JARDIN DE DIOS DAY CARE CENTER LLC

READING, PAChild Care CenterLicensed

4.4based on state inspection data
Capacity29
Est. price$860/mo

Contact information

Address219 DOUGLASS ST, READING, PA, 19601

CityREADING, PA 19601

CountyBerks

Phone(610) 750-5733

Operating details

Capacity29

SubsidiesY

License dateSeptember 7, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 6/4/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High2
  • Medium-High13
  • Medium7
  • Medium-Low3
  • Low0

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219 DOUGLASS ST, READING, PA, 19601, READING, PA 19601

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  1. This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
  2. This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
  3. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  4. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/4/2025

  • High1
  • Medium-High6
  • Medium4
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium risk6/4/2025

    Health information (3270.131(a))

    During renewal inspection conducted 6/4/2025, initial health assessment on file for child #2 is dated 5/16/2025, which was more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility (see LIS code sheet for start date). Requirement: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. Correction: Current health assessment for child#2 is in file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 6/4/2025
  2. Medium-High risk6/4/2025

    Emergency plan (3270.27(a)(5))

    During renewal inspection conducted 6/4/2025, letter given to parents which outlines the facility's emergency plan does not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronical medical conditions. Requirement: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. Correction: Included a paragraph in the letter given to the parents, with the accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronical medical conditions. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 6/5/2025
  3. High risk6/4/2025

    Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission (3270.182(3)/3270.182(5))

    During renewal inspection conducted 6/4/2025, emergency contact form for child #3 does not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care or minor first-aid. Requirement: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. Correction: Parent will be contacted to sign the consent for emergency medical care or minor first-aid. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 6/5/2025
  4. Medium-High risk6/4/2025

    Written parental consent (3270.172(a))

    During renewal inspection conducted 6/4/2025, emergency contact form for child #4, which was located in the facility's bus, did not include signed parental consent for transportation by the facility. Child #4 receives transportation from school. Requirement: Transportation by the facility requires written parental consent, except for transportation of school-age children who are transported to or from a child care facility in vehicles owned or operated by the school district. Correction: Parent will be contacted to sign the consent for transportation. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 6/5/2025
  5. Medium-Low risk6/4/2025

    Bottles labeled (3270.166(4))

    During renewal inspection conducted 6/4/2025, an unlabeled bottle was observed in the infant room (room 1). Requirement: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. Correction: Bottle was labeled immediately. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 6/4/2025
  6. Medium-Low risk6/4/2025

    Exam communicable disease/Information re: medical problems (3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(4))

    During renewal inspection conducted 6/4/2025, most recent health assessment on file for staff person #1 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. Requirement: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children. Correction: Staff #1 will go back to the doctor to review current health assessment and re-assess if needed. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 6/6/2025
  7. Medium-High riskStandard 126/4/2025

    12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter (3270.151(a))

    During renewal inspection conducted 6/4/2025, health assessments on file for staff person #3 are dated 1/27/2023 and 5/19/2025, which is past 24 months. Requirement: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. Correction: The current health assessment for staff #3 is in file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 6/4/2025
  8. Medium-High risk6/4/2025

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

    During renewal inspection conducted on 6/4/2025, immunization record on file for child #1 does not reflect that child is immunized according to the recommendations of the ACIP. Child #1's record indicates that child has received 1 of 2 doses of Hep B vaccine. Child #1 does not have Rotavirus, DTAP, HIB, Pneumococcal, or IPV vaccines on file. There is no exemption on file. Child #1 is an infant (see LIS code sheet for DOB). Requirement: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). Child #1 must be dismissed from care by close of business 6/4/2025 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter. Correction: Child# 1 was dismissed from care at the end of the day 6/4/25, until updated immunization record is provided. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 6/4/2025
  9. Medium risk6/4/2025

    Clean and good repair (3270.102(a))

    During renewal inspection conducted 6/4/2025, exposed bolts were observed on the metal gate of the outdoor play area. Requirement: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. Correction: Rubber end caps will be installed on exposed bolts. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 6/9/2025
  10. Medium risk6/4/2025

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

    During renewal inspection conducted on 6/4/2025, staff person #4 was listed as being an AGS. High school transcript for staff person #4 does not indicate that this staff member graduated. There is no high school equivalency on file. Staff person #4 cannot function as an AGS unless high school diploma or GED is presented. Requirement: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. Correction: Staff #4 will only work as an Aide until a high school equivalency is presented to the facility Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 6/4/2025
  11. Medium-High risk6/4/2025

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

    During renewal inspection conducted 6/4/2025, PSP clearances on file for staff person #2 are dated 3/11/2020 and 5/13/2025. Child abuse clearances on file for staff person #2 are dated 3/26/2020 and 5/17/2025. These dates are past 60 months. PSP record on file for staff person #4 states "PSP record for control" but no RAP sheet is attached. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Staff Person #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility until complete PSP clearance is on file. Correction: The current PSP clearance and child abuse records for staff #2 are in file. Staff #4 has been removed temporarily from her position until a new PSP is obtained and cleared by the Northeast Regional office. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 6/4/2025
  12. Medium-High risk1/28/2025

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

    During allocated unannounced monitoring conducted 1/28/2025, facility's fire drill log reflected that smoke alarms were tested past 30 days on the following occasions: 7/19/2024-8/19/2024, 8/19/2024-9/20/2024, 10/18/2024-11/19/2024. Additionally, facility's last documented testing of smoke alarms was on 12/16/2024, which is over 30 days ago. Requirement: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. Correction: Smoke alarms were tested later in the same day of the unannounced inspection Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 1/28/2025
  13. Medium risk1/28/2025

    No portable space heaters (3270.92(a))

    During allocated unannounced monitoring conducted on 1/28/2025, a portable space heater was observed in the director's office on the second floor. Requirement: Portable space heaters are not permitted. Correction: Space heater was removed immediately from the director's office Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 1/28/2025

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Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

25Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$860/month

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Typical prices in Pennsylvania run about $1,099/month for infant care at a center (federal median)see daycare costs in Pennsylvania by age group.

About this daycare

  • Location: READING, Berks County
  • Capacity: 29
  • Type: Child Care Center
  • Years in operation: 1

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