Smiley Kids Daycare
131 N 6th St, Reading, PA
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Happy Kydz Child Care Center
- licensed capacity
- 93
- open each week
- 7 days
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About Happy Kydz Child Care Center
Happy Kydz Child Care Center is a child care center in Reading, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 93 children, serving school-age children.
It is open every day, 12:00 AM to 1:00 AM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 39 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpen every day
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 12:00 AM to 1:00 AM
- Licensed capacity
- 93 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 12:00 AM to 1:00 AM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00 AM to 1:00 AM |
| Wednesday | 12:00 AM to 1:00 AM |
| Thursday | 12:00 AM to 1:00 AM |
| Friday | 12:00 AM to 1:00 AM |
| Saturday | 12:00 AM to 1:00 AM |
| Sunday | 12:00 AM to 1:00 AM |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 93 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Happy Kydz Child Care Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 93 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00258727
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 17, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 7 of 7 visits · 39 rules in all · 39 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 9
- Safety and hazards 7
- Records and paperwork 6
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Background checks 4
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Safe sleep 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Transportation 1
For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Jul 17, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“During renewal inspection on 7/17/226, Certification Representative reviewed children files and child #1 did not have an updated/signed child service report.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2026
Jul 21, 2025Inspection14 rules cited
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/21/2025-7/22/2025. At that time, fee agreements for the following children were not reviewed within the past 6 months: Child #1: Fee agreement last updated 12/16/2024. Child #2: Fee agreement last updated 11/20/2024. Child #3: Fee agreement last updated 12/20/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2025
3270.178 Transportation First Aid Kit
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/21/2025-7/22/2025. At that time, tape was missing from the first-aid kit in Van #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2025
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/21/2025-7/22/2025. At that time, an unlabeled bottle was observed in the Baby Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2025
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/21/2025-7/22/2025. At that time, most recent health assessment dated 11/1/2024 on file for staff person #7 does not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination or the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2025
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/21/2025-7/22/2025. At that time, initial health assessment on file for staff person #2 is dated 8/29/2023, which is more than 12 months prior to their start date at the facility (see LIS code sheet for staff person #2's start date). There are two health assessments on file for staff person #6. One of them is dated 6/26/2023, which is more than 12 months prior to their start date at the facility. The other is dated 6/27/2025, which is after their start date at the facility (see LIS code sheet for staff person #6's start date).”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2025
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/21/2025-7/22/2025. At that time, emergency contact form for child #5 was not present in the Orange Room where the child was receiving care. Staff reported that child's first day was 7/21/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2025
3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7) Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/21/2025-7/22/2025. At that time, father's address was missing from child #4's emergency contact form. Father is also listed as a release person.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2025
3270.111(b)/3270.124(e) Posted in group space/Written emergency plan posted
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/21/2025-7/22/2025. At that time, the following postings were missing from the following rooms: Yellow Room #1: Daily activities and emergency transportation plan. Yellow Room #2: Daily Activities. Pink Room: Emergency transporation plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2025
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/21/2025-7/22/2025. At that time, there was not a labeled cot for child #5 in the Orange Room, where child was receiving care/napping.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/21/2025-7/22/2025. At that time, staff reported that a cleaning agent was inside of an unlabeled spray bottle in the Purple Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2025
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iv) Each staff person meets quals/Transcript, diploma and letters
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/21/2025-7/22/2025. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for staff person #1 and staff person #6 contained education that had not been evaluated for equivalency in the United States by a service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE).”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/21/2025-7/22/2025. At that time, the following clearances and mandated reporter training certificates were renewed past 60 months: Staff person #3: Mandated reporter certificates on file are dated 1/18/2020 and 6/7/2025, which is past 60 months. Staff person #7: PSP clearances on file dated 9/11/2019 and 11/5/2024, which is past 60 months. Child abuse clearances on file are dated 9/20/2019 and 11/5/2024, which is past 60 months. FBI clearances on file are dated 9/14/2019 and 11/8/2024, which is past 60 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2025
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/21/2025-7/22/2025. At that time, PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 2 certificate on file for staff person #4 is dated 5/27/2025, which is more than 90 days after their start date at the facility (see LIS code sheet for staff person #4's start date).”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2025
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/21/2025-7/22/2025. At that time, health assessment on file for staff person #5 does not include a TB test. Staff person #5 works with food at the facility (see LIS code sheet for staff person #5's start date).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025
Jan 8, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During unannounced monitoring conducted on 1/8/2025, facility's fire detection testing log reflected that smoke alarms were last tested on 11/27/2024, which is past 30 days ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During unannounced monitoring conducted 1/8/2025, disclosure statement on file for staff person #1 was not signed or dated.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2025
Aug 27, 2024Inspection14 rules cited
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During renewal inspection conducted 8/27/2024, health insurance coverage and policy number were missing from child #2's emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2024
3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(3) Physician name, address, phone/Parent home/work address, phone
“During renewal inspection conducted 8/27/2024, the following information was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #2: Name, address, and telephone number of child's doctor. Child #3: Both parents' work addresses and work telephone numbers. Child #4: Father's work address and home telephone number Child #5: Both parents' home and work addresses Child #7: Both parents' home and work addresses and home telephone numbers.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2024
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During renewal inspection conducted 8/27/2024, emergency drill logs on file at facility were dated 2/17/2023 and 3/6/2024, which is past one year.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2024
3270.175(c)/3270.178 Manufacturer's instructions used/Transportation First Aid Kit
“During renewal inspection conducted 8/27/2024, the following items were missing from vans used for transportation: Van #1: Soap in transportation first-aid kit. Van #2: Manufacturers' instructions for use of safety restraints (booster seats).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2024
3270.135(a)(3)/3270.135(b) Disposable diapers/Surfaces cleaned
“During renewal inspection conducted 8/27/2024, pedal on the diapering trash can in Green Apple B room was not operable, rendering it unable to be hands-free. Diapering trash can in the Baby room was not hands-free and did have several dirty diapers inside. Additionally, diapering mat used in the Green Apple A room was ripped, rendering it unable to be properly sanitized.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2024
3270.131(d)(7)/3270.131(d)(8) Free from contagious/communicable disease/Age appropriate screenings complete
“During renewal inspection conducted 8/27/2024, health assessment on file for child #6 does not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Additionally, health assessment does not include developmental screenings.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2024
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“During renewal inspection conducted 8/27/2024, the following children's immunization summaries do not reflect that children are immunized according to the recommendations of the ACIP: Child #1: Received 1 of 4 doses of DTAP vaccine. There is no exemption on file. Child #1 is preschool-aged (see LIS code sheet for DOB). Child #2: Received 2 of 3 doses each of DTAP and Pneumococcal vaccines. There is no exemption on file. Child #2 is a young toddler (see LIS code sheet for DOB). Child #5: Received 1 of 2 doses of Hepatitis A vaccine. There is no exemption on file. Child #5 is preschool-aged (see LIS code sheet for DOB).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2024
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.131(b)(2) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“During renewal inspection conducted 8/27/2024, the following children need updated health assessments: Child #1: Last health assessment on file is dated 7/25/2022. Child #1 is preschool-aged. Child #2: Last health assessment on file is dated 2/29/2023. Child #2 is a young toddler. Child #6: Last health assessment on file is dated 10/4/2022. Child #6 is preschool-aged.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2024
3270.123(a)(4)/3270.123(a)(5) Arrival/departure times/Designated release persons
“During renewal inspection conducted 8/27/2024, the following information was missing from children's fee agreements: Child #1: Release person(s). Child #2: Release person(s). Child #4: Arrival and departure times. Child #5: Release person(s). Child #7: Arrival and departure times. Release person(s).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2024
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“During renewal inspection conducted 8/27/2024, last child service report (CSR) on file for child #4 is dated 8/30/2023, which is past 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2024
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“During renewal inspection conducted 8/27/2024, rest equipment used by children in the Green Apple B room was not labeled.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2024
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During renewal inspection conducted 8/27/2024, an uncovered electrical outlet accessible to children under 5 years old was observed in the Baby room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2024
3270.27(c)/3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Training regarding plan/Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During renewal inspection conducted 8/27/2024, emergency plan training on file for staff person #1 is dated 11/7/2022 and 1/3/2024, which is past one year. Additionally, fire safety training on file for staff person #1 is dated 2/19/2023 and 3/6/2024, which is past one year.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2024
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“During renewal inspection conduct4ed 8/27/2024, emergency transportation plan was not posted in Green Apple B room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2024
Aug 8, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During unannounced monitoring conducted 8/8/2024, staff person #1 and staff person #2 stated that there were 23 total school-aged children present in the school-age room. Staff person #1 pointed to and named 12 children assigned to her. Staff person #2 pointed to and named 11 children assigned to her. Rep conducted head count and there were 24 total school-aged children in the room, Staff members referenced the attendance sheet to see which child was unaccounted for. Before rep departed room, staff person #2 realized that she was missing a child in her group. Each staff member was then assigned 12 school-aged children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2024
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During unannounced monitoring conducted 8/8/2024, staff person #1 and staff person #2 stated that there were 23 total school-aged children present in the school-age room. Staff person #1 pointed to and named 12 children assigned to her. Staff person #2 pointed to and named 11 children assigned to her. Rep conducted head count and there were 24 total school-aged children in the room, Staff members referenced the attendance sheet to see which child was unaccounted for. Before rep departed room, staff person #2 realized that she was missing a child in her group. Each staff member was then assigned 12 school-aged children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2024
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“During complaint investigation conducted on 8/8/2024, incident report for incident that occurred on 8/2/2024 involving child #1 was not retained in the child's file.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2024
Aug 8, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During unannounced monitoring conducted 8/8/2024, staff person #1 and staff person #2 stated that there were 23 total school-aged children present in the school-age room. Staff person #1 pointed to and named 12 children assigned to her. Staff person #2 pointed to and named 11 children assigned to her. Rep conducted head count and there were 24 total school-aged children in the room, Staff members referenced the attendance sheet to see which child was unaccounted for. Before rep departed room, staff person #2 realized that she was missing a child in her group. Each staff member was then assigned 12 school-aged children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2024
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During unannounced monitoring conducted 8/8/2024, staff person #1 and staff person #2 stated that there were 23 total school-aged children present in the school-age room. Staff person #1 pointed to and named 12 children assigned to her. Staff person #2 pointed to and named 11 children assigned to her. Rep conducted head count and there were 24 total school-aged children in the room, Staff members referenced the attendance sheet to see which child was unaccounted for. Before rep departed room, staff person #2 realized that she was missing a child in her group. Each staff member was then assigned 12 school-aged children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2024
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“During complaint investigation conducted on 8/8/2024, incident report for incident that occurred on 8/2/2024 involving child #1 was not retained in the child's file.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2024
Jul 1, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
3270.37(c) Aides supervised all times
“During unannounced monitoring conducted 7/1/2024, staff person #1, identified as an Aide, was working unsupervised with 4 infants.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During unannounced monitoring inspection conducted 7/1/2024, staff person #1 had PSP clearance request dated 1/23/2023, which is not an acceptable clearance. Additionally, staff person #2 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During unannounced monitoring inspection conducted 7/1/2024, staff person #1 had PSP clearance request dated 1/23/2023, which is not an acceptable clearance. Additionally, staff person #2 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“During unannounced monitoring conducted 7/1/2024, the following staff persons did not complete pediatric first-aid/CPR training prior to expiration date of old certificate: Staff person #1: Pediatric first-aid/CPR certificates dated 11/2/2019 and 2/18/2023. Staff person #3: Pediatric first-aid/CPR certificates dated 2/6/2021 and 2/18/2023. Staff person #4: Pediatric first-aid/CPR certificate on file expired on 10/30/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During unannounced monitoring conducted on 7/1/2024, facility's fire detection testing log indicated that smoke alarms were tested past 30 days on the following occasions: 1/26/2024-2/26/2024, 4/26/2024-5/28/2024. Log did not reflect that smoke alarms were tested in June 2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2024
Aug 21, 2023Inspection25 rules cited
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“During the renewal inspection on 8/21/23, a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed conspicuously in every child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2023
3270.107 Refrigerator
“On 8/21/23 during the renewal inspection, the refrigerator in the 2nd floor kitchen did not have a thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2023
3270.36(b)(5) HS/GED + 2 yrs
“As of the renewal inspection on 8/21/23, Staff #2 and #4 did not have 2 years of experience documented to qualify for the reported Assistant Group Supervisor position.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2023
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“As of the renewal inspection on 8/21/23, the letter provided to parents regarding the emergency plan did not include information on lockdown, and accommodations for infants and toddlers, children with special needs, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2023
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“On 8/21/23 during the renewal inspection, there was insufficient mulch under the embedded climbing structure. In most areas measured, the mulch was less than 6".”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2023
3270.108(c) No styrofoam
“On 8/21/23 during the renewal inspection, Styrofoam plates were used to serve lunch.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2023
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During the renewal inspection on 8/21/23, staff #2 did not know the names of the children she was assigned to in the Green Apple B room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2023
3270.37(c) Aides supervised all times
“During the renewal inspection on 8/21/23, Staff #1, an Aide at the facility, was alone with 4 infants.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“As of the renewal inspection on 8/21/23, the facility did not have continuity of operations included in the emergency plan as required by 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vii).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2023
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the renewal inspection on 8/21/23, there were cleaning materials including Clorox bleach in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in the Sky Blue room. There was Febreeze spray and disinfecting wipes in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children in the Green Apple B room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“As of the renewal inspection on 8/21/23, Staff #3 (see code sheet for hire date) did not have a DHS FBI clearance. Staff #6 and #7 (see code sheet for hire dates) did not have NSOR clearance. Staff #3, #6 and #7 must be removed from care.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2023
3270.114 Outdoor Activity
“On 8/21/23 during the renewal inspection, the children were not taken outside. Staff #8 stated that it had been several weeks since they had been outside.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2023
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“During the renewal inspection on 8/21/23, there was no handwashing sign in the bathroom off of the school age room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On 8/21/23 during the renewal inspection, there was a broken wooden picket on the fence around the small play yard. The broken piece was sitting in the yard and the remaining standing piece was sharp and splintered.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2023
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“As of the renewal inspection on 8/21/23, there were no Child Service Reports completed for child #2 and child #4 (see code sheet for start date)”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2023
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“As of the renewal inspection on 8/21/23, the most recent health assessment on file for child #4 was dated 10/19/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2023
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“On 8/21/23, the facility could not demonstrate that they had provided the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the Northeast regional child care office.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“As of the renewal inspection on 8/21/23, there was only 1 reference on file for staff #2, and 1 for staff #5.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2023
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“As of the renewal inspection on 8/21/23, the fee agreement of child #3 was last updated on 2/21/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2023
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(4) Exam communicable disease/Information re: medical problems
“As of the renewal inspection on 8/21/23, the health assessment on file for staff #2 did not indicate an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination, and did not include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2023
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“As of the renewal inspection on 8/21/23, there was no health assessment or TB for staff #4. There was no TB screening on file for staff #2”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2023
3270.161(b)/3270.161(d) Food/Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“During the renewal inspection on 8/21/21, there was a large quantity of ground beef sitting on the counter in the kitchen defrosting. There were gallons of milk that had been used for snack earlier sitting on shelves in the Purple Room and in the School Age Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2023
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“As of the renewal inspection on 8/21/23, the operator had not notified local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2023
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“As of the renewal inspection on 8/21/23, there was no health assessment on file for child #1 or child #2 (see code sheet for start date).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2023
3270.131(e) ACIP recommended immunization record
“As of the renewal inspection on 8/21/23, the most recent influenza vaccine for child #4 was dated 4/23/19 and there was no exemption letter on file. Child #4 must be removed from care until proper documentation is on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2023
Mar 30, 2023Complaint investigation9 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“On 3/30/23 a review of the fire alarm test log during an unannounced inspection showed a gap of greater than 30 days in the fire alarm testing. An alarm test was recorded on 11/15/22 and not again until 1/25/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“As of an unannounced inspection on 3/30/23, Staff person #5 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“As of an unannounced inspection on 3/30/23, Staff persons #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 have not completed the following pre-service training which was required by 12/30/22 (see LIS code sheet): Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022/Actualización de Salud y Seguridad de Pennsylvania 2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2023
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During an unannounced inspection on 3/30/23, at approximately 10:30am, a boy was seen walking up the hallway unsupervised to the bathroom from Room #1. At approximately 10:40am, a preschool-age girl was seen walking back to the Purple room from the bathroom unsupervised.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2023
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During an unannounced inspection on 3/30/23, at approximately 10:30am, a boy was seen walking up the hallway unsupervised to the bathroom from Room #1. At approximately 10:40am, a preschool-age girl was seen walking back to the Purple room from the bathroom unsupervised.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2023
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“During an unannounced inspection on 3/30/23, Staff #1 was observed alone in Room #1 with 11 older toddler and preschool children. This group of children would require at least 2 staff to meet the required ratios.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2023
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“During an unannounced inspection on 3/30/23, Staff #1 was observed alone in Room #1 with 11 older toddler and preschool children. This group of children would require at least 2 staff to meet the required ratios.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2023
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During an unannounced inspection on 3/30/23, at approximately 10:30am, a boy was seen walking up the hallway unsupervised to the bathroom from Room #1. At approximately 10:40am, a preschool-age girl was seen walking back to the Purple room from the bathroom unsupervised.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2023
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“During an unannounced inspection on 3/30/23, Staff #1 was observed alone in Room #1 with 11 older toddler and preschool children. This group of children would require at least 2 staff to meet the required ratios.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2023
Mar 30, 2023Inspection9 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“On 3/30/23 a review of the fire alarm test log during an unannounced inspection showed a gap of greater than 30 days in the fire alarm testing. An alarm test was recorded on 11/15/22 and not again until 1/25/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“As of an unannounced inspection on 3/30/23, Staff person #5 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“As of an unannounced inspection on 3/30/23, Staff persons #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 have not completed the following pre-service training which was required by 12/30/22 (see LIS code sheet): Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022/Actualización de Salud y Seguridad de Pennsylvania 2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2023
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During an unannounced inspection on 3/30/23, at approximately 10:30am, a boy was seen walking up the hallway unsupervised to the bathroom from Room #1. At approximately 10:40am, a preschool-age girl was seen walking back to the Purple room from the bathroom unsupervised.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2023
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During an unannounced inspection on 3/30/23, at approximately 10:30am, a boy was seen walking up the hallway unsupervised to the bathroom from Room #1. At approximately 10:40am, a preschool-age girl was seen walking back to the Purple room from the bathroom unsupervised.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2023
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“During an unannounced inspection on 3/30/23, Staff #1 was observed alone in Room #1 with 11 older toddler and preschool children. This group of children would require at least 2 staff to meet the required ratios.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2023
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“During an unannounced inspection on 3/30/23, Staff #1 was observed alone in Room #1 with 11 older toddler and preschool children. This group of children would require at least 2 staff to meet the required ratios.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2023
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During an unannounced inspection on 3/30/23, at approximately 10:30am, a boy was seen walking up the hallway unsupervised to the bathroom from Room #1. At approximately 10:40am, a preschool-age girl was seen walking back to the Purple room from the bathroom unsupervised.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2023
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“During an unannounced inspection on 3/30/23, Staff #1 was observed alone in Room #1 with 11 older toddler and preschool children. This group of children would require at least 2 staff to meet the required ratios.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2023
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Aug 23, 2022Inspection30 rules cited
3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid
“During the renewal inspection on 8/23/22, the fee agreement of child #2 did not include the fee amount or the date the fee is to be paid. The fee agreement of child #5 did not include the fee amount.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2022
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“During the renewal inspection on 8/23/22, the emergency contact information was not present in the child care space where child #1, #7, and #8 were receiving care.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2022
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“During the renewal inspection on 8/23/22, the Child Service Report had not been completed in the previous six months for child #2, #5, #6, and #7.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2022
3270.61(h) Exceeding Capacity
“On 8/23/22 during the renewal inspection, there were 7 preschool and school age children in the "Green" room on the 2nd floor that has a capacity of 6.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2022
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During the renewal inspection on 8/23/22, the emergency contact information for child #8 did not include the name, address, and phone number of the individual designated by parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2022
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During the renewal inspection on 8/23/22, the emergency contact information for child #5, #7, and #8 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2022
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“During the renewal inspection on 8/23/22, the emergency contact information for child #5 did not include consent by the parent for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2022
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“During the renewal inspection on 8/23/22, the emergency contact information for child #8 did not include the name address and telephone number of the child's physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2022
3270.114 Outdoor Activity
“On 8/23/22 during the renewal inspection, the children were not taken outside and staff #5 reported that they don't go outside because of the condition of the outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2022
3270.119 Infant sleep position
“On 8/23/22 during the renewal inspection, an infant was sleeping in a bouncy seat.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2022
3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“During the renewal inspection on 8/23/22, there was no signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading for child #5.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2022
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the renewal inspection on 8/23/22, the most recent emergency contact information and fee agreement for child #2 were dated 12/9/21; for child #3, #4, and #6 they were dated 2/5/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2022
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“During the renewal inspection on 8/23/22, the health report for child #6 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 19, 2022
3270.131(e) ACIP recommended immunization record
“During the renewal inspection on 8/23/22, the most recent influenza vaccine on record for child #2 was 12/4/19; for child #5 it was 1/6/20. There was no immunization record on file for child #7.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2022
3270.133(4) Locked
“During the renewal inspection on 8/23/22, there was Tylenol in the bag of child #5 hanging on the hook in the cubby in the classroom accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2022
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“During the renewal inspection on 8/23/22, there was no signed parental consent for administration of minor first aid for child #5 and #8.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2022
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“On 8/23/22 during the renewal inspection, the rest equipment in the Green Apple room had numbers but there was no list to identify which child had which number. In the Green room on the 2nd floor, the rest equipment was not labeled for a specific child.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On 8/23/22 during the renewal inspection, there was overgrown weeds with berries and thistle in the playground, there was trash/litter on the playground, and the rubber mats were taped at the seams with the tape coming off. The rubber mats were buckling causing a tripping hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2022
3270.75(c) Has all items
“On 8/23/22 during the renewal inspection, the first aid kit in the "Green" room on the 2nd floor was missing soap.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2022
3270.37(c) Aides supervised all times
“On 8/23/22 during the renewal inspection, Staff #4, identified as an Aide, was working alone with 7 preschool and school age children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2022
3270.36(b)(5) HS/GED + 2 yrs
“As of 8/23/22 during the renewal inspection, Staff #1 did not have one year of child care experience documented to qualify for the identified Assistant Group Supervisor position.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“As of 8/23/22 during the renewal inspection, there was no signed disclosure statement for Staff #1. The State Police Clearance for Staff #2 stated "Request Under Review" and was not a complete and acceptable clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2022
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“As of 8/23/22 during the renewal inspection, Staff #2 and #3 did not have documentation of an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2022
3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually
“As of 8/23/22 during the renewal inspection, the emergency plan had not been updated and contained out of date information.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2022
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“On 8/23/22 during the renewal inspection, there was no policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment as required by 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vi).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2022
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“As of 8/23/22 during the renewal inspection, there had not been an emergency drill conducted, documented and on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2022
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“On 8/23/22 during the renewal inspection, there were broken tables, chairs, a broken climber, horse rocker, and slide on the outdoor playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the renewal inspection on 8/23/22, there were not two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person for staff #1 and #5.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2022
3270.111(a) Written plan
“On 8/23/22 during the renewal inspection, there was no written plan of daily activities posted in the Green Apple room for the 2 and 3 year olds.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2022
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“During the renewal inspection on 8/23/22, there was no initial health assessment for child #5 (enrolled 7/21/21) and #7 (enrolled 1/13/22).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2022
Jul 12, 2022Complaint investigation4 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During an unannounced inspection on 7/13/22, Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for School Age children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First and and Pediatric CPR with an approved curriculum and a PQAS approved trainer. During an unannounced inspection on 7/13/22, Staff person #2 and #3 were observed to be caring for older toddlers unsupervised by a staff person who has completed the required trainings. Staff person #2 and #3 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health and Safety topics. Additionally, Staff #3 has not completed the Mandated Reporter training.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2022
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): Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR with an approved curriculum and a PQAS approved instructor. Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): the required Health and Safety topics and Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR with an approved curriculum and a PQAS approved instructor.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2022
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“A video that was taken at the facility shows Child #1 and Child #2 engaged in a physical fight in the school-age classroom. Child #3 and #4 were encouraging the children to fight while Child #5 recorded the incident on an electronic device and subsequently posted it to the social media platform Tik Tok. Staff #1 and Staff #2 were present in the classroom, but admitted to being unaware of both the fight occurring and the recording being made of the fight. Staff #1 was made aware of the video and the posting on Tik Tok by the children the next day.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2022
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“A video that was taken at the facility shows Child #1 and Child #2 engaged in a physical fight in the school-age classroom. Child #3 and #4 were encouraging the children to fight while Child #5 recorded the incident on an electronic device and subsequently posted it to the social media platform Tik Tok. Staff #1 and Staff #2 were present in the classroom, but admitted to being unaware of both the fight occurring and the recording being made of the fight. Staff #1 was made aware of the video and the posting on Tik Tok by the children the next day.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2022
Jul 12, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During an unannounced inspection on 7/13/22, Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for School Age children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First and and Pediatric CPR with an approved curriculum and a PQAS approved trainer. During an unannounced inspection on 7/13/22, Staff person #2 and #3 were observed to be caring for older toddlers unsupervised by a staff person who has completed the required trainings. Staff person #2 and #3 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health and Safety topics. Additionally, Staff #3 has not completed the Mandated Reporter training.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2022
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): Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR with an approved curriculum and a PQAS approved instructor. Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): the required Health and Safety topics and Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR with an approved curriculum and a PQAS approved instructor.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2022
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“A video that was taken at the facility shows Child #1 and Child #2 engaged in a physical fight in the school-age classroom. Child #3 and #4 were encouraging the children to fight while Child #5 recorded the incident on an electronic device and subsequently posted it to the social media platform Tik Tok. Staff #1 and Staff #2 were present in the classroom, but admitted to being unaware of both the fight occurring and the recording being made of the fight. Staff #1 was made aware of the video and the posting on Tik Tok by the children the next day.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2022
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“A video that was taken at the facility shows Child #1 and Child #2 engaged in a physical fight in the school-age classroom. Child #3 and #4 were encouraging the children to fight while Child #5 recorded the incident on an electronic device and subsequently posted it to the social media platform Tik Tok. Staff #1 and Staff #2 were present in the classroom, but admitted to being unaware of both the fight occurring and the recording being made of the fight. Staff #1 was made aware of the video and the posting on Tik Tok by the children the next day.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Happy Kydz Child Care Center
Is Happy Kydz Child Care Center licensed?
Yes. Happy Kydz Child Care Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Happy Kydz Child Care Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 17, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Happy Kydz Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 39 rules across 7 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 39 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 Happy Kydz Child Care Center care for?
93, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Happy Kydz Child Care Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Happy Kydz Child Care Center's hours?
Every day, 12:00 AM to 1:00 AM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Happy Kydz Child Care Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 373-1992 to ask.
What is Happy Kydz Child Care Center's phone number?
(610) 373-1992.
Where is Happy Kydz Child Care Center?
213 N 6th St # 215, Reading, PA 19601. The nearest other daycare we list is Smiley Kids Daycare, under 0.1 miles away.