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903 N 8th St, Reading, PA
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Fantastic Kydz Child Care Center
- licensed capacity
- 79
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Fantastic Kydz Child Care Center
Fantastic Kydz Child Care Center is a child care center in Reading, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 79 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 29 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMOpen until 7 PM
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 5:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 79 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 5:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 5:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 5:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | 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 | 79 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Fantastic Kydz Child Care Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 79 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00245184
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 10, 2025: 16 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 29 rules in all · 29 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 8
- Building, equipment and play areas 6
- Records and paperwork 4
- Safety and hazards 4
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Supervision and ratios 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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Sep 10, 2025Inspection16 rules cited
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“During a renewal inspection on 9/10/25 Child 2, an older toddler child,(See data sheet for DOB) was missing the following vaccine doses: DTAP/DTP/TD dose 4, Hepatitis A dose 1, MMR dose 1, Varicella 1st dose. At time of inspection there was no documentation on file for child 2 that the child is exempt from these vaccines due to strongly held personal beliefs, religious beliefs, or medical reasons. This is not in accordance with the ACIP recommended schedule of immunizations.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2025
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“During a renewal inspection on 9/10/25 Child 2's health report did not include a statement that 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: Sep 12, 2025
3270.133(7)(iv) Amount to administer
“During a renewal inspection on 9/12/25 Cert rep observed that the medication log for Child 7's Albuterol did not include the amount of medication administered when the medication was administered to the child on 8/18/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2025
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“During a renewal inspection on 9/10/25 Cert rep observed Staff 1 using her hand to lift the lid of the trash can during a diaper change.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2025
3270.165/3270.171(c) Menus/Safe routes posted
“During a renewal inspection on 9/10/25-9/12/25 Cert rep observed the facility menu and written notification of safe routes was not posted at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2025
3270.166(3) Disposable nursers or parents
“During a renewal inspection 9/10/25-9/12/25 Staff reported staff wash infant bottles in the sink and then reuse them. The facility does not have a commercial dishwasher.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 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 9/10/25-9/12/25 Staff reported the facility was not keeping a copy of accidents, injuries and illnesses reports in the child's file.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2025
3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7) Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person
“During a renewal inspection on 9/10/25 Children 2, 3, 4, and 6's emergency contact forms did not have their parents work telephone numbers. Child 5's emergency contact form did not have address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2025
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“During a renewal inspection on 9/10/25 Child 6's emergency contact form did not have telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2025
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“During a renewal inspection on 9/10/25 Child 1 did not have the services to be provided listed on the fee agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2025
3270.121(b) Given parents in writing
“During a renewal inspection on 9/10/25-9/12/25 at the time of enrollment, parents were not receiving the facility's general daily schedule in writing.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2025
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During a renewal inspection on 9/12/25 Cert rep observed the following incident in the yellow room: Staff 1 had 3 children in their assigned group and Staff 2 had 3 children in their assigned group. Staff 1 and Staff 2 left the yellow room and both entered the closed bathroom with 1 child from each of their groups(2 total children). The remaining 4 children in Staff 1 and 2's groups were in yellow room with two staff however they were not assigned to these two staff. Staff 1 and Staff 2 were not able to see, hear, direct or assess the other children in their group from within the bathroom, due to the door being closed.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2025
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“During a renewal inspection on 9/12/25 Cert rep observed gloves in an accessible drawer in the bathroom in the Yellow Room. The children in this room were toddlers who may still be placing objects in their mouths.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During a renewal inspection on 9/12/25 Cert rep observed cracked trim on the wall with the TV in the Sky Blue Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During a renewal inspection on 9/10/25-9/12/25 the facility did not have a written policy which addressed the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2025
3270.133(5) Original label
“During a renewal inspection on 9/12/25 Cert rep observed Destin creams which were expired in the Yellow room. This was evident by the expiration dates on the original labels: 7/2024 and 8/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2025
Apr 25, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During an unannounced inspection on 4/25/25 Cert rep observed Peeling paint below the "2D Shapes sign" in the Green room.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2025
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“During an unannounced inspection on 4/25/25 Cert rep observed plastic bags on an accessible shelf in the unlocked closet in the Green Room, and in accessible drawers in the Yellow Room. Cert rep also observed gloves, which would be accessible to children while being changed, next to the change table in the yellow room. Children in these rooms may still be placing objects in their mouths.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During an unannounced inspection on 4/25/25 Cert rep observed the following toxics labeled "Keep out of reach of children" in the following accessible locations: Clorox cleaner and Lysol disinfecting spray in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in the Blue room and "LA's Totally Awesome" cleaner in an unlocked cabinet in the Sky Blue Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025
3270.36(b)(5) HS/GED + 2 yrs
“During an unannounced inspection on 4/25/25 Cert rep noted Staff 1 had a HS diploma and 1.2 years of childcare experience on file. Staff 1 has been working as an AGS.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During an unannounced inspection on 4/2/5/25 Cert rep observed two uncovered outlets in the Sky Blue Room. These would be accessible to the children 5 years of age or younger receiving care in this room.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025
Sep 19, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
3270.102(a)/3270.104(a) Clean and good repair/Clean, good repair, proper size
“A fence in the Preschool/School Age Playground was observed to have three protruding pieces of metal that were sharp and posed a poking hazard. The jungle gym in the Preschool/School Age Playground was observed to have two exposed bolts. One blue cot, that was located in the Baby Room, was observed to have torn fabric.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2024
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact information on file for Child #6 and Child #7 did not include an enrolling parent's work phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2024
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The child service reports on file for Child #2 were dated 9/5/23 and 4/24/24. More than 6 months had lapsed between reports which provided information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2024
3270.33(a) Each staff person meets quals
“Staff person #4 had a foreign degree on file, but it was not evaluated for equivalency to determine whether the staff qualifies for the position that they are performing.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Bath and Beauty hand soap, labeled "keep out of reach of children" was observed, about ankle height, in a sink cabinet that was located in the Blue Room's restroom. This hand soap was accessible to the preschool aged children who were being supervised near that area. Also, hand sanitizer was observed on a changing table in the Yellow Room and was accessible to the older toddler children who were in that room. Antibacterial hand wipes, labeled "keep out of reach of children" was observed, about ankle height, in a diaper changing table drawer that was in the Baby Room. The hand wipes were accessible to the toddlers who were being supervised in that room.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2024
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“A roll of plastic garbage bags was observed, about ankle height, in one of the diaper changing table drawers that was located in the Baby Room. The plastic garbage bags were accessible to children who were still placing objects in their mouths.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2024
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“A hand washing sign was not observed at the diaper changing table in the Baby Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2024
3270.94(a)(4) Hypothetical locations
“The documented fire drill logs showed that the hypothetical locations of the fire were at the same location, i.e. front apartments, for seven consecutive fire drills, which occurred on 10/3/23, 12/1/23, 1/12/24, 3/4/24, 5/3/24, 7/1/24, and 8/30/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2024
Sep 12, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
3270.131(a) Health information
“On 9/12/2023, Child #1 did not have any health reports on file. See LIS code sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“On 9/12/2023, Staff #5 and Staff #6 only had one written, nonfamily reference on file. See LIS code sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 14, 2023
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“On 9/12/2023, the written plan of daily activities was not posted in the Sky Blue Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2023
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“On 9/12/2023, peeling paint was seen in two spots on the wall in back of the diaper changing table in the Yellow Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“On 9/12/2023, Staff #1 did not have an out of state child abuse clearance or clearance request from New York on file. The file showed that Staff #1 has resided in the state of New York within the past 5 years. See LIS code sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“On 9/12/2023 Staff #2 had not completed the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training that was due by 12/30/2022. Staff #3 and Staff #4 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update by 12/30/2022. Staff # 3 completed it on 8/29/2023. Staff #4 completed it on 7/24/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“On 9/12/2023, the file for Child #1 did not have did not have documentation of the following up-to-date immunizations on file: MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis A and the annual influenza immunization as recommended by the ACIP. Child #2 and Child #3 did not have documentation of the annual influenza immunization as recommended by the ACIP on file. The files for Child #1, 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 statement by the child's parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2023
Sep 15, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“On 9/15/2022, the facility did not have an annual emergency drill documented.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2022
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Staff #1, #2 and #3 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2022
3270.131(a) Health information
“On 9/15/2022, Child #1 did not have a completed initial health report on file. See LIS code sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2022
3270.76/3270.102(a) Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair
“On 9/15/2022, the mats in the outdoor playground that are being used to make the surface softer were loose, posing a tripping hazard. There were also several exposed bolts on the fencing for the outdoor playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2022
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“On 9/15/2022, the most recent health report on file for Child #2, an infant was dated 1/19/2022. See LIS code sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2022
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e) Immunization record/ACIP recommended immunization record
“On 9/15/2022, the updated health report on file for Child #3, an infant did not include a record of the child's immunization history. See LIS code sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2022
Dec 17, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the Renewal Inspection on 12/17/2021, Staff #1 had all of the required clearances on file. However, the first day working with children for Staff #1 was listed as 10/26/2021. The National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearance for Staff #1 was dated 11/30/2021.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2021
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the Renewal Inspection on 12/17/2021, one of the wooden pillars in the purple room had sharp edges with the risk of splinters exposed. This pillar also had creases in the wood. A child's fingers could get stuck in the creases. One of the pillars in the hallway near the office leading to the classrooms also had also had creases in the wood where a child's fingers could get stuck in the creases.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2021
Sep 21, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“During the opening inspection on 9/21/2021, the emergency plan for the facility did not provide for accommodations for infants and toddlers.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Fantastic Kydz Child Care Center
Is Fantastic Kydz Child Care Center licensed?
Yes. Fantastic Kydz Child Care Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Fantastic Kydz Child Care Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 10, 2025, with 16 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Fantastic Kydz Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 29 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 29 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 Fantastic Kydz Child Care Center care for?
79, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Fantastic Kydz Child Care Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Fantastic Kydz Child Care Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 7:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Fantastic Kydz Child Care Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 750-7129 to ask.
What is Fantastic Kydz Child Care Center's phone number?
(610) 750-7129.
Where is Fantastic Kydz Child Care Center?
702 N 8th St Ste C, Reading, PA 19604. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Genius Daycare, under 0.1 miles away.