Caterpillar Child Care Center
2318 Fraver Dr, Reading, PA
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Callowhill Kidz childcare center is a child care center in Reading, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 116 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Saturday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 91 rules across 14 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 116 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Callowhill Kidz childcare center has not listed its tuition.
State record
14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 11, 2026: 17 rules cited
Rules cited on 14 of 14 visits · 91 rules in all · 84 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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3270.36(b)(5)/3270.37(b)(3) HS/GED + 2 yrs/8th grade + 2 yrs
“During a renewal inspection on 6/11/26 Staff 2 had a high school diploma and 0 hours of verified experience in their staff file. Staff 2 has been working as an AGS.Staff 5 had verification they completed 8th grade and 0 hours of verified experience in their staff file. Staff 5 has been working as an aide.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2026
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During a renewal inspection on 6/11/26 Child 1's most recent parent review of fee agreement and emergency contact forms were done on 11/14/25, which is more than 6 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2026
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During a renewal inspection on 6/11/26 the most recent emergency drill was dated 1/2/25, which is more than 12 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“During a renewal inspection on 6/11/26 review of fire drill log noted there was more than 60 days between fire drills dated 3/6/26-5/6/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2026
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During a renewal inspection on 6/11/26 review of fire detection log noted there was more than 30 days between fire detection testing dates 3/4/26-4/7/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2026
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During a renewal inspection on 6/11/26 the following staff did not have 12 training hours during their training year: Staff 3 (5.5 hours recorded during training year 2/2025-2/2026), Staff 4 (3 hours recorded during training year 5/2025-5/2026) and Staff 6 (8.5 hours recorded during training year 8/2024-8/2025)”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2026
3270.131(a)/3270.131(e) Health information/ACIP recommended immunization record
“During a renewal inspection on 6/11/26 Pre school Child 3's file did not have a health report, or immunization record. It has been more than 60 days since Child 3's date of admission, and Child 3 was observed to be receiving care on 6/11/26. See LIS code sheet for DOB and Date of admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2026
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“During a renewal inspection on 6/11/26 Child 4's most recent Child Service report was dated 10/23/25, which is more than 6 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2026
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“During a renewal inspection on 6/11/26 Child 2's emergency contact form did not include the phone number for the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2026
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“During a renewal inspection on 6/11/26 Child 4's emergency contact form was not present in Room 2 where Cert Rep observed Child 4 receiving care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
3270.133(3)/3270.133(5) Name on bottle/Original label
“During a renewal inspection on 6/11/26 Cert rep observed Calamine lotion expiration date 2/2026, Destin expiration date 5/2026, and Aquaphor expiration date 3/2025. Cert rep also observed the Calamine lotion did not have the child's name labeled on it. Additionally Cert rep observed multiple container of Butt Paste and Destin which were not labeled with the respective children's names.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
3270.135(b) Surfaces cleaned
“During a renewal inspection on 6/11/26 Cert rep observed multiple tears in the changing mats in Rooms 2 & 3. These tear prevented proper sanitation of the changing mat surface.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2026
3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“During a renewal inspection on 6/11/26 Cert rep observed a jar of Beech Nut baby Food which appeared to have been previously opened on a shelf in room 5. The jar was labeled "refrigerate after opening."”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2026
3270.123(a) Signed
“During a renewal inspection on 6/11/26 Child 3 did not have a fee agreement in their file. Child 3 was observed to be receiving care on 6/11/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2026
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“During a renewal inspection on 6/11/26 Cert rep observed there was 0-5 inches of measurable wood mulch around the embedded playground equipment in multiple locations, including by the slides, and steps. This is less than the required 9 inches of wood mulch.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2026
3270.35(e) 46 or more children- additional group sups
“During a renewal inspection on 6/11/26 the facility did not have any staff who had been working as group supervisors. It was reported that the facility had 85 children enrolled, and a maximum of 55 children present at any given time, which would require 2 group supervisors.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2026
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During a complaint investigation on 6/11/26 Cert rep observed the following two incidents related to supervision: In the morning Cert rep observed Staff 1 and 2 had 17 school aged children(6 older school aged and 11 young aged children) on the playground. Staff 1 named and identified 9 children (2 OSA and 7 YSA) as being in their group. Staff 2 named and identified 7 children (4 OSA and 3 YSA)as being in their group. When Cert rep questioned this ts was determined that Child 1 was named and identified as being in both Staff 1 and 2's group. It was also determined that two children present were not named as being in either Staff's group. In the afternoon Cert rep observed Staff 1 and 2 had 17 school aged children(6 OSA and 11 YSA) in the School age room/Room 5. Staff 1 reported having 5 children (5 OSA) children in their group. Staff 2 reported having 11 children (11 YSA). When Cert rep questioned this is was determined that one child present was not named as being in either Staff's group.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2026
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.37(b)(3) HS/GED + 2 yrs/8th grade + 2 yrs
“During a renewal inspection on 6/11/26 Staff 2 had a high school diploma and 0 hours of verified experience in their staff file. Staff 2 has been working as an AGS.Staff 5 had verification they completed 8th grade and 0 hours of verified experience in their staff file. Staff 5 has been working as an aide.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2026
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During a renewal inspection on 6/11/26 Child 1's most recent parent review of fee agreement and emergency contact forms were done on 11/14/25, which is more than 6 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2026
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During a renewal inspection on 6/11/26 the most recent emergency drill was dated 1/2/25, which is more than 12 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“During a renewal inspection on 6/11/26 review of fire drill log noted there was more than 60 days between fire drills dated 3/6/26-5/6/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2026
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During a renewal inspection on 6/11/26 review of fire detection log noted there was more than 30 days between fire detection testing dates 3/4/26-4/7/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2026
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During a renewal inspection on 6/11/26 the following staff did not have 12 training hours during their training year: Staff 3 (5.5 hours recorded during training year 2/2025-2/2026), Staff 4 (3 hours recorded during training year 5/2025-5/2026) and Staff 6 (8.5 hours recorded during training year 8/2024-8/2025)”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2026
3270.131(a)/3270.131(e) Health information/ACIP recommended immunization record
“During a renewal inspection on 6/11/26 Pre school Child 3's file did not have a health report, or immunization record. It has been more than 60 days since Child 3's date of admission, and Child 3 was observed to be receiving care on 6/11/26. See LIS code sheet for DOB and Date of admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2026
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“During a renewal inspection on 6/11/26 Child 4's most recent Child Service report was dated 10/23/25, which is more than 6 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2026
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“During a renewal inspection on 6/11/26 Child 2's emergency contact form did not include the phone number for the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2026
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“During a renewal inspection on 6/11/26 Child 4's emergency contact form was not present in Room 2 where Cert Rep observed Child 4 receiving care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
3270.133(3)/3270.133(5) Name on bottle/Original label
“During a renewal inspection on 6/11/26 Cert rep observed Calamine lotion expiration date 2/2026, Destin expiration date 5/2026, and Aquaphor expiration date 3/2025. Cert rep also observed the Calamine lotion did not have the child's name labeled on it. Additionally Cert rep observed multiple container of Butt Paste and Destin which were not labeled with the respective children's names.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
3270.135(b) Surfaces cleaned
“During a renewal inspection on 6/11/26 Cert rep observed multiple tears in the changing mats in Rooms 2 & 3. These tear prevented proper sanitation of the changing mat surface.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2026
3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“During a renewal inspection on 6/11/26 Cert rep observed a jar of Beech Nut baby Food which appeared to have been previously opened on a shelf in room 5. The jar was labeled "refrigerate after opening."”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2026
3270.123(a) Signed
“During a renewal inspection on 6/11/26 Child 3 did not have a fee agreement in their file. Child 3 was observed to be receiving care on 6/11/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2026
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“During a renewal inspection on 6/11/26 Cert rep observed there was 0-5 inches of measurable wood mulch around the embedded playground equipment in multiple locations, including by the slides, and steps. This is less than the required 9 inches of wood mulch.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2026
3270.35(e) 46 or more children- additional group sups
“During a renewal inspection on 6/11/26 the facility did not have any staff who had been working as group supervisors. It was reported that the facility had 85 children enrolled, and a maximum of 55 children present at any given time, which would require 2 group supervisors.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2026
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During a complaint investigation on 6/11/26 Cert rep observed the following two incidents related to supervision: In the morning Cert rep observed Staff 1 and 2 had 17 school aged children(6 older school aged and 11 young aged children) on the playground. Staff 1 named and identified 9 children (2 OSA and 7 YSA) as being in their group. Staff 2 named and identified 7 children (4 OSA and 3 YSA)as being in their group. When Cert rep questioned this ts was determined that Child 1 was named and identified as being in both Staff 1 and 2's group. It was also determined that two children present were not named as being in either Staff's group. In the afternoon Cert rep observed Staff 1 and 2 had 17 school aged children(6 OSA and 11 YSA) in the School age room/Room 5. Staff 1 reported having 5 children (5 OSA) children in their group. Staff 2 reported having 11 children (11 YSA). When Cert rep questioned this is was determined that one child present was not named as being in either Staff's group.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2026
3270.178 Transportation First Aid Kit
“CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE: During a renewal inspection on 12/19/25 Cert rep observed the first aid kit in the van with license plate LKG 2920 was missing tape and water bottle, the first aid kit in the van with license plate OB 90914 was missing tweezers, soap and water bottle, and the first aid kit in the van with license plate ZSH 8536 was missing a water bottle. The vans are used for transportation of children and it was reported no other first aid kits were taken with staff when transportations occur. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 2/12/26 with a correction date of 2/10/26. On 2/20/26 an unannounced visit was conducted where cert rep observed the first aid kit in the vans with license plates OB 90914 and ZSH 8536 were missing the required water bottle. It was reported no other first aid kits were taken with staff when transportation occurred. Cert rep observed the first aid kits in the vans with license plates OB 90914 and ZSH 8536 had all other items required to be present in the first aid. The van with license plate LKG 2920 is no longer used for transportation of children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2026
3270.113(a)(1)/3270.113(a)(2) Staff assigned to specific children/Supervision on and facility premises
“During an unannounced inspection on 2/20/26 Cert rep observed the following incident involving staff's assigned supervision groups: Staff 3 and Staff 8 were present in the toddler room with 11 children(5 young toddlers, and 6 older toddlers). Staff 3 named and identified 3 young toddlers, and 2 older toddlers as being in their assigned group. Staff 8 named and identified 2 young toddlers and 4 older toddlers in their assigned group. Staff 8's group exceeded the Ratio for mixed aged groups when the youngest child in the group is a young toddler.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2026
3270.111(b)/3270.124(e) Posted in group space/Written emergency plan posted
“CONTINUED NON_COMPLIANCE: During a renewal inspection on 12/19/25 Cert rep observed that the daily activities and emergency medical transportation plan were not posted in Room 1. Cert rep also observed that the emergency medical transportation plan was not in the 4 vans(license plates: LKG 2920, ZHZ4112, OB 90914, & ZSH 8536) used for transporting children to and from the facility. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 2/12/26 with a correction date of 12/19/25. On 2/20/26 an unannounced visit was conducted where cert rep observed the emergency medical transportation plan was not posted in Room 1. Cert rep also observed that the emergency medical transportation plan was not in the 3 vans(license plates: OB 90914, & ZSH 8536) used for transporting children to and from the facility. It was reported the emergency medical transportation plan was not being taken during transportation of children in these vans. Cert rep observed the daily schedule was posted in Room 1 and the van with license plate ZHZ 4112 had the emergency medical transportation plan in the van. The van with license plate LKG 2920 is no longer used for transportation of children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE: During a renewal inspection on 12/19/25 Cert rep observed a tipping/falling hazard due to stacked boxed furniture in Room 1. Cert rep also observed the power cord to a mounted tv was loose and would be accessible to children creating a falling/pulling hazard in Room 1. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 2/12/26 with a correction date of 12/19/25. On 2/20/26 an unannounced visit was conducted where cert rep observed pieces of broken ceiling and a large hole in the ceiling of the hallway where children walk to and from Rooms 1, the toddler room, and the infants room. Cert rep did observe the furniture was no longer stacked in Room 1 and the tv power cord was taped down in Room 1.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“During a renewal inspection on 12/19/25 Staff 10 did not have an initial health assessment or initial TB test. Staff 11 did not have an initial TB test. See LIS code sheet for staffs' first day with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2026
3270.175(a) Age appropriate restraints
“During a renewal inspection on 12/19/25 Cert rep observed the 4 facility vans (license plates: LKG 2920, ZHZ4112, OB 90914, & ZSH 8536), did not have child booster or child car seats. It was reported that children ages 5, 6, and 7 years old were being transported without child booster or child car seats in the 4 facility vans.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2026
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“During a renewal inspection on 12/19/25 cert rep observed less than 9 inches of wood mulch in the following locations around embedded equipment in all ages playspace: around all swings (6 inches of wood mulch observed) and around the rainbow monkey bar climber(7 inches of mulch observed)..”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2026
3270.75(a)/3270.75(b) In child care spaces/Inaccessible to children
“During a renewal inspection on 12/19/25 Cert rep observed that Room 1 and Room 2(the older toddler room) did not have a first aid kit. Cert rep also observed that the first aid kit in Room 4(the school age room) was on a shelf that would be accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During a renewal inspection on 12/19/25 Cert rep observed a tipping/falling hazard due to stacked boxed furniture in Room 1. Cert rep also observed the power cord to a mounted tv was loose and would be accessible to children creating a falling/pulling hazard in Room 1.”
3270.66(a)/3270.103 Locked or inaccessible/Small Toys and Objects
“During a renewal inspection on 12/19/25 Cert rep observed Spic and Span, and Lysol in an unlocked accessible cabinet under the sink in Room 1, hand sanitizer in a staff's accessible bag on Room 1, laundry soap in an unlocked accessible closet in Room 4(school age room), and Febreeze, a child's Vasoline, hand sanitizer and Lysol in the unlocked accessible storage cabinet in Room 5. These items were all labeled "keep out of reach of children." These locations/items were accessible to children. Cert rep also observed plastic bags in the unlocked accessible storage cabinet and in an accessible box in Room 2, plastic bags and balloons in the unlocked accessible drawer on the older toddler side of Room 3 and plastic bags and gloves in the unlocked accessible storage cabinet in Room 5. These rooms are used by infants and toddlers. These plastic bags, gloves and balloons were accessible to children who may still be placing objects in their mouths.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2026
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During a renewal inspection on 12/19/25 Cert rep observed accessible uncovered outlets in Room 1 by the sink and on the wall against the hallway.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025
3270.37(b)(3) 8th grade + 2 yrs
“During a renewal inspection on 12/19/25 Staff 4 had verification they completed at least 8th grade and 0 hours of experience working with children on file: Staff 4 has been working as an aide.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2026
3270.36(b)(5) HS/GED + 2 yrs
“During a renewal inspection on 12/19/25 the following staff had a high school diploma and 0 hours of experience working with children on file: Staff 1, 5, 10, & 11. Staff 1, 5, 10, & 11 have been working as assistant group supervisors.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE: During an unannounced inspection on 10/9/25 Staff 5 did not have a signed disclosure statement or valid NSOR Certificate in their staff file. Staff 5 signed a disclosure statement on 10/9/25 however this is after their first day with children. See LIS code sheet for the staff's first day working with children (1DwCHN). The facility's acceptable plan of correction indicated the correction would be implemented by 12/1/25. During a renewal inspection on 12/19/25 Cert rep noted the following violations of the CPSL: Cert Rep observed a NSOR clearance certificate on file for Staff 4 dated 7/18/2025. The NSOR clearance certificate appeared to be altered. Cert Rep spoke with the ChildLine Verification Unit(CVU) who confirmed that the NSOR clearance certificate for Staff 4 dated 7/18/25 is fraudulent and not valid. Staff 4 did not have another valid NSOR clearance certificate on file. Staff 4 had a PSP clearance request dated 7/17/25. Staff 4 is beyond her 45 day provisional hire window. Cert rep also observed the date of birth listed on the PSP clearance request for Staff 4 was 12/10/1991. Cert rep confirmed through review of Staff 4's PA issued Driver's license this is not Staff 4's date of birth(see LIS code sheet for DOB). Staff 1 had a PSP clearance request dated 6/6/25. Staff 1 is beyond her 45 day provisional hire window. Staff 7 had Child Abuse clearances dated 6/16/20 & 7/15/25 and NSOR clearances dated 3/2/20 and 3/18/25. This is more than 60 months between clearance dates. It was reported Staff 7 worked as staff between 3/3/25-3/18/25 and 6/17/25-7/15/25. Staff 11 was provisionally hired but did not have all required clearances on file before their first day with children. Staff 11 had an NSOR clearance dated 12/2/25, which is after their first day with children. Staff 11 had a PSP clearance request dated 9/4/25. Cert rep was able to verify that Staff 5 had an NSOR on file dated 10/14/25 and a disclosure statement dated 10/9/25.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2026
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“During a renewal inspection on 12/19/25 the letter to the parents regarding the emergency procedures did not address lockdown or the accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2026
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During a renewal inspection on 12/19/25 Staff 2, 3, 6, & 7, had more than 12 months between emergency plan trainings. Staff 1, & 10 did not receive emergency plan training within 90 days of their date of hire(See LIS code sheet for dates of hire). These were evidenced by review of documentation at the facility: Staff 2, 6, & 7 received emergency plan training on 10/17/24 and 11/12/25. Staff 3 had emergency plan training on 10/17/24, and did not have emergency plan training documentation for 2025 available for review. Staff 9 received emergency plan training on 8/8/24 and 11/12/25. Staff 1 did not receive emergency plan training and has been employed for more than 90 days. Staff 10 received initial emergency plan training on 11/12/25 which is more than 90 days since their date of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2026
3270.111(b)/3270.124(e) Posted in group space/Written emergency plan posted
“During a renewal inspection on 12/19/25 Cert rep observed that the daily activities and emergency medical transportation plan were not posted in Room 1. Cert rep also observed that the emergency medical transportation plan was not in the 4 vans(license plates: LKG 2920, ZHZ4112, OB 90914, & ZSH 8536) used for transporting children to and from the facility.”
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“During a renewal inspection on 12/19/25 Staff 11 had a health assessment dated 2/18/25 which did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2026
3270.176(f) Prohibition using an 11-15 passenger vans
“During a renewal inspection on 12/19/25 Cert rep observed that the van with license plate: LKG 2920 did not have the manufacturer's sticker showing the capacity. Compliance is unable to be verified, as the capacity sticker is missing.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025
3270.178 Transportation First Aid Kit
“During a renewal inspection on 12/19/25 Cert rep observed the first aid kit in the van with license plate LKG 2920 was missing tape and water bottle, the first aid kit in the van with license plate OB 90914 was missing tweezers, soap and water bottle, and the first aid kit in the van with license plate ZSH 8536 was missing a water bottle. The vans are used for transportation of children and it was reported no other first aid kits were taken with staff when transportations occur.”
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“During a renewal inspection on 12/19/25 the most recent Child Service report(CSR) for Children 5 & 6 was more than 6 months ago. Child 5's most recent CSR was dated 12/20/24, and Child 6's most recent CSR was dated 10/4/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2026
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“During a renewal inspection on 12/19/25 infant Child 4's most recent health assessment was dated 5/1/25 which is more than 6 months ago. See LIS code sheet for Date of birth.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2026
3270.133(4) Locked
“During a renewal inspection on 12/19/25 Cert rep observed a staff's prescription medications in their personal bag on the floor of Room 1.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During a renewal inspection on 12/19/25 Staff 2 had one reference in their staff file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During an unannounced inspection on 10/9/25 Staff 5 did not have a signed disclosure statement or valid NSOR Certificate in their staff file. Staff 5 signed a disclosure statement on 10/9/25 however this is after their first day with children. See LIS code sheet for the staff's first day working with children (1DwCHN).”
3270.119 Infant sleep position
“During an unannounced inspection on 10/9/25 Cert rep observed infant Children 2 and 3(See LIS code sheet for DOBs) sleeping in bouncer seats. This sleep position is not recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics. These children did not have documentation on file from a physician that required the children sleep in this position.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2025
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“During an unannounced inspection on 10/9/25 Staff 1, and Staff 4 did not have a signed disclosure statement in their staff files. Staff 1 and 4 were not provisionally hired. Staff 1 and 4 signed a disclosure statement on 10/9/25 however this is after their first day with children. See LIS code sheet for the staff's first day working with children (1DwCHN).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2025
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“Complaint investigation 10/9/25-10/17/25 verified that the facility did not provide the parents with a report of injuries Child 1 obtained while in child care on 9/12/25 and around 9/15/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2025
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During a complaint investigation on 10/9/25 Cert Rep observed Staff 1 and 2 present in the infant room with 8 children(6 infants and 2 young toddlers). Staff 1 named and identified 3 infant children as being in their assigned group. Staff 2 named and identified 3 separate infant children as being in their assigned group. No staff identified the 2 young toddlers as being in their assigned group. Staff reported these children were in Staff 3's assigned group. Staff 3 was in the older toddler room and not present with these children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During an unannounced inspection on 10/9/25 Staff 5 did not have a signed disclosure statement or valid NSOR Certificate in their staff file. Staff 5 signed a disclosure statement on 10/9/25 however this is after their first day with children. See LIS code sheet for the staff's first day working with children (1DwCHN).”
3270.119 Infant sleep position
“During an unannounced inspection on 10/9/25 Cert rep observed infant Children 2 and 3(See LIS code sheet for DOBs) sleeping in bouncer seats. This sleep position is not recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics. These children did not have documentation on file from a physician that required the children sleep in this position.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2025
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“During an unannounced inspection on 10/9/25 Staff 1, and Staff 4 did not have a signed disclosure statement in their staff files. Staff 1 and 4 were not provisionally hired. Staff 1 and 4 signed a disclosure statement on 10/9/25 however this is after their first day with children. See LIS code sheet for the staff's first day working with children (1DwCHN).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2025
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“Complaint investigation 10/9/25-10/17/25 verified that the facility did not provide the parents with a report of injuries Child 1 obtained while in child care on 9/12/25 and around 9/15/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2025
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During a complaint investigation on 10/9/25 Cert Rep observed Staff 1 and 2 present in the infant room with 8 children(6 infants and 2 young toddlers). Staff 1 named and identified 3 infant children as being in their assigned group. Staff 2 named and identified 3 separate infant children as being in their assigned group. No staff identified the 2 young toddlers as being in their assigned group. Staff reported these children were in Staff 3's assigned group. Staff 3 was in the older toddler room and not present with these children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2026
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During an unannounced inspection Cert rep noted more than 30 days between fire detection testing (2/3/25-3/7/25).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2025
3270.131(a) Health information
“During a renewal inspection on 12/4/24 Child 3's did not have an initial health assessment within 60 days of enrollment. Child 3's initial health assessment was dated 10/3/24(see code sheet for date of enrollment)”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2025
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During a renewal inspection on 12/4/24 Staff 3 had 10 hours of annual training on file (Training year 2/2023-2/2024), Staff 5 had 3 hours of annual training on file(Training year 5/2023-5/2024), and Staff 6 had 6 hours of annual training on file(Training year 2/2023-2/2024). This does not meet the required 12 hours of annual childcare training. See code sheets for DOH.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During a renewal inspection on 12/4/24 fire detection testing was conducted with more than 30 days between each testing on the following occasions: 3/1/24-4/1/24, 5/1/24-6/3/24, 7/1/24-8/1/24, 8/1/24-9/2/24, 11/1/24-12/2/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2025
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“During a renewal inspection on 12/4/24 fire drills were conducted with more than 60 days between each drill on the following occasions: 3/1/24-5/1/24, 5/1/24-7/1/24, and 7/1/24-9/2/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During a renewal inspection on 12/4/24 the following staff did not have 2 references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person on file: Staff 1 (0 reference on file), Staff 2 (0 references on file), Staff 4 (1 reference on file).”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Exam communicable disease
“During a renewal inspection on 12/4/24 Staff 1 did not have an acceptable health assessment on file that clarified the staff received a physical examination and an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2025
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“During a renewal inspection on 12/4/24 Child 1's Health assessment did not specify if 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: Jan 22, 2025
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During a renewal inspection on 12/4/24 Child 2's emergency contact form did not have the father's work address or work phone number documented.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2025
3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid
“During a renewal inspection on 12/4/24 Child 2's fee agreement did not specify the fee amount to be paid. Child 3's fee agreement did not specify the date the fee is to be paid.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2025
3270.121(b) Given parents in writing
“During a renewal inspection 12/4/24 it was noted that parents were not being provided information about the facility supervision policy in writing.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2025
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“During a renewal inspection on 12/4/24 plastic bags were located in an unassigned accessible child cubie in the toddler classroom. This classroom has young toddlers who may still be placing objects in their mouths.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2025
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“During a renewal inspection on 12/4/24 cert rep observed less than 9 inches of wood mulch in the following locations around embedded equipment in all ages playspace: around the Little Tikes' Equipment (6 inches of mulch observed) and around all swings (1/2 inch of wood mulch observed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2025
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“During a renewal inspection on 12/4/24 cert rep observed less than 9 inches of wood mulch in the following locations around embedded equipment in all ages playspace: around the Little Tikes' Equipment (6 inches of mulch observed) and around all swings (1/2 inch of wood mulch observed.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During a renewal inspection on 12/4/24 the following rough edges were observed: Rough edges on the doorway of the brown house in all ages play space, and rough edges on the exposed corner of the closet in the school aged classroom. The following tears in equipment that would prevent proper sanitation were observed: Tears in the changing table mat in the toddler classroom diaper area, and a tear in the changing table mat in the infant classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During a renewal inspection on 12/4/24 cert rep observed peeling paint in the following locations: back wall of the school age classroom, and the two white monkey bars in all ages play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2025
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During renewal inspection on 12/4/24 the first aid kit in the school age classroom was missing tweezers and tape.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During a renewal inspection on 12/4/24 the following were found in areas noted that were accessible to children: 1) Child 4's Aquaphor labeled keep out of reach of children (located under the changing table in the infant classroom) 2) Parent's choice wipes labeled keep out of reach of children (located in a child 5 and child 6's cubies in preschool classroom) 3) Windex and Shaving cream labeled keep out of reach of children (located on the arts table on the left side of the back of the preschool classroom) 4) Foam Cleaner (located in in an unlocked accessible closet in the school age classroom) 5) White out labeled keep out of reach of children (located on the office desk which children must walk past to enter the facility).”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During a renewal inspection on 12/4/24 Staff 4's file had documentation fire safety training was completed on 10/4/23 and 11/12/24. This is more than 12 months between annual fire safety trainings.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2025
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During a renewal inspection on 12/4/24 Staff 4 has not received emergency plan training since 10/27/2023. Staff 3 received emergency plan training 2/24/23 and 10/17/24. This is more than 12 months between emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2025
3270.27(a)/3270.27(d) Emergency plan/Plan posted
“During a renewal inspection on 12/4/24 the facility's emergency plan was not available for review by the cert rep. During the inspection the facility's emergency plan was not available in a conspicuous location at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2025
3270.131(c) Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP
“During a renewal inspection on 12/4/24 Child 1's Health assessment was not signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Repeated noncompliance observed on 7/10/24, from inspection dated 5/21/24. On 5/21/24, it was observed in the preschool room that staff person #1 and #2 were present in that child care space unsupervised by any other staff persons, and both are hired provisionally. The file for staff person #2 does not contain a completed FBI clearance or NSOR verification certificate, and file for staff person #1 does not contain a NSOR verification certificate. On 7/10/24 it was observed that the facility's plan of correction, provided from the 5/21/24 inspection, was not implemented. Although staff person #1 had obtained their NSOR verification certificate, staff person #2 still did not have both clearances on file. Staff person #2 provided their completed FBI clearance during inspection once it was brought to the operator's attention, and staff person #2 did not have their NSOR verification certificate on file. In addition, file for staff person #3, did not contain a completed NSOR verification certificate. Staff #2 and #3 were both being supervised at the time of inspection, but both are now outside of their 45 day provisional hire period.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Repeated noncompliance observed on 7/10/24, from inspection dated 5/21/24. On 5/21/24, it was observed in the preschool room that staff person #1 and #2 were present in that child care space unsupervised by any other staff persons, and both are hired provisionally. The file for staff person #2 does not contain a completed FBI clearance or NSOR verification certificate, and file for staff person #1 does not contain a NSOR verification certificate. On 7/10/24 it was observed that the facility's plan of correction, provided from the 5/21/24 inspection, was not implemented. Although staff person #1 had obtained their NSOR verification certificate, staff person #2 still did not have both clearances on file. Staff person #2 provided their completed FBI clearance during inspection once it was brought to the operator's attention, and staff person #2 did not have their NSOR verification certificate on file. In addition, file for staff person #3, did not contain a completed NSOR verification certificate. Staff #2 and #3 were both being supervised at the time of inspection, but both are now outside of their 45 day provisional hire period.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2024
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“It was observed in the toddler play space that a play climber structure and a car spring rider were both embedded into the ground without protective surfacing that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 6, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“It was observed in the preschool room that staff person #1 and #2 were present in that child care space unsupervised by any other staff persons, and both are hired provisionally. The file for staff person #2 does not contain a completed FBI clearance or NSOR verification certificate, and file for staff person #1 does not contain a NSOR verification certificate.”
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“It was observed in the infant room that several infants were sleeping or placed in a crib that did not have 2 feet of space on at least three sides of their crib; there was approximately only a foot of space between them.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #1 and #2 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 and #2 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health and Safety Topics and mandated reporter training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2024
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“It was observed in the toddler play space that a play climber structure and a car spring rider were both embedded into the ground without protective surfacing that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 6, 2024
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During a complaint investigation on 5/21/24, staff in the preschool, infant, and toddler rooms were asked which children where assigned to them in their primary care groups. None of the staff in any classroom could adequately identify their primary care groups. Although staff were physically present with child #1 on 5/3/21, staff are not adequately supervising children throughout the center, as there is a lapse in the staff's assignment of responsibility for supervision of specific children in these classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2024
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During a complaint investigation on 5/21/24, staff in the preschool, infant, and toddler rooms were asked which children where assigned to them in their primary care groups. None of the staff in any classroom could adequately identify their primary care groups. Although staff were physically present with child #1 on 5/3/21, staff are not adequately supervising children throughout the center, as there is a lapse in the staff's assignment of responsibility for supervision of specific children in these classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2024
3270.20(a)(1)/3270.20(b) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child/Mail or deliver written report to regional office within 72 hours
“It was stated by the facility that the parent's of child #1 notified them on 5/6/24, that their child broke their toe while in care on 5/3/24. The facility did not report this injury to the appropriate OCDEL regional office. The facility neither called the OCDEL regional office within 24 hours of knowledge of the medical treatment nor provided a written report to the OCDEL regional office within 72 hours of the medical treatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2024
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During a complaint investigation on 5/21/24, staff in the preschool, infant, and toddler rooms were asked which children where assigned to them in their primary care groups. None of the staff in any classroom could adequately identify their primary care groups. Although staff were physically present with child #1 on 5/3/21, staff are not adequately supervising children throughout the center, as there is a lapse in the staff's assignment of responsibility for supervision of specific children in these classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #1 and #2 have not completed the following required pre-service trainings within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): the 10 health and safety training topics. Staff person #2 has also not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #1 and #2 have not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the Renewal Inspection on 12/19/2023, the carpet in the outdoor play area used by the toddlers was torn in several areas. This causes a tripping hazard. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 1/3/2024 that was to be implemented by 1/31/2024. During a verification visit on 2/7/2024, the carpet in the outdoor play area used by the toddlers was still torn in several areas which causes a tripping hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“During the Renewal Inspection on 12/19/2023, it was observed that the swings and each of the climbers in the outdoor play area did not have at least 9 inches of mulch surrounding the fall areas for this equipment that requires embedded mounting. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 1/3/2024 that was to be implemented by 1/31/2024. During a verification visit on 2/7/2024, the swings and each of the climbers in the outdoor play area still did not have at least 9 inches of mulch surrounding the fall areas.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the Renewal Inspection on 12/19/2023, the carpet in the outdoor play area used by the toddlers was torn in several areas. This causes a tripping hazard.”
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“During the Renewal Inspection on 12/19/2023, it was observed that the swings and each of the climbers in the outdoor play area did not have at least 9 inches of mulch surrounding the fall areas for this equipment that requires embedded mounting.”
3270.75(c) Has all items
“On 12/19/2023, the first-aid kit in the infant classroom was missing tape. The first-aid kit in the school age classroom was missing tweezers.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2023
3270.119 Infant sleep position
“During the Renewal Inspection on 12/19/2023, Child #1 (See code sheet for date of birth) was observed sleeping on his stomach in the crib. Staff in the classroom verified that the child was put down on their stomach and was unable to roll. There is no medical reason in the file for Child #1 to document why the child should not be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2023
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“On 12/19/2023, the most recent health report on file for Child #3, a preschool child was dated 11/17/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff persons #1 and #2 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022. See LIS code sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“Staff #3 (See LIS code sheet) obtained a health assessment and tuberculosis screening after the first day of service in a childcare setting.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2023
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the Renewal Inspection on 12/19/2023, a container of floor cleaner was seen in an unlocked cabinet underneath the sink in the bathroom used by children in the preschool and school age classrooms. The floor cleaner was labeled keep out of reach of children.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“On 8/15/2023, Staff #2 and Staff #3 were observed working unsupervised with a mixed age group of young toddler and older toddler children. Neither Staff #2 nor Staff #3 had the completed National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearance on file on 8/15/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2023
3270.35(d)/3270.35(e) Director only 45 children enrolled/46 or more children- additional group sups
“On 8/15/2023, Staff #4, the director was the only staff person employed at the facility that qualifies as a director or a group supervisor. There were 49 children observed to be in attendance on 8/15/2023, which requires at least two group supervisors and a director.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2023
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“On 8/15/2023 at 10:30 AM, Staff #1 was observed working alone with a mixed age group of 15 young school age and older school age children. The required staff to child ratio for this mixed age group is 1 staff to 12 children. At 11:45 AM, Staff #2 and Staff #3 were observed to be working with a mixed age group of 12 young toddlers and older toddlers. A 3rd staff person is required to meet the required staff to child ratio for this mixed age group.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2023
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“On 8/15/2023 at 10:30 AM, Staff #1 was observed working alone with a mixed age group of 15 young school age and older school age children. The required staff to child ratio for this mixed age group is 1 staff to 12 children. At 11:45 AM, Staff #2 and Staff #3 were observed to be working with a mixed age group of 12 young toddlers and older toddlers. A 3rd staff person is required to meet the required staff to child ratio for this mixed age group.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“On 8/15/2023, Staff #2 and Staff #3 were observed working unsupervised with children. Staff #2 and Staff #3 are both new staff that have not completed the following required pre-service trainings required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid and CPR, mandated reporter and the required pre-service health and safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2023
3270.21/3270.113(b) General Health and Safety/No physical punishment
“Video surveillance from 8/1/2023 was reviewed at the facility on 8/15/2023. At 2:11 PM on 8/1/2023, Staff #1 was observed lifting one end of a cot up to knee-level and pushing that cot forcefully across the floor. During this action, Child #1 was laying on the cot for naptime.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2023
3270.21/3270.113(b) General Health and Safety/No physical punishment
“Video surveillance from 8/1/2023 was reviewed at the facility on 8/15/2023. At 2:11 PM on 8/1/2023, Staff #1 was observed lifting one end of a cot up to knee-level and pushing that cot forcefully across the floor. During this action, Child #1 was laying on the cot for naptime.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“On 8/15/2023, Staff #2 and Staff #3 were observed working unsupervised with a mixed age group of young toddler and older toddler children. Neither Staff #2 nor Staff #3 had the completed National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearance on file on 8/15/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2023
3270.35(d)/3270.35(e) Director only 45 children enrolled/46 or more children- additional group sups
“On 8/15/2023, Staff #4, the director was the only staff person employed at the facility that qualifies as a director or a group supervisor. There were 49 children observed to be in attendance on 8/15/2023, which requires at least two group supervisors and a director.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2023
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“On 8/15/2023 at 10:30 AM, Staff #1 was observed working alone with a mixed age group of 15 young school age and older school age children. The required staff to child ratio for this mixed age group is 1 staff to 12 children. At 11:45 AM, Staff #2 and Staff #3 were observed to be working with a mixed age group of 12 young toddlers and older toddlers. A 3rd staff person is required to meet the required staff to child ratio for this mixed age group.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2023
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“On 8/15/2023 at 10:30 AM, Staff #1 was observed working alone with a mixed age group of 15 young school age and older school age children. The required staff to child ratio for this mixed age group is 1 staff to 12 children. At 11:45 AM, Staff #2 and Staff #3 were observed to be working with a mixed age group of 12 young toddlers and older toddlers. A 3rd staff person is required to meet the required staff to child ratio for this mixed age group.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“On 8/15/2023, Staff #2 and Staff #3 were observed working unsupervised with children. Staff #2 and Staff #3 are both new staff that have not completed the following required pre-service trainings required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid and CPR, mandated reporter and the required pre-service health and safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2023
3270.21/3270.113(b) General Health and Safety/No physical punishment
“Video surveillance from 8/1/2023 was reviewed at the facility on 8/15/2023. At 2:11 PM on 8/1/2023, Staff #1 was observed lifting one end of a cot up to knee-level and pushing that cot forcefully across the floor. During this action, Child #1 was laying on the cot for naptime.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2023
3270.21/3270.113(b) General Health and Safety/No physical punishment
“Video surveillance from 8/1/2023 was reviewed at the facility on 8/15/2023. At 2:11 PM on 8/1/2023, Staff #1 was observed lifting one end of a cot up to knee-level and pushing that cot forcefully across the floor. During this action, Child #1 was laying on the cot for naptime.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2023
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“On 12/21/2022, during the renewal inspection, the fire drill/fire detection log did not have documentation that the fire alarm in the facility has been getting at least once every 30 days as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2022
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“On 12/21/2022, during the renewal inspection, the facility did not have documentation on file that an emergency drill has been conducted during the previous 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“On 12/21/2022, during the renewal inspection, Staff #2 and Staff #3 did not have two written, nonfamily references on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 28, 2022
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“On 12/21/2022, during the renewal inspection, the immunizations attached to the updated health reports for Child #2 and Child #3 did not include the up-to-date influenza immunization as recommended by the ACIP. The files for Child #2 and Child #3 did not include an exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief written, signed and dated by the child's parent. See LIS code sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 27, 2022
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“On 12/21/2022, during the renewal inspection, the most recent health report on file for Child #1 was dated 2/16/2022. The most recent health report on file for Child #4 was dated 5/31/2022. Both Child #1 and Child #4 are young toddlers.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 27, 2022
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“On 12/21/2022, during the renewal inspection, the childcare spaces did not have a written plan displayed identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 27, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On 12/21/2022, during the renewal inspection, a small area on the outdoor playground was observed to have cracked wood embedded into the grass. The area where the wood was cracked had several loose, sharp pieces.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2022
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“On 12/21/2022, during the renewal inspection, Staff #2 was listed as an assistant group supervisor on the staff data sheets. The file for Staff #2 showed a high school diploma but did not show any verification of childcare experience prior to working at the facility. See LIS code sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2022
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“On 12/21/2022, during the renewal inspection, staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: The required pre-service health and safety training, the mandated reporter training and Pediatric First Aid/CPR. See LIS code sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2022
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“On 12/21/2022, during the renewal inspection, the written plan of daily activities was not posted the preschool, school age and older toddler classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 27, 2022
3270.21/3270.113(a) General Health and Safety/Supervised at all times
“On 9/2/22 at approximately 12:42 p.m., Child #1, a young toddler, sustained a concussion while in the care of Staff #1 and Staff #2 at the facility. The injury report completed by the facility stated that the child fell out of a bouncy seat, causing the injury. When interviewed, Staff #1 contradicted the initial report provided and admitted that she had her back turned to the child while making a bottle at the sink and did not see the child fall. Staff #2 reported that she was feeding 4 children in highchairs in the adjoining classroom and did not see the child fall. The parent of Child #1 was not notified of the incident until 3 p.m.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2022
3270.21/3270.113(a) General Health and Safety/Supervised at all times
“On 9/2/22 at approximately 12:42 p.m., Child #1, a young toddler, sustained a concussion while in the care of Staff #1 and Staff #2 at the facility. The injury report completed by the facility stated that the child fell out of a bouncy seat, causing the injury. When interviewed, Staff #1 contradicted the initial report provided and admitted that she had her back turned to the child while making a bottle at the sink and did not see the child fall. Staff #2 reported that she was feeding 4 children in highchairs in the adjoining classroom and did not see the child fall. The parent of Child #1 was not notified of the incident until 3 p.m.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2022
3270.21/3270.113(a) General Health and Safety/Supervised at all times
“On 9/2/22 at approximately 12:42 p.m., Child #1, a young toddler, sustained a concussion while in the care of Staff #1 and Staff #2 at the facility. The injury report completed by the facility stated that the child fell out of a bouncy seat, causing the injury. When interviewed, Staff #1 contradicted the initial report provided and admitted that she had her back turned to the child while making a bottle at the sink and did not see the child fall. Staff #2 reported that she was feeding 4 children in highchairs in the adjoining classroom and did not see the child fall. The parent of Child #1 was not notified of the incident until 3 p.m.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2022
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #1 and Staff person #2 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 and #2 do not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration date of 3/14/2022 for Staff #1 and 8/11/2022 for Staff #2. Staff #1 also has expired mandated reporter training. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 5/20/2017. Staff person #2 also has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2022
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff persons #2 and #3 have not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2022
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): The required pre-service health and safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“Staff #1 and #2 do not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration date of 3/14/2022 for Staff #1 and 8/11/2022 for Staff #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2022
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 5/20/2017.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2022
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“During an Unannounced inspection on 8/30/2022, Staff #1 was observed working in the infant room with 5 infants. The required staff to child ratio for this age group is 1 staff to 4 children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2022
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #1 and Staff person #2 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 and #2 do not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration date of 3/14/2022 for Staff #1 and 8/11/2022 for Staff #2. Staff #1 also has expired mandated reporter training. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 5/20/2017. Staff person #2 also has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2022
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff persons #2 and #3 have not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2022
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): The required pre-service health and safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“Staff #1 and #2 do not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration date of 3/14/2022 for Staff #1 and 8/11/2022 for Staff #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2022
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 5/20/2017.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2022
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“During an Unannounced inspection on 8/30/2022, Staff #1 was observed working in the infant room with 5 infants. The required staff to child ratio for this age group is 1 staff to 4 children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the Renewal Inspection on 2/22/2022, Staff #1 was observed working at the facility. Staff #1 did not have any written, nonfamily references on file at this time.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2022
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the Renewal Inspection on 2/22/2022, Staff #1 was observed working at the facility. Staff #1 did not have verification of education or previous child care experience on file at this time.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2022
3270.166(1) Written statement
“During the Renewal Inspection on 2/22/2022, the facility did not have a written statement on file from the parent showing the formula and feeding schedule for the infants that are currently enrolled at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2022
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“During the Renewal Inspection on 2/22/2022, Staff #1 and Staff #2 were observed working at the facility. Staff #1 did not have a health assessment or tuberculosis screening completed within the previous 12 months on file at this time. Staff #2 had a tuberculosis screening completed within the previous 12 months on file, but did not have a health assessment that was completed within the previous 12 months on file. Staff #3 had an updated health assessment with a tuberculosis screening on file on 2/22/2022. However, Staff #3 began working at the facility on 2/7/2022, but did not have her updated health assessment conducted until 2/16/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2022
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“During the Renewal Inspection on 2/22/2022, the school age classroom did not have a written plan of daily activities posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2022
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“During the Renewal Inspection on 2/22/2022, the rest mats in the preschool classroom were lot labeled for use by a specific child.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2022
3270.76/3270.102(a) Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair
“During the Renewal Inspection on 2/22/2022, the following was observed on the outdoor playground: The small playground had a ripped carpet that was a tripping hazard and a loose board disconnected from the inner boarder with screws sticking out. On the large playground, there were large rocks that would be accessible to children and a brown plastic cabin playhouse with cracks at the bottom leaving sharp edges exposed.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the Renewal Inspection on 2/22/2022, Staff #1 and Staff #2 were observed working at the facility. Staff #1 did not have the request for the child abuse clearance on file and also did not have the completed FBI clearance or the completed National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearances on file. Staff #2 had FBI and child abuse clearances from 2016 that were expired. Staff #2 was not fingerprinted for the FBI clearance until 2/21/2022. She began working here on 2/14/2022. Staff #2 also did not have an updated request for the child abuse clearance on file on 2/22/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the opening inspection on 11/3/2021, The file for Staff #1 did not include the National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearance. The current FBI clearance on file for Staff #1 was completed through the Department of Education.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2021
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During the opening inspection on 11/3/2021, the first-aid kit in each of the 5 classrooms was missing soap and scissors.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2021
3270.27(a)(5)/3270.27(f) Emergency plan/Emergency plan
“During the opening inspection on 11/3/2021, the facility emergency plan on file did not provide accommodations for infants and toddlers. The operator also did not have proof that a copy of the emergency plan was sent to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2021
3270.76/3270.102(a) Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair
“During the opening inspection on 11/3/2021, a large cement object was observed on the outdoor playground. This object was reported to be part of a metal two way slide that was previously on this playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2021
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FAQ
Yes. Callowhill Kidz childcare center 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 June 11, 2026, with 17 rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 91 rules across 14 of 14 visits in the last 3 years; 84 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.
116, 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 Saturday, 6:00 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) 927-5481 to ask.
(610) 927-5481.
2515 River Rd, Reading, PA 19605. The nearest other daycare we list is Fun Place Family Daycare, 0.8 miles away.