DAISY DAY CARE CENTER LLC

READING, PAChild Care CenterLicensed

4.3based on state inspection data
Capacity54
Est. price$817/mo

Contact information

Address130 S 5TH ST # 132, READING, PA, 19602

CityREADING, PA 19602

CountyBerks

Phone(610) 741-6784

Operating details

Capacity54

SubsidiesY

License dateFebruary 25, 2026

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 11/24/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High1
  • Medium-High15
  • Medium8
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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130 S 5TH ST # 132, READING, PA, 19602, READING, PA 19602

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Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 11/24/2025

  • High0
  • Medium-High8
  • Medium5
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium-Low risk11/24/2025

    Surfaces cleaned (3270.135(b))

    A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/24/2025. At that time, diaper changing pads in the Infant/Young Toddler room and Young Toddler room were observed to be ripped, exposing the foam inside. This renders the surfaces unable to be properly cleaned after use. Requirement: Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering. Correction: The ripped diaper changing pads in both rooms were immediately repaired on 11/24/2025. Staff were notified of the repair and instructed to ensure all diaper-changing surfaces remain in good condition and fully sanitizable. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 11/24/2025
  2. Medium risk11/24/2025

    Free from contagious/communicable disease (3270.131(d)(7))

    A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/24/2025. At that time, a sample of children's files were reviewed. Health reports on file for child #1 and child #3 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: Updated health report forms that include the required statements are being obtained for Child #1 and Child #3. Parents have been notified, and the corrected health reports from each child's medical provider will be placed in the children's files by the correction date listed above. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 1/5/2026
  3. Medium-High risk11/24/2025

    Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person (3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7))

    A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/24/2025. At that time, a sample of children's files were reviewed. The following information was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #2: Mother's work address. Child #4: Release person's phone number. Child #5: Mother's work address. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction: All missing information for Child #2, Child #4, and Child #5 was obtained and added to the children's emergency contact forms on 11/24/2025. Each child's file has been reviewed and updated to ensure full compliance with emergency contact requirements. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 11/24/2025
  4. Medium-High risk11/24/2025

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

    A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/24/2025. At that time, staff files were reviewed. The following items were not updated within 60 months. Staff person #1: Mandated reporter training certificates on file are dated 2/10/2020 and 3/27/2025. Staff person #2: Child abuse clearances on file are dated 2/4/2020 and 3/5/2025. NSOR verifications on file are dated 3/2/2020 and 3/24/2025. Staff person #3: Child abuse clearances on file are dated 12/3/2019 and 12/6/2024. 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. Correction: All required clearances and mandated reporter training for Staff #1, #2, and #3 have been reviewed. Updated documentation has been obtained and placed in each staff person's file. Going forward: All staff files have been audited to confirm that every required clearance, verification, and training is current and meet CPSL and Chapter 3490 requirements. A compliance tracking system has been created with reminders set at 54 months to ensure renewals are secured before the 60-month deadline. Administrative staff have been assigned responsibility for monthly file monitoring and documentation updates. Any staff with upcoming clearance expiration dates will be notified in advance to ensure timely renewal and submission. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 11/24/2025
  5. Medium risk6/9/2025

    Comply with CPSL (3270.32(a))

    During unannounced monitoring conducted on 6/9/2025, mandated reporter training certificates on file for staff person #1 are dated 2/10/2020 and 3/27/2025, which is past 60 months. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Correction: Staff person #1 took the mandated reporter training on 3/27/2025 and the certificate is on file. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 6/9/2025
  6. Medium-High risk6/9/2025

    Age and Training (3270.31(e)(4)(i))

    During unannounced monitoring conducted on 6/9/2025, certificate for pediatric first-aid/CPR training on file for staff person #2 expired on 2/28/2025 and was not renewed until 3/27/2025. Requirement: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Correction: Staff person #2 took the pediatric first aid/CPR training on 3/19/2025 and the certificate is on file. We scheduled the training for the first week in February but it was suspended due to the weather. We tried to reschedule, but the trainer was going to have an operation, and we had to wait until 3/19/2025 to get the training. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 6/9/2025

2024

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 1211/18/2024

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

    During renewal inspection, health assessments for the following staff persons were obtained past 24 months: Staff person #1: Health assessments on file are dated 3/12/2022 and 4/18/2014, which is past 24 months Staff person #3: Health assessments on file are dated 12/16/2021 and 1/30/2024, 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: Staff Person # 1 Health Assessment was renewed on 4/18/24 and Staff Person # 3 - Health Assessment was renewed on 1/30/24. This was renewed like a month to 1 ½ month past the expiration date. This is due every 24 months. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/19/2024
  2. Medium risk11/18/2024

    Age and Training (3270.31(e))

    During renewal inspection, staff person #3 obtained 7 hours of annual child care training for training year 12/14/2022-12/14/2023. Requirement: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Staff person #3 must take 5 hours of professional development to fulfill requirement for training year 12/14/2022-12/14/2023. Hours used to fulfill training year 12/14/2022-12/14/2023 may not be used to fulfill current training year. Correction: Staff person # 3 - She took 8 hrs. training between 2/20/23-3/16/23 plus she took 3 credits at RACC towards her CDA from 1/17/2023 through 5/5/2023. I think that was enough to fulfill the requirement for the training year 12/14/2022-12/14/2023. She took 21.5 hrs. training between 4/15/24 through11/26/24 to fulfill the requirement for the training year 12/14/2023-12/14/2024 and she still have hours available to apply for the current year. Proof will be sent by email. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 11/18/2024
  3. Medium risk11/18/2024

    Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment (3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5))

    During renewal inspection, health assessment on file for staff person #2 did 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. Requirement: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. Correction: Staff Person # 2 Health Assessment ¿ She when to the doctor¿s office and they look for her file and marked on her Health Assessment that she does not have any communicable diseases and that she is suitable to provide childcare. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 11/19/2024
  4. Medium risk11/18/2024

    Has all items (3270.75(c))

    During renewal inspection, first-aid kit in Room 1 - Pick-up/Drop off area did not contain tape. Requirement: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. Correction: We added tape to that first-aid kit immediately. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 11/18/2024
  5. Medium-High risk11/18/2024

    Locked or inaccessible (3270.66(a))

    During renewal inspection, diaper cream labeled "Keep out of reach of children" was stored in plastic bins on a lower shelf of the diapering table, making them accessible to children in Room 5 - Infant/Young Toddler room. Requirement: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Correction: The diaper cream was immediately removed from the plastic bin and moved to a locked drawer at the front office where it is inaccessible to children. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 11/18/2024
  6. Medium-High risk11/18/2024

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

    During renewal inspection, RAP sheet attached to PSP clearance dated 10/27/2021 on file for staff person #7 was cut off and therefore clearance is incomplete. Child abuse clearances on file for staff person #1 are dated 8/11/2018 and 8/31/2023, which is past 60 months. 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 #7 may not work in a child care position at the facility until complete PSP clearance is on file. Correction: Staff Person # 7- On 12/11/24 a new PSP clearance was ordered and came back without a RAP sheet. PSP was shown to the inspector. Staff Person #1- Child abuse clearance was renewed 8/31/23, few days past the expiration date. this needs to be renewed every 60 months. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 12/11/2024
  7. Medium-High risk11/18/2024

    Fire safety - 1 yr. (3270.31(e)(4)(ii))

    During renewal inspection, fire safety certificates on file for staff person #3 and staff person #4 are dated 2/22/2023 and 4/15/2024, which is past 12 months. Requirement: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. Correction: Staff Person # 3 Fire Safety Training was renewed on 4/15/24 and Staff Person # 4 - Fire Safety Training was renewed on 4/15/24. This was renewed past their expiration date. This needs to be renewed every 12 months. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/15/2024
  8. Medium-High risk11/18/2024

    Age and Training (3270.31(e)(4)(i))

    During renewal inspection, previous certificate for pediatric first-aid/CPR training on file for staff person #5 expired on 8/31/2024 and was not renewed until 10/10/2024. Previous certificate for pediatric first-aid/CPR training on file for staff person #6 expired on 9/30/2024 and was not renewed until 10/10/2024. Requirement: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Correction: Staff Person # 5- Pediatric first aid/CPR Training was renewed on 10/10/24 and Staff Person # 6- Pediatric first aid/CPR Training was renewed on 10/10/24. This was done past their expiration date. this are due every 24 months. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 10/10/2024

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Estimated monthly cost

$817/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: 54
  • Type: Child Care Center
  • Years in operation: 1

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