Learning Ladder Academy
2250 Ridgewood Rd, Reading, PA
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Kindercare Learning Center 3023
- licensed capacity
- 131
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Kindercare Learning Center 3023
Kindercare Learning Center 3023 is a child care center in Reading, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 131 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 29 visits in the last 3 years and cited 47 rules across 21 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidyNAEYC accredited
Ages served: school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 131 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 12 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Enrichment | Cooking Academy™ (3–12 years), Music Explorers™ (2–4 years) |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | Child Care Aware® of America fee assistance for Active Duty military families |
| Transportation | Transportation (Transportation from the center to the child's school and back) |
| Accreditation | NAEYC accredited |
| Licensed capacity | 131 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Kindercare Learning Center 3023
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 131 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00256780
Summary
29 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 10, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 22 of 29 visits · 47 rules in all · 45 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 10
- Health, medication and illness 10
- Building, equipment and play areas 10
- Safety and hazards 5
- Records and paperwork 4
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Background checks 1
- Other rules 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 10, 2026Visit2 rules cited
3270.113(c)/3270.113(d) No ridicule or threaten harm/No harsh language
“During a complaint investigation it was verified that between 6/23/26 Staff Person 1 used harsh language in the form of yelling at Child 1. This was done in the presences of Child 1, and other children. It was also reported that in the 45 days prior to this incident, Staff Person 1 would single out the children who were known to misbehaved to provide them with stricter punishments than the other children. These punishments included excessive yelling, and speaking negatively about the children. Additionally it was reported that on 6/22/26 Staff person 1 singled out Child 2, by saying " I don't want to deal with you," and "No one wants to hear you," while Child 2 was upset about missing their parent. Staff Person 1 is employed by the legal entity but has been moved to a different location after this incident.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2026
3270.113(b)/3270.113(e) No physical punishment /Restraints prohibited
“During a complaint investigation it was verified that on 6/23/26 Staff 1 grabbed Child 1 by the arms and pulled her down the hallway. It was also reported that within the previous 45 calendar days of this incident Staff 1 had on multiple occasions held Child 1 by the arms in such a way that Child 1 could not get away. Staff Person 1 is employed by the legal entity but has been moved to a different location after this incident.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2026
May 6, 2026Inspection11 rules cited
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“During the Renewal Inspection on 5/6/2026, the letter on file that is provided to the parents explaining the emergency procedures for the facility emergency plan did not include the following: Lockdown procedures, the method to inform parents that the emergency has ended, and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2026
3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(3) Physician name, address, phone/Parent home/work address, phone
“During the Renewal Inspection on 5/6/2026, the emergency contact information on file for Child #1 did not include the address and the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care and also did not include the work telephone number of the enrolling parent. The emergency contact information for Child #3 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. The emergency contact information for Child #6 did not include the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2026
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“On 5/6/2026, the emergency contact information on file for Child #5 did not include the phone number for the listed individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2026
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“During naptime on 5/6/2026, a child in the pre-k classroom was observed on their rest mat eating goldfish crackers. When asked, the child stated that they did not wash their hands before eating this snack.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2026
3270.123(a)(3)/3270.123(a)(6) Services proceeded/Admission date
“During the Renewal Inspection on 5/6/2026, the most recent child service report on file for Child #5 was dated 10/2/2025. The agreement on file for Child #5 did not specify the date of the child's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2026
3270.121(a) Review policies and procedures
“On 5/6/2026, the parent handbook that is provided to the parents at the time of enrollment did not include the following: Written information about the facility's general daily schedule, the hours of operation and the supervision policy.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“During the Renewal Inspection on 5/6/2026, the following items were observed to be accessible to children in the preschool classroom: Plastic Ziploc bags in a drawer, plastic wrapping from construction paper on a shelf and plastic gloves on a table. The staff in the preschool classroom disclosed that some of the children in the classroom are still placing objects in their mouths.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2026
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“During the Renewal Inspection on 5/6/2026, the first-aid kit in the school age classroom was hanging on the wall near the exit door. It was not up high enough on the wall to be inaccessible to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2026
3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“On 5/6/2026, the emergency number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center was not posted by the telephones in the discovery preschool classroom and the kitchen.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“On 5/6/2026, a container of lice repellent spray was observed to be in a child's cubby accessible to children in the pre-k classroom. The lice repellent spray was labeled keep out of reach out children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2026
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“During the Renewal Inspection on 5/6/2026, the health reports on file for Child #3 and Child #6 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2026
Mar 18, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During an unannounced monitoring of the facility on 3/18/2026, the state police clearance on file for Staff #1 was a clearance for volunteer purposes, which is not acceptable for childcare staff. Staff #1 was observed working directly with children on 3/18/2026. The facility did request and immediately receive the employment state police clearance for Staff #1 on 3/18/2026. See LIS code sheet for date of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2026
Nov 12, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During an unannounced inspection on 11/12/2025 at 8:10 AM, Staff #1, #2 and #3 were providing care for a mixed age group of 13 young toddlers and older toddlers. At this time, staff did not have their name-to-face recognition cards in place to identify the children that each staff were responsible for. The names of the children were written on the white board in the classroom. However, the white board did not specify the staff member that any of the children were assigned to at this time.”
20.71(a)(4) Failure to comply with POC
“During an unannounced inspection on 11/12/2025, the facility was not in compliance with Paragraph 7 and Paragraph 8 of the agreed-upon Settlement Agreement. Paragraph 7 requires that as children arrive for the day, name-to-face recognition cards must be used to identify the children assigned to each staff person. On 11/12/2025, Staff #1. #2 and #3 did not have their cards in place to identify the children for which they were responsible. Paragraph 8 requires that an additional floater staff be instituted in each classroom. On 11/12/2025, neither the young toddler-older toddler classroom or the preschool-pre-k classroom had the additional floater in place at the time of the inspection.”
- Sep 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 16, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“Through staff interviews and written statements, it was determined that on 4/16/2025, Staff #1 grabbed Child #1, a young toddler, by the forearm and moved the child several feet away using only one arm. This incident occurred when Child #1 was in need of quickly being moved away from another child in the classroom, and Staff #1 was sweeping the floor with a broom, which was in the staff's other than when the child was lifted inappropriately by the forearm.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“During an Unannounced Inspection on 4/16/2025, the staff in preschool classroom showed the Certification Representative a container of toy magnets that are used by the children in the preschool classroom. Some of the magnets had a diameter of less than 1 inch. Staff in the preschool classroom disclosed that some of the children in the classroom are still placing objects in their mouths.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2025
Apr 16, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“Through staff interviews and written statements, it was determined that on 4/16/2025, Staff #1 grabbed Child #1, a young toddler, by the forearm and moved the child several feet away using only one arm. This incident occurred when Child #1 was in need of quickly being moved away from another child in the classroom, and Staff #1 was sweeping the floor with a broom, which was in the staff's other than when the child was lifted inappropriately by the forearm.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“During an Unannounced Inspection on 4/16/2025, the staff in preschool classroom showed the Certification Representative a container of toy magnets that are used by the children in the preschool classroom. Some of the magnets had a diameter of less than 1 inch. Staff in the preschool classroom disclosed that some of the children in the classroom are still placing objects in their mouths.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2025
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Mar 28, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.61(e) Halls, etc. not included
“During an unannounced inspection on 3/28/2025, it was verified through staff interviews that Staff #1, the cook has been responsible at times for supervising children in the hallway of the facility due to the facility being short staffed. Staff disclosed on 3/28/2025 that this has been happening 2 to 3 times per week for up to 30 minutes in the morning between the hours of 8:30 AM and 9:00 AM. Staff reported that they usually have 2 to 3 children when this occurs. Staff also disclosed that they previously have cared for up to 7 children at one time in the hallway.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2025
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During an unannounced inspection on 3/28/2025, it was verified through staff interviews that Staff #1, the cook has been responsible at times for supervising children in the hallway of the facility due to the facility being short staffed. Staff #1 has been responsible for the supervision of children while preparing food, and also while being inside of the kitchen when the children were in the hallway. Staff disclosed on 3/28/2025 that this has been happening 2 to 3 times per week for up to 30 minutes in the morning between the hours of 8:30 AM and 9:00 AM. Staff reported that they usually have 2 to 3 children when this occurs. Staff also disclosed that they previously have cared for up to 7 children at one time in the hallway while being in the kitchen preparing food.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025
Mar 6, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.76/3270.103 Building Surfaces/Small Toys and Objects
“During an unannounced inspection on 3/6/2025, the pour-in-place rubber surfacing on the infant/toddler playground was observed to be torn and in poor repair in two spots, which exposes the small rubber pieces underneath the surfacing and poses a choking hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“On 3/6/2025, the current health assessment on file for Staff #1 did not include a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at required at initial employment. See LIS code sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“On 3/6/2025, Staff #2 only had one written, nonfamily reference on file. See LIS code sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2025
Feb 4, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.135(e) 2 hour diaper check
“During an unannounced inspection on 2/4/2025, it was verified through staff interviews that Child #2 went several hours without having his pull-up checked on 1/15/2025 because staff in the pre-k classroom did not know that the child was in a pull-up.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2025
3270.21/3270.104(a) General Health and Safety/Clean, good repair, proper size
“During an unannounced inspection on 2/4/2025, it was verified through staff interviews that Child #1, age 1, was placed in a toddler chair without a strap on 1/16/2025. Child #1 fell out of the chair and cut her lip. Staff also verified that Child #1 currently uses the toddler chair with a strap for safety.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2025
Feb 4, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.135(e) 2 hour diaper check
“During an unannounced inspection on 2/4/2025, it was verified through staff interviews that Child #2 went several hours without having his pull-up checked on 1/15/2025 because staff in the pre-k classroom did not know that the child was in a pull-up.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2025
3270.21/3270.104(a) General Health and Safety/Clean, good repair, proper size
“During an unannounced inspection on 2/4/2025, it was verified through staff interviews that Child #1, age 1, was placed in a toddler chair without a strap on 1/16/2025. Child #1 fell out of the chair and cut her lip. Staff also verified that Child #1 currently uses the toddler chair with a strap for safety.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2025
Jan 9, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.133(5) Original label
“During an unannounced inspection on 1/9/2025, an expired EpiPen was seen in the medication lockbox at the facility. The EpiPen was labeled with an expiration date of 12/31/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“On 1/9/2025, Staff #1 did not have a completed health assessment or tuberculosis screening on file. See LIS code sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2025
- Dec 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 24, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During an unannounced inspection on 10/24/2024, the pour-in-place rubber surfacing on the infant/toddler playground was observed to be torn and in poor repair in one spot, which exposes the small rubber pieces underneath the surfacing and poses a choking hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2024
Sep 25, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During an unannounced inspection on 9/25/2024, cleaning spray was observed to be on a shelf accessible to children in the preschool classroom. The cleaning spray was labeled keep out of reach of children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2024
Aug 28, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.192(5) Two written references
“On 8/28/2024, Staff #1 did not any written, nonfamily references on file. Staff #2 only had one written, nonfamily on file. See LIS code sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2024
3270.133(5) Original label
“During an unannounced inspection on 8/28/2024, a container of expired Diphenhydramine medication was found in the medication lockbox in the facility. The medication was labeled with an expiration date of July 2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2024
Jul 31, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“On 7/31/2024, the one of the toilet seats in the bathroom of the school age classroom had a large piece broken off, which exposed sharp edges.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During an unannounced inspection on 7/31/2024, the pour-in-place rubber surfacing on the infant/toddler playground was observed to be torn and in poor repair in two spots, which exposes the small rubber pieces underneath the surfacing and poses a choking hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2024
May 31, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“On 5/31/2024, accident/injury reports for the preschool classroom were reviewed. The Director reported that parents sign the reports when received. Four of these reports were not signed on the same dates of the incidents, indicating the original report was not given to the parents on the dates of the incidents. Injury report on 5/15/2024 was signed by staff on 5/15/2024. This report was not signed by the parent until 5/28/2024. Injury report on 4/26/2024 was signed by staff on 4/26/2024. This report was not signed by the parent. Injury report on 4/19/2024 was signed by staff on 4/19/2024, but this report was not signed by the parent until 4/24/2024. Injury report on 2/28/2024 was signed by staff on 2/28/2024, but this report was not signed by the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2024
Apr 17, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During an unannounced inspection on 4/17/2024 Staff #1 was not able to identify the children in their assigned primary care group. This happened while Staff #1 was covering for another staff person in the young toddler classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2024
Mar 19, 2024Complaint investigation5 rules cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“The following was verified through staff and parent interviews and written statements from staff: On the afternoon of 3/18/2024, Child #1, age 4 walked out of the pre-k classroom without Staff#1, Staff #2 and Staff #3 seeing the child leave. The child was found to be outside unsupervised in the area near the front door close to the parking lot by a parent as the parent was leaving with their children. The parent walked the child back into the building to Staff #4. Staff #1, Staff #2 and Staff #3 did not know that Child #1 had left the classroom until Staff #4 returned the child to the classroom. It was determined that the child was unsupervised for a minimum period of at least 1 minute.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2024
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“On 3/18/2024, there was an incident at the facility where Child #1, age 4 was found to be outside unsupervised in the area near the front door close to the parking lot by a parent as the parent was leaving with their children. The parent of Child #1 verified on 3/19/2024 that they did not receive a written report of this incident.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2024
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“The following was verified through staff and parent interviews and written statements from staff: On the afternoon of 3/18/2024, Child #1, age 4 walked out of the pre-k classroom without Staff#1, Staff #2 and Staff #3 seeing the child leave. The child was found to be outside unsupervised in the area near the front door close to the parking lot by a parent as the parent was leaving with their children. The parent walked the child back into the building to Staff #4. Staff #1, Staff #2 and Staff #3 did not know that Child #1 had left the classroom until Staff #4 returned the child to the classroom. It was determined that the child was unsupervised for a minimum period of at least 1 minute.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2024
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“The following was verified through staff and parent interviews and written statements from staff: On the afternoon of 3/18/2024, Child #1, age 4 walked out of the pre-k classroom without Staff#1, Staff #2 and Staff #3 seeing the child leave. The child was found to be outside unsupervised in the area near the front door close to the parking lot by a parent as the parent was leaving with their children. The parent walked the child back into the building to Staff #4. Staff #1, Staff #2 and Staff #3 did not know that Child #1 had left the classroom until Staff #4 returned the child to the classroom. It was determined that the child was unsupervised for a minimum period of at least 1 minute.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2024
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“The following was verified through staff and parent interviews and written statements from staff: On the afternoon of 3/18/2024, Child #1, age 4 walked out of the pre-k classroom without Staff#1, Staff #2 and Staff #3 seeing the child leave. The child was found to be outside unsupervised in the area near the front door close to the parking lot by a parent as the parent was leaving with their children. The parent walked the child back into the building to Staff #4. Staff #1, Staff #2 and Staff #3 did not know that Child #1 had left the classroom until Staff #4 returned the child to the classroom. It was determined that the child was unsupervised for a minimum period of at least 1 minute.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2024
Feb 28, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
3270.72(c) Good repair
“On 3/5/2024, the window screen from the discovery preschool classroom facing the outside play area in the back of the building had two small holes in the screen.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2024
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“On 2/28/2024, the most recent health assessment on file for Staff #1 was dated 2/18/2022. However, the health assessment form documented that this health assessment was conducted on 5/26/2021. See LIS code sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2024
3270.37(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) 8th grade + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“On 3/5/2024, Staff #2 was identified as an aide on the staff data sheets. Staff #2 did not have verification of a minimum of an 8th grade education on file. See LIS code sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2024
3270.63 Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space
“On 3/5/2024, a large area of standing water was observed outside on the preschool playground. The area of standing water that was observed is a drowning hazard for children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2024
- Feb 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 16, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During a verification visit on 2/16/2024, a container of surface cleaner was observed on a toy shelf accessible to children in the Pre-K classroom. The surface cleaner was labeled keep out of reach of children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024
Nov 13, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During an unannounced inspection on 11/21/2023, Staff # 1 was asked to name the 6 children in her care group that she was responsible for supervision of in the older toddler classroom. Staff #1 stated that she just recently started working at the facility and admitted that she did not know the names of all 6 children in her care group at this time.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2023
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“During an unannounced inspection on 11/29/2023, multiple staff admitted that classrooms have been out of ratio between 7:40 AM and 8:00 AM recently when staff are late to work.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2023
Nov 13, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During an unannounced inspection on 11/21/2023, Staff # 1 was asked to name the 6 children in her care group that she was responsible for supervision of in the older toddler classroom. Staff #1 stated that she just recently started working at the facility and admitted that she did not know the names of all 6 children in her care group at this time.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2023
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“During an unannounced inspection on 11/29/2023, multiple staff admitted that classrooms have been out of ratio between 7:40 AM and 8:00 AM recently when staff are late to work.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2023
Oct 3, 2023Visit4 rules cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“The facility self-reported the following incident: At approximately 10:00 a.m. on 9/29/2023, Staff #2 was outside on the playground with the Pre-K class. Staff #1 came outside with the Preschool class. Staff #2 saw Child #1 inside the classroom by himself through the window. Staff #2 went inside the building through the Pre-K classroom door to get the child because the preschool classroom door was locked from the outside. According to interviews with the staff and written statements that were reviewed on 10/3/2023, Child #1 was left in the classroom unsupervised for a period of time of 4 to 5 minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2023
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“The facility self-reported the following incident: At approximately 10:00 a.m. on 9/29/2023, Staff #2 was outside on the playground with the Pre-K class. Staff #1 came outside with the Preschool class. Staff #2 saw Child #1 inside the classroom by himself through the window. Staff #2 went inside the building through the Pre-K classroom door to get the child because the classroom door was locked from the outside. According to interviews with the staff and written statements that were reviewed on 10/3/2023, Child #1 was left in the classroom unsupervised for a period of time of 4 to 5 minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2023
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“The facility self-reported the following incident: At approximately 10:00 a.m. on 9/29/2023, Staff #2 was outside on the playground with the Pre-K class. Staff #1 came outside with the Preschool class. Staff #2 saw Child #1 inside the classroom by himself through the window. Staff #2 went inside the building through the Pre-K classroom door to get the child because the classroom door was locked from the outside. According to interviews with the staff and written statements that were reviewed on 10/3/2023, Child #1 was left in the classroom unsupervised for a period of time of 4 to 5 minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2023
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“The facility self-reported the following incident: At approximately 10:00 a.m. on 9/29/2023, Staff #2 was outside on the playground with the Pre-K class. Staff #1 came outside with the Preschool class. Staff #2 saw Child #1 inside the classroom by himself through the window. Staff #2 went inside the building through the Pre-K classroom door to get the child because the classroom door was locked from the outside. According to interviews with the staff and written statements that were reviewed on 10/3/2023, Child #1 was left in the classroom unsupervised for a period of time of 4 to 5 minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2024
Feb 10, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the Renewal Inspection on 2/10/2023, the file for Staff #2 did not include two written, nonfamily references. See LIS code sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2023
3270.72(c)/3270.76 Good repair/Building Surfaces
“During the Renewal Inspection on 2/10/2023, the following was observed: One of the screens on the outside of the building facing the Pre-K playground was ripped leaving sharp edges exposed, and the toilet paper dispensers in the Preschool and the Pre-K bathrooms were missing a middle piece leaving sharp edges exposed.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2023
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the Renewal Inspection on 2/10/2023, the file for Staff #1 did not include proof of education prior to service at the facility. See LIS code sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2023
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“During the Renewal Inspection on 2/10/2023, the file for Staff #3 did not include a current health assessment with a tuberculosis screening required at initial employment. See LIS code sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2023
Oct 13, 2022Visit4 rules cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“The facility self-reported the following incident: At approximately 4:45 p.m. on 10/11/2022, Staff #1 and Staff #2 came inside from the playground with 20 children in the 3- to 4-year-old classroom. The mother of Child #1 came in the classroom to pick up her child, and Child #1 was not inside the classroom. Child #1 was found on the playground unsupervised by the mother at this time. According to interview with the staff, the child was left on the playground unsupervised for a period of time between 1 and 5 minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2022
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“The facility self-reported the following incident: At approximately 4:45 p.m. on 10/11/2022, Staff #1 and Staff #2 came inside from the playground with 20 children in the 3- to 4-year-old classroom. The mother of Child #1 came in the classroom to pick up her child, and Child #1 was not inside the classroom. Child #1 was found on the playground unsupervised by the mother at this time. According to interviews with the staff, the child was left on the playground unsupervised for a period of time between 1 and 5 minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2022
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“The facility self-reported the following incident: At approximately 4:45 p.m. on 10/11/2022, Staff #1 and Staff #2 came inside from the playground with 20 children in the 3- to 4-year-old classroom. The mother of Child #1 came in the classroom to pick up her child, and Child #1 was not inside the classroom. Child #1 was found on the playground unsupervised by the mother at this time. According to interview with the staff, the child was left on the playground unsupervised for a period of time between 1 and 5 minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 12, 2022
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“The facility self-reported the following: Staff #1 was working alone in the 2-3-year-old classroom covering naptime on 10/7/2022. Staff #1 fell asleep sometime after 2:10 p.m. A parent came in to pick up her child at 2:35 p.m., noticed that Staff #1 was asleep in the classroom and notified center management. Staff #2 went to the classroom and woke up Staff #1. Staff #1 and Staff #2 confirmed this incident to the Certification Representative 10/13/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2022
Oct 13, 2022Visit4 rules cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“The facility self-reported the following incident: At approximately 4:45 p.m. on 10/11/2022, Staff #1 and Staff #2 came inside from the playground with 20 children in the 3- to 4-year-old classroom. The mother of Child #1 came in the classroom to pick up her child, and Child #1 was not inside the classroom. Child #1 was found on the playground unsupervised by the mother at this time. According to interview with the staff, the child was left on the playground unsupervised for a period of time between 1 and 5 minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2022
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“The facility self-reported the following incident: At approximately 4:45 p.m. on 10/11/2022, Staff #1 and Staff #2 came inside from the playground with 20 children in the 3- to 4-year-old classroom. The mother of Child #1 came in the classroom to pick up her child, and Child #1 was not inside the classroom. Child #1 was found on the playground unsupervised by the mother at this time. According to interviews with the staff, the child was left on the playground unsupervised for a period of time between 1 and 5 minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2022
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“The facility self-reported the following incident: At approximately 4:45 p.m. on 10/11/2022, Staff #1 and Staff #2 came inside from the playground with 20 children in the 3- to 4-year-old classroom. The mother of Child #1 came in the classroom to pick up her child, and Child #1 was not inside the classroom. Child #1 was found on the playground unsupervised by the mother at this time. According to interview with the staff, the child was left on the playground unsupervised for a period of time between 1 and 5 minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 12, 2022
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“The facility self-reported the following: Staff #1 was working alone in the 2-3-year-old classroom covering naptime on 10/7/2022. Staff #1 fell asleep sometime after 2:10 p.m. A parent came in to pick up her child at 2:35 p.m., noticed that Staff #1 was asleep in the classroom and notified center management. Staff #2 went to the classroom and woke up Staff #1. Staff #1 and Staff #2 confirmed this incident to the Certification Representative 10/13/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2022
Dec 8, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
3270.72(c) Good repair
“During the Renewal Inspection on 12/8/2021, the outside screen for one of the windows facing the outdoor play area had two small holes in it.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2021
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“During the Renewal Inspection on 12/8/2021, there was a blue couch in the young toddler room that was ripped and had foamed exposed; thus the couch could not be sanitized properly.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2021
Dec 1, 2021Visit1 rule cited
3270.136(d) Communicate report to DOH
“On 11/29/2021, the facility self-reported to the Regional OCDEL Certification Representative that a staff and a child at the facility tested positive for COVID-19 during the period of 11/9/2021 to 11/11/2021. This was not reported to Regional OCDEL office in a timely manner.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2021
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Questions about Kindercare Learning Center 3023
Is Kindercare Learning Center 3023 licensed?
Yes. Kindercare Learning Center 3023 is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Kindercare Learning Center 3023 last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 10, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 29 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kindercare Learning Center 3023 had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 47 rules across 22 of 29 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.
How many children can Kindercare Learning Center 3023 care for?
131, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Kindercare Learning Center 3023 accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Kindercare Learning Center 3023's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Kindercare Learning Center 3023 cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 376-6152 to ask.
What is Kindercare Learning Center 3023's phone number?
(610) 376-6152.
Where is Kindercare Learning Center 3023?
865 Berkshire Blvd, Reading, PA 19610. The nearest other daycare we list is Learning Ladder Academy, 0.6 miles away.