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The Second Street Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 186
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About The Second Street Learning Center
The Second Street Learning Center is a child care center in Reading, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 186 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 9:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMOpen until 9 PM
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 186 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 5:30 AM to 9:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Daily life | Extended care: The only 24/7 community childcare center in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Transportation | Transportation (student transportation to and from Reading, Mt. Penn and Muhlenberg elementary and middle schools) |
| Accreditation | Other accreditation (Keystone 4 Star care) |
| Licensed capacity | 186 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Second Street Learning Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for The Second Street Learning Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 186 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00247945
Summary
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 20, 2025: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Food and nutrition 2
- Safe sleep 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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Oct 20, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/20/2025. At that time, nap mats in the preschool room were numbered; however, there was no corresponding list on the wall stating which number belongs to each child.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2025
3270.107 Refrigerator
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/20/2025. At that time, facility did not have a thermometer in the refrigerator in the preschool room.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2025
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/20/2025. At that time, bottles for child #1 were not labeled.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2025
Oct 22, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
3270.131(a) Health information
“During renewal inspection conducted 10/22/2024, initial health assessment on file for child #1 is dated 8/23/2024, which is past 60 days following the first day of attendance (see LIS code sheet for date of admission).”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2024
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“During renewal inspection conducted 10/22/2024, most current health assessment on file for child #2 is dated 11/7/2023, which is over 6 months ago. Child #2 is a young toddler (see LIS code sheet for date of birth).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2024
3270.75(a) In child care spaces
“During renewal inspection conducted 10/22/2024, first-aid kits were not present in the Tween Room (ground floor), Room 4 (ground floor, room attached to tween room), or Gross Motor for Babies (ground floor, off of infant/toddler area) rooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2024
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“During renewal inspection conducted 10/22/2024, health assessments on file for child #3 and child #4 do not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2024
3270.111(b)/3270.124(e) Posted in group space/Written emergency plan posted
“During renewal inspection conducted 10/22/2024, daily activities and emergency transportation plan were not posted in the Tween Room (ground floor), Room 4 (ground floor, room attached to tween room), or Gross Motor for Babies (ground floor, off of infant/toddler area) rooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2024
Oct 10, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
3270.192(5) Two written references
“As of the renewal inspection on 10/10/23, there was only 1 written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person for staff #3.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2023
3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“During the renewal inspection on 10/10/23, there was yogurt in a lunchbox sitting on the windowsill in the PK Counts 3 room.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2023
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“On 10/10/23 during the renewal inspection, the health assessment for staff #1 did not indicate an exam for communicable disease.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2023
3270.131(e) ACIP recommended immunization record
“As of the renewal inspection on 10/10/23, the most recent influenza vaccine for child #1 was 12/13/21 and no exemption letter was present. Child #2 was missing the 4th Pneumococcal vaccine and no exemption letter was present. Child #3, #4 were missing influenza and no exemption letters were present. Child #1, #2, #3, #4 must be removed from care until proper documentation of immunizations is on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2023
3270.151(c)(4) Information re: medical problems
“On 10/10/23 during the renewal inspection, the health assessment for staff #2 did not include the physician's assessment that the staff's health was adequate to provide care to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2023
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“On 10/10/23 during the renewal inspection, the mats used by the toddlers were not labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2023
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“As of the renewal inspection on 10/10/23, the letter to parents regarding the emergency plan did not include information about lockdown, accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with special needs and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 12, 2023
Oct 13, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“As of the renewal inspection on 10/13/22, staff #1 had a volunteer child abuse clearance and must be removed from care until appropriate clearance is submitted.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2022
3270.36(b)(5) HS/GED + 2 yrs
“As of the renewal inspection on 10/13/22, staff #2, #3, and #4, all identified as Assistant Group Supervisors, did not have 2 years of experience documented to qualify for the position.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2022
3270.133(5) Original label
“During the renewal inspection on 10/13/22, the epi-pen for child #6 expired on 7/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2022
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“As of the renewal inspection on 10/13/22, there was no documentation of influenza vaccine or an exemption letter on file for child #1. Child #3 is missing several age appropriate immunizations including DTP, HiB, pneumococcal, and influenza.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2022
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“As of the renewal inspection on 10/13/22, the most recent health assessment on file for child #2, a young toddler, was dated 2/18/22. The most recent health assessment on file for child #4, an infant, was dated 3/22/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2022
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“As of the renewal inspection on 10/13/22, the health assessments of child #3 and #5 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious disease.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2022
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“During the renewal inspection on 10/13/22,there was no documentation that the operator notified the local traffic safety authorities 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: Oct 20, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“As of the renewal inspection on 10/13/22, staff #5 had only 1 written non-family reference from individuals attesting to her suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2022
Nov 1, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“On 11/1/21 during the renewal inspection, the first aid kits in the Older Toddler and Preschool rooms were in backpacks and in reach of children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2021
3270.131(e) ACIP recommended immunization record
“On 11/1/21 during the renewal inspection, the most recent influenza vaccine for child #1 was 2/11/20, and the child was also missing age appropriate Hepatitis B, MMR and Varicella vaccines. There was no influenza vaccine or exemption letter on file for child #2. The most recent influenza vaccine for child #3 was 2/20/18. Child #3 was also missing age appropriate DTAP, HIB, Pneumococcal vaccines. There was no influenza vaccine or exemption letter on file for child #4. The most recent influenza vaccine for child #5 was 10/23/19.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2021
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“On 11/1/21 during the renewal inspection, the annual fire alarm inspection report showed areas of failure. Repairs/corrections have not yet been made.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about The Second Street Learning Center
Is The Second Street Learning Center licensed?
Yes. The Second Street Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was The Second Street Learning Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on October 20, 2025, with 3 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Second Street Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 2 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 The Second Street Learning Center care for?
186, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does The Second Street Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Second Street Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 9:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Second Street Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 374-4696 to ask.
What is The Second Street Learning Center's phone number?
(610) 374-4696.
Where is The Second Street Learning Center?
430 N 2nd St, Reading, PA 19601. The nearest other daycare we list is Mary's Daycare Center, 0.2 miles away.