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Sinking Spring KinderCare

563 Mountain Home Rd, Reading, PA 196085.0· 11 reviews
licensed capacity
137
open each week
5 days
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About Sinking Spring KinderCare

Sinking Spring KinderCare is a child care center in Reading, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 137 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 12 years
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
137 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, M-F”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 12 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
EnrichmentCooking Academy, Music Explorers (small group enrichment classes)
StaffEducational Excellence Award (teacher Ms. Ashley)
SafetyOutdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
TransportationTransportation (transportation from the center to the child's school and back)
Licensed capacity137 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Sinking Spring KinderCare has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Sinking Spring KinderCare

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
137 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00256972
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 19, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Transportation 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Safety and hazards 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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  1. Aug 19, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a) Health information

      “There was an immunization record but no health assessment on file for child #1 (see code sheet for start date).”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026

    • Transportation

      3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points

      “The most recent traffic safety letter was dated April of 2025.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2026

  2. Jun 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 1, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “Handwashing signs were missing from all sinks, toilet areas and diapering areas.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2026

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “On 4/1/26 during an unannounced inspection, the mandated reporter training for staff #1 was dated 9/2/20. The mandated reporter training for staff #2 was dated 3/10/21. Both are periods of greater than 60 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2026

  4. Nov 19, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)/3270.182(2) Signed /Application, admission, withdrawal dates

      “There was no fee agreement or admission date on file for child #1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “The fire alarms were tested 7/18/25 then on 8/20/25; then they were tested on 9/9/25 and next on 10/30/25. Both of these periods represent a gap of greater than 30 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Sinking Spring KinderCare

Is Sinking Spring KinderCare licensed?

Yes. Sinking Spring KinderCare is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Sinking Spring KinderCare last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 19, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Sinking Spring KinderCare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Sinking Spring KinderCare care for?

137, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Sinking Spring KinderCare accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Sinking Spring KinderCare's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Sinking Spring KinderCare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 670-7515 to ask.

What is Sinking Spring KinderCare's phone number?

(610) 670-7515.

Where is Sinking Spring KinderCare?

563 Mountain Home Rd, Reading, PA 19608. The nearest other daycare we list is Sunshine Cottage, 1 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).