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Early Beginnings
- licensed capacity
- 85
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Early Beginnings
Early Beginnings is a child care center in Reading, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 85 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 23 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 85 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 85 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Early Beginnings
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 85 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00260177
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 20, 2026: 10 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 23 rules in all · 23 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Safety and hazards 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Background checks 1
- Safe sleep 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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May 20, 2026Inspection10 rules cited
3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“During a renewal inspection on 5/20/26 Child 2's fee agreement did not specify the fee amount.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2026
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During a renewal inspection on 5/20/26 after review of the fire detection testing log it was determined that the fire system was tested more than 30 days after the previous testing date one time: 6/22/25-7/24/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2026
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During a renewal inspection on 5/20/26 the facility did not have a written policy which addressed the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During a renewal inspection on 5/20/26 the following violations of the CPSL were noted (See LIS code sheet for each Facility Person's 1st day with children): Facility Person #1 had an NSOR request dated 5/18/26, but did not have an NSOR clearance certificate on file. Facility Person # 1 was observed providing care to children on 5/20/26. Facility Person #2 had an NSOR clearance certificate dated 5/6/26, which is after their first day having direct contact with children. Facility Person #3 had an NSOR request dated 5/8/26, but did not have an NSOR clearance certificate on file. Facility Person # 3 was observed providing care to children on 5/20/26.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2026
3270.37(b)(3) 8th grade + 2 yrs
“During a renewal inspection on 5/20/26 Facility Person #3 had verification they completed at least 8th grade, and 207.8 hours of verified experience. Facility Person #3 has been working as an Aide.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2026
3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle
“During a renewal inspection on 5/20/26 Cert rep observed plastic cups, plastic utensils, napkins, and straws which appeared contaminated by human secretions or excrement in the open trash can in the Upper Level Main room. It was reported this trash was from the children's breakfast, and these items were likely used and therefore were likely to have been contaminated by human secretions or excrement.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2026
3270.76/3270.102(a) Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair
“During a renewal inspection on 5/20/26 Cert rep observed lose TV cords on the wall mounted TV in the upper stairs Main room, and the two wall mounted TVs in the lower level room. These created a pulling hazard as the cords were accessible to children. Additionally Cert rep observed a Rough edge on a broke/cracked plastic toy chest.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2026
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During a renewal inspection on 5/20/26 Facility Person #3 had 1 written reference in their file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2026
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During a renewal inspection on 5/20/26 Child 3's emergency contact form did not include all of the addresses for the listed release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2026
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“During a renewal inspection on 5/20/26 Cert rep observed that Child 1's cot had less than 2 feet of space on 3 sides. Cert rep observed one short side was against a shelf which left no measured space, and there was 1 foot of measured space on the two long sides of the nap cot. The 4th side did have over two feet of measured space.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2026
May 5, 2025Inspection11 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During a renewal inspection 5/5/25-5/8/25 Staff 1 received Fire safety training on 6/5/23 and 2/21/25, this is more than 12 months between fire safety trainings. Facility Person 2 has not received fire safety training. (See LIS code sheet for DOH)”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2025
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“During a renewal inspection on 5/5/25-5/8/25 Staff reported that the facility was not maintaining a copy of reports regarding accidents, injuries, and illnesses in a facility wide file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During a renewal inspection 5/5/25-5/8/25 Cert rep observed peeling plaster on the back wall and of the stall in the bathroom on the lower level.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2025
3270.175(c) Manufacturer's instructions used
“During a renewal inspection 5/5/25-5/8/25 Cert rep observed the 2012 Ford van did not have the manufacture instructions for the Costco brand booster seats that were in the van. Staff confirmed these booster seats are used for the children in this van.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2025
3270.131(d)(7)/3270.131(d)(8) Free from contagious/communicable disease/Age appropriate screenings complete
“During a renewal inspection on 5/5/25-5/8/25 Cert rep noted Child 2's DHS health assessment did not have answers provided to if the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease and that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2025
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e) Immunization record/ACIP recommended immunization record
“During a renewal inspection on 5/8/25 Child 1's file was missing record of the following vaccinations as per the ACIP recommendations: Hepatis B-dose 3, DTAP-dose 4, Hib-dose 1, Pneumococcal-dose 1, Polio-dose 3, and Hepatis A-1st dose. Child 1 did not have an exemption letter on file. (See LIS code sheet for DOB).”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During a renewal inspection 5/5/25-5/8/25 Cert rep noted Child 2's emergency contact form did not have the address of all release persons listed.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During a renewal inspection 5/5/25-5/8/25 Cert rep observed broke white plastic with rough edges on the tires of two toy riding cars in the outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During a renewal inspection 5/5/25-5/8/25 Cert rep observed grime and a yellow unidentifiable sticky residue on the right wall and base board of the stall in the bathroom on the lower level.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2025
3270.75(c)/3270.75(d) Has all items/On excursions
“During a renewal inspection 5/5/25-5/8/25 Cert rep observed the first aid kit in the Upper Level room did not have tape. Cert rep observed the first aid kit in the 2024 Ford van did not contain a water bottle.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2025
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During a renewal inspection 5/5/25-5/8/25 Staff person 1 completed Pediatric First aid and CPR on 4/1/24, which is beyond 90 days from their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2025
May 17, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.27(d)/3270.27(e) Plan posted/Letter to parents
“It was observed and stated that the facility's emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location, and the facility's emergency plan letter, given to parents at the time of enrollment, did not include information on their lockdown procedures.”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2024
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“It was stated and observed that although the facility had an emergency transportation plan posted, that plan did not accurately explain the staffing provisions in the event of an emergency both on and off facility premise. In addition, this plan was not accompanying staff when leaving facility property with the children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2024
Jun 15, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“During the Renewal Inspection on 6/15/2023, the emergency contact forms were not present in the classroom downstairs for the school age children that were receiving care in this classroom at this time.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the Renewal Inspection on 6/15/2023, the bottom part of the stall in downstairs bathroom was rusted.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #1 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
Jun 14, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
3270.27(a)(5)/3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan/Emergency plan
“During the Renewal Inspection on 6/14/2022, the emergency plan at the facility did not have specified in writing describing that the emergency plan provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions as applicable. The facility also did not have documented that an emergency drill has been conducted during the previous 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2022
May 11, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“A complaint Inspection was conducted on 5/11/2022. It was verified through staff interviews that Child #1, age 2 sustained scratches on his arm on 5/4/2022 and his face and neck area on 5/5/2022 during altercations with another child each day. The facility did not complete an accident/injury/illness report for either one of these incidents. On the day of the inspection, facility also did not have a master file for accident, injury, and illness reports.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Early Beginnings
Is Early Beginnings licensed?
Yes. Early Beginnings is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Early Beginnings last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 20, 2026, with 10 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Early Beginnings had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 23 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 23 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 care for?
85, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Early Beginnings accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Early Beginnings' hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Early Beginnings cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (619) 780-8671 to ask.
What is Early Beginnings' phone number?
(619) 780-8671.
Where is Early Beginnings?
1459 Moss St, Reading, PA 19604. The nearest other daycare we list is Early Beginnings IV, under 0.1 miles away.