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The White House Day Care

336 S 18th St, Reading, PA 19602

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About The White House Day Care

The White House Day Care is a child care center in Reading, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 114 children, serving school-age children.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 24 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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114 children

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Inspection reports for The White House Day Care

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114 children
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School-age children
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 12, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 24 rules in all · 24 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 7
  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Background checks 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2

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. Jan 12, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “Cert Rep observed 38 exposed bolts in the outdoor play space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2026

  2. Jan 22, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “During renewal inspection conducted on 1/22/2025, most recent NSOR clearance on file for staff person #3 is dated 1/16/2020, which is past 60 months. Staff person #3 must be removed from care until updated clearance is on file. The following certificates/clearances were obtained past 60 months: Mandated reporter certificates on file for staff person #1 are dated 3/18/2018 and 6/22/2023, which is past 60 months. PSP clearances on file for staff person #2 are dated 3/14/2019 and 7/29/2024, which is past 60 months. Child abuse clearances on file for staff person #2 are dated 4/8/2019 and 8/7/2024, which is past 60 months. FBI clearances on file for staff person #2 are dated 4/2/2019 and 8/1/2024, which is past 60 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “During renewal inspection conducted 1/22/2025, documentation on file for staff person #1 indicated that staff person #1 received training on the emergency plan on 1/11/2023 and not again until 1/3/2025, which is past one year.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “During renewal inspection conducted 1/22/2025, emergency contact form for child #2 did not contain release persons' addresses and phone numbers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months

      “During renewal inspection conducted 1/22/2025, most recent health assessment on file for child #1 is dated 3/20/2024, which is past 6 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy

      “During renewal inspection conducted 1/22/2025, immunization summary on file for child #1 indicates that child #1 has received 3 of 4 doses of HIB vaccine. Child #1 has not received any doses of Varicella, MMR, or Hepatitis A vaccines. Child #1 is a young toddler (see LIS code sheet for date of birth).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “During renewal inspection conducted 1/22/2025, documentation in file of staff person #2 indicates that staff person #2 obtained 5 hours of child care training for training year 12/19/2023-12/19/2024.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(b) Original container

      “During renewal inspection conducted on 1/22/2025, several bottles throughout the facility containing cleaning materials as stated by the director were not labeled with contents.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2025

  3. Jul 17, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

      “During unannounced monitoring conducted 7/17/2024, facility's fire detection testing log reflected that smoke alarms were tested past 30 days on the following occasions: 12/11/2023-1/17/2024, 3/7/2024-4/9/2024, and smoke alarms were last tested on 6/6/2024, which is past 30 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2024

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “During unannounced monitoring conducted 7/17/2024, there was a PSP clearance request, which is not an acceptable clearance, dated 1/10/2024 on file for staff person #1. There was not a completed disclosure statement on file for staff person #2, who was observed to be caring for children. Staff person #5 has child abuse clearances on file dated 2/8/2019 and 4/10/2024, which is past 60 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

      “During unannounced monitoring conducted 7/17/2024, pediatric first-aid/CPR for staff person #3 and staff person #4 expired on 7/6/2024.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024

  4. Jan 22, 2024Inspection13 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “As of the renewal inspection on 1/22/24, the emergency contact information for child #3 did not include health insurance information. For child #4, there was no policy number included.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(a) Each child emergency contact person

      “As of the renewal inspection on 1/22/24, the emergency contact information for child #1 did not reference who should be contacted in an emergency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care space

      “During the renewal inspection on 1/22/24, the emergency contact information for child #2, #3, #5 and #6 was not in the child care space where the children were receiving care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(5) HS/GED + 2 yrs

      “As of the renewal inspection on 1/22/24, staff #2 did not have documentation of 2 years of experience with children to qualify as the reported Assistant Group Supervisor.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “During the renewal inspection on 1/22/24, there were stained ceiling tiles in the Preschool room and in the School Age room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.37(c) Aides supervised all times

      “During the renewal inspection on 1/22/24, staff #2 was alone with children during nap. Staff #2 does not have the documentation to qualify as an Assistant Group Supervisor and is therefore an Aide.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “As of the renewal inspection on 1/22/24, there was only 1 written, nonfamily reference on file for staff #3.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      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 1/22/24, a copy of incident reports was not being filed in the child's record.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(e) Letter to parents

      “As of the renewal inspection on 1/22/24, the letter to parents did not include information on lockdown, or accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with special needs or chronic medical conditions.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “As of the renewal inspection on 1/22/24, Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): 1 hour health and safety update.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.171(c) Safe routes posted

      “As of the renewal inspection on 1/22/24, the drop off and pick up policy/safe routes was not posted at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB

      “The TB screening for staff #3 was dated 1/3/24, which is after providing initial employment at the facility (see code sheet for hire date).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “As of the renewal inspection on 1/22/24, there was no documentation of a continuity of operations plan as required by 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vii).”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024

  5. Jan 11, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.21/3270.102(a) General Health and Safety/Clean and good repair

      “On 1/11/23 during the renewal inspection, a large, sharp knife was in an unlocked drawer in the kitchen area where children eat.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “On 1/11/23 during the renewal inspection, staff #1 (see code sheet for hire date) did not have out of state clearances for the state in which she has lived in the previous 5 years and was alone with children. Staff #1 must be removed from care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times

      “On 1/11/23 during the renewal inspection, the agreement of child #1 did not include the arrival and departure times.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.135(b)/3270.152 Surfaces cleaned/Adult Hygiene

      “On 1/11/23 during the renewal inspection, Staff #2 was observed changing diapers. After diapering a child, she had the child wash his hands, however, Staff #2 did not wash her hands and did not clean or disinfect the diaper changing table before changing the next child's diaper.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “As of the renewal inspection on 1/11/23, there was only 1 written, nonfamily reference on file for staff #3.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease

      “On 1/11/23 during the renewal inspection, the health reports for child #1 and #2 did 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: Jan 24, 2023

  6. Jan 18, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan

      “On 1/18/22 during the renewal inspection, the emergency plan did not include lock down procedures.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “On 1/18/22 during the renewal inspection, the facility had not been testing the fire alarm every 30 days as required.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease

      “On 1/18/22 during the renewal inspection, the health report for child #1 and #2 did 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: Jan 28, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “On 1/18/22 during the renewal inspection, the emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers and children with chronic medical conditions, which the facility currently has enrolled.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(e) ACIP recommended immunization record

      “On 1/18/22 during the renewal inspection, the most recent influenza vaccine for child #3 was 2/11/20 and the most recent health assessment on file was 8/20/21 with no updated influenza. There was no exemption letter on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care space

      “On 1/18/22 during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact information for child #1 was not in the classroom where the child was receiving care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “On 1/18/22 during the renewal inspection, Staff #1, #2, and #3 did not have the required 12 hours of training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(f) Emergency plan

      “On 1/18/22 during the renewal inspection, the emergency plan had not been sent to the city.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2022

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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Is The White House Day Care licensed?

Yes. The White House Day Care is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was The White House Day Care last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on January 12, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The White House Day Care had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 24 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 24 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 White House Day Care care for?

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

Does The White House Day Care accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The White House Day Care's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (610) 208-0336 to confirm.

How much does The White House Day Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 208-0336 to ask.

What is The White House Day Care's phone number?

(610) 208-0336.

Where is The White House Day Care?

336 S 18th St, Reading, PA 19602. The nearest other daycare we list is Saint Catharine of Siena School, 0.7 miles away.

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