Little Steps Early Childhood Center
Leesport, PA 19533 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Kindercare Learning Center 303034 is a child care center in Reading, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 126 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 48 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| 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 |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Transportation | Transportation (transportation from our center to your child's school and back) |
| Accreditation | NAEYC accredited |
| Licensed capacity | 126 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Kindercare Learning Center 303034 has not listed its tuition.
State record
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 13, 2026: 11 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 48 rules in all · 48 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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3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During a renewal inspection on 3/13/26-3/19/26 Staff 2 and Staff 4 had more than 60 months between clearances as required by the CPSL. Staff 2 had PSP clearances dated 10/16/20, and 10/31/25, and Child abuse clearances dated 10/16/20 and 10/31/25. Staff 4 had a previous DHS FBI clearance dated 9/18/20 and the current DHS FBI clearance dated 2/21/26. Staff 4 had a DOJ FBI clearance dated 9/2/25, however this is not acceptable for work in a child care facility. It was reported the Staff 2 worked as staff between 10/17/25-10/31/25, and Staff 4 worked as Staff between 9/19/25-2/21/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2026
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“During renewal inspection on 3/19/26 Cert rep observed the first aid kit in the School aged room was on an accessible shelf which made the first aid kit accessible to the children who would be in this room.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2026
3270.76/3270.102(c) Building Surfaces/Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“During a renewal inspection on 3/19/26 Cert rep observed holes and cracks in the "No Fault Safety Surface" protective surface covering in the toddler playground playspace (not in good repair). The cracks and holes in the protective surfacing were next to the embedded equipment with a fall height of 3 feet. Per the manufacturer damage to the protective surfacing can effect the the effectiveness of the product.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“During a renewal inspection on 3/13/26-3/19/26 Child 4 did not have a child service report. It has been more than 6 months since Child 4's date of admission(See LIS code sheet for date of admission). Child 7's most recent child service report was signed by the parent on 3/25/25, which is more than 6 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2026
3270.124(a)/3270.124(b)(3) Each child emergency contact person/Parent home/work address, phone
“During a renewal inspection on 3/13/26-3/19/26 Child 1's emergency contact form did not include the phone numbers for all emergency contacts. Children 2, 4, 6, 7, & 8's emergency contact forms did not include parents' work address, and Children 2, 5, 6, 7, & 8's emergency contact forms did not include parents' work phone numbers”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2026
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During a renewal inspection on 3/13/26-3/19/26 Children 1 2, & 3's emergency contact form did not include the address for all listed release persons, and Child 1's emergency contact form did not include the phone numbers for all listed release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2026
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.131(b)(2) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“During a renewal inspection on 3/13/26-3/19/26 Young Toddler Child 2's most recent Health report was dated 6/27/25, which is more than 6 months ago. Preschool Children 2 and 8's most recent Health reports were dated 6/4/25, and 6/6/25 respectively. These are more than 12 months ago. (See LIS code sheet for all DOBs).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2026
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“During a renewal inspection on 3/13/26-3/19/26 Staff 1, 3, and 5 had more than 24 months between health assessments. Staff 1's health assessments were dated 7/26/23 and 8/12/25, Staff 3's health assessments were dated 11/27/23 and 1/5/26, and Staff 5's health assessments were dated 8/14/23 and 9/23/25. It was reported Staff 1, 3, and 5 worked as staff between the expiration of their previous Health assessment and the receipt of their current health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2026
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During a renewal inspection on 3/13/26-3/19/26 Children 4, 5, 6, and 8's fee agreements were most recently reviewed with the parents on 7/25/25, 8/27/25, 8/28/25, and 8/28/25 respectively. These dates are more than 6 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2026
3270.182(2) Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“During a renewal inspection on 3/13/26-3/19/26 Child 10's file did not include the child's withdrawal date. It was reported that Child 10 was withdrawn within the past 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2026
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During renewal inspection 3/13/26-3/19/26 the facility's most recent emergency drills on file were 7/17/24, and 2/26/26, which is more than 12 months between emergency drills. It was reported that the facility completed an emergency drill sometime in 2025 however documentation of this drill was not available for review.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2026
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters
“During an allocated unannounced monitoring on 10/24/25 Staff 2 had 2704 hours of experience working with children verified on file. It was reported that Staff 2 graduated from high school but their was no acceptable verification of Staff 2's education on file. Staff 2 has been working as a AGS.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During an allocated unannounced monitoring on 10/24/25 Staff 4 had a FBI clearance request dated 5/27/25 but did not have the FBI clearance certificate on file. Staff 4 is beyond their 45 day provisional hire window (See LIS code sheet for first day with children(1Dw/C). Staff 4 was observed to be providing care.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2025
3270.133(3) Name on bottle
“During an allocated unannounced monitoring on 10/24/25 Cert rep observed a diaper cream that did not have the child's name present on the container in Room 6(Toddler Front).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025
3270.133(5) Original label
“During an allocated unannounced monitoring on 10/24/25 Cert rep observed Aquaphor with an expiration date of 4/2025 in Room 6(Toddler Front).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“During an allocated unannounced monitoring on 10/24/25 Staff 4 had a health assessment dated 5/30/25, which is after their first day with children. See LIS code sheet for first day with children(1Dw/C).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During an allocated unannounced monitoring on 10/24/25 it was noted there was one incident of more than 30 days between fire detection testing: 9/2/25-10/3/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“During an allocated unannounced monitoring on 10/24/25 Staff 2 had a disclosure statement dated 8/19/25, which is after their first day with children. See LIS code sheet for first day with children(1Dw/C). Staff 2 was not provisionally hired.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During an allocated unannounced monitoring on 10/24/25 Staff 3 and 4 had emergency plan training dated 10/13/25. This is more than 90 days after their date of hire. See LIS code sheet for dates of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During an allocated unannounced monitoring on 10/24/25 Cert rep observed a broke plastic tub lid with rough edges in Room 1(Pre K) on top of a bin with children's play equipment.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During a renewal inspection on 3/17/25 Cert rep noted Staff 3 and Staff 6 did not have disclosure statements that were signed, witnessed and dated. See code sheet for date of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2025
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“During a renewal inspection on 3/17/25 Cert rep observed 2 nap mats in Room 3 (preschool) did not have 2 feet of space on at least 3 sides. Cert rep measured that one nap mat had 10.5 inches of space on 1 side, 3 inches of space on the 2nd side and over 2 feet of space on sides 3 and 4. Cert rep measured that a second nap mat had 4 inches of space on 1 side, 7 inches of space on a second side and over 2 feet of space on sides 3 and 4.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2025
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“During a renewal inspection on 3/17/25 Cert rep observed that the excursion bags and emergency contact binders taken with staff when leaving the facility with children did not contain the emergency medical transportation plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During a renewal inspection on 3/17/25 Staff 4 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff 4 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: PA Require Health and Safety Training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2025
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During a renewal inspection on 3/17/25 Cert rep observed Child 1 in Room 2 with a service provider. No staff from the facility were observed to be present with the child, supervising the interactions between the child and service provider. Staff 4 who had Child 1 in their assigned group was outside on the playground. Child's file did not have any documentation to support that the child was signed out or that parents had given consent for the child to be alone with the service provider while receiving these services. The child's IEP did not note the requirement for the child to be alone with the service provider and not supervised by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During a renewal inspection on 3/17/25 Children 4, 5 and 6 did not have parent's work address and phone on the emergency contact form. Child 5 did not have the parent's home address and phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2025
3270.133(4) Locked
“During a renewal inspection on 3/17/25 Cert rep observed an albuterol inhaler in an open bag on the floor on the children's cubie area of Room 6(front toddlers). This area would be accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2025
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“During a renewal inspection on 3/17/24 Cert rep observed that non hands-free trash can was being used for the disposal of diapers in Room 6 (front toddlers) and Room 7(back toddlers).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2025
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“During a renewal inspection on 3/17/25 Cert rep noted the following staff had more than 24 months between health assessments: Staff 1(11/18/22 and 2/6/25), and Staff 2(1/19/23 and 3/12/25).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2025
3270.171(c) Safe routes posted
“During a renewal inspection on 3/17/25 Cert rep observed that the safe routes/pick up and drop off procedures was not posted in a conspicuous location at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2025
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During a renewal inspection on 3/17/25 Child 2's fee agreement was reviewed with the parent on 8/26/24. This is more than 6 months since parental review.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2025
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 a renewal inspection on 3/17/25 Child 2 and 3 did not have signed consent for emergency medical care or the administration of minor first aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2025
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“During a renewal inspection on 3/17/25 Cert rep observed gloves in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in Room 4(front infant room). Children in this room may still be placing things in their mouths.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2025
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“During a renewal inspection on 3/17/25 the following staff had more than 12 months between staff evaluations: Staff 2(3/6/23 and 9/24/24), Staff 4 (8/28/23 and 9/3/24), and Staff 5 (3/12/23 and 11/23/24).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During a renewal inspection on 3/17/25 Cert rep observed spray cleaner in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in Room 4(front infant room). Cert rep observed Glyerin and goo gone (both labeled "keep out of reach of children") in an unlocked cabinet (lower art supplies cabinet) in Room 8(Discovery Pre-school). Cert Rep observed a sprayer mop with sprayer cleaner and Eucerin lotion (labeled "keep out of reach of children") in an opened storage closet in Room 2(school Aged).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2025
3270.121(b) Given parents in writing
“During a renewal inspection on 3/17/25 Cert rep observed parents were not being provide a general daily schedule, supervision policies, or pick-up arrangements in writing at the time of enrollment.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2025
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“During a renewal inspection on 3/17/25 Staff reported that the facility was not maintaining a copy of all reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses at the facility in a facility wide accident, injuries and illness file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2025
3270.25(a)/3270.27(d) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations/Plan posted
“During a renewal inspection on 3/17/25 Cert rep observed the facility did not have a means for the parents to access the regulations electronically. Cert rep observed the facility did not have the emergency plan posted in a conspicuous location accessible to the parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2025
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During a renewal inspection on 3/17/25 Cert rep observed the first aid kit in Room 6(Front Toddlers) did not have tweezers or scissors.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During a renewal inspection on 3/17/25 Cert rep observed peeling plaster in Room 3(Preschool) below the middle of the large yellow reuseable calendar.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During a renewal inspection on 3/17/25 Cert rep observed broken pieces with rough edges on the outdoor fencing trim in the back left corner of the back playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During a renewal inspection on 3/17/25 Staff 6 had 0 references on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During a renewal inspection on 3/17/25, Cert rep observed the most recent Fire detection testing was 2/14/25. This is more than 30 days between fire detection testing.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2025
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During a renewal inspection on 3/17/25 Staff 4 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): PA Require Health and Safety Training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the Renewal Inspection on 3/12/2024, a cracked piece of wood with sharp edges exposed was observed on one of the windowsills in the Discovery Preschool classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2024
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Pediatric first aid/CPR training from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum. See LIS code sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff #2 did not complete the required pre-service health and safety training within 90 days of their date of hire. It was completed on 2/23/2024. See LIS code sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2024
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
“On 3/12/2024, the emergency contact information forms for Child #1 and Child #2 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and also did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2024
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.131(b)(2) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“On 3/9/2023, the most recent health report on file for Child #1, an infant was dated 8/9/2022. The most recent health report on file for Child #2, a young toddler was dated 6/13/2022. The most recent health report on file for Child #4, a preschool child was dated 6/14/2021.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff persons #1 and #2 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): The required pre-service health and safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff persons #1 and #3 have not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2023
3270.94(a)(1)/3270.95(a) Every 60 days/Devices must be compliant
“On 3/9/2023, the fire drill and fire detection log was up to date. However, the fire drill and fire detection log showed during the previous 12 months, that fire drills were not conducted at least once every 60 days and that the fire detection system was not manually tested at least once every 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“On 3/9/2023, Staff #5 and Staff #6 did not have two written, nonfamily references on file. See LIS code sheet,”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“On 3/9/2023, Staff #4 had current clearances on file. However, the updated state police clearance for Staff #4 was dated 12/6/2022 and the updated child abuse clearance was dated 12/9/2022. The previous state police clearance on file for Staff #4 was dated 11/21/2017 and the previous child abuse clearance on file was dated 11/27/2017. Staff #5 did not have the completed National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearance on file on 3/9/2023. See LIS code sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“On 3/9/2023, the files for Child #3 and Child #4 did not have documentation of the up-to-date annual influenza immunization as recommended by the ACIP. The files for Child #3 and Child #4 did not include an exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief written, signed and dated statement by the child's parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2023
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“Staff #3 was hired on 6/21/2021, but did not complete have an initial health assessment conducted until 1/12/2022. In addition, the initial health assessment did not include a tuberculosis screening that is required at initial employment. The tuberculosis screening that was on file was documented on a health assessment from 10/19/2018.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2022
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff #1 and Staff #2 have current clearances on file. However, some of the clearance went more than 60 months in between being renewed. The current state police and child abuse clearances that are on file for Staff #1 are dated 10/16/2020. The previous state police and child abuse clearances on file for Staff #1 were dated 9/10/2015 and 9/15/2015. The current state police, FBI and child abuse clearances on file for Staff #2 are dated 9/19/2019, 10/3/2019 and 9/20/2019. The previous state police, FBI and child abuse clearances on file for Staff #2 were dated 9/16/2014, 9/22/2014 and 9/4/2014.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2022
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Staff #4 was hired on 11/8/2021, but did not complete the required professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation until 3/11/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. Kindercare Learning Center 303034 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 March 13, 2026, with 11 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 48 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 48 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.
126, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 926-3165 to ask.
(610) 926-3165.
35 Wingco Ln, Reading, PA 19605. The nearest other daycare we list is Daisy Day Care 3, 0.6 miles away.