 8/30/22, the operator had not notified local traffic safety authorities in the previous year in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2022
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“On 8/30/22 during the renewal inspection, the health assessment for child #1 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2022
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“On 8/30/22 during the renewal inspection, the most recent health assessment for child #2, a young toddler, was dated 2/7/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Babies N Motion
Is Babies N Motion licensed?
Yes. Babies N Motion is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Babies N Motion last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 5, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Babies N Motion had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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.
How many children can Babies N Motion care for?
52, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Babies N Motion accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Babies N Motion's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Babies N Motion cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 376-0595 to ask.
What is Babies N Motion's phone number?
(610) 376-0595.
Where is Babies N Motion?
502 Walnut St, Reading, PA 19601. The nearest other daycare we list is Smiley Kids Daycare, 0.1 miles away.