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131 N 6th St, Reading, PA
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Kings & Queens Early Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 58
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Kings & Queens Early Learning Center
Kings & Queens Early Learning Center is a child care center in Reading, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 58 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 11:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMOpen until 11 PM
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 5:30 AM to 11:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 58 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 5:30 AM to 11:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM to 11:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM to 11:00 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM to 11:00 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM to 11:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 58 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Kings & Queens Early Learning Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 58 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00254656
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 27, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 7 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Safety and hazards 3
- Records and paperwork 3
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Background checks 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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- Mar 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 16, 2025Complaint 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
“A complaint investigation was conducted on 12/16/2025. At that time, staff person #1 stated that child #1 had gotten sick at the facility a few weeks prior and needed to be picked up by a parent. File for child #1 was reviewed and there was no illness report. Staff person #1 stated that an illness report was not filled out.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2026
Mar 25, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Facility fire alarms were not tested in more than 30 days from 11/27/24 to 12/30/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2025
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“Child # 1 has not had their fee agreement updated in over 6 months since 8/1/24. Child #2 did not have their fee agreement updated in over 6 months from 3/19/24 to 1/16/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2025
3270.123(a)(2) Date fee to be paid
“Child #1 does not have the date the fee is to be paid on the fee agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2025
Oct 23, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.55(a) Toddler and preschool children
“When certification representative arrived on 10/23/2024 for an unannounced monitoring, rep observed staff person #2 outside the building and they followed certification representative into the building. Certification representative conducted supervision/ratio check and observed 13 children ranging from older toddler to preschool-aged napping in Room 7. Staff person #1 identified all of the children as being assigned to her and stated that she was unaware of the naptime ratio for older toddlers and that staff person #2 was outside for only a few minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2024
Aug 6, 2024Complaint investigation5 rules cited
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“During unannounced monitoring conducted on 8/6/2024, there was not 2 feet of space on three sides of the pack and plays while they were in use in the Room 3.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During unannounced monitoring conducted 8/6/2024, staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children without proper out-of-state clearances. A file review indicated that staff person #1 has resided in NY within the past 5 years.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During unannounced monitoring conducted 8/6/2024, facility's fire detection testing log indicated that smoke alarms were tested past 30 days on the following occasions: 3/12/2024-4/12/2024, 4/12/2024-5/13/2024, 6/7/2024-7/8/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2024
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During complaint investigation conducted on 8/6/2024, several staff members had trouble identifying primary care groups during naptime. Several staff members were covering for other staff members who were on break at this time. After naptime, staff each took their groups back to their rooms and were able to correctly identify the children they were caring for.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2024
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During complaint investigation conducted on 8/6/2024, several staff members had trouble identifying primary care groups during naptime. Several staff members were covering for other staff members who were on break at this time. After naptime, staff each took their groups back to their rooms and were able to correctly identify the children they were caring for.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2024
Aug 6, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“During unannounced monitoring conducted on 8/6/2024, there was not 2 feet of space on three sides of the pack and plays while they were in use in the Room 3.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During unannounced monitoring conducted 8/6/2024, staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children without proper out-of-state clearances. A file review indicated that staff person #1 has resided in NY within the past 5 years.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During unannounced monitoring conducted 8/6/2024, facility's fire detection testing log indicated that smoke alarms were tested past 30 days on the following occasions: 3/12/2024-4/12/2024, 4/12/2024-5/13/2024, 6/7/2024-7/8/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2024
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During complaint investigation conducted on 8/6/2024, several staff members had trouble identifying primary care groups during naptime. Several staff members were covering for other staff members who were on break at this time. After naptime, staff each took their groups back to their rooms and were able to correctly identify the children they were caring for.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2024
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During complaint investigation conducted on 8/6/2024, several staff members had trouble identifying primary care groups during naptime. Several staff members were covering for other staff members who were on break at this time. After naptime, staff each took their groups back to their rooms and were able to correctly identify the children they were caring for.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2024
Mar 11, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“As of the renewal inspection on 3/11/24, the emergency contact information for child #2 did not include the health insurance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“As of the renewal inspection on 3/11/24, the emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the name, address and phone number of anyone designated to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2024
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“As of the renewal inspection on 3/11/24, the letter provided to the parents explaining the emergency procedures did not include information about the lockdown procedures, or accommodations for children with special needs or chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2024
Aug 28, 2023Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3270.24(a) Immediate access
“On the morning of 8/28/23, the Certification Representative rang the "Ring" doorbell of the facility. Staff #2 immediately verbally responded. Certification Representative, along with the parent of an enrolled child, waited five minutes, ringing all of the bells at the door, before access was granted.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2023
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“During a complaint investigation on 8/28/23, staff #1 was alone with 6 children from infant to three years old.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2023
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“During a complaint investigation on 8/28/23, staff #1 was alone with 6 children from infant to three years old.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2023
Aug 28, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
3270.24(a) Immediate access
“On the morning of 8/28/23, the Certification Representative rang the "Ring" doorbell of the facility. Staff #2 immediately verbally responded. Certification Representative, along with the parent of an enrolled child, waited five minutes, ringing all of the bells at the door, before access was granted.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2023
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“During a complaint investigation on 8/28/23, staff #1 was alone with 6 children from infant to three years old.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2023
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“During a complaint investigation on 8/28/23, staff #1 was alone with 6 children from infant to three years old.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2023
Aug 2, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“On 8/9/23 during an unannounced inspection, staff #1 was observed caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health and Safety topics and Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2023
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Apr 26, 2023Inspection19 rules cited
3270.119 Infant sleep position
“During the renewal inspection on 4/26/23, upon initial walk through at the facility, child #4 was observed sleeping in a bouncy seat.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2023
3270.108(c) No styrofoam
“During the renewal inspection on 4/26/23, Styrofoam plates and bowls were used to serve lunch.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2023
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“During the renewal inspection on 4/26/23, there was not 2 feet of space on three sides of the pack and plays while they were in use in the Room 3.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2023
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“During the renewal inspection on 4/26/23, a book stand in Room 5 was very wobbly and unsturdy.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2023
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“During the renewal inspection on 4/26/23, there was no handwashing sign at the sink in the kitchen area.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2023
3270.37(c) Aides supervised all times
“During the renewal inspection on 4/26/23, staff person #2 was observed caring for children alone. The documentation on file at the facility qualifies staff #2 as an Aide.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection on 4/26/23, Staff persons #1 and #2 were observed caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health and Safety training. Staff person #2 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric 1st Aid and Pediatric CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2023
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“As of the renewal inspection on 4/26/23, the emergency contact information for child #1, #2, and #3 did not contain the physician's information.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2023
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“As of the renewal inspection on 4/26/23, the health reports for child #1and #2 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2023
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“During the renewal inspection on 4/26/23, staff #3 was observed changing the diaper of child #2. The hands of child #2 were not washed after diapering. He was placed immediately on the floor.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2023
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“During the renewal inspection on 4/26/23, staff #3 changed the diaper of child #2 by removing the soiled diaper and placing it on the diaper changing table until she was done putting the clean diaper on.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2023
3270.135(b) Surfaces cleaned
“During the renewal inspection on 4/26/23, the diaper changing surfaces was not cleaned and sanitized after the diaper of child #2 was changed.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2023
3270.192(2)(i) Age
“As of the renewal inspection on 4/26/23, there was no ID on file to verify the age of staff #3 and #4.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2023
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“On 4/26/23 during the renewal inspection, staff #6, who reportedly tested the system, had difficulty demonstrating the fire alarm during the inspection. Staff #6 appeared to be under the assumption that the annual testing report satisfied the requirements.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2023
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“As of the renewal inspection on 4/26/23, the operator had not provided the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2023
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“As of the renewal inspection on 4/26/23, the provider had not sent a copy of the emergency plan to the city.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2023
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“As of the renewal inspection on 4/26/23, there was no initial health assessment on file for child #3 (see code sheet for start date).”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2023
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On 4/26/23 during the renewal inspection, staff #5 was observed sleeping in the chair while the children were in the pack and plays.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“As of the renewal inspection on 4/26/23, the emergency plan did not address continuity of operations as required.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2023
- Dec 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Kings & Queens Early Learning Center
Is Kings & Queens Early Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Kings & Queens Early Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Kings & Queens Early Learning Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 27, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kings & Queens Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 6 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 Kings & Queens Early Learning Center care for?
58, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Kings & Queens Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Kings & Queens Early Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 11:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Kings & Queens Early Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 750-6982 to ask.
What is Kings & Queens Early Learning Center's phone number?
(610) 750-6982.
Where is Kings & Queens Early Learning Center?
938 Penn St, Reading, PA 19602. The nearest other daycare we list is The White House Daycare Center 2, 0.2 miles away.