Kindercare Learning Center
5 Morgan Dr, Reading, PA
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Hadassah Children Center is a child care center in Reading, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 89 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 45 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 89 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Hadassah Children Center has not listed its tuition.
State record
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 27, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 8 visits · 45 rules in all · 45 corrected
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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3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“The covering on the soft furnishings in the toddler area on the lower floor were split exposing the foam. The paint on the crib in the young toddler room was scraped off exposing the bare wood.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“Staff #1 did not complete Pediatric 1st Aid/CPR prior to the expiration of the previous training. Staff #1 completed Pediatric 1st Aid/CPR on 2/26/23 with an expiration date of 2/2025. The next Pediatric 1st Aid/CPR was taken 8/30/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2026
3270.131(a) Health information
“The health assessment on file for child #2 was dated 8/25/26, which is greater than 60 days of the first day of attendance (see code sheet for start date). An immunization record was submitted within 60 days, but not a health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2026
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The most recent parent review/updated of the fee agreement and emergency contact information for child #1 was 2/18/26, a period of greater than 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“The fence between the big playground and the small playground was not attached and sitting in the play area. There were exposed screws in the wall above the children's soft sofa in the library area of the second floor classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2026
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“On 4/29/26 at approximately 10:00am, Staff #1 arrived to take over the child care duties in the classroom. Shortly after arriving, Staff #1 began lining the children up to take them outside. At that time, it was discovered that child #1, who was now being supervised by staff #1, opened the gate of the second-floor classroom, went down the stairs, and exited the door to the driveway and attached parking lot of the business next door. The child ran onto Penn Ave before a customer at the store next door retrieved him and returned him to the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2026
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The letter to parents regarding the emergency plan did not address accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with special needs, or children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2026
3270.35(e) 46 or more children- additional group sups
“The facility reports that there are 85 children enrolled with a maximum number of children served at any one time as 76. This requires 2 group supervisors. The facility only has one staff qualified as a group supervisor.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2026
3270.36(b)(5) HS/GED + 2 yrs
“There was insufficient documentation to qualify staff #1 for the assistant group supervisor position which she holds at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2026
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The most recent parental review/update to the fee agreement for child #4 was 8/27/25, a period of greater than 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2026
3270.172(a) Written parental consent
“There was no written parental consent for transportation for child #3 who is transported by the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2026
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“The physician marked that there was communicable disease on the health assessment for staff #2 with no further explanation.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2026
3270.133(6) Written consent
“There was prescription acetaminophen on site for child #2 and no written parental consent for its administration.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2026
3270.133(5) Original label
“There was Tylenol on site for child #1 with an expiration date of 2/2026.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“There was damage to the wall in the older toddler room at the base of the wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2026
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma/Child Maltreatment policy did not adequately address child maltreatment as required by 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vi).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2026
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The facility recorded smoke alarm tests in the main building on 5/30/25, 6/30/25, and 7/31/25, all showing gaps of greater than 30 days. The facility's last recorded smoke alarm test in the school age building was 7/7/25, which is greater than 30 days prior to inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“There was only 1 written, non-family reference on file for staff #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2025
3270.133(5) Original label
“There was Acetaminophen for child #1 that expired on 6/2025. There was Ventolin that expired on 3/2025 and Albuterol that expired on 10/2021 for child #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2025
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During the inspection, staff #1 stated that there were 8 school age children in the room and identified four children in their care group. Staff #2 identified four children in their care group. Upon inspection of the rest of the room, a ninth child was seen in the bathroom who had not been identified or referred to by either staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During an unannounced inspection on 5/6/25, the most recent alarm test in the back building was 3/25/25, a period of greater than 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2025
3270.171(d) Pick-up and drop-off at specified areas
“Parents were observed dropping children off by pulling up to the side of the school age building, letting kids out of the car to ring the facility doorbell to be let into the building. This is in conflict with the stated policy for parents to park and bring the children into the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During an unannounced inspection on 5/6/25, the most recent alarm test in the back building was 3/25/25, a period of greater than 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2025
3270.171(d) Pick-up and drop-off at specified areas
“Parents were observed dropping children off by pulling up to the side of the school age building, letting kids out of the car to ring the facility doorbell to be let into the building. This is in conflict with the stated policy for parents to park and bring the children into the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact information for child #2 did not contain the addresses for the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“The health assessment for staff #2 stated that there was communicable disease with no further explanation from the physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“A copy of incident reports was not being retained in the child's file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“Bottles for child #2 and #3 were not labeled with the child's name.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2025
3270.131(a)/3270.131(e) Health information/ACIP recommended immunization record
“The health assessment for child #1 was dated 10/8/24, which was greater than 60 days after the first day of attendance (see code sheet for start date).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2025
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“The operator had not notified the local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility in the past year. The most recent notification to the local traffic safety authorities was 2/14/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“There was a gap of greater than 24 months in the health assessments for staff #1. One was dated 9/23/22 and the next one was dated 1/21/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2025
3270.107 Refrigerator
“There was no thermometer in the refrigerator used to store food for children in room #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2025
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.131(b)(2) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“File for child #2, see code sheet for birth date, contained two health reports one dated 9/15/22 and an updated form dated 12/12/23. These dates observed show that the updated health report on file was dated more than 12 months from the previous health report on file; based on the age of child #2 this was needed every 12 months. File for child #3, see code sheet for birth date, contained two health reports one dated 12/5/22 and an updated form dated 10/3/23. These dates observed show that the updated health report on file was dated more than 6 months from the previous health report on file; based on the age of child #3 this was needed every 6 months. File for child #4, see code sheet for birth date, contained two health reports one dated 12/5/22 and an updated form dated 12/14/23. These dates observed show that the updated health report on file was dated more than 6 months from the previous health report on file; based on the age of child #4 this was needed every 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2024
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“Emergency contact form for child #5 did not contain the parent's work address or work phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2024
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“Agreement for child #3 did not contain the correct admission date for the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“File for staff person #1, see code sheet for hire date, contained two FBI clearances one dated 5/8/17, and an updated clearance dated 1/24/23. These dates that were observed on file show that the updated FBI clearance was completed more than 60 months from the previous clearance on file. Although this was corrected immediately at the time of inspection file for staff person #2, see code sheet for hire date, did not contain a complete PA state police clearance as required. The clearance showed that the record results were pending.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2024
3270.121(b) Given parents in writing
“It was observed and stated that the facility did not provide to all enrolled families a written pick-up arrangement policy.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“It was observed that multiple cots used in the back building, labeled for use by the preschool aged children, were ripped and not in good repair.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“It was observed and stated that the facility did not have a continuity of operations plan created as a component of the facility's emergency plan as outlined in 45 CFR § 98.41, which is a federal government requirement.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“It was observed in the outdoor play space that the wooden half wall against the back building had an area of sharp splintering wood about 1 inch wide which posed a visible hazard to any child that would rub up against that area of the wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2024
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“It was observed in the back building that the single bathroom sink used by staff and children had a measured water temperature of 130 degrees Fahrenheit.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2024
3270.66(c) Toxic use- no contamination
“It was observed that towels were hung on the handrail next to the toilet areas in the front building accessible to children. When staff were asked why the towels were present, it was stated they are used to clean the toilet areas and are stored/hung there after each use.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2024
3270.35(d)/3270.35(e) Director only 45 children enrolled/46 or more children- additional group sups
“It was observed and stated that the daily attendance of children is more than 45 but less than 90 and the only group supervisor qualified staff person is the director.”
Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2024
3270.33(a)/3270.35(b)(4) Each staff person meets quals/Associate's, 30 + 3 yrs
“It was stated by director at the time of inspection that staff person #1 and #3 were qualified to work in the position of a group supervisor at the facility. However, neither staff person #1 nor staff person #3 had the minimum educational requirements on file that would be needed in order to qualify either of them to be a group supervisor.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2024
3270.131(a)/3270.131(d)(5) Health information/Immunization record
“File for child #5, see code sheet for date of birth and enrollment date, contained a health report dated 2/21/24. The date observed on this health report is dated more than 60 days from the date the child was enrolled, and the health report on file did not contain documentation of a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2024
3270.134(b) Towels labeled and laundered
“It was observed in the bathroom used by room 7 that a towel was hanging on the handrail in that bathroom. When staff was questioned on the use of that towel, staff in that room stated that this single towel is shared and used to dry the hands of all the children present in that classroom space after they wash their hands.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Emergency contact form for child #1 did not contain the address of each release person.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #4 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #4 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 2/15/18.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Topics completed after 9/30/16.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“File for staff person #2 contained a FBI clearance dated 1/24/23; this clearance was not updated within a 60 month period as required. This is evidenced by the previously documented FBI clearance on file being dated 5/8/17. File for staff person #3 did not contain a signed disclosure statement.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #4 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 2/15/18.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2023
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“It was observed that the outlets in the upstairs bathroom were left uncovered and accessible to children under 5 years of age.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2023
3270.66(b) Original container
“It was observed that a spray bottle of cleaner stored above the changing table in the front building did not contain a label specifying its contents.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2023
3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“It was observed in the front building, lower level, that the emergency numbers were not posted by the telephone in that space and none of the posted emergency numbers throughout the facility contained the number for the local ambulance.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“It was observed in the outdoor play space that the building's siding was cracked and broken allowing for sharp sections to be accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2023
3270.107 Refrigerator
“It was observed that the thermometer in the refrigerator located in the front building, lower level, was measuring at 50 degrees Fahrenheit.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2023
3270.121(b) Given parents in writing
“It was observed that the facility's updated handbook, which is used to provide the facility's policies to all currently enrolled families, did not contain a supervision policy.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2023
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“Emergency contact form for child #4 did not contain the enrolling parent's work address or work telephone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2023
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“File for child #6, see code sheet for date of birth, did not contain an updated health report completed within the last 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2023
3270.131(d)(5) Immunization record
“File for child #3, see code sheet for enrollment date, did not contain a written review of all the age-appropriate immunizations recommended by the ACIP. File for child #3 did not contain information regarding the influenza vaccine.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2023
3270.135(b) Surfaces cleaned
“It was observed and stated that the cleaning solution used in the rear building was only soap and water which did not have the capability to sanitize surfaces, and there were no pad coverings observed in or around the changing table at the time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2023
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“It was observed that although emergency contact forms and agreements for child #1-#8 contained dated parental signatures showing recent reviews of those forms, these dates of the most recent reviews were all more than 6 months from the previous dated parental signatures on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2023
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“It was observed that the facility's emergency plan did not include written procedures explaining accommodations made for infants and toddlers and infants and toddlers were observed in care the day of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2023
3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During the renewal inspection on 3/8/23, it was observed that the front building, lower level, fire alarm testing log showed the last documented test completed on 1/31/23; therefore documentation of an alarm test completed within the last 30 days was not found on file. It was observed that the facility has two sets of fire alarms in each building - both interconnected but one set is hardwired and one set is not. The alarms that were being tested and logged every 30 days in the rear building and the lower level of the front building were the older, hard wired, interconnected alarms. The alarms being tested every 30 days did not have the proof of purchase maintained on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2023
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“It was observed and stated that the facility did not forward their most recently updated emergency plan to the local municipality.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2023
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“It was observed and stated that the facility did not send an annual traffic letter to the local traffic authorities.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2023
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“Emergency contact form for child #8 did not contain the health insurance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2023
3270.172(a) Written parental consent
“Files for child #4, #5, #6 did not contain written parental consent for transportation, and staff stated during inspection that these children have been transported in facility owned vehicle.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“Agreement for child #2 did not contain the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2022
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“Emergency contact form for child #3 did not contain the enrolling parent's work address or telephone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2022
3270.107 Refrigerator
“It was observed in the front building in room 1 that the thermometer in the facility's refrigerator was measuring the temperature inside that refrigerator to be between 46-50 degrees Fahrenheit.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022
3270.131(a) Health information
“File for child #1, enrolled 9/24/21, contained a single health assessment dated 2/2/22. File for child #2, enrolled 10/2/21, contained a single health assessment dated 3/1/22. These files did not contain initial health assessments.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2022
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“It was observed in the front building in rooms 2 and 4 that paint was chipped and peeling under the windows in these child care spaces.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022
3270.72(c) Good repair
“It was observed that two windows on the back building contained ripped screens.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022
3270.27(d) Plan posted
“It was observed on the first floor of the front building that the emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2022
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“It was observed in the main room of the back building that disinfectant spray, air freshener spray, and hand sanitizer was stored on a shelf that allowed it to be accessible to the children receiving care in that space.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“It was observed that the fire drill log completed for the back building showed a fire drill was conducted on 11/3/21, and another was not conducted again until 2/24/22, which is more than the 60 day requirement.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“It was observed that the emergency contact form and agreement for child #1 was not reviewed or updated within the last 6 months. The last signed review completed by the parent for both forms was dated 7/21/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022
3270.178 Transportation First Aid Kit
“It was observed in vehicle #1 that scissors were missing from the first aid kit.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“It was observed on the back building in the outdoor play space that the siding was not in good repair and contained sharp jagged edges and pinch points due to cracked and broken areas creating a visible hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“Files for staff person #1, #2, #3 did not contain documentation of emergency plan training at initial employment.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022
3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“It was observed on 11/3/21, that the facility had logged a fire alarm test on 4/14/21, but had not been logging the fire alarm tests every 30 days as required under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2021
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“It was observed on 11/3/21, that the fire drill log used by the back building at the facility, had written verification that the last fire drill conducted was on 4/14/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2021
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“It was observed in Room 5 that a washer and dryer were accessible to children creating a visible hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2021
3270.72(d) Above ground window opening restricted to 6"
“It was observed in child care spaces located on the second floor, that approximately 11 windows were observed not having been modified or adapted to limit the openings of those windows to 6 inches or fewer.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2021
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“It was observed in Room 5 that a 220 volt outlet was left uncovered in the childcare space.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2021
3270.82(h)/3270.82(i) Handwashing signs/Lidded waste receptacles
“It was observed that the two bathrooms and classroom sink, located on the second floor of the childcare space, did not contain a lidded garbage can or hand washing sign at any of these individual locations.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2021
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FAQ
Yes. Hadassah Children Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 27, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 45 rules across 8 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 45 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.
89, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (484) 525-7006 to ask.
(484) 525-7006.
3836 Penn Ave, Reading, PA 19608. The nearest other daycare we list is Raqia Children Center, 0.4 miles away.