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131 N 6th St, Reading, PA
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Mary's Daycare Center
- licensed capacity
- 69
- open each week
- 7 days
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About Mary's Daycare Center
Mary's Daycare Center is a child care center in Reading, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 69 children, serving school-age children.
It is open every day, 6:00 AM to 12:00 AM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 41 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 12:00 AM
- Licensed capacity
- 69 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 12:00 AM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 12:00 AM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 12:00 AM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 12:00 AM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 12:00 AM |
| Saturday | 6:00 AM to 12:00 AM |
| Sunday | 6:00 AM to 12:00 AM |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 69 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Mary's Daycare Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 69 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00251051
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 1, 2025: 13 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 41 rules in all · 41 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 9
- Staff training and qualifications 8
- Safety and hazards 8
- Records and paperwork 6
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Background checks 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Safe sleep 1
- Food and nutrition 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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Dec 1, 2025Inspection13 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/1/2025. At that time, facility's emergency plan does not address continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/1/2025. At that time, the facility's policy regarding the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment did not include a section addressing the identification and prevention of child maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2025
3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) Contact when arises/Contact when ended
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/1/2025. At that time, emergency plan letter given to parents at enrollment does not include a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises or a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2025
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/1/2025. At that time, staff files were reviewed. File for staff person #1 contained emergency plan training certificates dated 4/19/2024 and 5/19/2025, which is past one year.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2025
3270.123(a)(2)/3270.123(a)(5) Date fee to be paid/Designated release persons
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/1/2025. At that time, a sample of children's files were reviewed. The following information was missing from children's fee agreements: Child #2: Date on which the fee is to be paid. Child #3: Date on which the fee is to be paid. Release person(s).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2025
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/1/2025. At that time, a sample of children's files were reviewed. The following information was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #3: Name, address, and telephone number of child's physician or medical provider. Child #5: Address of child's physician or medical provider.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2025
3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7) Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/1/2025. 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 address and work telephone number. Release person's address. Child #2: Release person's address. Child #3: Both parents' work address and work telephone number. Release persons' addresses. Child #4: Both parents' work address and work telephone number. Release persons' addresses. Child #5: Mother's work address and work telephone number. Release person's address.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2025
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/1/2025. At that time, emergency contact information for children in the Toddler area, which is within Room 1, was being stored in Room 2 which is separate measured space.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2025
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/1/2025. At that time, a sample of children's files were reviewed. Health assessments on file for child #5 were dated 4/9/2024 and 5/6/2025, which is past 12 months. Child #5 is preschool aged.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2025
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/1/2025. At that time, a sample of children's files were reviewed. Immunization summary on file for child #1 indicates that child has received 2 of 3 doses of the DTaP vaccine. Child #1 is an infant (see LIS code sheet for date of birth). There is no exemption on file. Immunization summary on file for child #3 indicates that child has received 1 of 2 doses of the Hep A vaccine. The first dose was administered on 11/25/2024. Child #3 is an older toddler (see LIS code sheet for date of birth). There is no exemption on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2025
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/1/2025. At that time, emergency plan letter given to parents at enrollment does not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2025
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/1/2025. At that time, staff files were reviewed. Staff person #1 received 5.5 hours of annual child care training for training year 7/5/2024-7/5/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/1/2025. At that time, vinyl was ripped on a children's chair in the Toddlers area.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2025
Nov 14, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.111(c)/3270.112 Promote development/Infant/Toddler Stimulation
“Complaint investigation was conducted on 12/1/2025. At that time, minimal interaction between staff members and children was observed during investigation. Staff were not observed to be talking or playing with children in the toddler, preschool, and young school-age areas.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2026
Jun 17, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“During allocated unannounced monitoring conducted on 6/17/2025, most recent health assessment on file for staff person #1 is dated 1/10/2023, which is over 24 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During allocated unannounced monitoring conducted on 6/18/2025, the following clearances/trainings were not obtained within 60 months: Staff #2: Most recent NSOR clearance on file is dated 4/20/2020, which is past 60 months. Staff #3: Most recent NSOR clearance on file is dated 4/20/2020 and most recent mandated reporter training on file is dated 1/24/2020, which is past 60 months. Staff #4: No NSOR clearance on file (see LIS code sheet for start date). Staff #5: Most recent PSP clearance on file is dated 2/21/2020, most recent FBI clearance on file is dated 2/27/2020, and most recent NSOR clearance on file is dated 4/24/2020. All dates are past 60 months. Staff #6: Most recent NSOR clearance on file is dated 4/20/2020, which is past 60 months. Staff #7: Most recent NSOR clearance on file is dated 4/20/2020 and most recent mandated reporter training certificate on file is dated 1/21/2020, which is past 60 months. Staff #8: Has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During allocated unannounced monitoring conducted on 6/17/2025, staff #8 has not completed the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022 (see LIS code sheet for hire date).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2025
3270.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted
“During allocated unannounced monitoring conducted on 6/17/2025, evacuation routes were not posted in Room 3 which is located on the second floor, or Room 4 which is located on the third floor.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2025
Dec 3, 2024Inspection10 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During renewal inspection conducted 12/3/2024, file for staff person #2 contained pediatric first-aid/CPR training certificate dated 12/12/2023 and CCDBG Health and Safety training certificate dated 12/11/2023. Both of the aforementioned training certificates were obtained after employee reached their 90 days (see LIS code sheet for start date).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2024
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“During renewal inspection conducted 12/3/2024, a young toddler was observed to be sleeping in an unlabeled pack-n-play.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2024
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“During renewal inspection conducted 12/3/2024, emergency transportation plan was not posted in Room 4.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2024
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“During renewal inspection conducted 12/3/2024, the following information was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #1: Name, address, and telephone number of child's doctor.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2024
3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(5) Amount of fee/Designated release persons
“During renewal inspection conducted 12/3/2024, the following information was missing from children's fee agreements: Child #1: Release person(s). Child #3: Day payment is to be made. Child #4: Day payment is to be made.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During renewal inspection conducted 12/3/2024, staff person #1's file contained PSP clearance request dated 6/26/2023, which is not an acceptable clearance. File for staff person #2 contained mandated reporter training certificate dated 10/20/2023, which was obtained after employee reached their 90 days (see LIS code sheet for start date).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2024
3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7) Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person
“During renewal inspection conducted 12/3/2024, the following information was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #1: Mother's home address. Both mother's and father's work information (addresses and telephone numbers). Child #2: Mother's work information (address and telephone number). Child #3: Both mother's and father's work information (addresses and telephone numbers). Child #4: Both mother's and father's work information (addresses and telephone numbers). Release person's address.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During renewal inspection conducted 12/3/2024, facility's fire detection testing log reflected that smoke alarms were tested past 30 days on the following occasions: 2/16/2024-3/18/2024, 7/12/2024-8/15/2024, 10/11/2024-11/13/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2024
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“During renewal inspection conducted 12/3/2024, unlabeled bottles were observed in Room 2. Staff explained that bottles are placed into children's individual cubbies.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2024
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“During renewal inspection conducted 12/3/2024, last health assessment on file for child #4 is dated 11/13/2023, which is past 12 months. Child #4 is preschool-aged (see LIS code sheet for date of birth).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2024
Dec 20, 2023Inspection13 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“As of the renewal inspection on 12/20/23, the fire alarm was tested on 7/14/23 and then again on 8/25/23, a gap of more than 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2023
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“As of the renewal inspection on 12/20/23, a copy of incident reports was not being retained in the child's file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2023
3270.171(b) Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing
“As of the renewal inspection on 12/20/23, safe pedestrian crossways and pick up and drop off points had not been communicated to the children and parents in writing.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2023
3270.131(e) ACIP recommended immunization record
“As of the renewal inspection on 12/20/23, there was no documentation of influenza vaccine for child #1, and the most recent influenza vaccine for child #2 was dated 11/11/20. There were no exemption letters on file for either child. Child #1 and #2 must be removed from care until proper documentation is on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2023
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“As of the renewal inspection on 12/20/23, the fee agreement for child #2 did not include the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2023
3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid
“As of the renewal inspection on 12/20/23, the fee agreement for child #2 did not include the fee amount or the date the fee is to be paid.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2023
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“During the renewal inspection on 12/20/23, there was no handwashing sign at the sink in the back of the toddler space.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection on 12/20/23, a broken shade umbrella was in the outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2023
3270.37(c) Aides supervised all times
“During the renewal inspection on 12/20/23, staff #1, an Aide, was alone with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2023
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“As of the renewal inspection on 12/20/23, the letter to the parents regarding the emergency procedures did not include information about lockdown, or accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with special needs or chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“As of the renewal inspection on 12/20/23, there was no continuity of operations plan as required by 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vii).”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection on 12/20/23, staff #1 was observed to be 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. Additionally, staff #2 had not completed the required 1 hour update to the health and safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2023
3270.114 Outdoor Activity
“During the renewal inspection on 12/20/23, the children were not taken outdoors, and weather conditions were favorable.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2023
Dec 21, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“As of the renewal inspection on 12/21/22, the operator had not notified local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2022
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“As of the renewal inspection on 12/21/22, the facility 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: Dec 23, 2022
3270.193(a) Confidential; stored in locked cabinet
“As of the renewal inspection on 12/21/22, the staff records were not stored in a locked cabinet.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2022
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“As of the renewal inspection on 12/21/22, the emergency contact information for child #4 did not include health insurance coverage.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2022
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“As of the renewal inspection on 12/21/22, the fee agreement for child #3 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2022
3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid
“As of the renewal inspection on 12/21/22, the fee agreements of child #1, #2, #3, and #5 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged and the date the fee is to be paid.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2022
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“As of the renewal inspection on 12/21/22, the facility did not have a policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment as required by 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vi).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2022
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“As of the renewal inspection on 12/21/22, the emergency contact information for child #1, #2, #4 and #5 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2022
Jan 11, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“On 1/11/22 during the renewal inspection, Staff #1 and Staff #2 had the required CPSL training more than 5 years ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2022
3270.131(e) ACIP recommended immunization record
“On 1/11/22 during the renewal inspection, there was no documentation of influenza vaccine for child #1. The most recent influenza for child #2 was dated 1/7/20. The most recent influenza vaccine for child #3 was dated 10/7/19. There were no exemption letters on file for child #1, #2, and #3.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2022
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“On 1/11/22 during the renewal inspection, the emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants and toddlers.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2022
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“On 1/11/22 during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact information and fee agreement for child #2 was last updated and signed 6/10/21, more than 6 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2022
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“On 1/11/22 during the renewal inspection, the emergency plan had not been sent to the county and city.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Mary's Daycare Center
Is Mary's Daycare Center licensed?
Yes. Mary's Daycare Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Mary's Daycare Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on December 1, 2025, with 13 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Mary's Daycare Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 41 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 41 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 Mary's Daycare Center care for?
69, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Mary's Daycare Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Mary's Daycare Center's hours?
Every day, 6:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Mary's Daycare Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (484) 577-4320 to ask.
What is Mary's Daycare Center's phone number?
(484) 577-4320.
Where is Mary's Daycare Center?
550 N 3rd St, Reading, PA 19601. The nearest other daycare we list is The Second Street Learning Center, 0.2 miles away.