The Second Street Learning Center
READING, PA·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address430 N 2ND ST, READING, PA, 19601
CountyBerks
Phone(610) 374-4696
Operating details
Capacity186
SubsidiesY
License dateJanuary 23, 2026
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 10/20/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High0
- Medium-High11
- Medium3
- Medium-Low11
- Low0
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Location
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430 N 2ND ST, READING, PA, 19601, READING, PA 19601
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- This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 10/20/2025
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- Medium-High3
- Medium1
- Medium-Low4
- Low0
2025
- Medium-Low risk10/20/2025
Bottles labeled (3270.166(4))
A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/20/2025. At that time, bottles for child #1 were not labeled. Requirement: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. Correction: During our inspection child #1 bottles were labeled that day. Parent brought new bottles to the center. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 10/20/2025 - Medium-High risk10/20/2025
Refrigerator (3270.107)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/20/2025. At that time, facility did not have a thermometer in the refrigerator in the preschool room. Requirement: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. Correction: During our inspection, a thermometer was placed in the preschool refrigerator. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 10/20/2025 - Medium-Low risk10/20/2025
Clean, age appropriate (3270.106(a))
A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/20/2025. At that time, nap mats in the preschool room were numbered; however, there was no corresponding list on the wall stating which number belongs to each child. Requirement: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. Correction: During our inspection, a list of children was printed and two children were added to make sure each child was assigned a mat to a number. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 10/20/2025
2024
- Medium risk10/22/2024
Health information (3270.131(a))
During renewal inspection conducted 10/22/2024, initial health assessment on file for child #1 is dated 8/23/2024, which is past 60 days following the first day of attendance (see LIS code sheet for date of admission). 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 on file. Parent was informed individually over a phone call and a meeting was held with the intake department to have the knowledge for future intakes. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 11/4/2024 - Medium-Low risk10/22/2024
Free from contagious/communicable disease (3270.131(d)(7))
During renewal inspection conducted 10/22/2024, health assessments on file for child #3 and child #4 do not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Requirement: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Correction: Parent was informed individually over a phone call and deadline was giving to provide updated paperwork. Paperwork is in the building since 10/31/2024. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 10/31/2024 - Medium-Low risk10/22/2024
Infant: updated health report every 6 months (3270.131(b)(1))
During renewal inspection conducted 10/22/2024, most current health assessment on file for child #2 is dated 11/7/2023, which is over 6 months ago. Child #2 is a young toddler (see LIS code sheet for date of birth). Requirement: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. Correction: Parent was informed individually over a phone call and deadline was giving to provide updated paperwork. Paperwork is in the building since 10/31/2024 Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 10/31/2024 - Medium-High risk10/22/2024
Posted in group space/Written emergency plan posted (3270.111(b)/3270.124(e))
During renewal inspection conducted 10/22/2024, daily activities and emergency transportation plan were not posted in the Tween Room (ground floor), Room 4 (ground floor, room attached to tween room), or Gross Motor for Babies (ground floor, off of infant/toddler area) rooms. Requirement: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. Correction: Ms. Scarlen our Center manager has taken charge of updating the paperwork in the tween room and adding the documents in the infant / toddler room (gross motor classroom). Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 10/30/2024 - Medium-High risk10/22/2024
In child care spaces (3270.75(a))
During renewal inspection conducted 10/22/2024, first-aid kits were not present in the Tween Room (ground floor), Room 4 (ground floor, room attached to tween room), or Gross Motor for Babies (ground floor, off of infant/toddler area) rooms. Requirement: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space. Correction: As of 10/30/2024 a first aid kit was implemented in the Tween room and Gross motor room. Also the responsibility was giving to Ms. Araika who is the person responsible for checking emergency bags , FA kits and medication. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 10/30/2024
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
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(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$774/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
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: 186
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 1
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