Smiley Kids Daycare
131 N 6th St, Reading, PA
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Little Hands Curious Minds Childcare
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 7 days
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About Little Hands Curious Minds Childcare
Little Hands Curious Minds Childcare is a group home daycare in Reading, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 12 children.
It is open every day, 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidyOpen every dayOpens before 7 AMOpen until 11:59 PM
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Saturday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| SundayToday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
Programs
Programs and care
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Hands Curious Minds Childcare has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Little Hands Curious Minds Childcare
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 12 children
- License number
- #CER-00249781
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 23, 2025: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected
- Safety and hazards 6
- Records and paperwork 5
- Health, medication and illness 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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Aug 23, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
3280.14/3280.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Communication with Parents
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/1/2025. At that time, the facility's policy to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma did not include a section on the identification and prevention of child maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2025
3280.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/1/2025. At that time, evacuation routes were not posted in the basement or on the third floor of the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2025
3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/1/2025. At that time, facility's fire detection system testing log was reviewed. Last documented date of testing was 9/17/2025, which is more than 30 days ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2025
3280.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/1/2025. At that time, staff files were reviewed. Last health assessment on file for staff person #1 is dated 3/28/2023 which is over 24 months ago. Last health assessment on file for staff person #2 is dated 3/30/2023, which is over 24 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2025
3280.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/1/2025. At that time, a sample of children's files were reviewed. The following information was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #1: Both parents' work addresses and work telephone numbers. Child #2: Father's home and work addresses and home and work telephone numbers. Child #3: Father's home and work addresses and home and work telephone numbers.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2025
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/1/2025. At that time, staff files were reviewed. Staff person #1 had PSP clearances on file dated 7/1/2020 and 8/15/2025 as well as Child Abuse clearances on file dated 7/6/2020 and 8/23/2025. Both the PSP and Child Abuse clearances were obtained after 60 months. Staff person #2 had PSP clearances on file dated 7/1/2020 and 8/15/2025 as well as NSOR certificates on file dated 8/5/2020 and 8/21/2025. Both the PSP clearance and NSOR certificate were obtained after 60 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2025
Aug 30, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
3280.24(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“During renewal inspection, the operator could not produce proof that the parent of each child enrolled was provided 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: Jan 23, 2025
3280.72(d) Above ground window opening restricted to 6"
“During renewal inspection, the window to the right in the front room on the second floor (Room 4) was not modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025
3280.124(b)(3)/3280.124(b)(7) Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person
“During renewal inspection, the following information was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #1: Mother's work address and work telephone number. Child #2: Mother's work address and work telephone number. Child #3: Mother's work address and work telephone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2025
3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility
“During renewal inspection, facility's fire detection testing log reflected that smoke alarms were tested past 30 days on the following occasions: 6/13/2024 - 7/23/2024, 8/10/2024 - 9/28/2024, 10/24/2024 - 11/30/2024, 12/7/2024 - 1/11/2025. It should be noted that staff also had a difficult time turning alarms off when tested during inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2025
3280.26(e) Letter to parents
“During the renewal inspection, the operator could not produce the letter provided to the parent of each enrolled child explaining the emergency procedures that includes the lockdown procedures.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025
Nov 8, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
3280.24(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“As of the renewal inspection on 11/8/23, 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: Nov 13, 2023
3280.26(e) Letter to parents
“As of the renewal inspection on 11/8/23, the operator had not provided the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures that includes the lockdown procedures.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2023
- Feb 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 6, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
3280.26(f) Emergency plan
“On 4/6/22 during the renewal inspection, the emergency plan had not been submitted to the city and county.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2022
3280.26(a)(1) Emergency plan
“On 4/6/22 during the renewal inspection, the emergency plan did not include procedures for lock-down.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Little Hands Curious Minds Childcare
Is Little Hands Curious Minds Childcare licensed?
Yes. Little Hands Curious Minds Childcare is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Little Hands Curious Minds Childcare last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 23, 2025, with 6 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Hands Curious Minds Childcare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 3 of 3 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 Little Hands Curious Minds Childcare care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Little Hands Curious Minds Childcare accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little Hands Curious Minds Childcare's hours?
Every day, 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Little Hands Curious Minds Childcare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 378-5397 to ask.
What is Little Hands Curious Minds Childcare's phone number?
(610) 378-5397.
Where is Little Hands Curious Minds Childcare?
Reading, PA 19602. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.