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Farrell Family Child Care Home
- licensed capacity
- 6
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Farrell Family Child Care Home
Farrell Family Child Care Home is a home daycare in Reading, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 6 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 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 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidy
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 6 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 6 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Farrell Family Child Care Home has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Farrell Family Child Care Home
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 6 children
- License number
- #CER-00246984
Summary
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 8, 2025: 9 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected
- Safety and hazards 4
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Records and paperwork 2
- Safe sleep 1
- Background checks 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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Oct 8, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
3290.24(f) Emergency plan
“The parent letter explaining the emergency procedures did not include information about lockdown or accommodations for infants/toddlers.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2025
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“There were gaps of greater than 30 days between the following recorded alarm tests: 12/1/24-1/2/25; 3/1/25-4/1/25; 5/1/25-6/1/25; 6/1/25-7/2/25; 7/2/25-8/2/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2025
3290.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“There were gaps of greater than 60 days between fire drills in the following time periods: 3/12/25-5/16/25; 7/2/25-9/2/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2025
3290.135(b) Surfaces cleaned
“The changing table was not sanitized after use.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2025
3290.131(b)(1) Updated infant health report: every 6 months
“The most recent health assessment on file for child #1 (see code sheet for date of birth) was dated 3/18/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025
3290.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The work phone number for child #2, #3, and #4 was missing from the emergency contact information.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2025
3290.105(a) Clean, age appropriate
“Child #1 was placed to sleep in an infant bouncy seat placed inside a pack and play.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2025
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The most recent child abuse clearance for staff/household member #1 is dated 7/6/20. The most recent child abuse clearance for staff/household member #2 is dated 7/21/20. The most recent child abuse clearance for staff/household member #3 is dated 7/21/20. There was no state police clearance on file for staff/household member #4.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2025
3290.107(b) Disposable discarded
“Disposable cups were being used and not discarded after each use.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2025
Oct 23, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3290.124(d) Written emergency plan posted
“A written plan which identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2024
3290.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the health insurance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2024
3290.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“Written reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses at the facility were not being provided to parents, retained in the child's file or retained in an accident file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2024
Oct 5, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
3290.118 Infant sleep position
“It was observed that an infant was left to sleep in a bouncy chair.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 5, 2023
3290.76(b) Ammunition locked and separate
“It was observed that the locked cabinet where the residents stored their firearms also contained ammunition that was stored in that same locked cabinet. The ammunition was not stored in a locked area separate from the firearms as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2023
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“File for household member #1, see code sheet for birth date, verified that household member turned 18 and did not have all required clearances on file on or before their 18th birthday. The following clearances were observed on file: PA state police clearance dated 9/26/23, child abuse clearance dated 9/28/23, FBI clearance dated 9/27/23, and a NSOR verification certificate that was not found on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2023
Oct 4, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
3290.64(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“It was observed that cleaning materials were stored in a lower level cabinet in the kitchen/eating area under the sink and were accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2022
3290.103 Small Toys and Objects
“Plastic bags were observed in the kitchen/eating area in a bottom drawer and in a cabinet under the bathroom sink, both accessible to mouthing children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2022
Oct 21, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
3290.95(b) Operator or designated staff responsibility
“It was observed that the facility did not have proof of purchase for their currently installed fire alarms as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2021
3290.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Household member #1, turned 18 on 07/30/2021, but facility did not have on file a signed disclosure statement, a PA state police clearance, a child abuse clearance, a FBI clearance, or a NSOR verification certificate for that household member.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2021
3290.24(g) Emergency plan
“It was observed that updates were made to the facility's emergency plan but those updates were not sent to the county emergency management agency or to the local municipality.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Farrell Family Child Care Home
Is Farrell Family Child Care Home licensed?
Yes. Farrell Family Child Care Home is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Farrell Family Child Care Home last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on October 8, 2025, with 9 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Farrell Family Child Care Home had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 2 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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 Farrell Family Child Care Home care for?
6, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Farrell Family Child Care Home accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Farrell Family Child Care Home's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Farrell Family Child Care Home cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 678-6110 to ask.
What is Farrell Family Child Care Home's phone number?
(610) 678-6110.
Where is Farrell Family Child Care Home?
Reading, PA 19608. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.