Riverview Christian Early Learning Center
3301 Stoudts Ferry Bridge Rd, Reading, PA
Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran Church
- licensed capacity
- 125
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran Church
Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran Church is a child care center in Reading, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 125 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, part-time care, preschool and summer camp.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 34 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Before- and after-schoolSummer campFaith-basedAccepts 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
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 125 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 3-5 years of age (preschool) |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, part-time care, preschool and summer camp |
| Approach | Faith-based (Lutheran) |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 125 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran Church has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran Church
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 125 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00256069
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 24, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 7 visits · 34 rules in all · 34 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 10
- Background checks 7
- Staff training and qualifications 7
- Safety and hazards 4
- Records and paperwork 4
- Supervision and ratios 2
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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Jun 24, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“During a renewal inspection on 6/24/26 Staff Person 1's most recent Staff Health assessment was dated 8/12/22 which is more than 12 months ago. Staff 1 was on leave from August 2024 until 6/9/25, and 8/21/25-until 6/8/26. Staff 1 was observed to be providing care to children on 6/24/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During a swimming inspection on 6/24/26 Cert rep noted that Staff person 1's most recent fire safety training was dated 5/20/25. Staff 1 was on leave from 8/21/25-6/8/26. Staff 1 was observed providing care to children on 6/24/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During a swimming inspection on 6/24/26 Cert rep noted that Staff person 1 did not have a DHS FBI clearance certificate. Staff 1 had a Department of Education FBI clearance dated 11/18/22. Staff 1 was observed providing care to children on 6/24/26. Staff 1 has been employed for more than 45 days. See LIS code sheet for first day with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2026
3270.37(c) Aides supervised all times
“During a swimming inspection on 6/24/26 Cert rep observed Staff 2 was unsupervised with 1 young school age child who was not swimming. Staff 2 was reported to be working as an aide.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2026
Apr 15, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During a renewal inspection on 4/15/26 Staff 1 has Child abuse clearances dated 1/6/21, and 3/7/26, which is more than 60 months between clearance certificate dates. Staff 1 was reported to have worked as staff between 1/6/21 and 3/7/26.”
Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2026
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“During a renewal inspection on 4/15/26 Staff 2 had a health assessment dated 5/14/25 which did not include information that an exam for communicable diseases was completed and the results of that examination. Staff 2 was observed providing care to children on 4/15/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 27, 2026
3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(3) Physician name, address, phone/Parent home/work address, phone
“During a renewal inspection on 4/15/26 Child 3's emergency contact form did not list the address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Additionally Children 1-5'emergency contact forms were missing the following information regarding their parents: parent's home phone number(Child 5), parent's work address (Children 1, 2, &3), and parent's work phone number (Children 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2026
3270.171(c) Safe routes posted
“During a renewal inspection on 4/15/26 the facility's safe routes were not posted at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2026
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters
“During a renewal inspection on 4/15/26 Staff 2's file had a high school diploma and acceptable verification of 1125 hours of experience via a signed letter from the legal entity were the experience was obtained. Staff 2 reported they worked at least 1840 hours with children at a separate entity however Staff 2's file did not have acceptable verification of this experience. Staff 2 has been working as a Assistant Group supervisor.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 27, 2026
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During a renewal inspection on 4/15/26 Staff 1 did not have emergency plan training since previous documented training dated 4/12/23. Staff 1 was on leave from 6/1/24-6/16/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 27, 2026
Jul 30, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“During a swimming inspection on 7/30/25 Staff 5 and 6 did not have staff evaluations in their staff files. Director reported that staff evaluations were not being completed for seasonal staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2025
3270.75(d) On excursions
“During a swimming inspection on 7/30/25 Each staff had a first aid kit for their care group. Cert rep observed no first aid kit's present on the excursion to the pool had all of the required items: Staff 6's first aid kit did not have soap, tape, scissors, and a bottle of water. Staff 7's first aid kit did not have soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, scissors, gloves and a bottle of water. The remaining first aid kits did not have soap, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors a bottle of water.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2025
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“During a swimming inspection on 7/30/25 Staff 3's health assessment was dated 6/10/25, which is after their first day with children. See LIS code sheet for 1st day with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2025
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“During a swimming inspection on 7/30/25 Child 1's record did not contain signed parental consent for the administration of minor first aid by facility persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2025
3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters
“During a swimming inspection on 7/30/25 Staff 3 did not have verification of education or childcare experience in their staff file. It was reported Staff 3 worked at a local school and graduated high school.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2025
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“During a swimming inspection on 7/30/25 Facility person 2, and Staff 3 did not have a disclosure statement that was signed by the staff and a witness and dated. Facility person 2, and Staff 3 were not hired provisionally. See LIS code sheet for first day with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During a swimming inspection on 7/30/25 Staff 3 and 4 did not have two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During a swimming inspection on 7/30/25 the following violations of the CPSL were noted: Facility Person 1 did not have an NSOR certificate. Staff 4's FBI clearance was dated 6/11/25 which is after their first day with children. There was no FBI request documented in the file. Staff 4's disclosure statement was dated 7/7/25 which is after their first day with children. Staff 4 was provisionally hired. See LIS code sheet for first day with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2025
Apr 23, 2025Inspection12 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During a renewal inspection on 4/23/25 Cert rep noted the facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations. Cert rep also noted the facility did not have a written policy to address the following: recognition of potential signs/symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child and the prevention and identification of child maltreatment”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During a renewal inspection on 4/23/25 Cert rep noted Staff 2 had PSP clearances dated 11/6/19 and 3/28/25, Child abuse clearances dated 11/13/19 and 4/3/25, and FBI clearances dated 11/8/19 and 3/31/25. These time frames are more than 60 months between the clearances. The director confirmed Staff 2 continued to work in a childcare position between 11/6/24-and 4/3/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“During a renewal inspection on 4/23/25 Cert rep noted Staff 2 had mandated reporter training dated 2/19/20 and 4/1/25 which is more than 60 months between trainings.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2025
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“During a renewal inspection on 4/23/25 Cert rep observed Staff 4 had 13 young school aged children in her assigned group. It was reported that Staff 1 originally had a group of 6 young school aged children, and Staff 4 had a group of 7 young school aged children. Staff 1 gave 5 of her children to Staff 4(resulting in Staff 4 having 12 children) so that Staff 1 could take 1 child to the bathroom. When Staff 1 returned, she gave her last child to Staff 4(resulting in Staff 4 having 13 children) so that Staff 2 could complete clean up tasks.”
Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2025
3270.121(b) Given parents in writing
“During a renewal inspection on 4/23/25 Cert rep noted parent were not being provided information regarding Supervision policies and health policies in writing at the time of enrollment.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2025
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“During a renewal inspection on 4/23/25 Cert rep noted Child 1's emergency contact form did not have the physician phone number and Child 2's form did not have the physician address.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2025
3270.131(d)(7)/3270.131(d)(8) Free from contagious/communicable disease/Age appropriate screenings complete
“During a renewal inspection on 4/23/25 Cert rep noted Child 4's DHS Health assessment form did not have an answer to the if child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease and if age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2025
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“During a renewal inspection on 4/23/25 Cert rep noted more than 60 days between fire drills on one occasion(11/13/24-1/13/25).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2025
3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7) Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person
“During a renewal inspection on 4/23/25 Cert rep noted Children 1, 2, 3, and 4's emergency contact form did not have the parent's work address, and Child 3's form did not have the parents work phone number. Child 4's emergency contact form did not have addresses for the release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2025
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“During a renewal inspection on 4/23/25 Staff 1's health assessments were dated 1/8/23 and 2/12/25, Staff 2's were dated 3/29/22 and 4/3/24, and Staff 3's were dated 10/28/22 and 11/16/24. These time frames are more than 24 months. It was reported that these staff worked in childcare positions after the expiration of their previous health assessments.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2025
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During a renewal inspection on 4/23/25 Cert rep noted Emergency drills took place on 3/11/24 and 4/11/25, which is more than 12 months between emergency drills.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During a renewal inspection on 4/23/25 Cert rep observed Expo cleaner, dish soap, and Lysol cleaner on an accessible shelf in an unlocked closest in the Centers Room, and Lysol spray and [name] on an accessible shelf in the hallway on the way to the Game Room. All of these items were labeled "keep out of reach of children".”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2025
Apr 23, 2025Inspection12 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During a renewal inspection on 4/23/25 Cert rep noted the facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations. Cert rep also noted the facility did not have a written policy to address the following: recognition of potential signs/symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child and the prevention and identification of child maltreatment”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During a renewal inspection on 4/23/25 Cert rep noted Staff 2 had PSP clearances dated 11/6/19 and 3/28/25, Child abuse clearances dated 11/13/19 and 4/3/25, and FBI clearances dated 11/8/19 and 3/31/25. These time frames are more than 60 months between the clearances. The director confirmed Staff 2 continued to work in a childcare position between 11/6/24-and 4/3/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“During a renewal inspection on 4/23/25 Cert rep noted Staff 2 had mandated reporter training dated 2/19/20 and 4/1/25 which is more than 60 months between trainings.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2025
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“During a renewal inspection on 4/23/25 Cert rep observed Staff 4 had 13 young school aged children in her assigned group. It was reported that Staff 1 originally had a group of 6 young school aged children, and Staff 4 had a group of 7 young school aged children. Staff 1 gave 5 of her children to Staff 4(resulting in Staff 4 having 12 children) so that Staff 1 could take 1 child to the bathroom. When Staff 1 returned, she gave her last child to Staff 4(resulting in Staff 4 having 13 children) so that Staff 2 could complete clean up tasks.”
Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2025
3270.121(b) Given parents in writing
“During a renewal inspection on 4/23/25 Cert rep noted parent were not being provided information regarding Supervision policies and health policies in writing at the time of enrollment.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2025
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“During a renewal inspection on 4/23/25 Cert rep noted Child 1's emergency contact form did not have the physician phone number and Child 2's form did not have the physician address.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2025
3270.131(d)(7)/3270.131(d)(8) Free from contagious/communicable disease/Age appropriate screenings complete
“During a renewal inspection on 4/23/25 Cert rep noted Child 4's DHS Health assessment form did not have an answer to the if child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease and if age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2025
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“During a renewal inspection on 4/23/25 Cert rep noted more than 60 days between fire drills on one occasion(11/13/24-1/13/25).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2025
3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7) Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person
“During a renewal inspection on 4/23/25 Cert rep noted Children 1, 2, 3, and 4's emergency contact form did not have the parent's work address, and Child 3's form did not have the parents work phone number. Child 4's emergency contact form did not have addresses for the release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2025
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“During a renewal inspection on 4/23/25 Staff 1's health assessments were dated 1/8/23 and 2/12/25, Staff 2's were dated 3/29/22 and 4/3/24, and Staff 3's were dated 10/28/22 and 11/16/24. These time frames are more than 24 months. It was reported that these staff worked in childcare positions after the expiration of their previous health assessments.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2025
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During a renewal inspection on 4/23/25 Cert rep noted Emergency drills took place on 3/11/24 and 4/11/25, which is more than 12 months between emergency drills.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During a renewal inspection on 4/23/25 Cert rep observed Expo cleaner, dish soap, and Lysol cleaner on an accessible shelf in an unlocked closest in the Centers Room, and Lysol spray and [name] on an accessible shelf in the hallway on the way to the Game Room. All of these items were labeled "keep out of reach of children".”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2025
Oct 30, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During an unannounced inspection on 10/30/24 Fire detection testing log was reviewed and had one incident of more than 30 days between testing: 9/6/24-10/30/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2024
Apr 25, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“On 4/25/2024, Staff #3 did not have the required DHS FBI clearance on file. The most recent DHS FBI clearance on file was dated 9/11/2018. Staff #3 had an unofficial clearance from the Department of Education.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2024
3270.131(a) Health information
“On 4/25/2024, Child #1 did not have an initial health report on file. See LIS code sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“On 4/25/2024, both Staff #1 and #2 had current health assessments on file. However, the current health assessment for Staff #1 was dated 1/12/2024, while the previous health assessment that was on file for Staff #1 was dated 9/3/2021. The current health assessment for Staff #2 was dated 9/18/2023, while the previous health assessment that was on file for Staff #2 was dated 8/13/2021.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2024
- Jul 26, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Apr 20, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“On 4/20/2023, the most recent health assessment on file for Staff #2 was dated 4/2/2021. See LIS code sheet. Staff #7 had updated health on file dated 1/8/2023, but the prior health assessment on file for Staff #7 was dated 9/2/2020.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9 and #10 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: Mar 25, 2023
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Staff #1 has 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: Apr 27, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“On 4/20/2023, Staff #8 and Staff #9 had current clearances on file. However, the clearances were renewed as follows for Staff # 8: State police on 3/22/2023, child abuse on 3/27/2023 and the FBI on 4/4/2023. The previous clearances on file for Staff #8 were dated 1/1/2018 for the state police and child abuse and 1/12/2018 for the FBI. The current FBI clearance for Staff #9 was dated 4/4/2023. The previous FBI clearance on file for Staff #9 was dated 10/5/2017.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff #9 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 3/11/2018.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2023
Apr 20, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“On 4/20/2023, the most recent health assessment on file for Staff #2 was dated 4/2/2021. See LIS code sheet. Staff #7 had updated health on file dated 1/8/2023, but the prior health assessment on file for Staff #7 was dated 9/2/2020.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9 and #10 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: Mar 25, 2023
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Staff #1 has 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: Apr 27, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“On 4/20/2023, Staff #8 and Staff #9 had current clearances on file. However, the clearances were renewed as follows for Staff # 8: State police on 3/22/2023, child abuse on 3/27/2023 and the FBI on 4/4/2023. The previous clearances on file for Staff #8 were dated 1/1/2018 for the state police and child abuse and 1/12/2018 for the FBI. The current FBI clearance for Staff #9 was dated 4/4/2023. The previous FBI clearance on file for Staff #9 was dated 10/5/2017.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff #9 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 3/11/2018.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2023
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Jul 6, 2022Complaint investigation7 rules cited
3270.115(a)(6) Lifeguard training/supervision
“The operator disclosed that they have taken the children swimming this summer. The facility does not have anybody on staff that is certified in lifeguard training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“An unannounced inspection was conducted on 7/12/2022. The following was observed during the review of staff files: Facility Person/Staff #1 had an FBI clearance that was more than 60 months old (6/12/2017) on file, a volunteer state police clearance and did not have the National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearance or request on file. Facility Person/Staff #2 did not have the FBI clearance or request on file and did not have the completed National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearance on file. Facility Person #3, a volunteer did not have the clearances or requests on file for the FBI, child abuse, and National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR). Facility Person #4, a volunteer did not have the clearances or requests on file for the FBI or the National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR). Facility Person #5, a volunteer did not have the clearances or requests on file for the FBI, child abuse, and National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR). See LIS code sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2022
3270.133(6)/3270.133(7) Written consent/Medication log
“The operator confirmed that a child at the facility is prescribed insulin while in care this summer beginning in June 2022. The operator did not have parental consent for administering this medication and also did not have a medication log established until 7/11/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2022
3270.115(a)(8) Included in ratio/annual training
“The operator disclosed that they have taken the children swimming this summer. The facility does not have any staff that have completed annual water safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During an unannounced inspection on 7/12/2022, Facility Persons #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7 and #8 did not have two written, nonfamily references on file. See LIS code sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2022
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“An unannounced inspection was conducted on 7/12/2022. Facility Person/Staff #1 had a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method within the previous 12 months of starting employment on file, but not have a completed health assessment on file. Facility Person/Staff #2 did not have a completed health assessment and tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method within the previous 12 months of starting employment on file. Facility Person #3, #4 and #5, all volunteers did not have completed health assessments and tuberculosis screenings by the Mantoux method on file. Facility Person/Staff #6 and #7 both had tuberculosis screenings by the Mantoux method conducted within the previous 12 months prior to beginning employment on file, but Facility Person/Staff #6 and #7 did not complete health assessments on file. Facility Person/Staff #8 did not have a health assessment and tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method on file. See LIS code sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2022
3270.21/3270.66(c) General Health and Safety/Toxic use- no contamination
“An unannounced inspection was conducted on 7/12/2022. It was verified through staff interviews that while on an excursion away from the facility on 6/30/2022 that the diabetic lancet used by a child was not disposed of properly. The lancet was placed in a plastic bag that was then placed into a trash can.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2022
Jul 6, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
3270.115(a)(6) Lifeguard training/supervision
“The operator disclosed that they have taken the children swimming this summer. The facility does not have anybody on staff that is certified in lifeguard training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“An unannounced inspection was conducted on 7/12/2022. The following was observed during the review of staff files: Facility Person/Staff #1 had an FBI clearance that was more than 60 months old (6/12/2017) on file, a volunteer state police clearance and did not have the National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearance or request on file. Facility Person/Staff #2 did not have the FBI clearance or request on file and did not have the completed National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearance on file. Facility Person #3, a volunteer did not have the clearances or requests on file for the FBI, child abuse, and National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR). Facility Person #4, a volunteer did not have the clearances or requests on file for the FBI or the National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR). Facility Person #5, a volunteer did not have the clearances or requests on file for the FBI, child abuse, and National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR). See LIS code sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2022
3270.133(6)/3270.133(7) Written consent/Medication log
“The operator confirmed that a child at the facility is prescribed insulin while in care this summer beginning in June 2022. The operator did not have parental consent for administering this medication and also did not have a medication log established until 7/11/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2022
3270.115(a)(8) Included in ratio/annual training
“The operator disclosed that they have taken the children swimming this summer. The facility does not have any staff that have completed annual water safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During an unannounced inspection on 7/12/2022, Facility Persons #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7 and #8 did not have two written, nonfamily references on file. See LIS code sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2022
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“An unannounced inspection was conducted on 7/12/2022. Facility Person/Staff #1 had a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method within the previous 12 months of starting employment on file, but not have a completed health assessment on file. Facility Person/Staff #2 did not have a completed health assessment and tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method within the previous 12 months of starting employment on file. Facility Person #3, #4 and #5, all volunteers did not have completed health assessments and tuberculosis screenings by the Mantoux method on file. Facility Person/Staff #6 and #7 both had tuberculosis screenings by the Mantoux method conducted within the previous 12 months prior to beginning employment on file, but Facility Person/Staff #6 and #7 did not complete health assessments on file. Facility Person/Staff #8 did not have a health assessment and tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method on file. See LIS code sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2022
3270.21/3270.66(c) General Health and Safety/Toxic use- no contamination
“An unannounced inspection was conducted on 7/12/2022. It was verified through staff interviews that while on an excursion away from the facility on 6/30/2022 that the diabetic lancet used by a child was not disposed of properly. The lancet was placed in a plastic bag that was then placed into a trash can.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2022
Apr 26, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the Renewal Inspection on 4/26/2022, Staff #1 did not have a National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearance on file. The file for Staff #2 showed that the National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearance on file for Staff #2 was dated 9/24/2021. The file showed that the NSOR clearance was requested on 8/13/2021. The facility did not have a CPSL Provisional Hiring Waiver when Staff #1 and Staff #2 were hired. Staff #2 also did not complete the mandated reporter training until 2/27/2022. See code sheet for dates of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2022
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During the Renewal Inspection on 4/26/2022, the surface on the side of the 2nd step to the sliding board was cracked and sharp edges were exposed.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2022
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“During the Renewal Inspection on 4/26/2022, The files showed that Staff #1, Staff #2 and Staff #3 had not yet completed professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Staff #1, Staff #2 and Staff #3 all have been working at the facility for longer than 90 days. See code sheet for dates of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2022
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During the Renewal Inspection on 4/26/2022, the Fire Drill and Fire Detection Log did not document that the fire detection system in the facility has been getting tested at least every 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran Church
Is Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran Church licensed?
Yes. Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran Church is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran Church last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 24, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran Church had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 34 rules across 7 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 34 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 Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran Church care for?
125, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran Church accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran Church's 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 Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran Church cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (484) 650-2931 to ask.
What is Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran Church's phone number?
(484) 650-2931.
Where is Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran Church?
4201 Stoudts Ferry Bridge Rd, Reading, PA 19605. The nearest other daycare we list is Riverview Christian Early Learning Center, 0.8 miles away.