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Reading, PA 19608 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Kindercare Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 154
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Kindercare Learning Center
Kindercare Learning Center is a child care center in Reading, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 154 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 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 72 rules across 15 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMNAEYC accredited
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 154 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | 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, Music Explorers, Phonics Adventures, STEM Innovators |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| 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 (safe transportation from our center to your child's school and back) |
| Accreditation | NAEYC accredited |
| Licensed capacity | 154 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Kindercare Learning Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 154 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00256249
Summary
15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 9, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 15 of 15 visits · 72 rules in all · 43 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 17
- Staff training and qualifications 12
- Records and paperwork 11
- Safety and hazards 8
- Supervision and ratios 8
- Background checks 7
- Building, equipment and play areas 6
- Safe sleep 3
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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Sep 9, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“In the back infant room there was less than 2' of space on three sides of the crib that an infant was sleeping in.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff person/facility person #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 6/30/21. Staff #2 has not renewed the state police clearance or FBI clearance within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented state police clearance on file being dated 6/28/21 and the FBI on file being dated 6/30/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2026
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The most recently recorded alarm test was done 7/1/26, a period of greater than 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“The emergency contacts for numerous children were missing from the classrooms where the children were receiving care. Missing emergency contacts included children in the front infant room, the front and back toddler rooms, the older toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2026
May 4, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
3270.36(b)(5) HS/GED + 2 yrs
“Ongoing non-compliance: During the renewal inspection, there was no documentation of 2 years of experience to qualify staff #8, #9, and #10 for the assistant group supervisor position. An acceptable plan of correction was received that stated "Management will ensure that any staff listed as an assistant group supervisor will have on file: a copy of a high school diploma or GED and documented 2 years of experience with children. Management will use the designated staff file tracker and check list to maintain compliance with documentation of staff qualifications." The correction date was 4/30/26. On 5/4/26, there was still no documentation of 2 years of experience for staff #9 and #10.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2026
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“Ongoing non-compliance: During the renewal inspection, the most recent health report on file for child #3 was dated 4/25/25; for child #10 it was dated 10/14/24 both periods of greater than 6 months (see code sheet for dates of birth). An acceptable plan of correction was submitted that stated "Management will require the parent provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. A designated student file tracker and check list will be used along with a tab system to indicate required paperwork due dates and completion of forms including health reports." The correction date was 4/30/26. On 5/4/26, there was still no updated health assessment for child #3 and #10.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2026
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“Ongoing non-compliance: During the renewal inspection, the most recent health assessment on file for child #5 was dated 6/25/24, and for child #6 it was dated 12/26/24, both periods of greater than 12 months. An acceptable plan of correction was submitted that stated "Management will require the parent provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A designated student file tracker and check list will be used along with a tab system to indicate required paperwork due dates and completion of forms including health reports." The correction date was 4/30/26. On 5/4/26, there was still no updated health assessment for child #5.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2026
3270.131(a) Health information
“Ongoing non-compliance: During the renewal inspection, the health report on file for child #6 was dated 12/26/24, which was more than 60 days following the first day of attendance (see code sheet for start date). There was no health assessment on file for child #9 who has been enrolled for more than 60 days (see code sheet for start date). An acceptable plan of correction was submitted that stated "Management will ensure that all students have a health report on file within the first 60 days of care. Any child who fails to comply will have care suspended until which time there is a current health report on file. A designated student file tracker and check list will be used along with a tab system to indicate required paperwork due dates and completion of forms." The correction date was 4/30/26. On 5/4/26, there was still no health assessment on file for child #9 who has been enrolled for more than 60 days (see code sheet for start date).”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2026
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Ongoing non-compliance: During the renewal inspection, there were no written references on file for staff #9. An acceptable plan of correction was submitted that stated, "Management will ensure that a facility person's record includes 2 written nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Management will use the designated staff file tracker and check list to ensure all required staff information is on file in accordance to regulations." The correction date was 4/30/26. On 5/4/26, there were still no references on file for staff #9.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2026
Feb 24, 2026Inspection28 rules cited
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The emergency contact information for child #8 did not include the address of the physician.”
3270.123(a) Signed
“The agreement of child #4 was not signed by the operator.”
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“Child #11 was sleeping in a crib and there was less than 2 feet of space on three sides of the crib.”
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“The pad on the soft climber in the front young toddler room and the soft seat in the Preschool room were frayed.”
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“There was trash on the floor in the hallway. In the school age room there was Chapstick, cereal, smashed fruit, and trash on the floor several hours after before school care.”
3270.36(b)(5) HS/GED + 2 yrs
“There was no documentation of 2 years of experience to qualify staff #8, #9, and #10 for the assistant group supervisor position.”
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“There was a written evaluation for staff #1 on 3/6/24 and next on 4/14/25 a period of greater than 12 months. For staff #2the evaluations were done 3/26/24 and then 4/10/25. The most current written evaluation for staff #4 is dated 3/26/24, more than 12 months ago. The most current written evaluation for staff #7 is dated 10/22/24.”
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“As of the renewal inspection on 2/24/26, the most recent mandated reporter training on file for staff #1 was dated 2/8/21, a period of greater than 60 months. There was a period of greater than 60 months between the mandated reporter trainings for staff #2. Training was completed 8/27/20 and the next one was dated 1/26/26. There was a disclosure statement with a signature date of 12/16/25 on file for staff #3 (see code sheet for start date). The child abuse clearance for staff #10 was dated 6/2/25, which is after the start date. The FBI clearance is dated 8/5/25 which is greater than 45 days after the start date (see code sheet for start date). Staff #11 had a child abuse clearance dated 3/5/25 which was after the start date (see code sheet for start date).”
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The most recent documentation of fire safety training for staff #1 was dated 3/18/24. There was a gap of greater than 1 year in the fire safety training for staff #2, #4, #5, #6, #7.”
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The Pediatric 1st Aid for staff #1 was not renewed prior to the expiration of the previous certificate. The previous one was issued 4/6/23 and the next one is dated 5/22/25.”
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“There was a gap of greater than 12 months in the emergency plan training for staff #1, #2, #4, #5, #6, #7 with training recorded on 2/6/24 and next on 4/7/25. The most recent emergency plan training for staff #9 was dated 12/5/24.”
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“On 2/24/26 staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 2/8/2021. The operator could not produce a continuity of operations plan that is required by 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vii).”
3270.133(5) Original label
“There was an EpiPen for child #12 in the school age room that expired on 12/31/25.”
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“Staff #1 had a health assessment on 5/22/23 and next on 8/7/25. Staff #4 had a health assessment on 1/12/24 and next on 2/1/26. Both were periods of greater than 24 months.”
3270.171(c) Safe routes posted
“Written notification of safe routes was not posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.”
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“There was no parental consent for the administration of minor first aid for child #1, and child #9.”
3270.182(8) Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“There were no agreements on file for child #1, #7, and #9.”
3270.192(5) Two written references
“There were no written references on file for staff #9.”
3270.131(a) Health information
“The health report on file for child #6 was dated 12/26/24, which was more than 60 days following the first day of attendance (see code sheet for start date). There was no health assessment on file for child #9 who has been enrolled for more than 60 days (see code sheet for start date)”
3270.131(d)(5) Immunization record
“There was insufficient documentation of immunization against Hepatitis A for child #2, Pneumococcal for child #4, and HIB for child #8.”
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“On 2/24/26, the most recent health assessment on file for child #5 was dated 6/25/24, and for child #6 it was dated 12/26/24, both periods of greater than 12 months.”
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“On 2/24/26, the most recent health report on file for child #3 was dated 4/25/25; for child #10 it was dated 10/14/24 both periods of greater than 6 months (see code sheet for dates of birth).”
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The most recent emergency contact and fee agreement for child #5, #6, #8, and #10 were dated from February of 2025 and had not been updated or reviewed in more than 6 months.”
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“There were numerous children in most classrooms that did not have the emergency contact information present in the space where they were receiving care.”
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact information for child #5and #8 did not include the address of the release persons. There was no name, address and telephone number of a release person listed for child #10.”
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The emergency contact information for child #8 did not include the insurance policy number.”
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact information for child #5, #6, and #10 did not include the work address and phone number of the enrolling parent.”
3270.192(1) Name, address, and phone
“The file of staff #3 did not include the staff person's current address.”
Jan 21, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During an unannounced inspection, the fire alarm test log was reviewed. The alarm was tested 12/10/25 and next on 1/12/26, a period of greater than 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2026
3270.20(a)(1)/3270.20(b) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child/Mail or deliver written report to regional office within 72 hours
“The operator did not notify the regional licensing office within 24 hours, and did not submit a written report to the regional licensing office within 72 hours of child #1 receiving emergency room treatment .”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2026
Jan 21, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During an unannounced inspection, the fire alarm test log was reviewed. The alarm was tested 12/10/25 and next on 1/12/26, a period of greater than 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2026
3270.20(a)(1)/3270.20(b) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child/Mail or deliver written report to regional office within 72 hours
“The operator did not notify the regional licensing office within 24 hours, and did not submit a written report to the regional licensing office within 72 hours of child #1 receiving emergency room treatment .”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2026
Sep 3, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“On 9/3/25 during an unannounced inspection, the most recent fire drill logged was on 6/17/25, a gap of greater than 60 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“On 9/3/25 during an unannounced inspection, the most recent fire alarm test logged was on 7/11/25, a period of greater than 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2025
3270.51/3270.52 Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level
“Throughout the morning of 9/3/25 during an unannounced inspection, there were 12 preschool children in the room with one staff; 11 young and older toddlers in a room with 2 staff; there were 6 young toddlers with 1 staff; there were 8 older toddlers with 1 staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2025
Sep 3, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“On 9/3/25 during an unannounced inspection, the most recent fire drill logged was on 6/17/25, a gap of greater than 60 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“On 9/3/25 during an unannounced inspection, the most recent fire alarm test logged was on 7/11/25, a period of greater than 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2025
3270.51/3270.52 Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level
“Throughout the morning of 9/3/25 during an unannounced inspection, there were 12 preschool children in the room with one staff; 11 young and older toddlers in a room with 2 staff; there were 6 young toddlers with 1 staff; there were 8 older toddlers with 1 staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2025
Jul 28, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Continued Non-Compliance: During an unannounced inspection on 6/16/25, the file of staff #1 and #2 were reviewed. There was no documentation of a DHS FBI clearance and there was no receipt demonstrating that the staff had been fingerprinted. An acceptable plan of corrections was received stating "Receipt was obtained for #1 and #2 until actual clearance was obtained. Provider will make sure to obtain copy of proof of clearance (receipt) until physical clearances are obtained prior to staff beginning employment." The correction date was 6/20/25. On 7/28/25, staff #2 did not have FBI clearance or a receipt for fingerprinting on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“The hopscotch rug in the preschool room was frayed on the edge with a loop of the binding creating a tripping hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2025
Jul 17, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“On 7/1/25, staff #1 placed child #1 in a storage closet in the classroom and closed the closet door leaving the child unattended in the closet for approximately 1 minute. Facility Person #1 was suspended and then terminated.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“On 7/1/25, staff #1 placed child #1 in a storage closet in the classroom and closed the closet door leaving the child unattended in the closet for approximately 1 minute. Facility Person #1 was suspended and then terminated.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2025
Jun 16, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During an unannounced inspection on 6/16/25, the fire alarm test log indicated that the most recent alarm test was on 4/17/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During an unannounced inspection on 6/16/25, the file of staff #1 and #2 (see code sheet for start dates) were reviewed. There was no documentation of a DHS FBI clearance and there was no receipt demonstrating that the staff had been fingerprinted.”
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Apr 15, 2025Complaint investigation5 rules cited
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Staff person #2 only had 1 written reference on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“As of the unannounced inspection on 4/15/25, the most recent alarm test was on 1/9/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2025
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“As of the unannounced inspection on 4/15/25, the most recent fire drill was 1/9/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During an unannounced inspection on 4/15/25, staff #1 did not have clearances from a state she lived in during the previous five years and was on site (see code sheet for start date). Staff #2 was onsite and did not have a signed disclosure statement on file (see code sheet for start date).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2025
3270.67(c) No insects or rodents
“On 4/15/25 there was evidence of roaches in the kitchen area. Additionally, there were ants on the desk in the office.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2025
Apr 15, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Staff person #2 only had 1 written reference on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“As of the unannounced inspection on 4/15/25, the most recent alarm test was on 1/9/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2025
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“As of the unannounced inspection on 4/15/25, the most recent fire drill was 1/9/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During an unannounced inspection on 4/15/25, staff #1 did not have clearances from a state she lived in during the previous five years and was on site (see code sheet for start date). Staff #2 was onsite and did not have a signed disclosure statement on file (see code sheet for start date).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2025
3270.67(c) No insects or rodents
“On 4/15/25 there was evidence of roaches in the kitchen area. Additionally, there were ants on the desk in the office.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2025
Feb 12, 2025Inspection14 rules cited
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact information for child #4 did not include the address of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025
3270.37(b)(1) HS/GED
“There was no high school diploma on file for staff #9 to qualify as an Aide.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2025
3270.36(b)(5) HS/GED + 2 yrs
“Staff #3, #4, and #6 did not have sufficient documentation of experience to qualify as an AGS.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025
3270.131(a)/3270.131(e) Health information/ACIP recommended immunization record
“The initial health assessment and immunization record for child #2 was dated 12/26/24, more than 60 days following the first day of attendance (see code sheet for start date). The initial health assessment and immunization record for child #3 was dated 1/6/23, more than 60 days following the first day of attendance (see code sheet for start date).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Staff #4 did not have 2 written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“There was no documentation of an exam for communicable diseases for staff #1, and #2. The health assessment for staff #7 indicated a communicable disease with no further information provided.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection, the closer arm on the front door kept coming apart causing the door to not function properly.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025
3270.75(d) On excursions
“The first aid kit on the bus did not contain water. Staff #10 reported that it is the only first aid kit they have on the bus during the school year.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include a policy number. The emergency contact information for child #3 did not include the health insurance coverage or policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2025
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The fee agreement of child #2 did not include the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2025
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“During the inspection an child #5 was asleep in a crib. There was not two feet of space on three sides of the crib.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff #3 (see code sheet for hire date) did not have clearances from the state in which she resided in the previous 5 years. Staff #5 (see code sheet for hire date) did not have FBI clearance. Staff #7 (see code sheet for hire date) did not have NSOR on file. Staff #8 (see code sheet for hire date) did not have NSOR on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“There was no documentation of TB screening and results on file for staff #4.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2025
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“During the inspection, a child came out of the bathroom after toileting and did not wash his hands.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025
Nov 21, 2024Visit2 rules cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“On 11/13/24, two older toddlers were left unsupervised on the playground for approximately 1-5 minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“On 11/13/24, two older toddlers were left unsupervised on the playground for approximately 1-5 minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2024
Apr 24, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Files for staff person #1-#5, see code sheet for hire date, all contained either expired or incomplete updated PA state police clearances. Updated clearances for staff #1-#5 were all requested on 9/29/23, however, these updated clearances for staff #1-#5 were printed and placed on file without a confirmed record result. This was corrected the day of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“It was observed in the toddler back room that a gym mat had an area that was ripped and worn, leaving this mat not in good repair.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2024
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“It was observed in the toddler front room that the garbage can used for diapering did not contain a lid.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2024
Apr 18, 2023Inspection10 rules cited
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“It was observed in the Discovery Preschool room that a AA battery was on the floor accessible to the mouthing children in that room.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2023
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“File for staff person #3 did not contain a written evaluation completed by the director within the last 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2023
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“It was observed in both the front and rear infant rooms as well as in discovery preschool and the preschool room that cribs and cots, containing resting children, did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides of those cots and cribs in use.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2023
3270.134(a)/3270.135(b) Child's hands washed/Surfaces cleaned
“It was observed during a diaper change in the infant room that staff did not ensure that the infant's hands were washed after diapering. Also during this observed diaper change, the changing table surface, although sprayed, was not properly sanitized due to the cleaner not being left to sit on the surface for the required time it would take to sanitize that surface according to the instructions.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2023
3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(6) Physician name, address, phone/Insurance coverage information
“Emergency contact form for child #3 did not contain the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. This same form also did not contain the child's health insurance coverage information and policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2023
3270.151(c)(1) Physical examination
“File for staff person #2 contained a health assessment dated 6/27/22, but this written health assessment on file had documented that no physical was conducted.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“File for staff person #1 documented that they participated in a fire safety training on 9/17/21, but no documentation on file verifies that staff person #1 has participated in an updated annual fire safety training since that date.”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2023
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“File for child #3, see code sheet for enrollment date, did not contain a health report and the child has been enrolled for more than 60 days at the facility. File for child #4, see code sheet for enrollment date, did not contain an initial health report. The only health report observed on file the day of inspection was dated 9/20/22.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2023
3270.61(h) Exceeding Capacity
“It was observed that although the established indoor space for the infant room rear measured for seven children, there were eight infants present and receiving care in that space at the time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2023
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“It was observed that the facility's emergency plan was updated in February 2023, but the updated plan was only sent to the local township and not sent to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2023
Mar 23, 2023Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3270.113(b)/3270.113(e) No physical punishment /Restraints prohibited
“It was observed during a complaint investigation on 3/23/23, that staff person #1 was holding child #1 by their wrist while the child was visibly upset and trying to pull away. It was stated during staff interviews that children are restrained, by restricting their movement, as a common practice when staff feel behaviors warrant it at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2023
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“It was observed that staff person #2 and #3 were not actively supervising the children in the preschool classroom. Staff person #2 and #3 could not see all children based on their placement in the classroom and were sending children unsupervised into the classroom cubby room to obtain their belongings.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2023
3270.113(b)/3270.113(e) No physical punishment /Restraints prohibited
“It was observed during a complaint investigation on 3/23/23, that staff person #1 was holding child #1 by their wrist while the child was visibly upset and trying to pull away. It was stated during staff interviews that children are restrained, by restricting their movement, as a common practice when staff feel behaviors warrant it at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2023
Apr 21, 2022Inspection11 rules cited
3270.171(a)/3270.171(c) Pick-up and drop-off points/Safe routes posted
“It was observed and stated that the facility did not send to the local traffic authority the facility's annual traffic letter, and did not post the facility's pick up and drop off procedures.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2022
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“It was observed that the facility did not have verification that the emergency plan was sent to the local municipality.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2022
3270.36(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED, 15 credits + 1 yr/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“File for staff person #2, currently employed as an assistant group supervisor, contained a high school diploma, and 15 credit hours in a human service related field from an accredited college, but did not contain adequate documentation of 1 year experience working with children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2022
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“Emergency contact form for child #2 did not contain the address of the child's physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2022
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“Agreement for child #1 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2022
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“It was observed that the emergency plan letter, which had been provided to each enrolled family, did not contain all of the facility's emergency plan procedures as described in 3270.27(a). The emergency plan letter given to parents did not contain the facility's lockdown procedure or accommodations for infants, toddlers, those with special needs or chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2022
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Emergency contact form for child #2 did not contain the release person's address.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2022
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“File for staff person #1, employed more than 90 days at facility, did not contain documentation of completion of pediatric CPR and first aid training.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2022
3270.131(d)(5) Immunization record
“File for child #5 did not contain a review of the status all immunizations recommended by the ACIP.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2022
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“File for child #3 and #4, both young toddlers, did not contain an updated health report dated within the last 6 months as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2022
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“Emergency contact form for child #2 did not contain the enrolling parent's work address or work telephone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2022
Feb 15, 2022Visit2 rules cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“On Tuesday, February 8, 2022, child #1 was left unsupervised in the preschool room. At approximately 4:31pm, it was stated that staff person #1 had lined up the children in the preschool room and walked the children over to the prek room. At 4:35pm, parent of child #1 entered facility and signed child out for pick up on the Sign Out Record Sheet used by facility, but child #1 was unable to be located in the prek room with staff person #1. Child #1 was found hiding under the table alone in the preschool room. Director was notified immediately of the incident via a phone call at 4:42pm. Child was left unsupervised for a period of time between 4-11 minutes and was in the primary care group of staff person #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2022
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“On Tuesday, February 8, 2022, child #1 was left unsupervised in the preschool room. At approximately 4:31pm, it was stated that staff person #1 had lined up the children in the preschool room and walked the children over to the prek room. At 4:35pm, parent of child #1 entered facility and signed child out for pick up on the Sign Out Record Sheet used by facility, but child#1 was unable to be located in the prek room with staff person #1. Child #1 was found hiding under the table alone in the preschool room. Director was notified immediately of the incident via a phone call at 4:42pm. Child was left unsupervised for a period of time between 4-11 minutes and was in the primary care group of staff person #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Kindercare Learning Center
Is Kindercare Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Kindercare Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Kindercare Learning Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 9, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kindercare Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 72 rules across 15 of 15 visits in the last 3 years; 43 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 care for?
154, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Kindercare Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Kindercare Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Kindercare Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 796-1060 to ask.
What is Kindercare Learning Center's phone number?
(610) 796-1060.
Where is Kindercare Learning Center?
5 Morgan Dr, Reading, PA 19608. The nearest other daycare we list is Kidz Paradise, 0.3 miles away.