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Raqia Children Center
- licensed capacity
- 40
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Raqia Children Center
Raqia Children Center is a child care center in Reading, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 40 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 40 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 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 | 40 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Raqia Children Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Raqia Children Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 40 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00255432
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 21, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected
- Safety and hazards 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Background checks 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Staff training and qualifications 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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Apr 21, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma/Child Maltreatment policy did not sufficiently include information on child maltreatment as required by 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vi).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2026
3270.121(a)/3270.121(b) Review policies and procedures/Given parents in writing
“The written information provided to parents at enrollment did not include the daily schedule.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2026
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff #2 did not have a disclosure statement on file (see code sheet for start date).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“Staff person #1 completed fire safety training on 1/3/25 and next on 2/25/26, a gap of greater than 1 year.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2026
3270.131(a) Health information
“The health assessment on file for child #1 was dated 2/26/26 which was greater than 60 days after start date (see code sheet for start date).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2026
Nov 13, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“On 11/13/25 during an unannounced inspection, a review of the fire alarm test log showed alarm tests completed 5/16/25 then 6/17/25; 7/16/25 then 8/18/25; and the most recent alarm test was 10/13/25 all periods of greater than 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“On 11/13/25 during an unannounced inspection, there was toilet bowl cleaner and OxiClean accessible to children on the window sill of the bathroom on the second floor.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2025
Jul 16, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The emergency contact information for child #2 did not contain any health insurance information.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2025
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“As of the renewal inspection, the emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the physician's phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection on 7/16/25 the state police clearance for staff #1 and #2 stated "still pending" which is not a complete clearance. Staff #3 did not have sufficient documentation of clearances from the state that was lived in in the previous five years and has been employed for more than 45 days (see code sheet for start date).”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2025
- Apr 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Raqia Children Center
Is Raqia Children Center licensed?
Yes. Raqia Children Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Raqia Children Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 21, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Raqia Children Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 Raqia Children Center care for?
40, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Raqia Children Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Raqia Children Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Raqia Children Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 451-8848 to ask.
What is Raqia Children Center's phone number?
(610) 451-8848.
Where is Raqia Children Center?
3436 Penn Ave, Reading, PA 19608. The nearest other daycare we list is Hadassah Children Center, 0.4 miles away.