Smiley Kids Daycare
131 N 6th St, Reading, PA
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YMCA Day Care is a child care center in Reading, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 215 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 50 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 215 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
YMCA Day Care has not listed its tuition.
State record
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 26, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 10 visits · 50 rules in all · 50 corrected
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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3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“On 4/13/26 an unannounced inspection occurred. A physical site and review of staff files conducted. Staff #1 was working in a child care role at the time of this inspection and the file indicated the need for this staff to have obtained out-of-state clearances. The CPSL requires staff to have obtained out-of-state clearances prior to working in a child care role at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2026
3270.35(b)(2) Bachelor's, 30 credits + 1 yrs
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/18/2025. At that time, staff files were reviewed. File for staff person #4 contains a bachelor's degree; however, the degree does not list what it was for. There are no transcripts on file. Staff person #4 is listed as a group supervisor.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2025
3270.123(a) Signed
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/18/2025. At that time, a sample of children's files were reviewed. Fee agreements for child #4, child #5, child #6, child #7, and child #8 were not signed by the operator.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2025
3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/18/2025. At that time, peeling paint was observed in the older toddler room. Additionally, a hole in the wall was observed in the school-age room.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2025
3270.75(a) In child care spaces
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/18/2025. At that time, there was not a first-aid kit in SA - 3rd Floor Room 4.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2025
3270.66(b) Original container
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/18/2025. At that time, an unlabeled bottle containing cleaning agent was observed in the Pre-K 4 room.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2025
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/18/2025. At that time, staff files were reviewed. The review indicated that the emergency plan training in the following staff files had not been updated within the required 12-month timeframe. Staff person #7: Emergency plan training certificates on file dated 6/10/2024 and 7/1/2025. Staff person #14: Emergency plan training certificates on file dated 2/20/2024 and 9/23/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/18/2025. At that time, staff files were reviewed. Staff person #2 has not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 2/28/2025. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/18/2025. At that time, staff files were reviewed. The review indicated that the fire safety training in the following staff files had not been updated within the required 12-month timeframe. Staff person #6: Fire safety training certificates in file dated 8/2/2024 and 9/26/2025. Staff person #8: Fire safety training certificates in file dated 12/12/2023 and 1/3/2025. Staff person #11: Fire safety training certificates in file dated 1/14/2024 and 10/13/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2025
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/18/2025. At that time, staff files were reviewed. Staff person #3 has completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training, however (the training was not completed through a Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) approved curriculum/ the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum).”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/18/2025. At that time, staff files were reviewed. Staff person #1: File for staff person #1 did not contain NSOR verification and had a Department of Education FBI clearance dated 8/28/2025, which is not acceptable. See LIS code sheet for date of hire. Staff person #3: Verification sheets on file for staff person #3 indicate that they have resided in Florida within the past 5 years and out-of-state clearances were not on file. Staff person #12: PSP clearances on file dated 9/13/2020 and 10/21/2025, which is past 60 months. Staff person #13: NSOR verifications on file dated 11/4/2020 and 11/5/2025, which is past 60 months;”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2026
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/18/2025. At that time, an uncovered electrical outlet was observed in the Pre-K 3 room. Outlet was accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2025
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“A renewal inspection was conducted 11/18/2025. At that time, a sample of children's files were reviewed. The following information was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #4: Signed parental consent for minor first-aid. Child #5 Signed parental consent for minor first-aid and emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2025
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/18/2025. At that time, staff files were reviewed. Health assessment on file for staff person #3 does not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination or the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2025
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/18/2025. At that time, staff files were reviewed. The following staff health assessments were not updated within 24 months. Staff person #5: Health assessments on file are dated 6/7/2023 and 7/30/2025. Staff person #9: Health assessments on file are dated 6/28/2023 and 7/15/2025. Staff person #10: Health assessments on file are dated 9/15/2023 and 10/29/2025. Staff person #11: Health assessments on file are dated 3/14/2023 and 10/15/2025. Staff person #13: Health assessments on file are dated 11/29/2022 and 10/16/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2025
3270.134(a)/3270.152 Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/18/2025. At that time, staff in both the infant and older toddler rooms were observed to diaper a child and not wash their own or the child's hands afterwards.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2025
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/18/2025. At that time, a sample of children's files were reviewed. At that time, immunization summary on file for child #1 received 2 of 3 doses of Hepatitis B vaccine, 1 of 3 does of the Rotavirus, DTaP, Pneumococcal, and HIB vaccines, and 1 of 2 doses of the IPV vaccine. There was no exemption on file. Child #1 is a young toddler. See LIS code sheet for DOB.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2025
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/18/2025. At that time, a sample of children's files were reviewed. Emergency contact form on file for child #2 did not contain mother's work telephone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/18/2025. At that time, a sample of children's files were reviewed. Ounce Scale (child service report) dated 5/26/2025 on file for child #3 was not signed by the child's parent/guardian.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2025
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“A swim inspection was conducted on 7/18/2025. At that time, an emergency contact form for child #4 was not present in the pool area while this child was swimming.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2025
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“A swim inspection was conducted on 7/18/2025. At that time, emergency contact forms were missing the following information: Child #1: Signed parental consent for emergency medical care and signed parental consent for minor first-aid. Child #2: Signed parental consent for minor first-aid. Child #3: Signed parental consent for emergency medical care and signed parental consent for minor first-aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2025
3270.24(f) Director ID
“During renewal inspection conducted 11/20/2024, director's photo identification expired on 8/15/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2025
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(4) Exam communicable disease/Information re: medical problems
“During renewal inspection conducted on 11/20/2024, health assessment on file for staff person #4 does not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination or a statement that this person is able to provide adequate care to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2024
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“During renewal inspection conducted 11/20/2024, the following staff health assessments were not completed within 24 months: Staff person #1: Most recent health assessment on file is dated 3/31/2022. Staff person #2: Health assessments on file are dated 8/3/2021 and 10/5/2023. Staff person #3: Health assessments on file are dated 7/30/2021 and 10/5/2023. Staff person #5: Health assessments on file are dated 8/15/2022 and 11/5/2024. Staff person #6: Most recent health assessment on file is dated 7/20/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2024
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“During renewal inspection conducted 11/20/2024, it was observed that a young toddler's hands were not washed with soap and water after being diapered.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During renewal inspection, last FBI clearance on file for staff person #7 is dated 3/1/2019, which is past 60 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During renewal inspection conducted on 11/20/2024, peeling paint was observed in Room 2 (second floor) on the back wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2024
3270.107 Refrigerator
“During renewal inspection conducted 11/20/2024, shelves in the refrigerator in Room 2 were observed to be dirty.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2024
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“During renewal inspection conducted 11/20/2024, written plan of daily activities was not posted in Room 4 (third floor).”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2024
3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7) Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person
“During renewal inspection conducted 11/20/2024, the following information was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #2: Release person's address. Child #3: Father's work address and work telephone number. Child #4: Father's home and work addresses and home and work telephone numbers. Mother's work address.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2024
3270.131(a) Health information
“During renewal inspection conducted 11/20/2024, initial health assessment was not on file for child #1. Child #1 has been attending for over 60 days (see LIS code sheet for date of admission).”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2024
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During renewal inspection conducted 11/20/2024, the following information was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #3: Health insurance coverage and policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2024
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“Complaint investigation conducted on 8/8/2024 verified that child #1 sustained a concussion after getting hit in the head with a bathroom stall door while on a field trip. Staff #1 was aware that the incident occurred and did not notify parent or complete an incident report.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During unannounced monitoring, staff person #4 and staff person #5 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised together. Staff person #4 and staff person #5 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric first-aid/CPR from PQAS instructor.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During unannounced monitoring, staff person #3 and staff person #5 have 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 PQAS instructor.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2024
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During unannounced monitoring, there were 17 preschool-aged children in Classroom 3. When asked to identify individual groups, staff person #1 and staff person #2 each identified the same child as being in their individual group. It was discovered that another child was not included in either group. Staff person #1 and staff person #2 were able to correctly identify their individual groups prior to rep leaving the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2024
3270.119 Infant sleep position
“During unannounced monitoring, an infant was asleep in a bouncer seat with a blanket over their head.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2024
3270.119 Infant sleep position
“During unannounced monitoring, an infant was asleep in a bouncer seat with a blanket over their head.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2024
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During unannounced monitoring, there were 17 preschool-aged children in Classroom 3. When asked to identify individual groups, staff person #1 and staff person #2 each identified the same child as being in their individual group. It was discovered that another child was not included in either group. Staff person #1 and staff person #2 were able to correctly identify their individual groups prior to rep leaving the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2024
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“On 3/21/24, staff #1 grabbed child #1 by the arm resulting in a fractured elbow.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2024
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“On 3/21/24, staff #1 grabbed child #1 by the arm resulting in a fractured elbow.”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“As of the renewal inspection on 11/6/23, there was no NSOR for facility person #6 (see code sheet for start date).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2023
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“As of the renewal inspection on 11/6/23, a letter had not been provided to the parent of each enrolled child explaining the emergency procedures.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2023
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“As of the renewal inspection on 11/6/23, there was no documentation of emergency plan training in the previous year for staff #2, #3, and #4. Staff #6 did not have emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“As of the renewal inspection on 11/6/23, staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2023
3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) Contact when arises/Contact when ended
“As of the renewal inspection on 11/6/23, the emergency plan did not provide for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises and to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2023
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(4) Exam communicable disease/Information re: medical problems
“As of the renewal inspection on 11/6/23, the health assessment of staff #5 did not include the doctor's statement of an exam for communicable disease or the staff person's suitability to provide care to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2023
3270.131(e) ACIP recommended immunization record
“As of the renewal inspection on 11/6/23, Child #1 had 3 of 4 recommended doses of DTAP, 1 of 2 doses of Hepatitis A, no MMR, no Varicella, and no influenza. The most recent influenza vaccine for child #2 was 12/8/21; for child #3 it was 1/7/21. There were no exemption letters on file. Child #1, #2, and #3 must be removed from care until proper documentation is on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2023
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“As of the renewal inspection on 11/6/23, there was no documentation of an emergency drill in past 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2023
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“As of the renewal inspection on 11/6/23, there was no written evaluation for staff #3 in the previous 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2023
3270.131(e) ACIP recommended immunization record
“Child #1, #3, #4 and #5 are missing the third Hib vaccine. Child #2 is missing the fourth DTaP vaccine. Child #6 is missing the second Hep B vaccine. There are no exemption letters on file for these missing vaccines. Child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 and #6 must be removed from care until proper documentation is on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2023
3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“As of the renewal inspection on 11/16/22, the agreement did not specify the fee amount for child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2022
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“As of the renewal inspection on 11/16/22, the most recent update to the emergency contact information and fee agreement for child #3 was 5/3/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2022
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“As of the renewal inspection on 11/16/22, the most recent written evaluation for staff #1 was dated 8/18/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2022
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“As of the renewal inspection on 11/16/22, the emergency contact information for child #2 did not include the health insurance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2022
3270.124(a) Each child emergency contact person
“As of the renewal inspection on 11/16/22, the emergency contact information for child #5 did not reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“As of the renewal inspection on 11/16/22, there was only 1 written, nonfamily reference on file for staff #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2022
3270.133(5) Original label
“As of the renewal inspection on 11/16/22, the Albuterol in the classroom for child #4 expired 4/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2022
3270.123(a)(5)/3270.124(b)(7) Designated release persons/Name/address/phone release person
“As of the renewal inspection on 11/16/22, neither the agreement nor the emergency contact for child #5 included the persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2022
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“As of the renewal inspection on 11/16/22, the most recent health assessment on file for child #6 was dated 9/29/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2022
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“On 11/16/21 during the renewal inspection, staff #1, hired 8/30/21, did not have a disclosure statement on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2021
3270.192(5) Two written references
“On 11/16/21 during the renewal inspection, there was only one reference on file for staff #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2021
3270.131(d)(5) Immunization record
“On 11/16/21 during the renewal inspection, there was no documentation of influenza vaccine or exemption letter for child #1. The most recent influenza vaccine for child #2 was dated 11/26/19.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2021
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On 11/16/21 during the renewal inspection, a ceiling tile in the girl's bathroom in the basement had a hole in it.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2021
3270.35(b)(3) Associate's + 2 yrs
“On 11/16/21 during the renewal inspection, staff #6 was identified as a Group Supervisor but did not have documentation on file to verify qualifying for the position.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2021
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“On 11/16/21 during the renewal inspection, the emergency plan had not been submitted to the local municipality or the county.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2021
3270.31(g) Professional development certificate
“On 11/16/21 during the renewal inspection the required health and safety training for staff #3, #4, and #5 was completed on 9/29/16, 9/7/16 and 9/9/16 respectively. All prior to 9/30/16 and no longer acceptable to satisfy the requirement.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2021
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FAQ
Yes. YMCA Day Care is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 26, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 50 rules across 8 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 50 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.
215, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 378-4710 to ask.
(610) 378-4710.
631 Washington St, Reading, PA 19601. The nearest other daycare we list is The White House Daycare Center 2, 0.1 miles away.