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Early Beginnings III
- licensed capacity
- 10
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Early Beginnings III
Early Beginnings III is a group home daycare in Reading, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 10 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidy
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 10 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 10 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Early Beginnings III has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Early Beginnings III
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 10 children
- License number
- #CER-00253118
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 4, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Records and paperwork 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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Feb 4, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3280.76 Building Surfaces
“The inspector observed the ceiling of the indoor play space to be leaking water onto the toys, equipment and flooring, rendering it unsafe for use.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2026
Sep 23, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3280.26(a)(6) Emergency plan
“An allocated unannounced monitoring was conducted on 9/23/2025. At that time, facility had emergency drill logs dated 4/11/2023 and 4/8/2024, which is past one year.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2025
3280.135(b) Surfaces cleaned
“An allocated unannounced monitoring was conducted on 9/23/2025. At that time, diapering pad had a small rip in the covering, exposing the foam inside and therefore rendering the surface unable to be properly sanitized after each use.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2025
Feb 12, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3280.131(e) ACIP recommended immunization record
“Child 1 did not have updated immunizations on file. Please see LIS for date of admission and birth.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2025
3280.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“Child 1 did not have a health insurance policy number on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2025
3280.131(a) Health Information
“Child 2 did not have an updated health assessment on file within 60 days of enrollment. Child 2 currently does have an updated health assessment on file, which is dated for 1/27/2025. Please see LIS for date of admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2025
- Feb 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 13, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
3280.105(f) 2 feet apart
“During the renewal inspection on 2/13/23, child #3 was asleep in a crib that did not have 2 feet of space on three sides.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2023
3280.131(a)/3280.182(1) Health Information/Initial and subsequent health assessments
“As of the renewal inspection, there was no health assessment on file for child #2 (see code sheet for start date).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2023
3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“As of the renewal inspection on 2/13/23, the emergency contact information and the fee agreement for child #1 were last updated on 8/12/22, more than 6 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2023
- Jul 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Early Beginnings III
Is Early Beginnings III licensed?
Yes. Early Beginnings III is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Early Beginnings III last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on February 4, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Early Beginnings III had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Early Beginnings III care for?
10, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Early Beginnings III accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Early Beginnings III's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Early Beginnings III cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 781-5953 to ask.
What is Early Beginnings III's phone number?
(610) 781-5953.
Where is Early Beginnings III?
Reading, PA 19602. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.