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903 N 8th St, Reading, PA
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Jardin De Dios Daycare Center is a child care center in Reading, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 29 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Saturday, 5:00 AM to 11:59 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 23 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 5:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Thursday | 5:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Friday | 5:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Saturday | 5:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 29 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Jardin De Dios Daycare Center has not listed its tuition.
State record
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 1, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 23 rules in all · 23 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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3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“During renewal inspection conducted 6/4/2025, emergency contact form for child #3 does not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care or minor first-aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2025
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“During renewal inspection conducted 6/4/2025, letter given to parents which outlines the facility's emergency plan does not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronical medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2025
3270.131(a) Health information
“During renewal inspection conducted 6/4/2025, initial health assessment on file for child #2 is dated 5/16/2025, which was more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility (see LIS code sheet for start date).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During renewal inspection conducted 6/4/2025, PSP clearances on file for staff person #2 are dated 3/11/2020 and 5/13/2025. Child abuse clearances on file for staff person #2 are dated 3/26/2020 and 5/17/2025. These dates are past 60 months. PSP record on file for staff person #4 states "PSP record for control" but no RAP sheet is attached.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2025
3270.36(b)(5) HS/GED + 2 yrs
“During renewal inspection conducted on 6/4/2025, staff person #4 was listed as being an AGS. High school transcript for staff person #4 does not indicate that this staff member graduated. There is no high school equivalency on file. Staff person #4 cannot function as an AGS unless high school diploma or GED is presented.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During renewal inspection conducted 6/4/2025, exposed bolts were observed on the metal gate of the outdoor play area.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2025
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“During renewal inspection conducted on 6/4/2025, immunization record on file for child #1 does not reflect that child is immunized according to the recommendations of the ACIP. Child #1's record indicates that child has received 1 of 2 doses of Hep B vaccine. Child #1 does not have Rotavirus, DTAP, HIB, Pneumococcal, or IPV vaccines on file. There is no exemption on file. Child #1 is an infant (see LIS code sheet for DOB).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2025
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“During renewal inspection conducted 6/4/2025, health assessments on file for staff person #3 are dated 1/27/2023 and 5/19/2025, which is past 24 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2025
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(4) Exam communicable disease/Information re: medical problems
“During renewal inspection conducted 6/4/2025, most recent health assessment on file for staff person #1 does not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination or 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: Jun 6, 2025
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“During renewal inspection conducted 6/4/2025, an unlabeled bottle was observed in the infant room (room 1).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2025
3270.172(a) Written parental consent
“During renewal inspection conducted 6/4/2025, emergency contact form for child #4, which was located in the facility's bus, did not include signed parental consent for transportation by the facility. Child #4 receives transportation from school.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2025
3270.92(a) No portable space heaters
“During allocated unannounced monitoring conducted on 1/28/2025, a portable space heater was observed in the director's office on the second floor.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During allocated unannounced monitoring conducted 1/28/2025, facility's fire drill log reflected that smoke alarms were tested past 30 days on the following occasions: 7/19/2024-8/19/2024, 8/19/2024-9/20/2024, 10/18/2024-11/19/2024. Additionally, facility's last documented testing of smoke alarms was on 12/16/2024, which is over 30 days ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“During renewal inspection, the following staff persons did not renew pediatric first-aid/CPR certification on or before the expiration date: Staff person #1: Previous pediatric first-aid/CPR certificate expired on 2/5/2024 and was not renewed until 3/9/2024. Staff person #2: Previous pediatric first-aid/CPR certificate expired on 2/5/2024 and was not renewed until 3/9/2024. Staff person #3: Previous pediatric first-aid/CPR certificate expired on 2/5/2024 and was not renewed until 3/9/2024. Staff person #4: Previous pediatric first-aid/CPR certificate expired on 2/5/2024 and was not renewed until 3/9/2024. Staff person #5: Previous pediatric first-aid/CPR certificate expired on 2/5/2024 and was not renewed until 3/9/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2024
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During renewal inspection, staff person #2 obtained 2 hours of annual child care training for training year 11/19/2022-11/19/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2024
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“During renewal inspection, emergency transportation plan was not posted in the infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2024
3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7) Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person
“During renewal inspection, the following information was missing from the following children's emergency contact forms: Child #2: Both parents' work addresses and work telephone numbers. Child #3: Both parents' work addresses and work telephone numbers. Child #4: Both parents' work addresses and work telephone numbers. Child #5: Both parents' work addresses and work telephone numbers. Child #6: Both parents' work addresses. Release persons' addresses.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During renewal inspection, staff person #6 has PSP clearance request on file dated 3/30/2023, which is not an acceptable clearance. Staff person #5 obtained PSP clearances dated 2/20/2018 and 5/10/2023, child abuse clearances dated 2/27/2023 and 5/12/2023, and FBI clearances dated 2/13/2018 and 5/11/2023, which are all past 60 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2024
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“During renewal inspection, health assessments on file for staff person #4 are dated 9/9/2021 and 5/24/2024, which is past 24 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During renewal inspection, Lysol and an air freshener labeled "keep out of reach of children" were observed on a shelf that was accessible to children in the school age area (basement).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2024
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“During renewal inspection, diapering trash can in the young toddler classroom (pink & teal room) did not contain a plastic liner and hands-free pedal was broken.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2024
3270.133(4) Locked
“During renewal inspection, medication for child #1 was stored in the child's cubby in the young toddler (purple) room, which was accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2024
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“During renewal inspection, the following children's health assessments for child #2, child #3, child #4, and child #5 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: Jul 23, 2024
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“During an unannounced inspection on 9/25/23, children were sleeping in cribs that did not have 2 feet of space on three sides.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2023
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During an unannounced inspection on 9/25/23, the most recent fire alarm test was on 7/31/23 which does not meet the requirement for every 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2023
3270.61(i) Measurement and use of indoor child care space
“During the week of 8/1/23 and 8/7/23, the facility recorded serving meals to more children than they have a capacity to serve. On 8/2 there were 31 children served at breakfast and snack and 33 served at lunch. On 8/3/23 there were 30 children served at breakfast and snack, and 33 served at lunch. On 8/4 there were 32 children served lunch. On 8/9 there were 32 children served breakfast, snack and lunch. On 8/10 there were 31 children served breakfast, snack and lunch. The licensed capacity for the program is 29.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2023
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“During an unannounced inspection on 9/25/23, children were sleeping in cribs that did not have 2 feet of space on three sides.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2023
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During an unannounced inspection on 9/25/23, the most recent fire alarm test was on 7/31/23 which does not meet the requirement for every 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2023
3270.61(i) Measurement and use of indoor child care space
“During the week of 8/1/23 and 8/7/23, the facility recorded serving meals to more children than they have a capacity to serve. On 8/2 there were 31 children served at breakfast and snack and 33 served at lunch. On 8/3/23 there were 30 children served at breakfast and snack, and 33 served at lunch. On 8/4 there were 32 children served lunch. On 8/9 there were 32 children served breakfast, snack and lunch. On 8/10 there were 31 children served breakfast, snack and lunch. The licensed capacity for the program is 29.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2023
3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) ACIP recommended immunization record /Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“As of the renewal inspection on 6/21/23, there was no documentation of immunizations, or exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian for child #2. Child #2 must be removed from care until proper immunization documentation is on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“As of the renewal inspection on 6/21/23, the emergency contact information for child #2 and child #4 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2023
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“As of the renewal inspection on 6/21/23, the emergency contact information for child #1 and child #2 did not include health insurance information.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2023
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“As of the renewal inspection on 6/21/23, the emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the address of the physician. The emergency contact information for child #3 did not include the phone number of the physician.”
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“during the renewal inspection, staff #1 changed the diaper of child #5, and did not wash the child's hands after the diaper change.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2023
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“On 1/9/23 during an unannounced inspection, 12 children ages 2-5 were observed in a classroom with no staff present. Staff #1 and Staff #2 were assigned to this classroom, but left the room when the certification representative arrived. Staff #3 was going in and out of the classroom to get lunch in the kitchen. This amount of children, given the ages present, would require two staff at all times. An approved plan of correction was received stating that, as of 1/9/23, the provider will make sure child ratio will be maintained at all times. Provider will review child ratio with all staff periodically as part of regular staff meetings. On 2/2/23, 7 infants and toddlers were observed with one staff.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2023
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“On 1/9/23 during an unannounced inspection, 12 children ages 2-5 were observed in a classroom with no staff present. Staff #1 and Staff #2 were assigned to this classroom, but left the room when the certification representative arrived. Staff #3 was going in and out of the classroom to get lunch in the kitchen. This amount of children, given the ages present, would require two staff at all times. An approved plan of correction was received stating that, as of 1/9/23, the provider will make sure child ratio will be maintained at all times. Provider will review child ratio with all staff periodically as part of regular staff meetings. On 2/2/23, 7 infants and toddlers were observed with one staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2023
3270.61(h)(2)(iii) Space may not be occupied by infant or young toddler
“On 1/9/23 during an unannounced inspection, there were 12 children, ages 2-5 years old, eating lunch in a room that measures for 4 children. An acceptable plan of corrections was submitted stating that, as of 1/9/23, the issue was corrected right away. Children were distributed in the other rooms. The administrator or director will ensure child ratios and room capacities are met properly on a daily basis. On 2/2/23, there were 7 infants and toddlers in a room with a capacity of 4.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2023
3270.61(h)(2)(iii) Space may not be occupied by infant or young toddler
“On 1/9/23 during an unannounced inspection, there were 12 children, ages 2-5 years old, eating lunch in a room that measures for 4 children. An acceptable plan of corrections was submitted stating that, as of 1/9/23, the issue was corrected right away. Children were distributed in the other rooms. The administrator or director will ensure child ratios and room capacities are met properly on a daily basis. On 2/2/23, there were 7 infants and toddlers in a room with a capacity of 4.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2023
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“On 1/9/23 during an unannounced inspection, the fire drill log listed a fire drill on 7/5/22 and the next one on 10/6/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2023
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“On 1/9/23 during an unannounced inspection, 12 children ages 2-5 were observed in a classroom with no staff present. Staff #1 and Staff #2 were assigned to this classroom, but left the room when the certification representative arrived. Staff #3 was going in and out of the classroom to get lunch in the kitchen. This amount of children, given the ages present, would require two staff at all times.”
3270.61(h)(2)(iv)/3270.61(h)(3) No more than twice measured space/Measurement and use of indoor child care space
“On 1/9/23 during an unannounced inspection, there were 12 children, ages 2-5 years old, eating lunch in a room that measures for 4 children.”
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“On 1/9/23 during an unannounced inspection, there was an extension cord with outlets that did not have protective covers located in the main entrance room on the floor next to the entrance to the infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2023
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“On 1/9/23 during an unannounced inspection, 12 children ages 2-5 were observed in a classroom with no staff present. Staff #1 and Staff #2 were assigned to this classroom, but left the room when the certification representative arrived. Staff #3 was going in and out of the classroom to get lunch in the kitchen.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On 6/28/22 during the renewal inspection, there was a broken wooden picket on the outdoor fence.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2022
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“On 6/28/22 during the renewal inspection, Staff #1 did not wash the hands of child #3 after changing a diaper. The child was placed immediately in a rocker.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2022
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“On 6/28/22 during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact information for Child #1 and Child #2 was not present in the room where the child was receiving care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2022
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“On 6/28/22 during the renewal inspection, the only health assessment on file for child #1 (start date 9/17/21) was dated 4/7/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“On 6/28/22 during the renewal inspection, Staff #1, who has been employed for over 45 days (see code sheet for hire date), was working alone with children and did not have clearances from a state in which she has lived in the previous 5 years.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2022
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“As of 6/28/22, 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 facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. Jardin De Dios Daycare 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 June 1, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 23 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 23 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.
29, 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 Saturday, 5:00 AM to 11:59 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 750-5733 to ask.
(610) 750-5733.
219 Douglass St, Reading, PA 19601. The nearest other daycare we list is Mary's Daycare Center, 0.2 miles away.