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St Albans Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 51
- open each week
- 5 days
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About St Albans Learning Center
St Albans Learning Center is a child care center in Reading, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 51 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with full-time care, part-time care and preschool.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 22 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Ages 3-5
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 51 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Ages 3-5 |
|---|---|
| Programs | Full-time care, part-time care and preschool |
| Approach | Faith-based (St. Alban's Episcopal Church), Play-based |
| Enrichment | Breakout Fitness For Kids |
| Staff | Experienced, educated professional staff |
| Daily life | Snacks provided |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Lillio) |
| More | Founded 1987 |
| Licensed capacity | 51 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
St Albans Learning Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for St Albans Learning Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 51 children
- License number
- #CER-00259150
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 20, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 22 rules in all · 22 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 10
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Records and paperwork 3
- Safety and hazards 3
- Background checks 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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Jul 20, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“Staff person #1 had 3 hours of training for the training year of 8/2024-8/2025. Staff #1 completed 12 hours beginning in September of 2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2026
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The most recent health assessment on file for child #2 was dated 2/19/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2026
3270.131(a) Health information
“The health assessment on file for Child #1 was dated 3/11/26, which was more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2026
Nov 24, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
3270.36(b)(5) HS/GED + 2 yrs
“Staff #7 did not have documentation of 2 years (2500 hours) of experience with children to qualify for the identified Assistant Group Supervisor position.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2025
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The most recent update to the emergency contact information for child #1 was 4/8/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2025
3270.37(b)(1) HS/GED
“There was no high school diploma on file for staff #8 or #9, both identified as Aides at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The fire alarm test log had the following times recorded: 5/2/25 then 6/2/25; 7/2/25 then 8/29/25; 10/23/25 then 11/24/25. Each is a gap of greater than 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“There were no references on file for staff #8 and #9.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2025
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“As of the renewal inspection on 11/24/25, there was no documentation of emergency plan training for staff #9.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2025
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #9 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety training Part 1 and Part 2.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff #8 does not have FBI clearance on file (see code sheet for hire date). Staff person #9 worked at the facility without NSOR clearance, which is required prior to caring for children. Staff #9 does not have FBI clearance (see code sheet for hire date).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2025
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Staff persons #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, and #8 have completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training, however the training was not completed through a Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) approved trainer.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2025
Nov 4, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
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 11/4/24, a copy of incident reports was not being filed in child's file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2024
3270.151(c)(2)(ii) Record include X-ray results and evaluation
“During the renewal inspection on 11/4/24, the health assessment of staff #1 indicated a positive TB screening. No chest xray documentation was on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2024
Nov 14, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“Files for staff person #1 and #4 did not contain documentation to verify applicable education levels. In addition, the file for staff person #4 also did not have adequate documentation verifying experience working with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2023
3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“It was observed that the facility had been logging 30 day tests of the facility's fire alarms, and then stopped. The last test date that was logged was dated 7/8/23. The facility then decided to have a functional fire alarm inspection completed on 11/3/23. At the time of inspection, the new director was unclear about whether the legal entity could continue to pull the alarms every 30 days or if the change to a functional fire alarm inspection report was needed due to the building being used for other business purposes. There was a gap in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)) during the time period of 7/8/23 - 11/3/23, as neither testing nor a functional inspection report was on file during that time period as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2023
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“The facility's fire drill log showed that a fire drill was conducted on 6/29/23 but the next fire drill was not conducted until 9/5/23. These documented dates show that the facility did not conduct one fire drill at least every 60 days as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“File for staff person #2, see code sheet for hire date, contained two state police clearances dated 8/13/17 and 9/22/22 and two FBI clearances dated 8/7/17 and 9/28/22. These dates show that the updated clearances were obtained more than 60 months from the previous clearances on file. Staff person #3 and #4, see code sheet for hire date, both contained a FBI clearance that is not suitable for the purposes of employment with a DHS licensed childcare facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“It was observed that the shaken baby, head trauma, maltreatment of children policy created by the facility was incomplete and did not contain all required components.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“It was observed in the child care space that there was a small hole on the rear wall under the calendar.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2023
3270.18(a) On file at facility
“It was observed that the facility did not have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover persons who are on the premises. A copy of the policy was not observed on file at the time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2023
Nov 1, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
3270.131(d)(5) Immunization record
“File for child #1 did not contain written documentation of all the age appropriate vaccines recommended by the ACIP.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2022
3270.27(d) Plan posted
“It was observed that the facility's emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 2, 2022
3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(3) Physician name, address, phone/Parent home/work address, phone
“Emergency contact form for child #1 did not contain the name of the child's physician and did not contain the enrolling parent's work address.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2022
Nov 12, 2021Inspection4 rules cited
3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(7) Physician name, address, phone/Name/address/phone release person
“Emergency contact form for child #1 and #2 did not contain the address of the child's physician. The emergency contact form for child #1 also did not contain the telephone number of the child's physician or the designated release person's address.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2021
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“It was observed that bingo dabbers which stated, "keep out of reach of children" were accessible to the children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2021
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“The file for staff person #1, hired 8/16/21, contained a TB test result dated 8/24/18; therefore this test was completed more than 12 months prior to their start date.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2021
3270.123(a)(4)/3270.123(a)(5) Arrival/departure times/Designated release persons
“Agreement for child #1 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times and did not specify the persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about St Albans Learning Center
Is St Albans Learning Center licensed?
Yes. St Albans Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was St Albans Learning Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 20, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has St Albans Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 22 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 22 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 St Albans Learning Center care for?
51, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does St Albans Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are St Albans Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does St Albans Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 678-7006 to ask.
What is St Albans Learning Center's phone number?
(610) 678-7006.
Where is St Albans Learning Center?
2848 Saint Albans Dr, Reading, PA 19608. The nearest other daycare we list is KCE Champions LLC at Whitfield Elementary School, 0.1 miles away.