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364 Blair Ave, Reading, PA
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Unique Kids DayCare Center
- licensed capacity
- 88
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Unique Kids DayCare Center
Unique Kids DayCare Center is a child care center in Reading, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 88 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 5:45 AM to 11:59 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMOpen until 11:59 PM
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 5:45 AM to 11:59 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 88 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 5:45 AM to 11:59 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:45 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:45 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Thursday | 5:45 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Friday | 5:45 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 88 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Unique Kids DayCare Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Unique Kids DayCare Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 88 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00255404
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 15, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected
- Safety and hazards 4
- Background checks 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Transportation 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- 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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Apr 15, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“There was a gap of greater than 60 months in the DHS FBI clearances for staff #1. There was an FBI clearance dated 11/13/15 and the next one dated 5/1/21. Additionally, an outdated version of the disclosure statement was on file for staff #4 and staff #5.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2026
3270.36(b)(5) HS/GED + 2 yrs
“There was insufficient documentation of 2 years of experience to qualify staff #2 for the identified Assistant Group Supervisor position.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2026
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“The operator had not notified 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 in the past year.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2026
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“During the renewal inspection on 4/15/26, the most recent health assessment for staff #3 was dated 3/25/24, a gap of more than 24 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2026
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“Staff person #1 did not have documentation on file of 12 clock hours of training for the training year of 12/19/24 - 12/19/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2026
Jun 17, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“During unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 6/17/2025, certification representative observed staff person #1 to be unsupervised caring for 12 school-aged children. This is in violation of a plan put in place by an outside agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2025
Apr 22, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the annual unannounced inspection, the inspector observed child files and found that child file #1 did not have the emergency contact information and the financial agreement updated timely.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2025
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“During the annual unannounced inspection, the inspector observed the emergency plan and following a discussion with the director, it was noted that the emergency plan had not been sent to the county EMA as is required.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2025
3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan
“During the annual unannounced inspection, the inspector observed the emergency plan and found that the plan was missing a lock-down plan as is required.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2025
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“During the annual unannounced inspection, the inspector observed the emergency plan and found that the plan was missing accommodations for toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2025
Jun 5, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.111(c) Promote development
“During complaint investigation conducted 6/5/2024, it was verified that an inappropriate song titled "My Son So Dumb" has been played on the facility's TV by older school-age children who have access to the facility's TV remote/ YouTube.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2024
Apr 22, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During the renewal inspection on 4/22/24, the area rug in the school age room was frayed and worn.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2024
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 4/22/24, the incident reports were not being retained in an accident file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2024
Nov 28, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“On 11/28/23 during an unannounced inspection, the fire drill log was reviewed and showed a gap of greater than 60 days between fire drills. One was done 4/20/23 and the next one was done 7/12/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2023
May 25, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During an unannounced visit at lunch time, child #1 was observed crying for more than 15 minutes and then getting up and walking into the bathroom area unsupervised. Staff were unaware of the child's whereabouts, and child could not be seen by any staff. Child #2 was wandering around the lunch room, walked out of the room, opened the staff bathroom door and went into the bathroom unattended. Staff were unaware of the child's whereabouts.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2023
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During an unannounced visit at lunch time, child #1 was observed crying for more than 15 minutes and then getting up and walking into the bathroom unsupervised. Staff were unaware of the child's whereabouts and child could not be seen by any staff. Child #2 was wandering around the lunch room, walked out of the room, opened the staff bathroom door and went into the bathroom unattended. Staff were unaware of the child's whereabouts.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2023
Apr 12, 2023Inspection13 rules cited
3270.107 Refrigerator
“During the renewal inspection on 4/12/23, the refrigerator thermometer in the kitchen read 52°.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2023
3270.114 Outdoor Activity
“During the renewal inspection on 4/12/23, a day within the weather permitting guidelines, children were not taken outside. The daily schedule reflected that children go outside before lunch.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2023
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“During the renewal inspection on 4/12/23, the emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the physician's phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2023
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“During the renewal inspection on 4/12/23, there was a child's toilet with no seat attached.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2023
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During the renewal inspection on 4/12/23, the emergency contact information for child #5 did not include the health insurance company.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2023
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“During the renewal inspection on 4/12/23, the emergency contact information for child #2, #4 and #6 were not in the classroom where the children were receiving care.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2023
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“During the renewal inspection on 4/12/23, the health assessment for child #3 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: Apr 21, 2023
3270.131(a)/3270.131(e) Health information/ACIP recommended immunization record
“During the renewal inspection on 4/12/23, the initial health assessment and immunization record for child #1 was dated 10/20/22 (see code sheet for start date). The initial health assessment and immunization record for child #4 was dated 10/27/22 (see code sheet for start date).”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2023
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“As of the renewal inspection on 4/12/23, the operator had not notified local traffic safety authorities annually 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: May 8, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training by 12/30/22 as required (see LIS code sheet): Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022/Actualización de Salud y Seguridad de Pennsylvania 2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“As of the renewal inspection on 4/12/23, the emergency plan did not include a plan for continuity of operations as required by Announcement C-22-04.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2023
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“During the renewal inspection on 4/12/23, there were half doors at the exits from child care spaces that were locked creating an obstruction.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2023
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During the renewal inspection on 4/12/23, the emergency contact information for child #5 did not include the home address of the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2023
Jan 5, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3270.61(c) 40 square feet wall-to-wall
“On 1/5/23 during an unannounced inspection, there were 24 school age children in a room that has a measured capacity of 13.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2023
May 26, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“On 4/12/22 during the renewal inspection, parents had not been informed on how to access the regulations electronically with instruction for contacting the regional child care office. The facility provided an acceptable plan of corrections that stated by 4/22/22 Instructions on how to access the regulations electronically was added to the parent manual. Written instructions will be given to parents who already have the parent manual. Instructions on ways to contact the child care office and how to access regulations will continue to be part of the parent manual. On 5/26/22 during an unannounced inspection, the provider had not provided parents with written instructions on ways to contact the regional child care office.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2022
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“On 4/12/22 during the renewal inspection, staff #1 changed the diaper of child #1 and did not wash her hands or the child's hands with soap and water after the diaper change. An acceptable plan of corrections was submitted that stated by 4/12/22 Staff will wash their hands and children's hands before meals and snacks, after toileting and diaper changes. Staff will continue to wash their hands and the children's hands as required by code 3270.134(a) and 3270.152. Reminders will be provided to staff as necessary. Director will supervise activities that require hand washing. During an unannounced follow up visit, Staff #1 was observed changing 2 diapers and did not wash the children's hands after diapering.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2022
3270.135(b) Surfaces cleaned
“On 5/26/22 during an unannounced follow up visit, Staff #1 was observed changing 2 diapers without cleaning the diaper changing surface with a sanitizing solution.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2022
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Apr 12, 2022Inspection11 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“On 4/12/22 during the renewal inspection, staff #1 did not have clearances for a state she lived in the previous five years and must be removed from care until all required clearances are on file at the facility. Staff #2 and Staff #3 did not have NSOR clearance and must be removed from care until all required clearances are on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2022
3270.108(c) No styrofoam
“On 4/12/22 during the renewal inspection, lunch was served on Styrofoam plates.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2022
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“On 4/12/22 during the renewal inspection, there was an unlocked closet accessible to children in the main child care space near the kitchen window and bathroom that contained cleaning materials.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2022
3270.183(a) Locked cabinet
“On 4/12/22 during the renewal inspection, the child records are stored in an unlocked file cabinet in the main child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2022
3270.181(e) Emergency master file updated
“On 4/12/22 during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact information for child #1 was updated in the master file but not in the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2022
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment
“On 4/12/22 during the renewal inspection, the health assessment of staff #3 did not include an exam for communicable disease or the physician's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2022
3270.134(a)/3270.152 Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene
“On 4/12/22 during the renewal inspection, staff #1 changed the diaper of child #1 and did not wash her hands or the child's hands with soap and water after the diaper change.”
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“On 4/12/22 during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact information was not present in the space where older school age children were receiving care.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2022
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“On 4/12/22 during the renewal inspection, parents had not been informed on how to access the regulations electronically with instruction for contacting the regional child care office.”
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“On 4/12/22 during the renewal inspection, an emergency drill had not been conducted and documented.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“On 4/12/22 during the renewal inspection, one of the references for staff #2 was typed with no signature and no contact information identifying who wrote it.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Unique Kids DayCare Center
Is Unique Kids DayCare Center licensed?
Yes. Unique Kids DayCare Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Unique Kids DayCare Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 15, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Unique Kids DayCare Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 6 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 Unique Kids DayCare Center care for?
88, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Unique Kids DayCare Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Unique Kids DayCare Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 5:45 AM to 11:59 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Unique Kids DayCare Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 371-8400 to ask.
What is Unique Kids DayCare Center's phone number?
(610) 371-8400.
Where is Unique Kids DayCare Center?
215 W Douglass St, Reading, PA 19601. The nearest other daycare we list is Daisy Day Care, 0.3 miles away.