Smiley Kids Daycare
131 N 6th St, Reading, PA
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The White House Daycare Center 2
- licensed capacity
- 69
- open each week
- 7 days
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About The White House Daycare Center 2
The White House Daycare Center 2 is a child care center in Reading, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 69 children, serving school-age children.
It is open every day, Open 24 hours.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 21 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpen every day
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Open 24 hours
- Licensed capacity
- 69 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | Open 24 hours |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 69 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
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State record
Inspection reports for The White House Daycare Center 2
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 69 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00259382
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 20, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 21 rules in all · 21 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 11
- Background checks 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Safety and hazards 1
- Safe sleep 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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May 20, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During renewal inspection, staff files were reviewed. Staff #1 has lived in New York within the past 5 years and did not have New York clearances on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2026
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During renewal inspection, staff files were reviewed. Staff #2 did not have 12 hours of childcare training on file. (See code sheet for date of hire).”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2026
May 27, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
3270.75(c)/3270.178 Has all items/Transportation First Aid Kit
“During renewal inspection conducted 5/27/2025, first-aid kit in Room #1 (older toddler/preschool area) did not contain gloves. Additionally, soap was missing from the first-aid kit in the van.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2025
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“During renewal inspection conducted 5/27/2025, immunization record on file for child #1 indicates that child is not immunized according to the recommendations of the ACIP. Child #1 is an infant (see LIS code sheet for DOB) and has 1 of 2 doses of the following immunizations: Rotavirus, DTAP/DTP/TD, HIB, Pneumococcal, and Polio. There is no written exemption on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2025
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“During renewal inspection conducted 5/27/2025, initial health assessment on file for staff person #1 is dated 12/6/2024, which was past the initial start date listed in the staff person's file (see LIS code sheet for start date).”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2025
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(4) Exam communicable disease/Information re: medical problems
“During renewal inspection conducted 5/27/2025, most recent health assessment on file for staff person #2 does not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination or information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2025
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“During renewal inspection conducted 5/27/2025, bottles were observed to be unlabeled and placed in children's individual cubbies.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2025
3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“During renewal inspection conducted 5/27/2025, fee amount was not listed on the fee agreement for child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2025
Aug 7, 2024Inspection13 rules cited
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“During renewal inspection conducted 8/7/2024, health assessment on file for staff person #3 is dated 4/29/2023, which is more than 12 months prior to providing initial service (see LIS code sheet for start date).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2024
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“During renewal inspection conducted 8/7/2024, health assessment for staff person #2 indicates that TB test was administered; however, does not indicate result.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During renewal inspection conducted 8/7/2024, there was a PSP clearance request dated 4/12/2023 for staff person #3, which is not an acceptable clearance. Additionally, staff person #4 requires out-of-state clearances, as verification sheets indicate that staff person #4 worked in NY in 2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2024
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“During renewal inspection conducted 8/7/2024, staff evaluations on file for staff person #1 are dated 10/10/2022 and 3/14/2024, which is past one year.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2024
3270.66(b) Original container
“During renewal inspection conducted 8/7/2024, an unlabeled bottle that staff reported contains bleach and water mixture was observed in the closet of Room #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2024
3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle
“During renewal inspection conducted 8/7/2024, unlined trashcan without a lid in Room #1 was observed to have used tissues inside. Additionally, lid in the bathroom used by children is broken, exposing used tissues inside.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2024
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“During renewal inspection conducted on 8/7/2024, child #2 was observed to be in play-pen #4. List on the wall indicated that play pen #3 belongs to child #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2024
3270.107 Refrigerator
“During renewal inspection conducted 8/7/2024, there was no thermometer in the refrigerator in Room #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2024
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“During renewal inspection conducted 8/7/2024, emergency contact form for child #2 was missing address of child's doctor.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2024
3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7) Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person
“During renewal inspection conducted 8/7/2024, the following information was missing from child #2's emergency contact form: mother's work address and work telephone number and release peoples' telephone numbers and addresses.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2024
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.131(b)(2) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“During renewal inspection conducted 8/7/2024, last health assessment on file for child #2 is dated 1/5/2024. Child #2 is a young toddler (see LIS code sheet for date of birth). Last health assessment on file for child #4 is dated 3/9/2023. Child #4 is preschool-aged (see LIS code sheet for date of birth).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2024
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“During renewal inspection conducted 8/7/2024, the following children's immunization records were not up to date according to the recommendations of the ACIP: Child #1: Received 2 of 4 doses of HIB, 3 of 4 doses of Pneumococcal, and 1 of 2 doses of Hep A vaccines. There is no exemption on file. Child #1 is a young toddler (see LIS code sheet for date of birth). Child #2: Received 1 of 3 doses of Hepatitis B, 2 of 4 doses of HIB, and 3 of 4 doses of Pneumococcal vaccines. there is no exemption on file. Child #2 is a young toddler (see LIS code sheet for date of birth). Child #3: Received 2 of 3 doses of Hepatitis B, 3 of 4 doses of DTaP, 2 of 4 doses of HIB, and 1 of 2 doses of Hep A vaccines. There is no exemption on file. Child #3 is an older toddler (see LIS code sheet for date of birth).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2024
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“During renewal inspection conducted 8/7/2024, health assessment on file for child #2 is a visit summary and does 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: Sep 11, 2024
Aug 23, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“As of the renewal inspection on 8/23/23, the facility did not have an annual fire alarm inspection report on file indicating that the fire system is in proper working order.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“As of the renewal inspection on 8/23/23, one reference for staff #1 was by a family member, there were no references on file for staff #2, and staff #3 only had one reference.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“As of the renewal inspection, the state police clearance for staff #1 indicated a charge and no rap sheet was provided.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2023
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“As of the renewal inspection on 8/23/23, the letter provided to parents did not include information about lockdown, or accommodations for infants and toddlers, children with special needs, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“As of the renewal inspection on 8/23/23, there was no continuity of operations plan as required by 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vii).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2023
Nov 15, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection on 11/15/22, ceiling tiles in the infant/toddler room and in the school age room were water stained.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2022
3270.151(c)(5) Physician/CRNP assessment
“On 11/15/22 during the renewal inspection, the health assessment for Staff #1 indicated that the physician did not find the staff suitable to provide child care with no further explanation.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2022
Jun 8, 2022Complaint investigation5 rules cited
3270.51/3270.52 Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level
“On 6/8/22 during an unannounced inspection, there were 3 infants with staff #1, 5 young toddlers with staff #2, and 2 older toddlers with staff #3 all together in the infant area. Staff #2 left the room leaving 3 infants, 5 young toddlers and 2 older toddlers with 2 staff. On 7/13/22 during an unannounced inspection, Staff #3 was alone with 11 PS children that requires 2 staff. There were 9 infants and young toddlers with staff #2 and staff #4 when staff #2 left the room to open the front door leaving the 9 infants and toddlers with one staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2022
3270.51/3270.52 Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level
“On 6/8/22 during an unannounced inspection, there were 3 infants with staff #1, 5 young toddlers with staff #2, and 2 older toddlers with staff #3 all together in the infant area. Staff #2 left the room leaving 3 infants, 5 young toddlers and 2 older toddlers with 2 staff. On 7/13/22 during an unannounced inspection, there were 9 infants and young toddlers with staff #2 and staff #4 when staff #4 left the room to open the front door leaving the 9 infants and toddlers with one staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2022
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“On 6/8/22 during an investigation of an incident that occurred on 6/7/22, Staff #1 stated that the children were put in high chairs in order for staff to change diapers. Child #1 reached into his cubby for his blanket, and pulled himself over with the blanket while he was confined in the high chair.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2022
3270.21/3270.105 General Health and Safety/High Chairs
“On 6/8/22 during an investigation of an incident that occurred on 6/7/22, the high chairs were observed to have wide bases and t-shaped safety straps. However, children were observed in the high chairs without the safety straps buckled.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2022
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“On 6/8/22 during an investigation of an incident that occurred on 6/7/22, Staff #1 stated that the children were put in high chairs in order for staff to change diapers. Child #1 reached into his cubby for his blanket, and pulled himself over with the blanket while he was confined in the high chair.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2022
Jun 8, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
3270.51/3270.52 Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level
“On 6/8/22 during an unannounced inspection, there were 3 infants with staff #1, 5 young toddlers with staff #2, and 2 older toddlers with staff #3 all together in the infant area. Staff #2 left the room leaving 3 infants, 5 young toddlers and 2 older toddlers with 2 staff. On 7/13/22 during an unannounced inspection, Staff #3 was alone with 11 PS children that requires 2 staff. There were 9 infants and young toddlers with staff #2 and staff #4 when staff #2 left the room to open the front door leaving the 9 infants and toddlers with one staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2022
3270.51/3270.52 Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level
“On 6/8/22 during an unannounced inspection, there were 3 infants with staff #1, 5 young toddlers with staff #2, and 2 older toddlers with staff #3 all together in the infant area. Staff #2 left the room leaving 3 infants, 5 young toddlers and 2 older toddlers with 2 staff. On 7/13/22 during an unannounced inspection, there were 9 infants and young toddlers with staff #2 and staff #4 when staff #4 left the room to open the front door leaving the 9 infants and toddlers with one staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2022
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“On 6/8/22 during an investigation of an incident that occurred on 6/7/22, Staff #1 stated that the children were put in high chairs in order for staff to change diapers. Child #1 reached into his cubby for his blanket, and pulled himself over with the blanket while he was confined in the high chair.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2022
3270.21/3270.105 General Health and Safety/High Chairs
“On 6/8/22 during an investigation of an incident that occurred on 6/7/22, the high chairs were observed to have wide bases and t-shaped safety straps. However, children were observed in the high chairs without the safety straps buckled.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2022
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“On 6/8/22 during an investigation of an incident that occurred on 6/7/22, Staff #1 stated that the children were put in high chairs in order for staff to change diapers. Child #1 reached into his cubby for his blanket, and pulled himself over with the blanket while he was confined in the high chair.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2022
May 16, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“On 5/16/22 during the renewal inspection, there was no policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment as required by 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vi).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2022
3270.36(b)(5) HS/GED + 2 yrs
“On 5/16/22 during the renewal inspection, Staff #1 did not have documentation of 2 years of experience with children to qualify for the stated Assistant Group Supervisor position.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2022
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“On 5/16/22 during the renewal inspection, the health report on file for Child #1 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: Jun 22, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“On 5/16/22 during the renewal inspection, there was only 1 written, non-family reference on file for staff #3.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2022
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“On 5/16/22 during the renewal inspection, the emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants and toddlers, which the facility has enrolled.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2022
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“On 5/16/22 during the renewal inspection, Staff #3 did not complete Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR training in an approved curriculum. The staff has been employed at the facility for more than 90 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2022
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“On 5/16/22 during the renewal inspection, there had not been an emergency drill conducted.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2022
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“On 5/16/22 during the renewal inspection, Staff #2 did not wash the hands of child #1 after diapering.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2022
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Questions about The White House Daycare Center 2
Is The White House Daycare Center 2 licensed?
Yes. The White House Daycare Center 2 is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was The White House Daycare Center 2 last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 20, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The White House Daycare Center 2 had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 21 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 Daycare Center 2 care for?
69, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does The White House Daycare Center 2 accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The White House Daycare Center 2's hours?
Every day, Open 24 hours. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The White House Daycare Center 2 cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (484) 577-4223 to ask.
What is The White House Daycare Center 2's phone number?
(484) 577-4223.
Where is The White House Daycare Center 2?
726 Washington St, Reading, PA 19601. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA Day Care, 0.1 miles away.