Apis Child Care LLC
Apis Child Care LLC is a certified child care center in Reading, PA, with capacity for 33 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 35 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (10 of 35). 12 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #26 of 84 centers in Reading and has more citations per inspection than 55% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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Staff #1 and staff #2 had a group of 6 young toddlers requiring 2 staff. When asked who they were responsible for and who was in their group, they replied that they both were responsible for all of them. Staff #3 had a group of 8 preschool children. She did not know how many were in her group and could not name the children in the group.
The letter to parents explaining the emergency procedures did not include the facility's accommodations for infants.
There was an initial health assessment on file for child #1 dated 10/2/25 and the next health assessment is dated 8/17/26, a period of greater than the required 6 months (see code sheet for date of birth).
There was a gap of greater than 30 days in the fire alarm testing. The alarm was tested 5/7/26 then next on 6/8/26.
The oldest health assessment on file for child #4 is dated 6/12/24 which is more than 60 days after the start date (see code sheet for start date)
There was no documentation of fire safety training for staff #4 (see code sheet for start date).
There was insufficient documentation of 2 years of experience with children to qualify staff #3 as an assistant group supervisor as identified.
There was no indication that at the time of enrollment, parents receive in writing the facility's general daily schedule.
The first child service report for child #2 was dated 2/10/26, which was greater than 6 months after the child's start date (see code sheet for start date). There was a child service report for child #4 dated 5/4/25 with the next one dated 2/12/26, a period of greater than 6 months.
There was no written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency displayed conspicuously in every child care space.
There was an emergency contact form for child #4 dated 10/9/25 with the next one dated 7/24/26, a period of greater than 6 months.
The earliest emergency contact form for child #1 is dated 10/1/25 which is after the child's start date (see code sheet for start date).
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There was no handwashing sign at the sink in the kitchen area.
The agreement for child #2 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged.
The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the phone number for the child's physician.
The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the insurance coverage or policy number.
Staff #1 did not have FBI or NSOR clearance on file, and the disclosure statement was not dated or witnessed. Staff must be removed from care.
On 2/26/25 during an unannounced inspection, there was no documentation of emergency plan training for staff #1 (see code sheet for hire date).
There was an unlocked closet with bottles of bleach, cans of wall paint, and other cleaning products accessible to children.
There was prescription Ibuprofen for child #1 with "discard after 2/18/25" on the label.
There was no written parental consent for Tylenol for child #2, or for Albuterol for child #3.
There was no high school diploma on file for staff #1 to document that she meets the qualifications of an Aide.
Staff #1, who has been employed for more than 45 days (see code sheet for start date) did not have clearances from Florida, a state in which she lived in the previous 5 years.
Throughout the renewal inspection on 8/28/24, the kitchen area was accessible to children. There was an unlocked cabinet with plastic bags, and an unlocked cabinet with cleaning supplies.
The initial health assessments and fee agreements for children had been removed from the files and destroyed to reduce file size.
The health assessment form on file for staff person #1 did not adequately address the examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.
It was observed on the facility's fire alarm testing log that tests were not being completed every 30 days. A fire alarm test was logged as having been completed on 3/16/23 but the next alarm test logged was not completed until 4/18/23. Likewise, a fire alarm test was logged as having been completed on 5/18/23 but the next alarm test logged was not completed until 6/21/23.
It was stated by the owner that the facility director has been out temporarily on medical leave and has not been present and working in the facility at least 30 hours per week.
It was observed that the facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted.
File for staff person #1, (see code sheet for date of hire), did not contain a FBI clearance.
It was observed that the breakfast served by the facility did not offer at least one item from 3 out of the 4 food groups.
It was observed that the bottles present and used by the children at the facility were not labeled with the child's name.
It was observed that an outlet was left uncovered in a space where preschool aged children were receiving care.
It was observed in the woman's bathroom that a bottle of cleaning materials, which staff stated contained a bleach water solution, was stored in a container that did not specify the contents.
File for child #1, enrolled 1/20/21, did not contain written documentation of all age-related immunizations recommended by the ACIP. File for child #2, enrolled 7/20/20, did not contain written documentation of all age-related immunizations recommended by the ACIP.
“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $55.14 | $46.60 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $50.82 | $44.23 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $48.70 | $42.52 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $44.76 | $37.96 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $38.35 | $29.02 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $38.35 | $29.02 |
The daily price the center lists in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search for families paying privately. The state notes that rates are subject to change and programs don’t have to share them, so confirm with the center. See what daycare costs in Pennsylvania.
About this center
Common questions
Has Apis Child Care LLC had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 4 violations since 2021 on the topics Daycare Record treats as core safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). The most recent, on Aug 25, 2026 (supervision): “Staff #1 and staff #2 had a group of 6 young toddlers requiring 2 staff. When asked who they were responsible for and who was in their group, they replied that they both were responsible for all of them. Staff #3 had a…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Apis Child Care LLC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Apis Child Care LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Apis Child Care LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Jan 30, 2026. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating program for child care, from STAR 1 to STAR 4. It measures program quality, not inspection results, so read both.
How does Apis Child Care LLC compare with other daycares in Reading?
It is #26 of 84 centers in Reading by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 55% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Apis Child Care LLC last inspected?
Aug 25, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Apis Child Care LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $55.14 for infant, $50.82 for young toddler, $48.70 for older toddler, $44.76 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Apis Child Care LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Apis Child Care LLC.
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Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.
To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.
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