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Darilyns Kiddie City Daycare Center

1668 N 10th St, Reading, PA 19604
licensed capacity
33
open each week
7 days

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About Darilyns Kiddie City Daycare Center

Darilyns Kiddie City Daycare Center is a child care center in Reading, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 33 children, serving school-age children.

It is open every day, 5:00 AM to 11:59 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 48 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpen every dayOpens before 7 AMOpen until 11:59 PM

Ages served: school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
5:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Licensed capacity
33 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday5:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Tuesday5:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Wednesday5:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Thursday5:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Friday5:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Saturday5:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Sunday5:00 AM to 11:59 PM
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Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity33 childrenFrom the state license

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Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Darilyns Kiddie City Daycare Center

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
33 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00241362
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 29, 2026: 15 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 48 rules in all · 48 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 9
  • Safety and hazards 9
  • Health, medication and illness 9
  • Records and paperwork 6
  • Supervision and ratios 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Discipline and child guidance 3
  • Background checks 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Safe sleep 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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  1. May 29, 2026Inspection15 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “During a renewal inspection on 5/29/26 the following staff did not have 12 training hours during their training year: Staff 1 (9.5 hours of training recorded during training year 12/2024-12/2025) Staff 2 (1 hour of training recorded during training year 12/2024-12/2025) Staff 3 (5.5 hours of training recorded during training year 12/2024-12/2025)”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “During a renewal inspection on 5/29/26 review of the fire detection testing log show 6 incidents where there was more than 30 days between fire system testing: 8/28/25-9/30/25, 9/30/25-10/31/25, 12/19/25-1/19/26, 1/19/26-2/20/26, 2/20/26-3/24/26, and 3/24/26-4/24/26.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2026

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.165 Menus

      “During a renewal inspection on 5/9/26 Cert rep observed the menu for the following week was not posted at the facility. It was reported that the parents are not otherwise provided information regarding the menu of food served by the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(6) Physician name, address, phone/Insurance coverage information

      “During a renewal inspection on 5/29/26 Child 2's emergency contact form did not have the name, and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Child 2's emergency contact form also did not have the health insurance coverage and policy number for a child.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “During a renewal inspection on 5/29/26 Child 3's most recent Child Service Report was dated 10/17/25, which is more than 6 months prior. Child 3 was present on 5/9/26.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.121(b) Given parents in writing

      “During a renewal inspection on 5/29/26 the facility was not providing information regarding their hours of operation at the facility to the parents in writing.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

      “During a renewal inspection on 5/29/26 Cert rep observed the following incident regarding supervision: Staff 2, 4, and 5 were present in Room 3 with 15 children who were napping. Staff Person 2 named and identified 4 children who were on the same side of a shelf as Staff Person 2, and Child 1 who was located on the other side of the shelf as being in their group. When Cert Rep questioned this Staff Person 2 reported they were unable to see Child 1 in their assigned group because a shelf blocked their view of Child 1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2026

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(f) 2 feet apart

      “During a renewal inspection on 5/29/26 Cert rep observed during naptime that three children in Room 3 had less than two feet of space on at least three side of the nap cots. The short sides of the three cots were against the wall and had no measured space. The three cots had 1 foot of measured space on each of the 2 long sides of their cots.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “During a renewal inspection on 5/29/26 Cert rep observed tears in the corners of the play mats and nap mats in Room 3. Cert rep also observed a broken piece of the yellow decorative plastic, which had a rough edge, on the playground equipment.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

      “During a renewal inspection on 5/29/26 Cert rep observed a rocking chair blocking the emergency exit door in Room 2.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters

      “During a renewal inspection on 5/29/26 Staff 4 had a high school diploma and 0 hours of child care experience verified on file. Staff 4 has been working as an Assistant Group Supervisor.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2026

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “During a renewal inspection on 5/29/26 Cert rep noted the following violations of the the Child Protective Services Law(CPSL): Staff 3 did not renew their PSP clearance within 60 months. This is evidenced by previous PSP clearance certificate dated 11/30/20. There was a PSP request dated 10/22/25, however there was no current PSP clearance certificate on file. Staff 4 had a PSP clearance request dated 6/23/25, but did not have the PSP clearance on file. Staff 4 was provisionally hired, but is beyond their 45 day provisional hire window(See LIS code sheet for 1st day with children). Staff 3 and Staff 4's PSP clearance certificates dated 10/22/25 and 6/23/25 respectively were obtained on 5/29/26 however this was after Staff 3 and 4 were observed to be providing care to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “During a renewal inspection 5/29/26 the facility did not have a written policy which addressed strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “During a renewal inspection on 5/29/26 Staff 1 and Staff 2's most recent emergency plan training was more than 12 months ago. Staff 1's most recent emergency plan training was dated 1/25/25, and Staff 2's most recent emergency plan training was dated 6/12/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a)/3270.131(e) Health information/ACIP recommended immunization record

      “During a renewal inspection on 5/29/26 Infant Child 2's file did not have an initial health report or immunization record on file. It has been more than 60 days since Child 2's date of admission. (See LIS code sheet for DOB and date of Admission.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2026

  2. May 22, 2025Inspection15 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “During a renewal inspection on 5/22/25 Cert rep noted more than 30 days between fire detection testing on three occasions: 8/2/24-9/2/24, 10/2/24-11/2/24, and 12/2/24-1/2/25.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “During a renewal inspection on 5/22/25 Cert rep noted more than 60 days between fire drills on two occasions: 8/2/24-10/2/24, and 10/2/24-12/2/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(b) Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP

      “During a renewal inspection on 5/22/25 Cert rep noted Staff 1's health assessment dated 5/28/24, was not signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e) Immunization record/ACIP recommended immunization record

      “During a renewal inspection on 5/22/25 Cert rep noted Child 2's immunization record did not have record of the following recommended vaccines: Hepatitis B(2nd dose), DTAP(2nd dose), Hib (2nd dose), Pneumococcal (2nd dose), and Polio(2nd dose). There was no immunization exemption on file for Child 2. See LIS code sheet for date of birth.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months

      “During a renewal inspection on 5/22/25 Cert rep noted Child 1(infant)'s health assessment was dated 8/4/24, which is more than 6 months ago. See LIS code sheet for DOB.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “During a renewal inspection on 5/22/25 Cert rep noted the following missing information from emergency contact form: parent's home address and phone number(Child 5), parent's work address (Child 3 & 5), and parent's work phone number (Child 3-5)”

      Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.111(b) Posted in group space

      “During a renewal inspection on 5/22/25 Cert rep observed the daily schedule was not posted in School Age Room/Room 1.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “During a renewal inspection on 5/22/25 Cert rep observed plastic bags in an accessible filing cabinet drawer in the Large room, and plastic bags and gloves under the changing tables in the bathroom and the infant rooms. These items were accessible to children who may still be placing objects in their mouths.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “During a renewal inspection on 5/22/25 Cert rep observed peeling wall paint on the wall of the Large Room/Room 3 by the door to the Infant room/Room 2.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “During a renewal inspection on 5/22/25 Staff 1 and Staff 5 had more than 12 months between fire safety trainings. This is evidenced by documented fire safety trainings in the files for Staff 1(10/4/23, & 11/12/24) and Staff 5 (10/19/23 & 3/26/25).”

      Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(e) Letter to parents

      “During a renewal inspection on 5/22/25 the facility's emergency plan letter to the parents did not address lockdown procedures or the accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “During a renewal inspection on 5/22/25 Cert rep noted Staff 1 did not have emergency plan training from 2024 or 2025, Staff 2 had emergency plan training 3/18/24 and Staff 5 had emergency plan training 4/29/24. This is more than 12 months since the previous emergency plan training for these staff.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “During a renewal inspection on 5/22/25 Cert Rep noted the facility did not have a written policy which addresses the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “During a renewal inspection on 5/22/25 Staff 4 had health assessments dated 3/22/23 and 4/10/2025. This is more than 24 months between health assessments. Staff reported Staff 4 continued to serve in a staff role between 3/31/25-4/10/25.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.133(4)/3270.133(5) Locked/Original label

      “During a renewal inspection on 5/22/25 Cert rep observed diaper rash cream was being stored under the changing table in the bathroom which is accessible to children. Cert rep also observed one of the Diaper rash cream's with expiration date 4/2025.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2025

  3. Jun 14, 2024Complaint investigation5 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

      “On 6/14/2024, a video from 6/8/2024 was reviewed at the facility. Child #1 was observed to be left alone in the classroom three separate times on 6/8/2024 between 1:38 PM-1:44 PM. Each time, Staff #1 walked out of the classroom and returned about one minute later.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

      “On 6/14/2024, a video from 6/8/2024 was reviewed at the facility. Child #1 was observed to be left alone in the classroom three separate times on 6/8/2024 between 1:38 PM-1:44 PM. Each time, Staff #1 walked out of the classroom and returned about one minute later.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

      “On 6/14/2024, a video from 6/8/2024 was reviewed at the facility. Child #1 was observed to be left alone in the classroom three separate times on 6/8/2024 between 1:38 PM-1:44 PM. Each time, Staff #1 walked out of the classroom and returned about one minute later.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 6, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “On 6/14/2024, Staff #1 was observed on video from 6/8/2024 at 12:40 PM grabbing Child #1 by the arm quickly and placed the child on the floor between her legs. Staff #1 sat on a chair and made Child #1 sit on the floor. Staff #1 would not allow for Child #1 to get up for approximately 2 minutes. Staff #1 used her arms and legs to keep Child #1 sitting on the floor. It was also observed on video from 6/8/2024 at 1:27 PM, that Child #1 was trying to throw a stuffed animal at the other children in the room. Staff #2 grabbed the stuffed toy out of Child #1's hands. Child #1 walked over to the children and sat on the tabletop arms crossed and head down Staff #2 walked over to Child #1 and grabbed his upper left arm and pulled him off the table. Child #1 was pulling away and was trying to get back on to the tabletop. Staff #2 pushed Child #1 with his arm a few times and then had the child grabbed by his upper right arm holding him with one hand while pushing the table away with the other. Then Staff #2 had Child #1 by his left arm, using her right arm to grab his upper arm and her left arm to grab his forearm and pulled him away. As she did that the child dropped to the ground on his knees. Child #1 then pulled a chair over and began punching the chair. Staff #2 came from behind Child #1 and grabbed both of his upper arms to pull him up. Child #1 got up but pushed back against Staff #2. Staff #2, still holding the arms, pushed the child forward slightly and then let go.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “On 6/14/2024, Staff #1 was observed on video from 6/8/2024 at 12:40 PM grabbing Child #1 by the arm quickly and placed the child on the floor between her legs. Staff #1 sat on a chair and made Child #1 sit on the floor. Staff #1 would not allow for Child #1 to get up for approximately 2 minutes. Staff #1 used her arms and legs to keep Child #1 sitting on the floor. It was also observed on video from 6/8/2024 at 1:27 PM, that Child #1 was trying to throw a stuffed animal at the other children in the room. Staff #2 grabbed the stuffed toy out of Child #1's hands. Child #1 walked over to the children and sat on the tabletop arms crossed and head down Staff #2 walked over to Child #1 and grabbed his upper left arm and pulled him off the table. Child #1 was pulling away and was trying to get back on to the tabletop. Staff #2 pushed Child #1 with his arm a few times and then had the child grabbed by his upper right arm holding him with one hand while pushing the table away with the other. Then Staff #2 had Child #1 by his left arm, using her right arm to grab his upper arm and her left arm to grab his forearm and pulled him away. As she did that the child dropped to the ground on his knees. Child #1 then pulled a chair over and began punching the chair. Staff #2 came from behind Child #1 and grabbed both of his upper arms to pull him up. Child #1 got up but pushed back against Staff #2. Staff #2, still holding the arms, pushed the child forward slightly and then let go.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024

  4. Jun 14, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

      “On 6/14/2024, a video from 6/8/2024 was reviewed at the facility. Child #1 was observed to be left alone in the classroom three separate times on 6/8/2024 between 1:38 PM-1:44 PM. Each time, Staff #1 walked out of the classroom and returned about one minute later.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

      “On 6/14/2024, a video from 6/8/2024 was reviewed at the facility. Child #1 was observed to be left alone in the classroom three separate times on 6/8/2024 between 1:38 PM-1:44 PM. Each time, Staff #1 walked out of the classroom and returned about one minute later.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

      “On 6/14/2024, a video from 6/8/2024 was reviewed at the facility. Child #1 was observed to be left alone in the classroom three separate times on 6/8/2024 between 1:38 PM-1:44 PM. Each time, Staff #1 walked out of the classroom and returned about one minute later.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 6, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “On 6/14/2024, Staff #1 was observed on video from 6/8/2024 at 12:40 PM grabbing Child #1 by the arm quickly and placed the child on the floor between her legs. Staff #1 sat on a chair and made Child #1 sit on the floor. Staff #1 would not allow for Child #1 to get up for approximately 2 minutes. Staff #1 used her arms and legs to keep Child #1 sitting on the floor. It was also observed on video from 6/8/2024 at 1:27 PM, that Child #1 was trying to throw a stuffed animal at the other children in the room. Staff #2 grabbed the stuffed toy out of Child #1's hands. Child #1 walked over to the children and sat on the tabletop arms crossed and head down Staff #2 walked over to Child #1 and grabbed his upper left arm and pulled him off the table. Child #1 was pulling away and was trying to get back on to the tabletop. Staff #2 pushed Child #1 with his arm a few times and then had the child grabbed by his upper right arm holding him with one hand while pushing the table away with the other. Then Staff #2 had Child #1 by his left arm, using her right arm to grab his upper arm and her left arm to grab his forearm and pulled him away. As she did that the child dropped to the ground on his knees. Child #1 then pulled a chair over and began punching the chair. Staff #2 came from behind Child #1 and grabbed both of his upper arms to pull him up. Child #1 got up but pushed back against Staff #2. Staff #2, still holding the arms, pushed the child forward slightly and then let go.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “On 6/14/2024, Staff #1 was observed on video from 6/8/2024 at 12:40 PM grabbing Child #1 by the arm quickly and placed the child on the floor between her legs. Staff #1 sat on a chair and made Child #1 sit on the floor. Staff #1 would not allow for Child #1 to get up for approximately 2 minutes. Staff #1 used her arms and legs to keep Child #1 sitting on the floor. It was also observed on video from 6/8/2024 at 1:27 PM, that Child #1 was trying to throw a stuffed animal at the other children in the room. Staff #2 grabbed the stuffed toy out of Child #1's hands. Child #1 walked over to the children and sat on the tabletop arms crossed and head down Staff #2 walked over to Child #1 and grabbed his upper left arm and pulled him off the table. Child #1 was pulling away and was trying to get back on to the tabletop. Staff #2 pushed Child #1 with his arm a few times and then had the child grabbed by his upper right arm holding him with one hand while pushing the table away with the other. Then Staff #2 had Child #1 by his left arm, using her right arm to grab his upper arm and her left arm to grab his forearm and pulled him away. As she did that the child dropped to the ground on his knees. Child #1 then pulled a chair over and began punching the chair. Staff #2 came from behind Child #1 and grabbed both of his upper arms to pull him up. Child #1 got up but pushed back against Staff #2. Staff #2, still holding the arms, pushed the child forward slightly and then let go.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024

  5. May 23, 2024Inspection13 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

      “File for facility person #2 did not contain the written results of a TB test. There was no initial or subsequent TB test results observed on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment

      “File for staff person #5 contained a written heath assessment, but that assessment did not address whether an examination for communicable diseases was conducted and did not address the assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. The questions to address these were left blank on the staff person's health assessment that was observed on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(5)/3270.27(e) Emergency plan/Letter to parents

      “It was observed at the time of inspection that infants and toddlers were in care, but the written emergency plan created by the facility did not contain accommodations for infants or toddlers. The facility also stated they provided a letter regarding the emergency plan to all enrolled families, but the letter observed did not include all required emergency plan details. The letter to parents was missing lockdown procedures and accommodations for infants and toddlers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “It was observed that the facility did not have written proof of purchase or an attestation statement on file for the interconnected smoke alarm system that was installed at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

      “It was observed and stated that the facility did not provide to all parents of enrolled children information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.171(a)/3270.171(c) Pick-up and drop-off points/Safe routes posted

      “It was observed that the facility did not have pick up and drop off routes posted, and they did not provide annual written notification to their local traffic authority of the pick up and drop off routes around the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “It was observed and stated that the facility did not have a continuity of operations plan created as required.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2024

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “File for staff person #4, see code sheet for hire date, did not contain a completed NSOR verification certificate, and this staff person is outside of their 45 day provisional hire period.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “Files for staff person #1 and #6 did not contain written documentation of a staff evaluation, completed by the director, within the last 12 months as required.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “It was observed that the first aid kit in Room 3 did not contain soap.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “File for staff person #1, #2, #3, and #6 did not contain documentation verifying that these facility persons received emergency plan training on an annual basis; there was no documentation on file of this training dated within the last 12 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles

      “It was observed in the school age bathroom that the garbage can did not contain a lid.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “File for facility person #3 contained a health assessment dated 9/13/18. No updated health assessment completed within the last 24 months was observed on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2024

  6. Oct 17, 2023Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff #1 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: Nov 8, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “On 10/17/2023, the fire drill/fire detection log showed that the fire detection system in the facility had not been manually tested since 9/15/2023.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “Staff #1 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: Nov 6, 2023

  7. Oct 17, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff #1 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: Nov 8, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “On 10/17/2023, the fire drill/fire detection log showed that the fire detection system in the facility had not been manually tested since 9/15/2023.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “Staff #1 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: Nov 6, 2023

  8. May 18, 2023Inspection9 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “On 5/18/2023, the facility did not have documentation on file to show that an emergency drill had been conducted in previous 12 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “On 5/18/2023, the fire drill/fire detection log showed that the fire detection system in the facility had not been manually tested since 7/14/2022.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “Staff #1 did not complete mandated reporter training within 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 6/19/2017. Staff #1 completed training on 11/15/2022. Staff #2 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 4/23/2018.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “On 5/18/2023, a play dollhouse in the preschool area was observed to be cracked with sharp edges exposed.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “On 5/18/2023, Staff #1, Staff #2 and Staff #3 all had current clearances on file. However, the clearances were not updated within 60 months as required by the CPSL. Staff #1 completed the state police clearance on 9/15/2022, the child abuse clearance on 11/10/2022 and the FBI clearance on 11/12/2022. The previous clearances on file for Staff #1 were dated as follows: 6/14/2017 for the state police and child abuse clearances and 6/15/2017 for the FBI clearance. Staff #2 completed the state police clearance on 4/17/2023 and the child abuse clearance on 5/2/2023. The previous clearances on file for Staff #2 were dated 3/27/2018 for the state police clearance and 4/11/2018 for the child abuse clearance. Staff #3 completed the state police clearance on 5/18/2023, the child abuse clearance on 4/7/2023 and the FBI clearance on 3/18/2023. The previous clearances on file for Staff #3 were dated as follows: 4/10/2018 for the state police, 10/25/2017 for child abuse and 10/18/2017 for the FBI.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff persons #1, #2, #3 and #4 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “On 5/18/2023, Staff #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff #2 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 4/23/2018.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      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 5/18/2023, the emergency contact information form for Child #1 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child, and also did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. See LIS code sheet.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “On 5/18/2023, the fire drill log showed that fire drills have not been conducted at least once every 60 days. The most recent fire drill documented was on 3/15/2023.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2023

  9. May 12, 2022Inspection10 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “During the Renewal Inspection on 5/12/2022, Staff #6 did not have any written, nonfamily references on file. See code sheet for date of hire.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1)/3270.95(a) Every 60 days/Devices must be compliant

      “During the Renewal Inspection on 5/12/2022, the owner could not locate the fire drill log and fire detection log to show that fire drills have been conducted at least every 60 days and that the fire detection system has been tested at least every 30 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “During the Renewal Inspection on 5/12/2022, the following staff did not have documentation that they had completed 12 hours of annual child care training completed within previous 12 months: Staff #1, Staff #3, and Staff #5”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “During the Renewal Inspection on 5/12/2022, a cracked plastic playhouse with sharp edges exposed was observed on the outdoor playground.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “During the Renewal Inspection on 5/12/2022, the following staff did not have documentation of completion of annual emergency plan on file within previous 12 months: Staff #1, Staff #2, Staff #3, Staff #4 and Staff #5. Staff #6 did not have documentation of completion emergency plan at initial employment. See code sheet for date of hire.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “During the Renewal Inspection on 5/12/2022, peeling paint was seen in the preschool/toddler bathroom near the window.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “During the Renewal Inspection on 5/12/2022, the facility did not have written policies and procedures in place for the identification and the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months

      “During the Renewal Inspection on 5/12/2022, most recent health report on file for Child #1, an infant was dated 8/30/2021. See code sheet for date of enrollment.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “During the Renewal Inspection on 5/12/2022, the most recent health assessment on file for Staff #3 was dated 11/21/2019.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “During the Renewal Inspection on 5/12/2022, the following staff did not have staff evaluations on file that were completed during the previous 12 months: Staff #1, Staff #2, Staff #4 and Staff #5.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2022

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Is Darilyns Kiddie City Daycare Center licensed?

Yes. Darilyns Kiddie City Daycare Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Darilyns Kiddie City Daycare Center last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 29, 2026, with 15 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Darilyns Kiddie City Daycare Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 48 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 48 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 Darilyns Kiddie City Daycare Center care for?

33, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Darilyns Kiddie City Daycare Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Darilyns Kiddie City Daycare Center's hours?

Every day, 5:00 AM to 11:59 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Darilyns Kiddie City Daycare Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (484) 755-5923 to ask.

What is Darilyns Kiddie City Daycare Center's phone number?

(484) 755-5923.

Where is Darilyns Kiddie City Daycare Center?

1668 N 10th St, Reading, PA 19604. The nearest other daycare we list is Early Beginnings IV, 0.2 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).