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600 Alton Ave, Reading, PA
Caterpillar Child Care Center
- licensed capacity
- 29
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Caterpillar Child Care Center
Caterpillar Child Care Center is a child care center in Reading, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 29 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, infant care, preschool and summer camp. It says it provides meals.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 22 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campFaith-basedMeals providedAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
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2
3
4
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10
12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 29 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Two months to twelve |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based |
| Daily life | Meals provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 29 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Caterpillar Child Care Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Caterpillar Child Care Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 29 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00256622
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 17, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 22 rules in all · 22 corrected
- Records and paperwork 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Safety and hazards 3
- Safe sleep 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Background checks 1
- Transportation 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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Apr 17, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3270.119 Infant sleep position
“During an unannounced monitoring visiting on 4/17/26 Cert Rep observed infant Child 1 (See LIS code sheet for DOBs) sleeping in a bouncer seat. This sleep position is not recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics. The child did not have documentation on file from a physician that required the children sleep in this position”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2026
Mar 5, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“During a renewal inspection on 3/6/26 Cert rep observed plastic bags in an accessible drawer under the changing table in the infant room. The children in this room were infants and young mobile toddlers who may still be placing objects in their mouths.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2026
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“During a renewal inspection on 3/6/26 Cert rep observed two children did not have 2 feet of space on at least three sides of the children's cribs while they were in use. The space around the cribs was measured at 1 ft 1 inch, 1 ft 4.5 inches, 5 inches, and 3.5 inches for one child's crib, and 1ft 1 inch, 1 ft 4.5 inch, 1ft 4.5 inches and less than 6 inches for the second child's crib.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2026
3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(3) Physician name, address, phone/Parent home/work address, phone
“During a renewal inspection on 3/5/26 Child 1's emergency contact form did not have the name and phone number of child's physician or source of medical care. Additionally the emergency contact form for Child 1 did not include the parent's work address.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2026
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During a renewal inspection on 3/6/26 Child 1's fee agreement was most recently reviewed on 1/6/25, which is more than 6 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2026
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During a renewal inspection on 3/6/26 Cert rep observed a crack which resulted in a rough edge on the the small moveable plastic slide in the outdoor play door.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2026
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During a renewal inspection on 3/5/26 Cert rep observed the following concerns regarding supervision: Staff 1 and Staff 2 were present in the room with 11 children(1 Older toddler, and 10 preschool) during nap time. Staff 1 was sitting on one side of a divider shelf with 1 older toddler. Staff 2 was standing on the other side of a storage shelf with 10 preschool children. Staff 1 identified 1 older toddler and 3 preschool children as being in their assigned group, however due to Staff 1's position, Staff 1 was not able to see or assess the 3 preschool children that were identified to be in their group due to the storage shelf blocking their view of the children. Staff 2 was able to see, hear, hear, direct, and assess the 7 preschool children identified by Staff 2 as being in their assigned group.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2026
Mar 6, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
3270.121(b) Given parents in writing
“During a renewal inspection on 3/7/25 Cert rep noted the facility was not providing information regarding the facility's supervision policy to the parents in writing at the time of enrollment.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2025
3270.166(3) Disposable nursers or parents
“During a renewal inspection on 3/7/25 staff reported that infant bottles were being washed by hand and reused. The facility does not have a commercial dishwasher.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2025
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“During a renewal inspection on 3/10/25 Cert rep noted that the emergency medical transportation plan was not in the excursion bags or taken with staff when leaving the facility with the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During a renewal inspection on 3/7/25 Cert rep noted Staff 1, 2, and 3 had PSP state police clearance documents which did not include the dissemination date. Staff 1, 2 and 3 were not in a provisional hire window (see code sheet). Staff 1, 2 and 3 were able to obtain the correct PSP clearance certificates which included dissemination dates on 3/7/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2025
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“During a renewal inspection on 3/7/25 Cert rep observed the infant classroom did not have the emergency contact forms for any children. Cert rep observed children receiving care in the infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2025
3270.124(a)/3270.124(b)(7) Each child emergency contact person/Name/address/phone release person
“During a renewal inspection on 3/7/25 Child 1's emergency contact did not list the release person's address. Child 2's emergency contact did not list the Release person or Emergency Contact person's phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2025
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“During a renewal inspection on 3/7/25 Cert rep noted that the annual traffic safety notification was sent on 1/11/24 and 3/5/25. This is more than 12 months since the previous notification.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During a renewal inspection on 3/7/25-3/14/25 the facility was not able to provide the proof of purchase for the interconnected fire detection system to the Cert rep for review.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2025
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“During a renewal inspection on 3/7/25 Cert rep observed one incident of more than 60 days between fire drills: 8/29/24-10/29/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2025
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“During a renewal inspection on 3/7/25 Cert rep observed gloves which would be accessible while being changed on the wall next to the changing table in the infant room, Plastic bags in accessible cubies in the infant room, plastic bags in accessible cubies on the toddler side of the toddler/preschool room, and plastic bags in an accessible storage bench in the outdoor play area. The children who would have access to these items may still be placing things in their mouths.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2025
Mar 7, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
3270.131(a)/3270.131(e) Health information/ACIP recommended immunization record
“On 3/7/2024, Child #1 had a current health report and written verification on file that the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. However, these reports were dated 2/29/2024. See LIS code sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024
3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster
“During the Renewal Inspection on 3/7/2024, A bean bag toss board where the red part had peeling paint and a sharp piece sticking out from the fence in the back of the yard were observed outside on the playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the Renewal Inspection on 3/7/2024, Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration date of 2/19/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“On 3/7/2024, the pediatric first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certifications on file for both Staff #1 and Staff #2 expired on 2/19/2024. See LIS code sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2024
3270.135(b) Surfaces cleaned
“On 3/7/2024, the diaper changing pad used for diapering in the infant room was ripped and had foam exposed; this it could not be sanitized adequately.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2024
Jun 13, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
3270.131(a)/3270.131(e) Health information/ACIP recommended immunization record
“On 6/13/2023, Child #1 did not have an initial report or immunization report in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP on file. See LIS code sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2023
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“During the Renewal Inspection on 6/13/2023, the fire drill log showed that the most recent fire drill was conducted on 4/10/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2023
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“On 6/13/2023, the emergency contact forms for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4 and Child #5 did not have the two boxes signed by the parent to give signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2023
3270.166(1) Written statement
“On 6/13/2023, the facility did not have a written statement from the parent giving the formula and feeding schedule for Child #3. Child #3 is an infant.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2023
- Mar 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Caterpillar Child Care Center
Is Caterpillar Child Care Center licensed?
Yes. Caterpillar Child Care Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Caterpillar Child Care Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 17, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Caterpillar Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 22 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 22 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 Caterpillar Child Care Center care for?
29, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Caterpillar Child Care Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Caterpillar Child Care Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Caterpillar Child Care Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 743-5298 to ask.
What is Caterpillar Child Care Center's phone number?
(610) 743-5298.
Where is Caterpillar Child Care Center?
2318 Fraver Dr, Reading, PA 19605. The nearest other daycare we list is Princes and Princesses Early Learning Center, 0.3 miles away.